Education

 

Hotec Design Education

The information you need to propel your business forward and fuel innovation.

At Hotec Design, we believe education is a crucial component to creating a worthwhile and truly beneficial experience for attendees. Most importantly, these sessions provide buyers, designers and suppliers with important insights for a more successful business; however, educational sessions also serve as great conversation starters during networking breaks, receptions and meals to facilitate authentic, quality connections. Learn more about the 2024 program below. 

2024 Conference Sessions

Presented by Duncan Stevens

Unlocking Excellence: Building High-Performing Collaborative Teams

Helping to unlock the collaborative potential of teams & cultivating a mindset for success with powerful, easy, proven, actionable habits & strategies they can apply & employ immediately to make a big impact.

Presented by Holly Nixon and Lisa Simeone

The Power of Transformation: Integration of Materiality

Join us for a story of transformation as the project designers leads a discussion on the $100 million renovation and repositioning of the PGA National Resort & Spa. Learn how the design team was able to thoughtfully reimagine the future of golf clubs focusing on an experience of luxury, well-being, and community creating a complete resort package. Through collaborative partnerships with our vendors, who were engaged at every step of the design process, we were able to create a design solution better than expected and together set a new precedent for the industry.

Presented by Phoebe Stein, David Ashen, Jennifer Chesek, Lawrence Chalfin, and Sally Faulkner

The Intersection of Senior Living and Hospitality Design: How to Make it Work

This candid panel conversation from vendors, a designer and a purchasing company will help attendees learn how to successfully make the transition from hospitality to senior living.

 

 

Presented by Kona Gray, Mara Villegas, Miriam Tamayo, and Christopher Sommers

Designing Spaces for Optimal Well-Being: The Intersection of Wellness and Design

Discover how thoughtful design can impact well-being. This panel will explore key factors, namely lighting and landscape spaces, that promote the health and happiness of guests. Learn how lighting techniques can be used to support circadian rhythm, how advanced in-room lighting controls can customize the guest experience, how exterior spaces are instrumental in wellness, and more.

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