Agenda at a Glance
Expo Floor Hours
| Tuesday, April 30 | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday, May 1 | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday, May 2 | 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
Registration Desk Hours
Mandalay Bay Convention Center – Lobby/Foyer Outside Halls E/F
We strongly encourage picking up your badge early on Sunday or Monday.
| Sunday, April 28 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Monday, April 29 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday, April 30 | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday, May 1 | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday, May 2 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Only those with Full Conference or Experience passes will be allowed to enter the HD Park CEU-accredited sessions. You will not need to register for individual sessions during registration—simply present your badge at the start of the session for entrance and official accreditation.
Sessions at the DesignWell Pavilion and Social Hub, as well as the keynote, are free to attend for all registration types, without prior signup.
Monday, April 29
| TIME | TITLE | MODERATOR | SPEAKERS |
| 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Arrival, Orientation | ||
| 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM | Overview, Introductions | ||
| 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Module One: Casegoods | Nicole Oren, The Source |
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| 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Module Two: Flooring | Carlos Reynaga, Premier |
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| 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break and Product Exploration | ||
| 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Module Three: Lighting | Carl Long, PMI |
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| 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Module Four: Fabric | Upholstered Seating | Reid LeMesurier, The Cardy Group |
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| 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM | Module Five: Outdoor Furniture | Outdoor Fabric | Aine O’Connor, AOC Purchasing |
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| 5:15 PM – 5:30 PM | Recap, Product Exploration, Wrap-up |
Location Note: All Sessions are held in SOUTH PACIFIC BALLROOM EF
Tuesday, April 30
| TIME | TITLE | LOCATION |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | HD’s Women in Design Awards Breakfast | South Pacific Ballroom EF |
| 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | HD Expo + Conference Show Hours | Mandalay Bay Convention Center |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Big Ideas: WGSN’s 2025 Trends Forecast | HD Park |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Evolving F+B: Designing for Local, Diverse, Authentic Dining | Social Hub |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Designing Well: Cool New Concepts | DesignWell |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Trendspotting: Innovators to Watch | HD Park |
| 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Generative AI Meets Hospitality: What To Do Now to Stay Ahead | Social Hub |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | The Next Wave: Rising Stars on Building Community and Placemaking | DesignWell |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | HD Keynote | HD Park |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Predictions and Growth: Global Hotel Development Outlook with LE | Social Hub |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Radical Candor 2.0: Can Project Teams Please Talk? | DesignWell |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | The New New: Hoteliers Making Their Mark | Social Hub |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | NEWH’s EID Dialogue | The Road to Universal Design: Challenges and Solutions for Hotel Spaces | NEWH Booth #3573 |
| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Business Sense: What Owners Want | HD Park |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Circular Design Strategies in Hospitality | NEWH Booth #3573 |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | The Special Sauce: What Does Authentic Design Mean Today? | DesignWell |
| 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | From Accolades to Action: A Diversity Dialogue | Social Hub |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Hybrids Happening: Building Experience and ROI | HD Park |
| 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | 20th annual Hospitality Design Awards (cocktail attire) | Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas |
Wednesday, May 1
| TIME | TITLE | LOCATION |
| 9:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | HD | ISHP Owners Roundtable: An HD Expo Signature Event | South Pacific Ballroom EF |
| 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | HD Expo + Conference Show Hours | Mandalay Bay Convention Center |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | HD Idea Exchange: Conversations on Carbon x Design x the Future | DesignWell |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | HD | IIDA Product Design Awards: Meet the Winners | Social Hub |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | I Love the Nightlife: Shifts in Cocktailing and Afterhours | HD Park |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Leaning Luxury: The Intersection of Retail and Hospitality | Social Hub |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Wellness-Minded Travelers: What They Need Now | DesignWell |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Brand Identity: Hotel Execs Take on The Future | HD Park |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Get Outside: Inside the Growing Outdoor Hospitality Industry | DesignWell |
| 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Resort Style: Spaces of Celebration | Social Hub |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Project Breakdown: Lessons Learned from an Iconic Project | HD Park |
| 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Business Sense: Real Talk | Social Hub |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Exploring New Frontiers: Hilton’s Vision for Future Fitness and Wellness | DesignWell |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Leaders Talk: CEOs on the State of the Industry | HD Park |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Ask the Purchasers: Stories from the Trenches | Presented by ISHP | Social Hub |
| 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | HD Masterclass: Hospitality’s Sustainability Playbook | DesignWell |
| 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Party by the Pool | The Pool at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas |
Thursday, May 2
| TIME | TITLE | LOCATION |
| 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | HD Expo + Conference Show Hours | Mandalay Bay Convention Center |
| 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Meaningful Collaboration: A Decade with Tony Hsieh | HD Park |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Experience and Awe: Immersive Experiences | HD Park |
| 12:35 p.m -12:50 p.m. | HD Passport Drawing (winner must be present) | HD Park |