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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fearless Design
TRACK: BUSINESS AND TRENDS
It's not about going bold or going home-it's about going bold AT
home. For Beth Dotolo and Carolina Gentry of Pulp Design Studios,
fearless design means creating spaces that push boundaries while
staying functional, approachable, and uniquely personal. In this session,
we'll explore how to design adventurous, dynamic interiors that refl ect
individuality and support the lifestyle of those who live there. If you've
ever heard Beth and Carolina speak, it's fun, informative and memorable
every time!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
#KBISNEXTSTAGE
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Selective Luxury: The Art of Intentional Design
This panel will discuss crafting bespoke spaces that prioritize glamour,
comfort, and personal style through intentional design and thoughtful
material choices. Learn how selective luxury transforms homes into
timeless retreats, celebrating refi nement and individuality.
Moderator: Alison Kenworthy, Founder and CEO, Homeworthy
Panelists: Beth Dotolo & Carolina Gentry,
Co-Founders & Principal Interior Designers,
Pulp Design Studios
Moderator: Andrea Lillo, Executive Editor, Designers Today
Panelists: Taniya Nayak, Founder, Taniya Nayak Design Inc
Amber Peterson, Facilities Design Manager, Ferguson Enterprises
Sponsored by:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
AI: From Buzzword to Breakthrough -
Next Steps and New Tools for Designers
TRACK: TECHNOLOGY
As AI moves from concept to practical tool, explore practical AI
applications that can streamline design processes, enhance client
collaboration, and offer data-driven insights for smarter decision-making.
Learn how to leverage AI tools in your business to stay ahead of trends
and improve effi ciency to foster growth.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Avoiding the Cycle of Waste with
Tim Barber & Sophie Donelson
TRACK: SUSTAINABILITY
Renowned architect and sustainable design advocate, Tim Barber is
interviewed by Sophie Donelson about his views on urban reclamation,
historic preservation, adaptive re-use.
Moderator: Sophie Donelson, Author and Design
Journalist
Speaker: Tim Barber, Founder, Tim Barber
Architects
Sponsored by:
Moderator: Michael Wolf, Founder, The Spoon
Panelists: Jenna Gaidusek, Founder, CEO, AI for Interior Designers™
Jonah Kilday, Co-Owner/Principal Designer, MK Workshop
Laurie Laizure, Managing Director, Interior Design Community
Sponsored by:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Purposeful Painting: An Entrepreneur's Wellness Journey
TRACK: WELLNESS
Maya Crowne, CEO and Co-Founder, and Price Latimer, Co-Founder and
Chief Creative Offi cer of Alkemis-the world's fi rst wellness paint-are
bringing nature and design together to create healthier, more intentional
interior spaces. Alkemis Paint provides the design and construction
community with a premium, all-natural interior mineral paint that
promotes wellness and environmental consciousness. Hear Price and
Maya's entrepreneurial story and incredible journey of not settling, not
taking no for an answer, and making a signifi cant change for the better for
designers and the planet.
Disruptors: Maya Crowne, CEO and Co-Founder, Alkemis Paint
Price Latimer, CCO and Co-Founder, Alkemis Paint
Sponsored by:
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