PRESS RELEASE APRIL 2016 Interior Design & Lifestyle SUMMIT w MAISON&OBJET AMERICAS May 10-13, 2016 US & International Press Contacts AMERICAS EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA ITALY FRANCE Zakarin Martinez PR Agence 14 septembre Studio Viterbo Agence 14 septembre Jacquelyn McCaw T. 305 372 2502 Jacquelyn@zm-pr.com Serge Karboulonis charlescamicas@14septembre.fr Mariangela Viterbo T. +39 02 551 10 54 m.viterbo@studioviterbo.it Stéphanie Morlat stephaniemorlat@14septembre.fr ASIA Marie-José Rousset mariejoserousset@14septembre.fr Phish Communications Shirlene Noordin T. +65 9067 1255 shirlene@phish-comms.com
MAISON&OBJET returns to Miami Beach for its second year, attracting an all-star roster of speakers and participants from around the globe MIAMI BEACH (April 28, 2016) MAISON&OBJET, the premier global showcase in design and home décor, returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center for its second edition in the Americas this May. During the four days of the fair, MAISON&OBJET AMERICAS will present its Interior Design and Lifestyle SUMMIT, offering 20 conferences spanning approximately 45 minutes each, divided into the three key topics. This year s SUMMIT features international design talent, world-renowned brands and top influencers of the real estate industry including Alan Faena, Rafael de Cárdenas, Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Samuel Amoia and dozens more. The complete schedule can be found here: http://www.maison-objet.com/en/americas/program/ events?date=2016-05-10
GLOBAL FOCUS This conference will feature the most sought-after and influential design personalities that have left indelible footprints on the interior design and architecture scene. Names such as Alan Faena, founder and President of the Faena Group; Carlos Couturier, the creative force behind Mexican-based hospitality business Grupo Habita; Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Co-Founding Principal of Arquitectonica; Humberto Campana, Co-founder of Estudio Campana; and Thierry Gaugain, the founder of Gaugain will discuss their secrets to success, personal influences and inspirations and more with some of the most respected sources in the trade including Sleeper magazine. Additionally, the 2016 MAISON&OBJET AMERICAS Designer of the Year Rafael de Cárdenas will share his thoughts and ideas on what it takes to stay relevant and innovative. Notable experts, including editors from Surface, Houzz, Interior Design, Design Leadership Network, and others, will direct each conversation. AGENDA These in-depth dialogues highlight today s creative minds whose works present a broad spectrum of projects rooted in innovation and strategy. Topics include the rising influence of retail design in the hospitality space, the fusion of art and interior design and the intersection of fashion and design featuring industry luminaries such as Carlos Junqueira, Carlos Motta, Neal Beckstedt, Jesse Carrier, Mara Miller, and more. The Agenda dialogues will conclude with a panel featuring the six 2016 Americas Rising Talents. Alan Faena, Courtesy of Faena Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Courtesy of Arquitectonica Colin Hannan Credit: Eileen Chiang Humberto Campana Credit: Fernando Laszlo Carlos Couturier, Credit: Undine Pröhl Gulla Jónsdóttir Credit: Erez Sabag CONVERSATION Spread over the four days, these conferences will allow for collaborators and solo keynotes to discuss an array of topics. The Conversations will begin with Eugeni Quitllet, the 2016 MAISON&OBJET PARIS Designer of the Year and Alex Rasmussen, the Brand Director of Neal Feay Company, exploring the theme One of a kind to Infinity. Following, creatives such as Gulla Jónsdóttir of Gulla Jonsdottir Architecture + Design, renowned landscape architect Raymond Jungles, Sarah Hoit of Material ConneXion, Martyn Lawrence Bullard and more will be speaking on topics ranging from the fusion of architecture and gastronomy to the crossovers of designing for residential and hospitality.
About MAISON&OBJET MAISON&OBJET is the premier global showcase for home design and décor, unmatched anywhere in the world. Originating in Paris over two decades ago, the trade show continues to become increasingly international, paralleling the evolution of its content to attract an ever-increasing number of overseas export specialists. Initially focused on retail markets, the show is now decidedly prescriber-market oriented. Just last May, the brand announced its forging into the Americas, creating MAISON&OBJET AMERICAS, taking place in Miami Beach, a border town with a draw and influence extending far beyond its city limits into very economically dynamic regions. The Americas show has already doubled in size in its second year and has announced a new director at the helm to continue to bring together the most talented home interior professionals. Today, the MAISON&OBJET community offers four opportunities for events throughout the year and around the world. About SAFI SAFI, a subsidiary of Ateliers d Art de France and Reed Expositions France, has organized the MAISON&OBJET PARIS trade show since 1995 and receives logistical support from Reed Exhibitions (its shareholder with Ateliers d Arts de France), the world s leading event organizer (over 500 shows in 45 countries). This local support ensures optimal organizational conditions For further information: http://www.maison-objet.com/en/americas
CORPORATE CONTACTS SAFI, a subsidiary of Ateliers d'art de France and Reed Expositions France T. +33 (0)1 44 29 02 00 info@safisalons.fr President of Ateliers d'art de France Serge Nicole General Director of SAFI Philippe Brocart Find press information on www.maison-objet-press.com password: WILD President of Reed Expositions France Michel Filzi Communications Director Philippe Chomat T. +33 (0)1 44 29 02 19 philippe.chomat@safisalons.fr