Monday,
October 18th
4–8 p.m.
Registration
6–8 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Cocktails and networking at Alto Rooftop Bar
Tuesday,
October 19th
8–9:15 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet
9:15–9:30 a.m.
Welcome
Barnett Hall
Paul Bienkowski, publisher, Hospitality Design magazine
Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, editor in chief, Hospitality Design magazine
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Keynote
Barnett Hall
TBD
10:30–11 a.m.
Networking Break
11 a.m.–noon
Keynote
Barnett Hall
TBD
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Luncheon
The Line Austin Topaz Ballroom
Celebrating this year’s Wave of the Future honorees in a panel discussion:
Kristen Conry, senior vice president of global design for the U.S. + Canada, Marriott International
James Cull, design director, Rottet Studio
Pallavi Dean, founder + creative director, Roar
Damon Lawrence, cofounder, Homage Hospitality
Susan Nugraha, vice president of design + development, Tao Group Hospitality
Jacu Strauss, creative director, Lore Group
Paris Swann, associate vice president of architectural design, Celebrity Cruises at Royal Caribbean Group
Kaitlyn Thornton, studio director, Yabu Pushelberg
Rebecca Weinstein, director of design, Highgate Hotels
Ashley Wilkins, founder + creative director, Islyn Studio
1:30–1:45 p.m.
Networking Break
1:45–2:15 p.m.
Keynote
Barnett Hall
TBD
2:15–3:15 p.m.
Keynote
Barnett Hall
TBD
3:15–3:45 p.m.
Networking Break
3:45–5 p.m.
Owners’ Roundtable
Barnett Hall
Get face time with owners, developers, and brand executives during HD’s signature event, NextGen-style
6:30–9:15 p.m.
Cocktails + Dinner
Hotel Peter and Paul
Meet in hotel lobby at 6:15 p.m. for transportation
9:30–11 p.m.