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Noelle Russell, a leading technologist, shared compelling insights on AI
Growth strategist and international business expert Jill Hellman analyzed generational differences
Kristen Freeland, IHG Hotels & Resorts; Jasmine Brevik, Absolute Procurement; and Paris Swann, Seven Shades Creative
Craig Barker, RPM Expedite; Dipesh Haria, Nourison Hospitality; and Arnavaz Barshan, Durkan
Michael Chalfin and Laura Klinkose, Samuelson Furniture; and Justin Colombik and Robert Polacek, RoseBernard Studio
Susan Jacobs, KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group and Jaclyn Moser, Harken Interiors
Monica Bernal, Bryan Ashley and Christina Conde, Meyer Davis
Shannon Sterne, Aria Group; Taylor Hudson, Studio Partnership; Rachel Cooper, Architecture Systems; and Franciska Rivera, Studio Partnership
Michael Wood, Wynn Resorts; Willie Traeger, Holland America; and Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, Hospitality Design
Ian Schwartz, Kravet Contract; David Tracz, //3877; and keynote speaker Jill Hellman
Vidhi Patel, Transceramica; Allison Trimpe, Room & Board for Business; and Joy Klein, Transceramica
Kaelee Helms, Rockwell Group; Jessica Ferrell, Hirsch Bedner Associates; and Andres Romero, VISO Lighting
Kat Kim, Dream Hotels; Alexandra Cole, DesignAgency; Whitney Krieger, Rockbridge; Lisel Morris, AMS Hospitality; and Morgan Brodey, JACLO
Sarah Smallwood, Great Wolf Resorts; Dana Senarens, IIG; and Rebekah Hamilton-Rowan, Moen
Tony Tompkins, Atlantis Bahamas and Nick Cimms, Preciosa International
Rosie Rainbow, Goodrich and Caroline Farouki, Farouki Farouki
Jason Neufeldt, Majestic Mirror & Frame | Majestic Lighting and Devon Williamson, Rodrigo Vargas Design
Heather Egan, Tarkett Hospitality; and Francisco Rocha and Tatiana Darmogray, Jeffrey Beers International
Kyle Rasmussen and Connie Aschinger, ASCH; and Dmitrii Kanivetc, Fettle Design
The Third Door author Alex Banayan discussed fulfillment, success, and owning mistakes
Stacy Shoemaker Rauen and Alissa Ponchione, Hospitality Design with Wave of the Future honorees Kerrie Murphy, SH Hotels & Resorts; Vedi Aslanyan, Dakota Development; Paolo Ferrari, Studio Paolo Ferrari; Ashli Johnson, Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership, Howard University; Constantina Tsoutsikou, Studio LOST; Kat Kim, Dream Hotels; and luncheon sponsor Erin Ellis, Williams-Sonoma Business to Business
James Cull, Rottet Studio; Kevin Chan, Nivek Remas; and Huxley Hogeboom, Left Lane Development
Zoe Rahimi-Nolen, Emser Tile and Laura Naranjo, Marriott International
Kiara Curbelo-Infante and Annette Davila-Zambrano, the Ness Group
Katy Curtis, 75 Degree Design Studio; Lee Fluker, Bolt + Riot Studio; Katy Daly, Valley Forge Fabrics; Catherine Davis, Waldrop + Nichols
Georgie Harper, RAREculture; Hannah Koch, DLR Group; Kathryn Westman, Studio-AT
Eli Drebin, Symmons Industries; and Adam Tooter and Justin Neff, P/Kaufmann Contract
Kaelee Helms, Rockwell Group; and Harrison Campbell and Christina Tull, Faulkner+Locke
HD NextGen Forum attendees connect during the ever-popular Owners Roundtable
Anngelica Mohabir and Tyeesha Smith, Determined by Design
Clarisse Roux, Dash Design and Kristine Penegar, Studio 11 Design
Monica Alvarez, Project Dynamics; Susan Shen and Devon Williamson, Rodrigo Vargas Design; and Jaclyn Wang, Hirsch Bedner Associates
Elaina Lackaye, Baskervill; Marinda Thomas, Stonehill Taylor; and Hannah Markham, Baskervill
David Rauschuber, Woodard; Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, Hospitality Design; and Nick Ades, Woodard
Anja Prostran, Tzetzy Naydenova, and Andres Romero, VISO Lighting
Alissa Ponchione, Hospitality Design; Jeff Feibelman and Nancy Micsko, Fabricut Contract
Jen Abbott, Yellow Goat Design; Caitlin Doyle, the Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry; Olivia Owen, Parini; and Nicola Casale, Yellow Goat Design
Samer Shaath, Nivek Remas; Andrew Kline, Workshop/APD; and Dan Mazzarini, BHDM Design
Ashley Stempler, Marriott Internation and Vedi Aslanyan, Dakota Development
Standing (left to right): Limbert Pascual, Wimberly Interiors; Kristen Freeland, IHG Hotels & Resorts; Desiree Perkins, Shaw Contract Hospitality; Arianna Keegan, Hirsch Bedner Associates; and Alex Knodel, ForrestPerkins
Seated (left to right): Kristen Bergen, Hilton; Alexandra Cole, DesignAgency; Abby Mills, Sims Patrick Studio; Melissa Nau, Shaw Contract Hospitality; Devon Williamson, Rodrigo Vargas Design
HD NextGen Forum 2023
Approximately 200 industry professionals, including the 2023 Wave of the Future honorees, attended the annual HD NextGen Forum event in October at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami to get inspired by motivational keynote speakers and network. Thank you to our sponsors! Photos by PWP Studio
CitySCENE: New York 2024
Approximately 250 industry professionals gathered in October at the Tempo by Hilton Times Square for Hospitality Design’s CitySCENE: Next Generation networking event. A special thanks to our sponsors: Akula, Studio AT (Alger-Triton), Bryan Ashley, Daltile, Durkan, Emser Tile, ICG Italia, Kimball Hospitality, Kravet Contract, Milliken, Nemo Tile + Stone, RH Contract, Sugarlift, Tarkett Hospitality, Viso, and Williams-Sonoma Business to Business. Photos by David Teng Photography
Boutique Design Fall Forum 2024
In September, approximately 130 industry professionals came together for BD Fall Forum in Charleston, South Carolina. Thank you to our sponsors! Photos by James Hahn