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Come and celebrate design with Maison&Objet at the One Hundred Shoreditch Hotel in London on Wednesday 5th July! 

Maison&Objet is delighted to invite the interior design industry to an exclusive cocktail event that will inspire and unravel the latest trends in decor, design, and lifestyle. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet Jacu Strauss for a conversation about the design narrative of the One Hundred Shoreditch Hotel and much more.

SBID Members earn 1 x CPD Point for attending! 

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Hotel & Resort Design South, the premier event for hotel and resort design professionals working within the Southern States and LATAM, is excited to announce its Conference Program, supported by NEWH.

This year’s program features a dynamic line-up of speakers and panel discussions covering topics ranging from travel horizons and design trends to shaping hospitality through regional influences. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to gain insights from, and network with some of the industry’s most innovative leaders, while also earning continuing education credits.

Conference programme on Wednesday, 7 June:

– 11:00-11:34 Keynote: HRDS Leaders DebateTravel horizons and design trends for southern states and CALA
– 1:45-2:15 A tale of design – creating an emotional connection
– 2:30-3:15 Shaping hospitality design through regional influences
– 3:30-4:15 What’s new in fast design, guest loyalty and micro experiences?

Find out more about the talks here.

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Hotel & Resort Design South, the premier event for hotel and resort design professionals working within the Southern States and LATAM, is excited to announce its Conference Program, supported by NEWH.

This year’s program features a dynamic line-up of speakers and panel discussions covering topics ranging from travel horizons and design trends to shaping hospitality through regional influences. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to gain insights from, and network with some of the industry’s most innovative leaders, while also earning continuing education credits.

Programme highlights

The conference will kick off with a keynote featuring; Francisco Jove, Principal Owner – Modus Operandi, Kavitha Iyer, Head of Design, Americas – IHG Hotels & Resorts; Emilio Perez, Senior Continent Leader Global Design – CALA, Marriott International.

Following this, marine and land-based design collide in the joint session ‘A tale of design – creating an emotional connection’, panelists include Christopher Stubbs, AVP Sailor (Customer) and Crew (Employee) Experience – Virgin Voyages, Trisha Poole, President – Design Poole Inc. and Kristin Cullen, Interior Design Director  – Dash Design.

Other highlights of the program include ‘Shaping hospitality design through regional influences’ and ‘What’s new in fast design, guest loyalty and micro experiences?’.

“The Hotel & Resort Design South Conference is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the design and development of hotels and resorts in the Southern States and LATAM,” said show organizer, Toby Walters. “The program reflects current topics and trends emerging from this vibrant region, and we are excited to bring together such a talented group of speakers and attendees for the very first time.”

Visitors will also have access to the schedule of content at the co-located CSI Design Expo Americas providing even more opportunities to leave the show inspired.

Secure your complimentary conference and networking pass here to join the hotel & resort design community in Miami on 6 – 7 June.

About Hotel & Resort Design South

Hotel & Resort Design South is exclusively dedicated to connecting the suppliers of the global hospitality design community with the South and LATAM purchasers and decision-makers.

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Over 18 cruise ship interiors design experts representing cruise lines and design firms will be sharing their expertise at Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas (CSI), taking place 6 – 7 June at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Running on the second day of the cruise interiors trade show, the IDCEC certified CSI Conference & Workshop Program, partnered with NEWH, offers extensive insight into the current and future talking points of the industry.

The program offers an expansive range of topics covering storytelling in design, visual brand identity, and understanding the next generation of cruisegoers whilst providing a unique opportunity to hear insights from industry leaders within this niche market.

A new format for the conference

Among the esteemed speakers are Sascha Lang, Vice President, Architectural & Design – Newbuild & Innovation – Royal Caribbean Cruises; Jennie Drummond, Head of Art –  SMC Design; Willie Trager, Design Manager – Interior Asset Management at Holland America Group; Christopher Stubbs, AVP Sailor (Customer) and Crew (Employee) Experience –  Virgin Voyages.

This year, the CSI conference will be debuting a new format. The overhauled program will feature a combination of keynotes and workshop sessions taking place on the second day of the event – which will be themed on learning and development – instead of being spread across two days as in previous iterations. This offers a more interactive program which allows for a full day of uninterrupted knowledge sharing.

The Conference & Workshop Program

The CSI Conference & Workshop Program is now accredited by the International Design Continuing Education Council Inc (IDCEC). Each CEU-accredited session is tailored to suit all players across the cruise interiors supply chain.

This year’s sessions include Marine Design 101 where industry newcomers can submit their questions to a panel of CSI Advisory Board members. This provides a unique opportunity to break into a lucrative industry, guided by experts, while returning keynote, Leaders Debate – State of the Industry, provides an exploration into the biggest trends and opportunities facing the industry from sustainable sourcing to taking corporate responsibility, led by design experts from leading cruise lines and design firms.

Design focused sessions that will inspire and help designers to upskill and take their projects to the next level include Spaces: Supporting guest Experience Using Visuals, Branding & Artwork and A Tale of Design. Here, the panel will share how to create emotional connections with guests through design storytelling, featuring Trisha Poole, President at Design Poole Inc, past International President at NEWH, an award-winning design visionary who crafts projects that tell stories through thoughtful, interpretive design.

Register today for your free two-day pass.

About Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas is the world’s only exhibition and conference exclusively dedicated to connecting the buyers and suppliers of the cruise design industry!

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The Society of British and International Interior Design (SBID) is kicking off this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week with an insightful roundtable, panel discussion and networking event on Tuesday 23 May, 10am – 1pm. The event will address how interior designers can engage more meaningfully with sustainability in their approach to interior design.

SBID CEO, Vanessa Brady will guide discussions on the accessibility and application of sustainable design with an impressive panel of product, interior and sustainability experts. The experts will address key considerations with a roundtable exploring the carbon footprint of leather, followed by a panel on how designers can access, specify and actively incorporate sustainable solutions within an interior design.

Event Programme:

10am – 11am: SBID x Lineappelle Roundtable: How Leather Can Contribute to Lowering the Carbon Footprint

11am – 12pm: SBID Panel Discussion: Accessing Sustainable Solutions Across the Sectors

12pm – 1pm: Networking & Refreshments

Guest Speakers include:

Andrea Mulloni, Head of Sustainability at Arper; Robynne Hammer, COO of Eco Design Growth Environment (EDGE); Davide Oppizzi, Head Designer at GRAFF; Lucy Spencer, Project Consultant at Parklex Prodema; Stella Gittins, Co-Founder & Group Director of Accouter Group of Companies; Orietta Pelizzari, Global Creativity/Industry Strategist and Fulvia Bacchi, CEO of Lineappelle.

SBID Members earn 2 x CPD Points for attending!

Join us from 10am for exclusive industry talks, network with peers and meet our line-up of expert speakers. Click here for full event details.

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Join Parklex Prodema for an evening of cheese and wine with a Spring networking event in the Basque Living showroom!

With furniture, lighting solutions and equipment for home, office and other facilities, the shared showroom space is home to a collection of design manufacturers. The event presents a great opportunity to view latest products and samples from the finest Basque companies, discover new interior brands and network with the industry.

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In celebration of World Earth Day on 27th April, EDGE will be hosting CPD’s & talks during the day, followed by a networking evening with industry members in support for environmental protection.

Attend online or come to EDGE’s showroom to meet and learn from other architects, interior designers, industry bodies and brands on prominent topics, tools and methods being used in the sustainable build and design industry.

Tickets will be vetted for attendance of architects and designers.

Agenda:

10:30 – 11:30 – CPD 1: Clayworks – Clay plasters, what they are, why they solve so many problems and how to use them

11:30 – 12:30 – CPD 2: Maconda Solutions – Circular Economy – Exploring possibilities

12:30 – 13:30 – CPD 3: PEFC – Timber and Carbon for Specifiers

13:30 – 14:30 – Lunch

14:30 – 15:30 – CPD 4: SSAB – Architectural trends in a circular economy

15:30 – 16:30 – CPD 5: Smile Plastics – Smile about Plastics

16:30 – 17:30 – CPD 6: Biohm – A Biomimetic Future

18:00 – 22:00 – Networking Event

SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points per session for attending!

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Step into the new year with Modern Woman’s renowned Property and Construction event – an action packed afternoon with informative and captivating panel discussions, addressing the upcoming topics of property and construction in 2023.

They’ll also be hosting a delicious supper club with inspiring special guest speakers, alongside valuable networking opportunities to meet like-minded professionals (including SBID CEO, Vanessa Brady OBE) and create relationships to grow personally and professionally.

 

Agenda for the event:

– 4pm – 4:30pm Guests arrive / networking

4:30pm – 6:15pm: Panel Discussions as follows:

– 4:30pm – 5:15pm:  Panel 1: Commercial real estate: What is the future of the high street & the hospitality sector? Office Design for 2023, how diversity and inclusion can be taught within our education system.

– 5:30pm – 6:15pm: Panel 2: Residential property & sustainability: Reaching Carbon net zero (challenges around this and how the market can overcome them), outlook on the resi market and what leadership looks like in the C-suite for 2023.

6:30pm – 9pm Dinner, Guest Speaker & Networking as follows:

– 6:30pm – 7pm: Supper guests arrive, networking & drink on arrival

– 7:15pm – 8pm: Delicious sit down supper alongside networking

– 8pm – 8:45pm: Inspiring special guest speaker

– 8:45pm – 9pm: networking & close

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Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe (CSIE) has released the itinerary for the cruise ship interiors industry’s best opportunity for in-person learning, Cruise Conversations Live. Cruise lines, interior designers and outfitters can learn from their peers at topical conference sessions, while intimate workshops explore the challenges specific to cruise ship interior design with pinpoint precision. From blue sky thinking for leaders and buyers to practical takeaways for suppliers, every participant in the cruise ship interiors supply chain can learn from this free conference programme.

Cruise brands leading the conference and workshop programme include Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean Group, Damen Shipyard, Meyer Turku, Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and MSC Cruises.

The Modern Shipyard

Shipyards are the heart of the European cruise ship interiors industry and CSIE will be welcoming Vesa Uuttu, Director, Head of Architectural Design & Outfitting Turku site, Newbuild and Innovation, Royal Caribbean Group to moderate the keynote conference, The Modern Shipyard. Project managers and owners alike know that a strong relationship with their shipyard is one of their biggest assets. In this session, essential for project managers and owners alike, Bas Loohuis, Commercial Director Maintenance & Upgrade Services Cruise, Damen Shipyard and Petteri Heimo, Head of Hotel Outfitting, Meyer Turku will share their perspective, exploring: how shipyards can add value to newbuild and refurbishment projects, top tips for ensuring both quality and efficiency and how to combine reference ship requirements with innovation.

Marine Design 101: How to Break into the Marine Market

Anyone hoping to launch their business into the cruise ship interiors industry must attend the workshop Marine Design 101: How to Break into the Marine Market. Led by Beatrice Siri, AVP Architectural Outfitting Europe, Royal Caribbean Cruises, this intimate session decodes the language of marine design and will guide attendees through the seemingly labyrinthine specification process. Practical takeaways will include the top ten questions to ask cruise lines when pitching your product, the different routes to market and, crucially, how to become an authorised supplier.

The Futurist: Cruise Design in 2030 and Young Designers: Designing for Gen Z and Beyond

Designers with an eye for the future will be found at the day one keynote The Futurist: Cruise Design in 2030 and the day two conference session Young Designers: Designing for Gen Z and Beyond. From those who track trends to those who are currently shaping the trends, the CSIE conference presents two insights into trapping lightning in a bottle and getting it right before its even happened.

Cruise Conversations Live takes place over the two days of Cruise Ship Interiors, 30 November – 1 December. It’s completely free to visit and one of only two opportunities in the year to attend a live conference and workshop programme dedicated to exploring the cruise ship interiors industry.

Register to receive your free pass here.

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Meet and engage with the professional interior design industry 

The SBID Meet the Buyer is an interior design networking event curated to bring together world class Interior Designers, Architects and Specifiers with the most creative, advanced and design-led products from around the world. Inivting SBID’s extensive network of industry professionals, the esclusive one day annual event provides a dynamic and lucrative business environment carefully tailored to create, encourage and facilitate synergies that build key relationships within the interior design profession. Alongside dedicated, face-to-face meetings with interior designers and decision-makers, the event also features a series of topical industry-specific seminars to attend throughout the day.

SBID Members earn 10 x CPD Points for attending.

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