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Get With The Program!
This year’s “What’s New, What’s Next” boasts over 65 exciting programs featuring over 185 incredible speakers. The impressive line-up features panels, one-on-one interviews, book signings, open houses, and more, making this year’s WNWN the best one yet!
Now is the time to register and plan your WNWN schedule by visiting nydc.com/wnwn.
And if you need a starting point, check out these inspiring new programs added to schedule!
Collective Effervescence – The Joy in Shared Experiences
Fair, Suite 1601
3:35pm
We hope you’ll stop by FAIR during WNWN for a lively conversation moderated by Wendy Goodman, Design Editor of New York Magazine, as she discusses “Collective Effervescence-The Joy in Shared Experiences” with a panel of talented creatives including Mary Celeste Beall, owner of Blackberry Farm, Chef and Restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson along with Interior Designer Brad Ford, founder of Field + Supply which celebrates it’s 10th Anniversary this fall.
Lepere, Suite 1207
3:30pm
Join us for a panel discussion of esteemed designers and architects whose groundbreaking work transcends borders and redefines the boundaries of contemporary design. Join us along with Todd Raymond of Studio Todd Raymond, Joe DiNapoli and Dan Yoder of STUDY Architects, Gaby Gargano of Grisoro Studio and Francis Nicdao of Pembrooke & Ives as they discuss the ideas and practices that have guided their creative genius across state lines, fault lines, and international borders. This panel will dive deep into the heart of what makes contemporary design incredibly dynamic and impactful. Panelists will explore how they approach their craft with a blend of artistry, functionality, and how they employ their global experiences to shape their unique perspectives. Join us on this journey of sophisticated aesthetics and revolutionary architecture as the panelists uncover the stories behind some of their most talked-about (and maybe even the not-so-talked about) spaces around the world.
Dennis & Leen, Suite 902
5:00pm
Find out from rising design stars John Bambick, Abigail Marcelo Horace & Kate Ives Marshall, members of the FREDERIC It List Class of 2024. Moderated by FREDERIC Senior Design Editor Hudson Moore.
Elevated Experiences: How Today’s Tastemakers Define the Good Life
The Gallery at 200 Lex, 10th Floor
4:30pm
In an age of excess and aspirational living, what does it truly mean to live well? This panel brings together renowned photographer Nick Mele, entertaining expert Bronson van Wyck, fashion designer Jessie Randall, and Town & Country’s Isiah Magsino to explore evolving definitions of the “good life.” From celebrating the everyday to mastering the art of hospitality, these tastemakers will share insights on curating a life of meaning, mindfulness, and joy. Moderated by lifestyle expert Parker Bowie Larson.
Crestron, suite 302
2:15PM
Join moderator Sarah Shelton in discussion with esteemed BID INC members Keia McSwain, Byron Risdon and June Reese as they highlight their expertise and influence in the design industry. They will showcase their knowledge in luxury design and share their inspiring stories of perseverance and brand-building. The art of storytelling through interior design, especially for under-represented clients, emphasizing their impact. The industry is encouraged to recognize and appreciate the diverse talents within the BID INC membership, including valuable design tips and tricks. Additionally, the discussion will discuss the importance of allyship and celebrate the historical achievement of the NAACP nomination of the first-ever interior design book in the non-fiction category.
