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NEW YORK • NOVEMBER 7th, 2025

Barbara Lazaroff

Barbara Lazaroff

Born and raised in New York City, Lazaroff’s early studies focused on theater arts, including set design and lighting. She went on to study biochemistry and experimental psychology, working in various positions in the bio-medical field before returning to her...
Jill Cole

Jill Cole

Cole, co-founder and president of Cole Martinez Curtis and Associates, has been a principal of the firm since its founding in 1967. In 1992, she was the only designer in the U.S. to receive the honor of professional membership by invitation from the International...
Robert Henry

Robert Henry

Henry is founder and principal of Robert D. Henry Architects, which offers interior design, architecture, planning, and brand identity. He has received many awards for his designs, including a “Best Hotel and Spa Award” from Hospitality Design for Orient Retreat in...
Kay Lang

Kay Lang

Lang, president & CEO of Kay Lang + Associates, has specialized in the field of four and five-star hospitality and high-end residential design for over 30 years. Her projects span the globe from boutique hotels and destination resorts, to full-service properties...
Chip Conley

Chip Conley

Founder and former CEO of Joie de Vivre, Conley has led the development, creation, and management of many boutique hotels. Starting JDV at age 26, his mission was to “create joy” by building a company that USA Today called “the most delightfully schizophrenic...
Cheryl Rowley

Cheryl Rowley

When Rowley opened her company in 1986, beige was the dominant paradigm of hospitality design. In those dreary days, hotel interiors were conceived as backgrounds and meant to be soothing, while rigid predictability—particularly across brands—was paramount to success....