DesignNYC: An Evening with CEDIA and NKBA

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the Crestron NYC Experience Center, 5:00pm to 8:30pm

An evening with your peers!

Join us for a FREE TO ATTEND exclusive evening event hosted in collaboration with CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) and the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association), in partnership with Crestron. Set in the cutting-edge Crestron NYC Experience Center, this event brings together interior designers, architects, smart home integrators, and builders to explore the latest trends in home technology, design, and integration. Engage with industry thought leaders through networking and an insightful panel discussion, all while enjoying light hors d'oeuvres and drinks in this innovative space.

This event offers the perfect blend of education and networking, providing a unique opportunity to connect with fellow professionals from across the design and building industries. Whether you're seeking to expand your knowledge on smart home solutions or simply looking to build valuable connections, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.

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Location: Crestron NYC Experience Center, 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 302, New York, NY 10016

Program agenda

5:00PM --  Arrival, check-in, drinks, networking, and table-top sponsor viewing

6:00PM -- "The Design Docket: What's Next and What's New in the Design & Build Ecosystem—A Panel Discussion" brings together two leading technology dealers and two renowned designers to discuss the latest innovations and trends shaping the future of the design and build industries. This engaging conversation will explore how technology is transforming design processes, enhancing the client experience, and redefining collaboration between designers, builders, and integrators. Attendees will gain valuable insights into emerging technologies, design strategies, and practical solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.

7:30PM -- Drinks, networking, and table-top sponsor viewing

7:30PM to 8:30PM -- Crestron will provide tours of the Experience Center

8:30PM -- Evening concludes

 

Welcome by

Daryl Friedman 

Global President and CEO 

CEDIA 

Kelly Buchsbaum

Senior Manager, Chapter Relations

NKBA

Panelists 

                                                         Designers                                                                                                            Integrators

Sharon Sherman, ASID CKD CID

Owner and Principle Designer

Thyme and Place Design

 

Rose Ott, AKBD, UDCP, NKBA, IFDA

President 

Rose Ott Design 

Rex Aguirre

President and Founder 

Premiere Systems Design

David Freda

VP/ CTO

Gilmore's Sound Advice