Seminar Programme

New for 2009 was The Sleep Event Seminar Theatre.

Leading industry lights delivered FREE seminar sessions discussing key topics, including the very latest hotel trends, new technologies, sustainability as well as CPD accredited sessions.

Tuesday 3 November 2009
14.00		Art in Hotels
		Minda Dowling – Artefact Hotel Art Consultants Ltd
15.00		Colour Trends in the Leisure Industry
		Justine Fox talks about why colour trends are important for the leisure industry and gives a glimpse at the directions that will be important for SS2011. Justine Fox – Global Color Research
16.00		The Future Light Hotel
		This presentation explores a series of lighting ideas and concepts that can be used to enhance visitor experience and also deliver on the sustainability agenda. Martin Lupton – BDP
17.00		Hotel Bar Design
		An informal chat with some of the UK’s most prominent bar designers, a look at their recent work and a discussion about what makes a great hotel bar. Hosted by: Andy Bishop – Theme Magazine Speakers: Tina Norden – Conran and Partners Steve La Bouchardiere – Design LSM Shaun Clarkson – SCID Tim Mutton – Blacksheep

Wednesday 4 November 2009
11.00		Energy Matters in Hotels
		This seminar will discuss the introduction and definition of new energy regulations, context legal framework, and process, looking at how will this affect the future hotel with examples and case studies. Kathy Bagster and Rob Harris – Elementa Consulting Ltd
14.00		Lighting: The Insiders Guide to an Environmentally Friendly Future
		Rebecca Weir discusses the future of lighting with a photographic journey of recent projects. She also considers how the new regulations can be integrated into the home. Rebecca Weir – Strategy & Insight Director, Light IQ
15.00		Designing Integrated Future Ready Rooms
		Seamless integration of the latest audio, video, lighting control and other modern technologies is increasingly important in boutique hotel bedrooms. Members of CEDIA (the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) work with interior designers and hoteliers to design, install and integrate these systems, and then achieve a ‘conceal and reveal’ of the technology at the guest’s command. This seminar will give an insight into the latest technology available and help you understand how the magic can be achieved without ugly wall acne or ‘nests of cables’. Giles Sutton – James & Giles
16.00		Presentation: The Launch of the Interior Design Association
		The IDA represents Interior Design practices and independent designers working principally in the international contract interiors market. Mary Fox Linton – Chairman Colin Watson – Managing Director

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