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Leaders & Visionaries Forum - SPACE | International Hotel Design
UN Ballroom & Merchants Hall, Four Seasons Ten Trinity Square, London
The Leaders & Visionaries Forum is a unique networking event that brings together some of the leading creative forces in hotel design, with innovative supply companies, to discuss the future of hotel design.
Presented in association with SPACE magazine and Hotel Spec and supported by leading hotel groups and design practices, this summit-level conference and networking event is the perfect opportunity to join with some of the most influential people responsible for shaping today’s innovative hotel environments.
Join leading hoteliers, designers, market analysts and suppliers to network and explore the remarkable opportunities currently presented by the UK and International hospitality sector.
To discover how your company can become part of the L&V Forum, contact louise.opitz@purplems.com
Susan was born and educated in Singapore. She worked for renowned Architect William Lim & Associates, before leaving to join hospitality design firm Wilson  Associates, where she was Design Director.
In 2007 Susan decided to move on from WA in favour of starting up a new practice, Silverfox Studios, where she is joint Partner. Today, Silverfox is an international award-winning interior design consultancy for luxury hotels, restaurants and
Regional Managing Director, Wilson Associates, London, New York, Paris
Monika is a hotelier at heart. With an MBA in Hospitality Management from ESSEC Business School and over 20 years’ experience in hotel operations, she’s an authority in luxury hospitality.
A German native who grew up in South America, Monika developed a passion for art, music, literature and language. She is now fluent in five languages. As Managing Director of Wilson’s atelier in Paris and design office in London, Monika is a brand ambassador who supports the firm’s strategic initiatives. A cultural aficionado, she frequents the opera and loves listening to Rachmaninoff while drinking a malt whiskey. However, her greatest treasure is spending time with her daughter, Clara.
Development Director, Svart Hotel, Norway
Ivaylo’s experience covers the establishment and development of small boutique hotels and large-scale resort projects such as The Mirage, Cape Town, Umhlaba Wildlife Resort, South Africa, The Cliff Beach&Spa, Bulgaria, Cibola Vista Resort, Arizona, USA, Villas Del Mar Palmar, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and currently as Development Director of the Svart Hotel — the first energy-positive hotel.
Ivaylo holds a BA in Architecture from NSAD in San Diego, an Ms EPDP (European Property Planning and Development) from UCL in London, and an Architecture and Development degree from Architecture College of Building and Design in Bulgaria.
Managing Director, JLL Hotels and Hospitality, EMEA
Graham is Managing Director responsible for the advisory businesses of JLL Hotels and Hospitality on an EMEA wide basis. His background is in all areas of hospitality real estate consulting with a focus on valuations and development/hotel operator selection.
Graham has excellent knowledge of a wide range of countries throughout Europe and the issues driving the sourcing of debt and equity for different opportunities in these markets.
Graham acts on behalf of many clients, ranging from hotel owners, investors and operators to banks. He has advised on a wide range of hotels and resorts throughout Europe, together with associated facilities including golf courses, spas, and casinos.
Director, Silverfox Studios, UK
Matt was born and educated in the UK. His career in hotel, hospitality and F&B design began in the early 1990s. During his 11 years with the global industry leaders Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), Matt was a Senior Associate in both the firm’s Singapore and London studios, before being appointed as Principal of HBA London.
Now in Matt’s eighth year with Silverfox Studios, he is based in the UK office, involved with strategic and global business development, research and marketing.
Managing Director & Head of Design, Sibley Grove, UK
Jeremy is a co-founder of Sibley Grove, an interior design practice based in Totnes, Devon. Before Sibley Grove, Jeremy spent nearly ten years working for some of London’s leading design practices. However, he was uncomfortable with the increasingly throwaway nature of the interiors industry, and its impacts on the environment. Sibley Grove was set up to respond to a growing need for change, to re-think how we approach design and create positive environmental and social change.
The studio specialises in the hospitality market, designing hotels, bars and restaurants in both the UK and overseas. They recently completed The Counting House Hotel and The Chamberlain, and are currently on-site with a brand-new 280-bedroom hotel in the Middle East, due September 2020.
Director, Dolphin Capital Partners, Greece
Katerina is the PR, Sales & Marketing Director at Dolphin Capital Partners with more than 20 years experience in Greece and Japan. She holds a B.A. in Economics and Minors in Statistical Mathematics and Business Administration from Boston University and an M.Sc. in European Studies from the LSE. Prior to joining Dolphin, Katerina was the General Manager of the Greek Japanese Chamber of Commerce, and an advisor to the CEO of the ‘Invest in Greece Agency’. She has also worked in banking in Japan, specialising in investments of Japanese trading abroad.
At Dolphin Katerina oversees all PR, sales and marketing activities on a company and project level, including promoting and facilitating sales of all luxury branded real estate of the Group, collaborating with the hotel operators, creating marketing strategies and liaising with the international press. Katerina is also a freelance journalist to a number of Greek and foreign publications specializing in luxury travel, gastronomy and lifestyle, and is the editor of the Istanbul Luxe City Guide as well as a travel advisor for a number of exclusive concierge services companies. Katerina is a member of the Greek Economic Chamber. She is a marathoner and enjoys travel, scuba diving, flying and photography.
Partner, Silverfox Studios, Singapore
Patrick was born and educated in London, United Kingdom. He worked for Michael Aukett Associates before moving to Singapore in 1992, where he joined a four-man team at Wilson Associates. Patrick was Deputy Managing Director at WA, this included assisting with the development of the business to a staff strength of over 150.
In 2007, Patrick decided to leave WA to set up in partnership at Silverfox Studios. This is now a thriving international design consultancy with projects in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Editor, SPACE, HOTEL Spec, Interior Contracting & Design Spec, UK
Sophie is the Editor of Purple Media’s hospitality and design portfolio, including Hotel Spec and SPACE magazine, two of the hospitality industry’s most fundamental publications on international hotel design.
Having spent the last decade in the publishing industry, Sophie is an established journalist within both travel and design sectors. She has worked on some of the UK’s biggest publications, whilst helping to develop smaller brands with a focus on improving editorial quality and value.
An avid globetrotter Sophie spends a lot of her time in remarkable destinations, reviewing hotels and resorts to give SPACE readers a unique insight into the relevance of design for the modern traveller.
8:30 – 9:20 Registration
9:30 Welcome from Sophie Harper
9:40 – 9:55 Hotel Development, The Current Market
A look at the current market for hotel development with key focus on:
The planning backdrop in London
What investors are looking for
Speaker: Graham Craggs, Hotels & Hospitality Managing Director, JLL
9:55 – 10:10 Networking Session
10:10 – 10:45 Building a Hotel – Vision and Brand
A look at the build and refurbishment process of a luxury hotel. What decisions should be addressed right from the beginning and how are budget and design allocations made? How much involvement does a brand have and how does innovative design drive revenue? We’ll look at different roles during the design of a hotel and discuss the collaboration between operators, designers and suppliers and the importance of good working relationships.
10:45 – 11:15 Networking Session
11:15 – 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 – 11:45 Networking Session
11:45 – 12:20 Getting Technical
Hosted by AVIXA (the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association), we’ll take a look at the way in which tech can be used to enhance the guest experience within hospitality settings. We’ll also look at what sort of tech we’ll be using in future and how that will shape the way guests use different areas in a hotel and how that affects the design of different spaces.
12:20 – 12:35 Networking Session
12:35 – 12:55 Presentation: The Deformalisation of Luxury
Case study presented by Matt White, Patrick Waring, and Susan Heng of Silverfox Studios.
12:55 – 13:45 Lunch
13:45 – 14:00 Networking Session
14:00 – 14:20 Presentation:
14:20 – 14:35 Networking Session
14:35 – 15:10 Sustainability in Design
One of the most important topics within our industry currently, we’ll discuss the innovations in design materials and how we can do more to support sustainable practices not simply in hotel operations, but in the design and build of new hotels and refurbishment of current hotels.
15:10 – 15:25 Networking Session
15:25 – 15:40 Coffee Break
15:40 – 15:55 Networking Session
15:55 – 16:30 Design for the 21st Century Traveller
What is the 21st-century traveller looking for from a hotel? How, as designers, can we cater for a more demanding market? We look at the way in which hotel guests socialise, work, and relax in hotel settings and discuss the design opportunities each bring to increase the appeal of a hotel for guests and day-visitors alike.
16:30 – 16:45 Networking Session
16:45 – 17:00 Thank You and Goodbyes
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