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