Network Next Gen

06/11/2026

06/06/2026

THE SUMMIT IS TOMORROW ‼️📣 We are so excited to be back at for our Career Development Summit in Chicago, Sunday, June 7.

Doors open at 10am 🕙 & be ready for some fun surprises 🥂 Click the link in our bio for the full agenda and line up + to snag your ticket 🎫.

Invite a friend - you won’t want to miss it. See you soon!

06/05/2026

Happy Friday, party people🕺🪩 swipe through to check out our FULL agenda & incredible speaker lineup. Let’s just say: they’re the coolest 🚨. Swipe through to see who’s joining us all for the Summit ➡️

It’s not too late to join. Tickets are linked in our bio 🔗

06/05/2026

If you need another reason to join us this Sunday for the NNG Summit, here’s our why 🖤 but don’t just take it from us, hear it from the Next Gen’ers who joined us last year for the Career Development Summit.

We’ll be there & running it back at Room & Board this Sunday, June 7. Just a few tickets left! We look forward to hanging with you 🍾 click the link in our bio for more info.

06/04/2026

Check out June’s edition of “News We Know About”

A fun week ahead for the Chicago Design Week! Kicking off Sunday, June 7th with the NNG Career Development Summit, leading into multiple days of Neocon at THE MART + Design Days at Fulton Market. We teamed up with some of our favorite brands to pull together the ultimate itinerary for the week! Hope to see you there — enjoy! ✨

Chicago Design Week • Network Next Gen Summit • Neocon • Design Days

06/03/2026

This weekend’s Career Development Summit would not have been possible without the incredible partners who believe in investing in our design community. 🤍

A special thank you to our host showroom, Room & Board, for opening your doors and creating the perfect space for connection and inspiration.

We’re so grateful to every sponsor who helped bring this experience to life! We can’t wait to see you on Sunday, June 7. Tickets linked in our bio 🤩

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06/03/2026

Meet our final B-Corp Panel Speaker, ✨ Casey Watters ✨

For the past five years, Casey has helped couples bring unforgettable events to life through thoughtful planning, creative collaboration, and intentional ex*****on. She is passionate about creating meaningful experiences while minimizing waste and maximizing impact.

Beyond her work in the events industry, Casey is dedicated to giving back through her support of the Gyrls in the HOOD Foundation, an organization focused on empowering young women.

We’re excited to have Casey join our B-Corp Panel for the NNG Chicago A on June 7 to share her perspective on purpose-driven work and creating experiences that truly matter 🙌🤎 click the link in our bio to join!

06/02/2026

Meet our “Power of the Pivot” Panelist, ✨ Alma Lopez ✨

Alma is a first-generation Mexican-American designer, artist, and Creative Director at MG West whose work blends interior architecture, furniture design, and cultural storytelling. With over 16 years of industry experience, she has built an impressive career spanning Studio O+A, Assembly Design Studio, entrepreneurship, and creative leadership.

As the founder of her own studio and co-founder of Of Threads Collective, Alma is passionate about elevating underrepresented voices and creating meaningful connections through design.

We’re excited to hear Alma share her journey, lessons learned, and insights on embracing change during our Power of the Pivot panel at the Chicago Summit.

🎟️ Ready to be part of the conversation? Grab your ticket through the link in our bio before they’re gone!

06/01/2026

Meet our next B-Corp Panel Speaker, ✨ Dave Spaulding ✨

As National Strategic Account Manager at Fireclay Tile, Dave works with leading brands, hospitality developers, and design teams to bring ambitious design visions to life through custom tile solutions and sustainable manufacturing.

Passionate about the intersection of great design and responsible business, Dave champions the power of American-made materials, environmental stewardship, and partnerships that create lasting impact. At Fireclay Tile, a Certified B Corp, he helps prove that beautiful spaces and better business practices can go hand in hand.

Join us on June 7 at Room & Board for our Chicago Career Development Summit! 🪩 tickets are linked in our bio 🔗