Best of NeoCon 2026 Awards Honor KI's Cognetic Technology

The 36th Best of NeoCon Awards, announced during NeoCon 2026 at The Mart in Chicago, recognized 71 products from 274 entries across 42 categories. KI won Best of Competition for Cognetic Technology, a patented multidirectional movement mechanism that adapts to natural body motions without manual adjustments. The jury praised its ability to promote postural variability and fluid movement. New lighting categories were introduced alongside Illuminate at NeoCon, with winners including Arktura, Axis Lighting, and BIOS Lighting. Innovation Awards went to Armstrong World Industries, Bernhardt Design, and others. Sustainability Awards honored circular design initiatives from Andreu World, Mohawk Group, and Impact Acoustic. Business Impact Awards, now in their fourth year, recognized ten products for measurable organizational value, including Reshape by AIS and Templok Energy Saving Ceilings by Armstrong. KI led with seven awards, followed by Andreu World and Davis Furniture with six each. People's Choice Awards voting is open, with results announced June 10 at the BIFMA breakfast.