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BD Summer Forum 2026

Trade-orientedBoutiqueIn-personNational draw
📅 21 July 2026 – 23 July 📍 The Inn on Biltmore Estate, Napa, US ↗ 🏢 Emerald X 🔁 annual

BD Fall Forum is an invitation-only boutique design event that connects manufacturers and suppliers with leading hospitality owners, developers, brands, and interior designers, focusing on shared experiences and networking.

Attendees: Hospitality owners, developers, brand executives, interior designers, architects, purchasing agents, and specialized hospitality suppliers.

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Venue

Silverado Resort

Hotel venue · 6,503 m² · ~1,000 people

A resort and conference center located in Napa, California, featuring over 70,000 square feet of indoor meeting and event space, including the Mansion Conference Center, surrounded by golf courses and wine country scenery.

📍 1600 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa, CA 94558, US

Operated by KSL Resorts

2 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

Emerald Expositions

Public · New York, United States · Founded 2013

Operator of business-to-business trade shows, conferences, and digital commerce solutions across multiple industries.

Runs 95 events → LinkedIn ↗ Full portfolio ↗

Why people attend

Hospitality buyers attend to discover new suppliers, view curated products in an intimate setting, and network with industry peers in a resort environment.

Exhibitor categories

FurnitureLightingFabricsWallcoveringsBath & Spa

Sample matches

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Enterprise SaaS200–500 employeesAmsterdam, NL

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Cloud platform50–200 employeesLondon, UK

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Speakers

23 speakers at BD Summer Forum

C

Carl L. Ross

president · Design Group Carl Ross Inc.

"The Creative Process"

creative processdesign innovationprofessional development
C

Calvin Dix

senior associate · HBA

"The Making of Makkah"

hotel developmenthospitality constructionurban design
D

Deborah Forrest

president · ForrestPerkins

"The Making of Makkah"

hotel developmenthospitality constructionurban design
P

Patricia Miller

vice president, managing principal, corporate director of hospitality · Leo A Daly

"The Making of Makkah"

hotel developmenthospitality constructionurban design

Also speaking at Digital Health Summer Schools 2026

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Sam Suleman

vice president of development and operations · Equinox Hospitality

"The Making of Makkah"

hotel developmenthospitality constructionurban design
Y

Yasin Abdullah

president of project development · Wilson Associates

"The Making of Makkah"

hotel developmenthospitality constructionurban design
D

Darlene Henke

president · Audit Logistics

"The Making of Makkah"

hotel developmenthospitality constructionurban design
M

Moataz M. Baha

design director and technical advisor to the chairman of board · Jabal Omar Development Company

"The Making of Makkah"

hotel developmenthospitality constructionurban design
A

Adam Farmerie

Principal · AvroKO

"Twice as Good: Design-Chef Collaborations that Succeed"

restaurant designdesign-chef collaboration

Also speaking at HD Expo + Conference

A

Amy Hulbert

managing director of design · Best Western International

"The HD/ISHP Owners’ Roundtable"

hospitality designhotel developmentbrand strategy
A

Allison Cooke

Director of Hospitality Design · CORE

"Twice as Good: Design-Chef Collaborations that Succeed"

restaurant designdesign-chef collaboration

Also speaking at IFSA Global EXPO

B

Bill DeForrest

president and CEO · Spire Hospitality

"The HD/ISHP Owners’ Roundtable"

hospitality designhotel developmentbrand strategy
M

Michael Mina

Chef and Restaurateur · Michael Mina Group

"Twice as Good: Design-Chef Collaborations that Succeed"

restaurant designdesign-chef collaboration
G

Gary Dollens

senior vice president, product and brand development · Hyatt’s Global Operations Center

"The HD/ISHP Owners’ Roundtable"

hospitality designhotel developmentbrand strategy
V

Victor Albisu

Chef · Del Campo

"Twice as Good: Design-Chef Collaborations that Succeed"

restaurant designdesign-chef collaboration
J

Jerome Cadaldo

president and CEO · Hostmark Hospitality Group

"The HD/ISHP Owners’ Roundtable"

hospitality designhotel developmentbrand strategy

+ 7 more speakers at this event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is BD Summer Forum?+
BD Summer Forum takes place on 21 July 2026 to 23 July 2026.
Where is BD Summer Forum held?+
BD Summer Forum is held at The Inn on Biltmore Estate, Napa, US.
Who organises BD Summer Forum?+
BD Summer Forum is organised by Emerald X.
How often is BD Summer Forum held?+
BD Summer Forum is held annual.

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