Events

Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe 30 November – 1 December 2022

LONDON

Speakers include (clockwise from top left): My Nguyen, Holland America Group; George Scammell, Princess Cruises; Mike Lambourn, PriestmanGoode; Trevor Young, MSC Cruises; Jennifer de Vere-Hopkins, Jestico + Whiles; and Vesa Uuttu, Royal Caribbean Group

Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe will return to Excel London from 30 November to 1 December, with the exhibition once again joined by Cruise Conversations Live, a two-day conference programme exploring challenges and opportunities across the sector.

While the main stage will tackle major themes such as the future of cruising, a series of intimate workshops taking place on the show floor will delve into the finer details. Day one opens with a suppliers’ guide to breaking into the marine market, with Royal Caribbean Group’s Beatrice Siri talking through routes to market, pitching to cruise lines and IMO requirements. A later workshop led by Mike Lambourn from PriestmanGoode and Trevor Young from MSC Cruises will venture into the design of multifunctional, while the main stage will play host to keynote speaker Richard Van Hooijdonk, as he joins George Scammell of Princess Cruises explore what the cruise sector might look like in 2030. Closing out day one, Jennifer de VereHopkins of Jestico + Whiles and Laura Cabo of Disney Cruise Line will talk through their respective approaches to storytelling in the development of design concepts.

Day two of the programme includes an open discussion on sustainable materials and recycling initiatives, followed by an interactive session demonstrating why environmentallyfriendly choices also make good business sense. Elsewhere, Vesa Uuttu, Head of Architectural Design & Outfitting at Royal Caribbean Group, will host a panel on innovation in the shipyard, while Designing for Gen Z will offer insight into cruising amongst the younger demographic.

Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe will also showcase the products and services of over 300 exhibitors, while social events – including a speed networking breakfast supported by Starboard – will provide ample opportunity for networking. The event will close with the CSI Awards, which recognise excellence across shipyards, cruise lines, design firms and suppliers. To register for tickets, visit: www.cruiseshipinteriors-europe.com

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Sustainable Design Summit 29 November 2022

LONDON

Speakers include (clockwise from top left): Callie Tedder-Hares, Volume Creative; Petra Ryberg, Studio Berg+; Tom Hupe, Hilton Worldwide; Adrian Berry, Factorydesign; Luke Pearson, Pearson Lloyd; and Kirty Dias, PriestmanGoode

Sustainable Design Summit – a new event that brings together the cruise, hotel and aircraft sectors to find sustainable solutions for interiors – is set to make its debut in November, with a series of talks and roundtable discussions encouraging cross-sector insight and learning.

Taking place at The Brewery in London, the full-day programme features a variety of speakers – all leaders in their respective fields – who will share their own approach to making sustainable choices. Setting the scene, an opening keynote entitled One Planet One Mission will examine the common challenges across air, sea and land-based interiors, with speakers including design and sustainability experts from Accor, MSC Cruises, Seymour Powell and Tangerine.

Also on the agenda, Pitching to Stakeholders will offer practical tips on how to drive sustainable decisions at both project and board level. Speakers include Luke Pearson, co-founder of forward-thinking design studio Pearson Lloyd; Thomas Westergaard, consultant for Hurtigruten Expeditions; and Tasha Jackson, Sustainability Lead at Boeing.

A session dedicated to net zero will cover the role of cabin interiors in reaching sustainable aviation goals, while the closing remarks aim to set out best-practice intentions for both designers and suppliers.

Throughout the day, breakout and roundtable discussions will provide an opportunity to discuss the challenges unique to each sector, with My Nguyen, Director of Interior Design for Holland America Group, taking the lead on the cruise side, and Hilton’s Tom Hupe, Senior Director of Design & Architecture EMEA, guiding on hotels.

The event will also include a product showcase featuring a gallery-style display of innovative and sustainable products, essentially bringing the ideas discussed to life and providing a platform for sustainable design in the hotel, cruise and aircraft cabin sectors. For further information and to register for tickets, visit: www.sustainabledesignsummit.com

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Seatrade Cruise Global 27-30 March 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE

As the sector looks to build on the postpandemic recovery of recent months, Seatrade Cruise Global has announced the theme of Forward Momentum for its forthcoming edition.

Taking place from 27-30 March 2023 at the new venue of Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, the event will focus on the future of cruising, and what the momentum means for cruise lines, passengers and destinations. Topics up for discussion include sustainability, technology and innovation across both refurbishment and newbuild projects, plus specialist sessions will delve into interior design, luxury travel and expedition cruising.

Running alongside the conference, the newly expanded show floor will host 500 exhibitors ranging from ports and destinations to products and services. The event typically attracts over 8,000 attendees from across the sector, with the likes of Carnival Corporation, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Group all represented.

The 2023 edition will also mark the debut of F&B@Sea, an immersive two-day event dedicated to the onboard food and beverage experience. Featuring a marketplace of curated vendors, live cooking demonstrations from top chefs and mixologists, and interactive content hosted by industry leaders, the new launch will offer cruise and culinary professionals the opportunity to tap into emerging trends.

The venture is the result of extensive research by Seatrade, which found that the global food and beverage market is expected to be worth US$6.4 trillion by the end of 2022 and US$8.9 trillion by 2026. Having identified increased demand for culinary-focused programming, Seatrade believes the time is right for a dedicated event, a move that has been welcomed by the cruise community. “Seatrade’s expansion represents a huge win for all F&B professionals in the cruise sector,” comments Rudi Sodamin, Master Chef, Holland America Line. “This premiere promises to serve up a generous helping of inspiration to bring our F&B outputs to the next level.” www.seatradecruiseglobal.com www.seatradecruisefnb.com