Global Hospitality Talk 2023 – Miami

8am

ARRIVAL

Registration with coffee, tea and breakfast pastries

8:50am

WELCOME

Can Faik, Co-Founder, Global Hospitality Talk

EVENT COMPÉRE
Rick Evans, President, SLH

9am

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Kobi Karp, Principal-in-Charge, Kobi Karp Architecture and Interior Design, Inc

9:15am

MIAMI LUXURY HOSPITALITY DEVELOPMENT

THE FUTURE, BEING BUILT TODAY

Seasoned leaders share thoughts on the challenges of leadership and design and their vision for the future.

PANELLISTS
Emilio Bogado, Vice President, Real Estate M&A, Belmond
Sandra Cardona, Senior Vice President Hotel Development and Construction, Turnberry
Andrew Wharton, Managing Director, REH Capital Partners LLC
Francisco Canestri, Development Consultant/Owner Advisor, Canestri & Co

MODERATOR
Beth Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, Campbell House

10am

– COFFEE/TEA & NETWORKING –

10:45am

EMBRACING THE TROPICAL PARADISE

Designing luxury interiors that celebrate the vibrant colours, natural beauty and culture found in Florida, the Caribbean & other markets.

PANELLISTS
Darcy Lawrence, Regional Director, 1508 London
Paul Bishop, Founder, Bishop Design
Tim Mutton, Founder, Blacksheep
Steven Burgos, Senior Associate & Director of Design – Interiors, HOK

MODERATOR
Samantha Kan, Vice President of Business Development, Richloom Contract

11:30am

ARE DESIGNERS GETTING INTO THE DINOSAUR AGE?
AI CONVERSATIONS: REDEFINING DESIGN AND

HOSPITALITY WITH CHATGPT

Our expert panel will discuss their considerations in the coexistence of Humans and AI in the future of designing hospitality

PANELLISTS
HP, Owner, Olson Kundig
Pinar Harris, Vice President/Principal, SB architects
Mo. E. Attia, Principal – Design, Hospitality – Board Director, OBMI

MODERATOR
Onur Özgen, Head of Business Development, Parla

12:15pm

– LUNCH & NETWORKING –

1:45pm

MAKING WAVES IN LEADERSHIP

The stories behind the scenes of Lisa’s rise to the top and the latest innovations in the cruise industry

PANELLISTS
Lisa Lutoff Perlo, Vice Chairman, External Affairs, The Royal Caribbean Group

MODERATOR
Rick Evans, President, SLH

2:30pm

OUR HOSPITALITY-INFUSED WORLD – A ROMP THROUGH THE POSSIBILITIES

How hospitality itself and its designers are shaping a myriad of environments.

PANELLISTS
Frank Orenstein, Chairman & Founder, Hospitality Investors Group
Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Founding Principal, Arquitectonica
Michael Register, Partner, Trust Hospitality
Sara Duffy, Principal, Stonehill Taylor

MODERATOR
Daniel Englender, Managing Director, Benjamin West International

3:15pm

– COFFEE/TEA & NETWORKING –

3:45pm

HARMONISING CULTURES: EXPLORING HOTEL INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS IN USA AND LATIN AMERICA

Hotel interior design serves as a reflection of cultural influences, regional aesthetics, and guest expectations. The panel aims to delve into the realm of hotel interior design, specifically focusing on the unique trends and influences in the United States and Latin America. By exploring the similarities, differences, and opportunities for cross-cultural exchange, the panellists will discuss how to create captivating and culturally relevant interiors that resonate with guests from diverse backgrounds.

PANELLISTS
Javier Rojas-Rodriguez, Regional Director – Technical Services (LATAM), Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas
Bryan Liska, Director of Design, Latin America and Caribbean, Hilton

MODERATOR
Filippo Sona, Co-Chairman, Wood Couture

4:30pm

CLOSING REMARKS

Can Faik, Co-Founder, Global Hospitality Talk

– DRINKS & NETWORKING –