SWIPE LEFT
Shannon English, //3877, and Ashlee Bartlett, Marriott International
Ian Schwartz, Kravet Contract; Nick Ades, Woodard Furniture/Craftmade; Michael Elder, Oxbow Development Group; and Brooks Berry, Samuelson Furniture
Samantha Eisenbud, Michael Hsu Office of Architecture; Mike Westervelt, HPG International; and Olivia Cooper, Interior Image Group
This year’s Wave of the Future Class: Stefan Merriweather, the Line, the Ned, and Saguaro Hotels; Jacob Lenard, Aman; Valentina Castellon, DLR Group; Kevin Chan and Samer Shaath, Nivek Remas; Rebecca McBride, IHG Hotels & Resorts; Dyonne Fashina, Denizens of Design; Phil Hospod, Dovetail + Co; and Andrew Kline, Workshop/APD
Brooke Finley and Josh Raether, Looney & Associates
Sarah Krauser, Solaire Lighting, and Marina Moloda, the Cardy Group
Soul Cole, wellness coach and former NFL player, spoke about mindfulness and remaining present
Tyler Kleck, INC Architecture & Design, and Samantha Berezow, Room & Board for Business
Entrepreneur and author Michelle Poler discussed the importance of facing your fears
David Chaloupka and Nick Cimms, Preciosa
Kent Hormuth, Solaire Lighting, and Sonia Lancaric, Calico Wallpaper
Leigh Douglass, P/Kaufmann Contract; Alan Yanez and Jaylin Gilland, Pickard Design Studio; and Patricia Mwang, Murphy Cramer Design
Eva Toma and Emilia Czader, Ryman Hospitality Properties, led a conversation during the Owners Roundtable
Cristie Winterfield, Absolute Procurement; and Elizabeth Banks and Fred Bromenschenkel, Provado
Lukas Cempirek, Alger Triton; Jorge Diaz, Left Lane Development; Sydney Beckham, Williams-Sonoma Business to Business; and Mike Westervelt, HPG International
Melissa Nau, Megan Brennan, and Amanda Hopkins, Shaw Contract, the dinner sponsor
Michael Day, VISO, the afterhours sponsor; Sheila Cahill, Mazzarini & Co.; and Kayleigh Bruentrup, Campo Architecture and Interior Design
HD NextGen Forum 2025
Approximately 185 industry professionals, including the 2025 Wave of the Future honorees, attended HD’s annual NextGen Forum event in October at Hotel Van Zandt in Austin to network and get inspired by motivational keynote speakers. Thank you to our sponsors! Photos by PhotoHouse Films
CitySCENE: Los Angeles 2026
In January, approximately 200 industry professionals gathered at the Wayfarer for Hospitality Design’s CitySCENE: Next Generation networking event. A special thanks to our sponsors: Better Designed Lighting, DEDON & Gloster, Durkan Hospitality, Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, Montrose Hospitality, RH Contract, Williams-Sonoma Business to Business, and Wolf-Gordon. Photos by Brandon Conklin
CitySCENE: Dallas 2025
In December, approximately 200 industry professionals gathered at the Joule for Hospitality Design’s CitySCENE: Next Generation networking event. A special thanks to our sponsors: Alger Triton, Durkan Hospitality, Emser Tile, Faulkner + Locke, Global Allies, Kevin Barry Art Advisory, Lilly Kral, LimeTree Hospitality, Majestic Mirror & Frame/Majestic Lighting, RH Contract, Shaw Contract, TLC Hospitality, Viso, Waterworks, Williams-Sonoma Business to Business, Wolf-Gordon, and Yellow Goat Design. Photos by Simon Luna Studios
