HD EXPO + CONFERENCE RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS IN MAY 2-4, 2023
Highlights include more than 600 exhibitors and programming focused on wellness, industry development, and next generation ideas

HD Expo + Conference 2022

| Las Vegas, NV - March 17, 2023 | HD Expo + Conference, the largest U.S.-based hospitality event of its kind, returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center May 2nd - 4th, 2023. The conference and expo showcases the best of hospitality with more than 600 exhibitors and new programming for 2023, including HD University, a hands on specification training program for professionals, the inaugural Women in Design Awards Breakfast, a new show floor café curated by award-winning chef Michael Mina, along with an array of new spaces for networking events, exclusive product premieres, and bespoke experiences.

“With a 170% increase in registrations compared to last year, we’re very excited to continue to build on the momentum for HD Expo in 2023,” says Kevin Gaffney, Group Show Director and Vice President, Emerald, HD Expo + Conference’s parent company.

“Our new additions and enhancements in 2023 round out HD Expo in exciting new ways. The HD Café as well as the other conference and networking spaces designed by some of the leading hotel brands and design firms bring our mission to celebrate hospitality design directly to the show floor, and we can't wait to see it all come together,” says Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, editor in chief of Hospitality Design magazine, and SVP, Design Group, Emerald.

NEW FOR 2023

HD University | Product Specification Bootcamp
Recognized as an area of development for young and intermediate designers, this brand-new pre-conference day will help designers specify products smarter and have greater confidence in their decisions. In collaboration with the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers (ISHP), five training modules with leading designers, brand leaders, hotel owners, manufacturers, and purchasers will delve into the ins and outs of specifying casegoods, seating, textiles, lighting, and flooring. Attendees can earn five CEU credits, a certificate from Hospitality Design, and see the product up-close on the show floor the next day.

Women in Design Awards Breakfast | South Seas Ballroom
Coming to HD Expo + Conference for the first time, the Women in Design Awards Breakfast, presented by Hospitality Design magazine in partnership with NEWH, will celebrate industry innovation, leadership, and achievement. A handful of creative leaders will be honored, and the event will feature a prominent keynote speaker from Zappos. Additionally, NEWH will award a series of scholarships as well as announce this year’s ICON of Industry.

SHOWFLOOR ENHANCEMENTS FOR 2023
Hospitality Design magazine is creating four networking, conference, and F&B areas with a curated roster of experts and innovators, keynotes, and ones to watch, including HD Park, the DesignWell Pavilion, the Social Hub, and the HD Café.

HD Park | Booth #2873
Inspired by guest experience and authenticity in mind, and designed in collaboration with Williams-Sonoma, Inc Business to Business and Tarkett, HD Park creates an immersive, one-with-nature destination for the show’s CEU-accredited conference sessions lead by industry veterans and rising stars.

The DesignWell Pavilion | Booth #4973
The DesignWell Pavilion in the expo hall emphasizes the importance of health and wellness which are critical to hospitality’s success and future. In the Highgate Hotels and CRÈME-crafted space, hear conversations that explore the integration of wellness and sustainability into various projects and products, exploring the innovation from upstarts and legacy leaders alike as they look to redefine the market.

HD Social Hub | Booth #5735
Crafted by the team behind Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, the HD Social Hub combines lounge and stage, featuring ample hangout space and various talks throughout the day on wide-ranging topics, from the business of pandemic design to how lifestyle brands are changing the game.

HD Café | Booth #2060
In addition to the conference areas, HD has tapped celebrity chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Michael Mina to collaborate on a new food and beverage component on the show floor: HD Café. The space will provide attendees a space to rest and recharge, while enjoying a delicious menu inspired by four of Mina’s restaurants: Bardot, International Smoke, Michael Mina, and StripSteak.

HD EXPO + CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration for industry professionals currently starts at $125 for an Expo Only pass, with full conference options available here. For the full agenda and conference lineup, visit www.hdexpo.com.

Sponsors
Akula, American Leather, Astek, Astro, Berman Falk, BSF, County Draperies, Delta Furniture, Encore, Erica Shamrock Textiles, Fairmont Designs, Farmboy, Floor & Decor, Lacquer Craft, Nook, Shaw Contract, Tarkett, Ultra Suede, Valley Forge, and William-Sonoma, Inc. Business to Business.

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 100 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.