The annual HD Expo + Conference, which I will be attending, will kick off at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas next week. The event will run from April 30 to May 2 and will include many opportunities to learn about sustainable products on the trade show floor with hundreds of exhibitors in attendance—including 145 first-time exhibitors. Conference sessions will touch on topics ranging from equity, inclusion, and diversity to circular design strategies.
Among the first-time exhibitors this year are Light and Green (LED architectural lighting), AGIC Energy (energy management systems), Coulee Coffee Co. (self-adapting automated pour-over coffee maker that uses compostable filters), Dyson (hand dryers and air purifiers), In2green LLC (pillows, bed spreads/comforters/duvets), and Greenmood (green walls and other 100 percent natural indoor acoustic solutions). Many other suppliers offering sustainable products will be in attendance.
Conference sessions of note include:
Evolving F+B: Designing for Local, Diverse, Authentic Dining (Tuesday, April 30)
Circular Design Strategies in Hospitality (Tuesday, April 30)
From Accolades to Action: A Diversity Dialogue (Tuesday, April 30)
HD Idea Exchange: Conversations on Carbon x Design x the Future (Wednesday, May 1)
Wellness-Minded Travelers: What They Need Now (Wednesday, May 1)
Exploring New Frontiers: Hilton’s Vision for Future Fitness and Wellness (Wednesday, May 1)
HD Masterclass: Hospitality’s Sustainability Playbook (Wednesday, May 1)
For coverage of the HD Expo + Conference, be sure to read Green Lodging News following the event.
Glenn Hasek can be reached at greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.
