In just a few days, BDNY kicks off at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York. The annual trade fair and conference, held November 12-13th, draws top hospitality brands and designers together with a curated lineup of vendors, not-to-miss networking experiences, and the newest hospitality product launches.
Six CEU-accredited panel discussions will take place on the BD Mainstage, designed by New York firm GOODRICH. Check out a preview of three of these high-profile panels, and head to bdny.com for more info. It’s not too late to secure your pass today!
BD | ISHP Owners Grill
Sunday, November 12th, 3:00 p.m.
Investment. Capital costs. Design direction. Supply chain. ROI. Owners share their biggest opportunities and most pressing challenges in an everchanging development landscape.
Panelists:
Jeanette Clarke, chief capital investments officer, SVP, Apple Hospitality REIT
Francis Corso, vice president development, Stockdale Capital Partners
Scott Hammons, president, Ground LVL/HEI
Andrew Katz, consultant, Prospect Hotel Advisors LLC
Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, founder and COO, Flag Luxury Group
Áine O’Connor, senior project director, The Parker Company
Josh Perlman, senior director, design and construction, DiamondRock Hospitality
Rebecca Weinstein, vice president of design, Highgate Hotels
Moderator: Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, editor in chief, Hospitality Design magazine, and SVP, Design Group, Emerald

NeueHouse’s Venice Beach location by DesignAgency channels a laidback California vibe; photo by Yoshihiro Makino
BD Trends: Tracking Shifts in Boutique and Beyond
Sunday, November 12th, 1:00 p.m.
A deeper knowledge of trends across typologies and industries may help futureproof your company—and your designs. Top industry leaders share market shifts they are watching, as well as what to ignore.
Panelists:
Siobhan Barry, design director, principal, Gensler
Adriana Marianella, chief development officer, Fotografiska | NeueHouse
Fabio November, founder, Novembre
Giancarlo Pietri, principal and creative director, Urban Robot Associates
Shida Salehi, founder, Customs Bureau
Khoi Vo, CEO, ASID
Moderator: Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, editor in chief, Hospitality Design magazine, and SVP, Design Group, Emerald

The Waikiki Swim & Social Club at the recently opened Romer Waikiki, crafted by VANROOY design; rendering courtesy of Highgate
BD Dines Out: What Matters Now in F&B
Monday, November 13th, 11:00 a.m.
Check in on what’s happening in restaurant design today, in an era where creative thinking is a proven competitive advantage. We’re talking customer loyalty and preferences, as well as concepts and ideas, chef and local centricity, brand authenticity, technology, design must-haves, and more.
Panelists:
Vivian Bencich, founding principal, Square Feet Studio
Cass Calder Smith, founder, Cass Calder Smith Architecture
Tracie Gesch, partner, Michael Tsu Office of Architecture
Matthew Goodrich, principal, GOODRICH
Preeti Sriratana, managing director/partner, Modellus Novus
Moderator: Katie Kervin, senior managing editor, Boutique Design | Hospitality Design