Focus Forward NYIGF 2013 is a three-year strategic reorganization of NYIGF, designed to position the Fair as the defining marketplace for fashion-forward, design-driven home, gift and lifestyle resources.  This transformation will result in the creation of  4 comprehensive market collections - NYIGF Home, NYIGF Lifestyle, NYIGF Handmade and NYIGF New!  All changes will align with planned construction and renovation of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.  

The following key elements will be implemented in August 2010:  

• Debut of Baby & Child , a juried category for upscale baby and children's products
• Repositioning of Handmade®, introducing Handmade® Designer Maker and
  Handmade® Global Design
• Re-introduction of New York's Newest

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Javits Center North, a purpose-built Hall to be completed in Summer 2010, will present 40,000 NSF of column-free exhibit space and will feature 25-40 ft. ceilings, natural light, dedicated amenities and easy access to the Javits Center through a glass corridor at the building's North end.

Click here to see a rendering of Javits Center North.