Schedule of content

Stand 750 – Robos Contract Furniture

Attend this session for an inspiring showcase of recent projects across newbuild and refurbishment portfolios – delivered by the leading interior designers. 

• Inspiration for design concepts which deliver on brand DNA
• Developing authentic designs which are both beautiful and longlasting
• How can the pillars of design support evolving concepts – what’s important to pay attention to?
• Untapping the power of good storytelling 
• Delivering brand moments and guest experiences through designing the details, uniqueness and aesthetics of touchpoints

Stand 750 – Robos Contract Furniture

These focused sessions give attendees the chance to get to know the design and procurement professionals within the industry, ask important questions to decision-makers, and get a holistic view of a successful project from concept to delivery.

Location: Stand 708 – SMC Design

These focused sessions give attendees the chance to get to know the design and procurement professionals within the industry, ask important questions to decision-makers, and get a holistic view of a successful project from concept to delivery.

Location: Stand 622 – De Wave Group

This session examines the role project managers play in ensuring refurbishment projects run smoothly from the design stages through to onsite delivery – as they work with each of the stakeholders. Project manager, owner, shipyard and outfitter share insights into the key elements – teamwork, communication, building strong working relationships, best practices, keeping to timelines and within budget.

• Project manager roles and impacts across teams “cradle to grave”
• The PM as a manager – managing people across different disciplines, and empowering team members to make decisions
• How can project managers, shipyards and outfitters all support the owners in achieving sustainable interiors during refurbishment projects?
• What are the key needs and who are the stakeholders to help create a sustainability strategy?
• Ten key tips and tricks of the trade

Stand 422 – TeamHoff

As the expedition cruise sector is growing, how is the shape of the expedition cruise product changing? And what impact does this have on designing interiors which deliver on functionality and efficient operations, whilst giving guests an authentic, adventurous and luxurious experience? 

• Designing interiors for immersive experiences in authentic expedition cruise
• Small specialist ships which deliver unique programming – getting clear on owner strategies for solving the space conundrums
• Where do the revenue opportunities fit with the allocation of space?
• Balancing scientific interests vs the high-luxury expedition guest experience
• Sustainable design enabling guests to connect to remote destinations whilst considering environmental impacts
• Guest experience and operations: Designing for unique operations in expedition cruise

Stand 428 – Coco Wolf

This session discusses the influences, opportunities and threats – what are the recent trends for hiring designers? Who’s doing the hiring, and what are they looking for in their future projects? What are the roots of emerging trends, and how is the workflow already changing? How can designers deliver quality, authentic designs which resonate with owners and their guests?

• What is the business case for design in the current climate; are brands designing in house?  
• How is the need for skills changing, and what are the growing specialisms?
• Are third parties having to pivot how they design for clients?
• How does design need to respond to the changing needs of guests by 2030, and the developing complexity of programming across multi-purpose venues?
• What does the interior design of ships look like in the future?
• How is AI affecting how designers are offering their services to clients?
• Are designers seeing more crossover between marine design and land-based hospitality design?

Stand 922 – JSC Marmo Arc