HD Awards ceremony to join HD Expo + Conference programming in Las Vegas
(Las Vegas – February 14, 2024) HD Expo + Conference, the largest single destination for hospitality product discovery in the U.S., returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center from April 30th – May 2nd, 2024. The three-day event will gather 700+ product manufacturers spanning over 25 categories and 30+ conference sessions featuring more than 150 distinguished leaders and rising stars from across the industry to share new ideas, business insights, and inspiration.
New this year, the HD Awards ceremony will take place in Las Vegas to coincide with the show where the winners across 40 categories will be revealed. Presented by Hospitality Design magazine, and judged by an esteemed panel of industry veterans, the 20th annual celebration will bring together hundreds to honor the best and most innovative achievements in both product and project design from around the world. Among the honorees, the Hospitality Design editorial team will also present the 2024 Designer and Hotelier of the Year Awards, who will be announced soon. Tickets are on sale now at hdexpo.com.
“We are very excited to be bringing the HD Awards ceremony to HD Expo + Conference. It’s a perfect backdrop to honor some of the best and most innovative designs of the year,” says Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, editor in chief of Hospitality Design (HD) magazine, and SVP, Design Group, Emerald.
“The goal of HD Expo + Conference has always been to connect hospitality design professionals and build a community within the industry,” says Kevin Gaffney, Group Show Director and Vice President, Emerald, HD Expo + Conference’s parent company. “Building on the success of 2023, we’re excited to be once again welcoming hundreds of product manufacturers and thousands of attendees to Las Vegas for three days of discovery and learning.”
2024 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS
HD University | Product Specification Bootcamp
HD University: Product Specification Bootcamp is back for its second year after a successful launch in 2023. In response to a greater need of specification writing education in the industry, HD, in collaboration with the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers (ISHP), created this pre-conference day to help the A&D community spec smarter. Attendees will learn from leading brand, ownership, purchasing, manufacturer, and A&D executives in five interactive sessions on how to write the perfect spec across five categories: lighting, upholstered seating, outdoor furniture, casegoods, and flooring. Participants will be able to earn five (5) CEU credits and a certificate upon completion. Additional registration is needed to attend.
Women in Design Awards Breakfast
The Women in Design Awards Breakfast will return for its second year on April 30, 2024. In partnership with NEWH, HD recognizes women leading innovation, leadership, and achievement within the hospitality industry. Additionally, NEWH will award a series of scholarships as well as announce this year’s ICON of Industry. Honorees to be announced soon. Limited tickets available at hdexpo.com.
HD Awards Ceremony
The HD Awards ceremony takes place on April 30, 2024, at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. The night will begin with a 7pm cocktail reception before the award show at 7:30pm. Tickets available at hdexpo.com.
NOTABLE CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Ranging from authentic design and fresh new concepts in wellness spaces to the Interiors Big Ideas 2025 report from Worth Global Style Network, the 2024 HD Expo + Conference sessions tackle the leading challenges in the hospitality and design industries with experts and rising stars spanning the three-day lineup.
Panel Discussion Topics
HD | ISHP Owners Roundtable
Business Sense: What Owners Want
Designing Well: Cool New Concepts
Trendspotting with HD magazine
WGSN’s 2025 Trend Report
New Hoteliers Making a Mark
What Does Authenticity Mean Today
Roger Thomas Book Signing
Bruce Ford/LE Development Update
Brand Identity: Hotel Execs Share their State on the Industry
F&B Evolution
I Love the Nightlife with Leaders in the Space
HD EXPO + CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration for industry professionals currently starts at $159 for an Expo Only pass, with full conference options available here.
HD EXPO + CONFERENCE PRESS REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration for media can be accessed here. For the full agenda and conference lineup, visit www.hdexpo.com.
Sponsors
Akdo, Akula, Bear, Bromic Heating, Bryan Ashly, BSF, County Draperies, Crossville, Emu, Encore, Fairmont Designs, Hubbardton Forge, Inpro, Janus et Cie, Kevin Barry Art Advisory, Kimball Hospitality, Lacquer Craft Hospitality, Ledge, MoveLine Hospitality, Nook, Shaw Contract, Supplied, Tarkett, Ultrafabrics, Ultra Suede, Valley Forge Fabrics, Inc., and William-Sonoma, Inc. Business to Business, Wood Chic.
About HD Expo + Conference
As the industry leader, the annual HD Expo + Conference in Las Vegas brings together the entire hospitality design community—interior designers, architects, hoteliers, owners, operators, developers, and purchasers—for strategic networking events, exclusive product premieres, inspiring education, and bespoke experiences. Over three days, it’s where these hospitality professionals come face-to-face with the most captivating products and resources to consider for global projects, as well as stay on top of industry news and trends through thought-provoking conference programming featuring more than 150 design visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders, curated by Hospitality Design magazine. HD Expo + Conference is owned by Emerald. For more information, please visit www.hdexpo.com.
About Emerald
Emerald is a leader in building dynamic, market-driven business-to-business platforms that integrate live events with a broad array of industry insights, digital tools, and data-focused solutions to create uniquely rich experiences. As true partners, we at Emerald strive to build our customers’ businesses by creating opportunities that inspire, amaze, and deliver breakthrough results. With over 140 events each year, our teams are creators and connectors who are thoroughly immersed in the industries we serve and committed to supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information, please visit www.emeraldx.com.
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