Social Innovation: Reimagining Hospitality Through Design
In a Fireside Chat led by Kamille Glenn of dsgnrs.wrkshp and LeAnn Shelton of Rockwell Group, this session explores intentional ways designers, educators, operators, and vendors can foster connection, expand access, and increase visibility and acknowledgement. Grounded in both strategy and lived experience, the conversation will highlight approaches that highlight their ongoing mission to reimagine and shape an industry rooted in collaboration, care, and long-term impact.
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