NeoCon 2026 brought together architects, designers, manufacturers, and industry leaders from across the commercial interiors market to explore the trends shaping the future of the built environment. While the show featured innovations across furniture, lighting, materials, and technology, one theme stood out consistently throughout THE MART: power is becoming a critical part of the user experience.
As workplaces, educational facilities, healthcare environments, and hospitality spaces continue to evolve, the expectation for accessible and integrated power has never been greater. Today’s users expect to stay connected wherever they choose to work, collaborate, learn, or gather. As a result, power is no longer viewed as a back-end utility. It is increasingly influencing how spaces are designed from the very beginning.
Throughout the show, manufacturers showcased environments built around flexibility and mobility. Collaborative lounges, open meeting spaces, training rooms, and multi-purpose environments all reflected the same reality: people are no longer tethered to a single workstation. This shift is creating greater demand for power solutions that move with the user and support productivity wherever it happens.
Technology also continues to shape expectations. The widespread adoption of USB-C charging, increased device usage, and the growing need for seamless connectivity are driving organizations to rethink how power is delivered throughout a space. Designers and facility leaders are looking for solutions that provide convenient access to power without sacrificing aesthetics or creating unnecessary complexity.
Another trend evident across NeoCon was the continued focus on adaptability. Organizations want spaces that can evolve alongside their needs, and that requires infrastructure capable of supporting change. Modular furniture systems, movable walls, and flexible layouts are becoming more common, increasing the importance of scalable power solutions that can be reconfigured quickly and efficiently.
At the same time, design remains a top priority. Many of the most compelling products and spaces at NeoCon demonstrated how technology can be integrated thoughtfully into the environment. Rather than competing with the design, power solutions are becoming more refined, more discreet, and more intentional, allowing architects and designers to maintain their vision while still meeting the demands of modern users.
For Dekko, the conversations and innovations showcased throughout NeoCon reaffirm the direction of the market. Customers are seeking power solutions that deliver flexibility, simplicity, and performance while supporting the changing ways people interact with commercial spaces. Whether in the workplace, education, healthcare, or hospitality environments, the need for accessible power continues to grow.
NeoCon 2026 made one thing clear: power is no longer simply infrastructure. It has become an essential part of the overall experience. As the commercial interiors industry continues to evolve, organizations that prioritize adaptable, user-focused power solutions will be better positioned to support the needs of tomorrow’s spaces.
At Dekko, we remain focused on helping customers create environments that connect people, technology, and design through innovative power solutions built for the future.