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It may seem impossible to capture
everything at a show this size. However, we
have made it a priority to provide you with
everything you need to maximize your time
at HD Expo. From an easy-to-use mobile
app, an attendee/exhibitor matchmaking
program, and a clean floor layout, we want
to ensure you are equipped with all the tools
needed to have a successful and enjoyable
time at our show.
This year's conference lineup is truly
impressive. The panelists are some of the
best in the industry, and the topics are
timely, thought-provoking, and inspiring. Be sure to catch our Opening
Keynote with Simon Doonan and Jonathan Adler on Wednesday, May 2nd.
Finding ways to incorporate cutting-edge technology into hospitality
spaces has become a priority for many brands. We are pleased to introduce
the Power Hub, with free sessions coordinated by the Custom Electronic
Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) and IIDA. Stop by to power up
your phone or laptop, and listen to some great insight on blending technology
with design while you're there.
Meyer Davis designed a cozy and warm space for this year's Social Hub
(booth #5645), and we are delighted to have Will Meyer and Gray Davis
speak in the space on Wednesday afternoon, as well as host a book signing.
Our other HD Conversations cover a variety of topics, and the intimate setup
makes the sessions feel like true conversations rather than presentations.
NEWH's Green Voice Conversations will continue the discussion on
sustainable issues and trends in this space on Thursday throughout the day.
We're extremely excited to partner with Hilton for the Box design
challenge. In January, 12 design firms proposed concepts for a luxury
guestroom to a panel of well-known industry judges, with one winner
selected: Chapi Chapo Design. Be sure to stop by booth #1883 to see the
winning design, and you won't want to miss a fascinating panel with judges
Bobby Berk, Anthony Melchiorri, and Larry Traxler on Wednesday, May 2nd
in the Social Hub.
As always, we owe a tremendous thank you to all of our attendees,
exhibitors, speakers, and collaborative partners: NEWH, ISHP, ASID,
BLLA, and IIDA.
See you at HD Expo!
Liz Sommerville
Group Show Director
elizabeth.sommerville@emeraldexpo.com

Conference (HD Expo)
May 2-4, 2018
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas
hdexpo.com

Contact us:
1145 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 355
Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
770.291.5400
LIZ SOMMERVILLE < Group Show Director
elizabeth.sommerville@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5456
KEELI SCHMIDT
T < Sales Manager
keeli.schmidt@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5433
JANA ROESCH < Account Executive
jana.roesch@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5604
KARI NYLUND < Account Executive
kari.nylund@emeraldexpo.com
770-291-5513
LAURA CASKEY
Y < Conference Manager
laura.caskey@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5590
JENNIFER YARBER < Marketing Director
jennifer.yarber@emeraldexpo.com
770-291-5459
AYESHA SHAKOOR < Marketing Coordinator
ayesha.shakoor@emeraldexpo.com
770-291-5476
DERRICK NELLOMS < Senior Operations Manager
derrick.nelloms@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5452
JOE RANDALL
L < Executive Vice President
joe.randall@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5454

DAVID LOECHNER
CEO and President
PHILIP EVANS
CFO and Treasurer
BILL CHARLES
CIO
DAVID GOSLING
Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary

JOANNE WHEATLEY
Senior Vice President,
Marketing Services
EILEEN DEADY
Vice President, Human
Resources
DENISE BASHEM
Vice President, Corporate
Operations

LORI JENKS
Senior Vice President,
Operations

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