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HOTEL VAN ZANDT, AUSTINOCT 20-21, 2025

Nick Solomon

Nick Solomon

Raised between Milan, London, and Tokyo, Nick Solomon pursued a degree in architecture and earned his Master’s from the University of Bath in 2003. His inspirations matured through travel, as he also took internships in Hong Kong, Sydney, and Tokyo, before landing his...
Crystal Vinisse Thomas

Crystal Vinisse Thomas

Crystal Vinisse Thomas is a brand management and marketing leader with over 10 years of international experience driving brand innovation and operational excellence, crafting memorable guest experiences, creating global brand marketing campaigns, and executing branded...
Kia Weatherspoon

Kia Weatherspoon

The design voice of impact and change—Determined by Design founder Kia Weatherspoon, NCIDQ, ASID, D.F.A (h.c) has spent the last 15 years defying every design stereotype. The most damaging—interior design is a luxury reserved for a few. Her voice, advocacy for Design...
Kristen Conry

Kristen Conry

Kristen Conry serves as Marriott International’s Senior Vice President of Global Design for the United States and Canada. In this role, she leads a team of 100+ architects, designers and project managers who oversee all projects across the region for Marriott’s 30...
James Cull

James Cull

James Cull is the Design Director at Rottet Studio in New York. He leads a talented team of creatives, designing innovative luxury interiors for leading hospitality, residential, and retail clients around the world. He is passionate about establishing a compelling...