Agenda & Activities

SOLD OUT. Start the day with an energizing morning wellness experience overlooking the Pacific Ocean. 

Officially kicking off our third edition of C.Next Designers with a welcome from Cosentino.

What gives a room meaning? As brands and designers, each client you work with has a unique relationship with their home. But what makes a home full of spaces that keep you? The art of design lies in creating rooms that establish an emotional connection, serving as a reflection of past, present, and future. Together with acclaimed interior designer Jeremiah Brent, we will explore the true beauty of design - how integrating the nuances of clients’ stories into your design choices creates spaces where people can connect, create memories, and continue to evolve over time.

Moderated by:

• Joanna Saltz, Editorial Director, House Beautiful

Panelists:

• Jeremiah Brent, Interior Designer, TV Personality, and Founder of Jeremiah Brent Design
• Edward Leaman, Chief Brand & Design Officer, California Closets

Insights from Designer Richard T. Anuszkiewicz and Pilar Martinez-Cosentino Alfonso, Deputy Chairman and Executive Vice President, Cosentino Group, moderated by Carisha Swanson, Director of Editorial Special Projects, House Beautiful.

A discussion on heritage and the responsibility of designing for future generations from leading family-owned brands.

Moderated By:

• Kerrie Kelly, Founder & Creative Director, Kerrie Kelly Studio

Panelists:

• Francisco 'Paco' Cosentino, CEO & President, Cosentino
• Stanley Cheng, Chairman/CEO, Hestan and Meyer Corporation
• Laura E. Kohler, Chief Sustainable Living Officer, Member, Board of Directors, Kohler Co.

Brought to you by Arteriors

Indoor-outdoor spaces change how people interact with their homes—fostering connection, transcending architectural boundaries, and creating spaces that no longer deal with the limitations of conventional rooms, allowing for a flow informed by space, function, and nature.  In many ways, this space has become the new anchor of the home.  Together, VERANDA, the authority on outdoor living and interior designer Laura Kirar, who lives (and designs for) an indoor/outdoor lifestyle, landscape designer Wambui Ippolito, and Arteriors VP of Marketing & Visual Merchandising Barb Fuller will explore the expected and unexpected benefits of indoor-outdoor living.

Moderated by:

• Steele Marcoux, Editor in Chief, Veranda

Panelists: 

• Laura Kirar, Founder & Creative Director, Laura Kirar Design (LKD)
• Wambui Ippolito, Landscape Designer, ROAR
• Barb Fuller, VP Marketing & Visual Merchandising, Arteriors

SOLD OUT. Join Hearst editors for evening cocktails. RSVP Required. Registration is first-come-first-serve. 

Location: Tequila Mezcal/Tasting Room (6th Floor)

Wear your best all-white outfit to celebrate on the beach!

SOLD OUT. Start the day with an energizing morning wellness experience overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Limited space available; RSVP required. 

SOLD OUT. Join Hearst editors for an intimate breakfast ahead of daily programming. RSVP Required. Registration is first-come-first-serve and will be limited to ~20 attendees. 

Brought to you by New Moon

Most clients want their spaces to be a reflection of their lives – their travels, their style, the way they live, creating a unique and deeply personal environment. As designers, you are constantly on the hunt for custom touches to elevate, and impress, and tell the story of your client. What are uniquesome of the unique and impactful ways to truly add a layer of personalization customization to a space? And more importantly  – -- what are the funny tales of survival when things may not have gone as planned?! The stories, the solutions, the solves. VERANDA, together with industry leaders, will explore the glam and glitches, risks and rewards of working custom.

Moderated by:

• Steele Marcoux, Editor in Chief, VERANDA

Panelists:

• Ryan Gordon Jackson, Principal, STUDIO JACKSON INC and R|J Home
• Erika Kurtz, COO & Designer, New Moon
• Miles Redd, Principal, Redd Kaihoi

• An Ancient Mayan Cacao Ceremony with Benjamin Moore: Embark on a transformative journey with local facilitator Fernanda Rendon in a unique Cacao Ceremony, where participants taste cacao during guided meditation, concluding with a serene sound bath for a rejuvenating experience.
• “In It To Win It” Cosentino Edition with Carisha Swanson, Director of Editorial Special Projects, House Beautiful 
• An authentic wood art experience with Fabuwood
• A creative sensory experience with Four Hands

Join us for a captivating journey with top editors from Elle Decor, House Beautiful and Veranda, as they “spill the tea” on the hottest trends, exciting changes and what they love (and don’t love) about the current design landscape. From timeless trends to the fads we won’t miss, these experts will divulge on what's in, what's out, and what's on the horizon. We’ll get to know more about the inner workings of being an editor and in turn—a tastemaker for the masses. Stay tuned for a lively conversation that promises to inspire and entertain – plus the opportunity to share your own questions for the editors!

Panelists:

• Grace Haynes, Senior Home & Garden Editor, Veranda
• Camille Okhio, Senior Design Writer, Elle Decor
• Carisha Swanson, Director of Editorial Special Projects, House Beautiful

Join renowned names in Los Cabos design, Architect Jesus Velasco and Los Cabos homeowner Barclay Butera, for a discussion on local architecture and design.

Moderated By:

• John Cialone, Partner & Vice President, Tom Stringer Design Partners and FY24 Chair of the ASID National Board of Directors

Panelists:

• Barclay Butera, CEO, Barclay Butera Interiors
• Jesus Velazco, Founder, JVL Architects

Speakers

• Jamie Drake, Co-Principal, Drake/Anderson
• Mark Williams, Interior Designer and Board of Directors Member & Secretary, Design Leadership Foundation & Secretary, Design Leadership Foundation

SOLD OUT. Join Hearst editors for evening cocktails. RSVP Required. Registration is first-come-first-serve. 

Location: Tequila Mezcal/Tasting Room (6th Floor)

Enjoy an evening of live music, delicious s'mores with PITT Cooking, and more!