DesignEDGE Summit

The IFDA Educational Foundation's mission is to foster educational and philanthropic activities to enhance the furnishings and design industries.  The IFDA-EF is a 501 (c) 3www.ifdaef.org

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Join us for DesignEDGE, a dynamic, day-long design industry summit at the Millennium Broadway Hotel on Saturday, May 20, 2017.  An empowering prelude to Sunday’s opening of ICFF, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair held at the nearby Javits Center.
Award-winning global design force,<A HREF="http://www.karimrashid.com/overview#about" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Karim Rashid</A> will kick off DesignEDGE with his keynote presentation, "The Future of Design,” followed by a catered gourmet lunch and roundtable discussion focusing on your individual business needs.
The afternoon offers a revealing conversation between industry visionaries entitled, “Leading by Innovating.”  Moderator Karen Marx, Home Furnishings Director for the <A HREF="http://www.hearstdesigngroup.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HEARST DESIGN GROUP</A>, will lead an in-depth dialogue with Caleb Anderson, partner and principal at <A HREF="http://drakeanderson.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DRAKE / ANDERSON</A>; Jamie Derringer, founder and Executive Editor of <A HREF="http://design-milk.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DESIGN MILK</A>; Kevin Greenberg, founding principal of SPACE EXPLORATION DESIGN; Susan Jamieson, founder and principal of <A HREF="http://www.bridgetbearidesigns.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BRIDGET BEARI DESIGNS</A> and Chad Stark, Senior Vice President of <A HREF="https://www.starkcarpet.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">STARK</A> and President of <A HREF="http://www.scalamandre.com/custom/index.html" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SCALAMANDRE</A>.
Covering crucial topics about the design industry today and how to be fearless and successful in a fast-paced, quick-changing world.  Learn their strategies on how to build and broaden your brand, create new ways to establish leadership and trust with consumers and colleagues, harness the latest tools of social media and technology, create and expand global business and much more.
The summit culminates in an open Q&A forum with the panelists where you will have the opportunity to pose the points and questions that matter most to you.
EXCLUSIVE AFTER-PARTY HOSTED BY <A HREF="http://www.revisstudio.com/about/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">REVIS STUDIO</A> AT <A HREF="http://urbanofficeny.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">URBAN OFFICE NY</A>!
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST BEGINS AT 8:30 AM.  SEATING IS NOT ASSIGNED.
To make reservations at the <A HREF="https://reservations.millenniumhotels.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=13507&nights=1&checkin=05/18/2017&group=1705IFDAEF" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Millennium Broadway Hotel</A> please call 212-768-4400.
DesignEDGE is specifically scheduled the day before the opening of ICFF, North America's premier showcase for contemporary design of up-to-the-moment offerings.  Stay over on Saturday night and head to ICFF on Sunday morning.  We will provide helpful tips on experiencing and navigating ICFF.  Register for ICFF here: <A HREF="http://www.icff.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.icff.com</A>.
The IFDA Educational Foundation (IFDA-EF) mission is to foster educational and philanthropic activities to enhance the furnishings and design industries.  Profits from DesignEDGE will support future IFDA-EF educational initiatives.  The IFDA-EF is a 501 (c) 3.  <A HREF="http://www.ifdaef.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.ifdaef.org</A>
For media queries, please contact Lisa McMahon Communications: lisa@lisamcmahon.com.
Very special thanks to our DesignEDGE 2017 Sponsors:
PANEL SPONSOR
<A HREF="http://www.lasvegasmarket.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Las Vegas Market</A>
PATRON SPONSORS
<A HREF="https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Moore Paints</A>
<A HREF="https://hallmarkfloors.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hallmark Floors</A>
<A HREF="https://www.hearst.com/magazines" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hearst Magazine | Design Group</A>
<A HREF="http://www.lixil.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LIXIL: American Standard | DXV | Grohe</A>
<A HREF="http://www.nydc.com/about-us/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">New York Design Center | NYDC | 200 Lex</A>
<A HREF="http://www.revisstudio.com/about/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Revis Studio</A>
<A HREF="http://urbanofficeny.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Urban Office NY</A>

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