More than 80 leading industry professionals will speak at 30 conference sessions during the 2014 Hospitality Design Exposition & Conference (HD Expo). The industry’s largest and most pre-eminent tradeshow will take place May 14-16th at Mandalay Bay Las Vegas. Here are several more session offerings.
Exploring India: the Challenges and Opportunities on Wednesday, May 14th at 3 p.m. will look at India’s growing hospitality market from the perspective of an architect, designer, and purchaser who have successfully expanded their businesses in India. Join Shawn Basler, principal and director of Perkins Eastman; James Lehouiller, managing partner and CEO of DiLeonardo International; and Carl Long, senior vice president of Purchasing Management International for a discussion that will begin with the big picture of India’s challenges and opportunities before narrowing down to case studies.
Insight and Innovation: A Discussion with Industry Leaders will be a candid conversation with leading designers on process and innovation-from what influences their work to how they bring the best ROI for their clients. Hear from David Ashen, president and principal of dash design; Lauren Rottet, president and founding principal of Rottet Studio; and Julia Monk, senior vice president and director of hospitality design for HOK on Wednesday, May 14th at 3 p.m.
Be sure to check out the Product Workshop: Industry Panel on Thursday, May 15th at 11 a.m., which will look into integrating smart logistics into a new build or renovation. This session will identify new ways to streamline inbound and outbound processes, reduce costs, and keep up with the pace of the industry. Geared towards hospitality procurement, purchasing, and logistics experts, the workshop will be led by a panel of industry leaders who have implemented successful solutions for leading hotels and resorts.
