Seminar Programme 2012
The 2012 seminar programme will be available shortly. Below is the 2011 programme.
Friday 11 November
08.30 - 09.20
The Asia Pacific Hotel Performance & Pipeline Report - with a special focus on Vietnam
Jonas Ögren - Area Director Asia, STR Global
Jonas will once again present the traditional HI-Design 'scene setter' by putting some flesh on the bones of STR Global's latest Asia Pacific pipeline report. This years regional overview will be followed by a closer look at our host country, Vietnam. Jonas will focus on some of the new confirmed projects here, examining some of the challenges that owners, developers and operators face, as well as assessing future development growth potential.
Friday 11 November
14.20 - 15.20
A Chat with HBA's Michael Bedner
Michael Bedner, Chairman & CEO, Hirsch Bedner Associates
A rare opportunity to get personal with one of the biggest names in the industry. Michael Bedner leads the largest hospitality design firm in the world. Michael has remained committed to the three principles on which he and Howard Hirsch based the business: to have fun, learn and grow from every experience and to produce the best design possible for each project.
Sat 12 November
08.30 - 09.30
The Sustainability Session
Prof. Michael Braungart, University of Lüneburg
Raefer Wallis, Founder of GIGA and A00 Architecture
HI-DESIGN ASIA is committed to spotlighting sustainability issues in the Hospitality Design arena. Following strong delegate feedback from last year's event we are delighted to welcome back Raefer Wallis who will update us on the progress and vision of the GIGA Foundation and its resource database of environmentally friendly suppliers. A key tenet of GIGA's raison d'etre is the 'Cradle to Cradle' design paradigm. Exploring this topic will be the founder of the 'Cradle to Cradle' philosophy, Dr Michael Braungart, who will explain how we can all celebrate the human footprint on earth.
Sat 12 November
14.10 - 15.10
The Discussion Panel – Specialists v Generalists
Panelists Discussion
Public Areas… Guestrooms… Restaurants… Bars… Lighting… Spas… Landscaping… Event Space… you need a specialist designer for all, don't you? …or do you? Why deal with a myriad of different designers when you can find one practice who can do the lot? Dealing with a 'one stop shop' design firm delivers a continuity and consistency throughout the property, doesn't it? Or are they really Jacks-of-all-trades and masters-of-none? Exactly when should you employ specialists, and when not? These questions and many more will be addressed by the HI-Design Asia panel – made up by two specialists and two generalists. Let battle commence!
