HD Expo: Hospitality Design Conference

The 2026 HD Expo + Conference is back in Las Vegas, bringing the hospitality design world together for three packed days of products, education, and real networking. Hosted at Mandalay Bay, this is the show where designers, architects, owners/operators, developers, purchasing teams, and suppliers come to see what’s next—and actually get hands-on with it.

The HD Expo is perfect for hotel owners, operators, designers, architects, and suppliers to connect and discover new products and services. The show floor is filled with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing everything from furniture and lighting to flooring and textiles. Attendees can touch and feel the products, talk with knowledgeable sales representatives, and even see new products before they hit the market.

Why Attend?

If you work on hotels, resorts, restaurants, bars, casinos, or any hospitality space—this is where you can spot emerging looks, materials, and tools before they feel “everywhere.” The show promotes 600+ brands/exhibitors, which makes it one of the better places to cover a lot of ground fast.

Network with the right people
HD Expo is built for meeting decision-makers: designers, specifiers, owners/operators, developers, purchasing firms, and suppliers. The value is in the conversations you can’t get from a catalog or a Zoom call.

Learn from experts
The conference sessions are designed to cover the big topics shaping hospitality design—trend shifts, sustainability, and innovation—plus practical takeaways you can use on real projects

• 600+ exhibitors/brands across furniture, fixtures, lighting, textiles, and technology.
• Networking events (including the HD Awards) that are meant for meeting peers and potential partners, not just swapping business cards.
• HD University as an add-on program, with five HSW credits available

Attendees at the Hospitality Design Conference & Expo can expect:

• The newest and most innovative products and services.
• To examine tools, products, and services that can help you remain successful in our changing economy.
• To see, first-hand, the latest designs for interiors as well as ideas that make doing business in the hospitality industry easier and more ingenious than ever before.
• CEU/LU accredited conference sessions from world-renowned interior designers to internationally recognized developers.
• The HD Expo also provides plenty of opportunities for networking and socializing with other hospitality professionals.

Networking & Party List – HD Expo + Conference 2026 (Las Vegas)

Women in Design Awards Breakfast
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 8:30 AM
Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center – South Pacific EF
Registration: Add-on ticket during HD Expo + Conference registration
Description: An inspiring morning celebrating leadership and innovation in hospitality design. Hosted by Hospitality Design magazine and NEWH, this breakfast honors standout women shaping the industry and includes scholarship presentations and the prestigious ICON of Industry award.

HD Awards
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Location: Encore Resort at Wynn Las Vegas
Registration: Ticket purchase required (cocktail attire recommended)
Description: The industry’s biggest night celebrating top hospitality projects and products from around the world. Meet designers, owners, developers, and creative teams while enjoying an elevated evening at one of the Strip’s most upscale venues.

HD | ISHP Owners Roundtable
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 9:15 AM
Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center – South Pacific EF
Registration: Included with qualifying registration
Description: A fast-paced, AMA-style networking session with leading owners, developers, and brand executives. Rotate tables every 10–12 minutes for direct, small-group access to the decision-makers shaping the future of hospitality.

Party by the Pool: Drenched in Design
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Location: Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand
Registration: Add-on ticket required (non-exhibiting manufacturers and rep pass holders ineligible)
Description: Golden hour poolside at one of Las Vegas’ newest hotspots. Expect cocktails, light bites, live entertainment, and high-energy networking in an open-air setting that blends business with a proper Vegas vibe.