NeoCon 2012 unveils keynote speaker list

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Chicago—Former Chicago mayor Richard Daley will highlight a list of four keynote presentations at this year’s NeoCon, June 11 to 13 at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart.

In addition to Daley, who will speak at 8 a.m. on opening day, the other keynote speakers are Primo Orpilla, principal of Studio O+A (June 12, 8 a.m.); Gary Lee, principal of Gary Lee Partners (June 12, 1 p.m.), and Ian Schrager of Ian Schrager Co. (June 13, noon).

Keynote programs are free to attend, and qualify for continuing education units (CEUs), noted Mark Falanga, president of NeoCon organizer MMPI, adding, 120 CEU-accredited seminars are scheduled for this year’s show. A complete listing can be found at neocon.com. Registration is free through June 4 and $25 afterwards.

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