BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Session Board//Session Board//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41622-20270204T101500Z@kbis.com DTSTAMP:20260825T193007Z DTSTART:20270204T101500Z DTEND:20270204T111500Z SUMMARY:The Space Between: Where Hospitality Meets Home –\; Exploring the Rise of Resi-Mercial Design DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Panel Discussion Outline\nOpening Remarks (5 Minutes)\nModerator Welcome\n\nDefine Resi-Mercial design and why it matters today.\nIntroduce panelists and their expertise.\nFrame the discussion around one central question:\n\n"Why are people increasingly expecting commercial spaces to feel more like home?"\nSegment 1: The Forces Driving Resi-Mercial Design (10 Minutes)\nDiscussion Topics:\n\nHospitality influencing every commercial sector.\nThe importance of emotional connection\, comfort and well-being.\nThe growing desire for personalized experiences.\n\nSample Moderator Questions:\n\nWhat societal and environmental shifts have accelerated the Resi-Mercial movement?\nWhy has hospitality become the model for so many commercial environments?\nHow have consumer expectations fundamentally changed over the last five years?\n\nSegment 2: Where Resi-Mercial Design is Making the Biggest Impact (15 Minutes)\nDiscussion Topics:\n\nBusiness &\; Industry\nHospitality\nSenior Living / Healthcare / MedSpas\nResorts\nRetail\nStadiums and Entertainment Venues\n\nSample Moderator Questions:\n\nWhich market segment is innovating the fastest?\nWhat projects have surprised you with their embrace of Resi-Mercial principles?\nWhich features are becoming "must-haves" across industries?\n\nAudience Poll:\n"Which segment will be most transformed by Resi-Mercial Design over the next five years?"\nSegment 3: Designing for Experience (15 Minutes)\nDiscussion Topics:\n\nLuxury aesthetics\nPersonalization and customization\nWellness and emotional engagement\nTechnology integration\nThe rise of self-service and guest autonomy\n\nSample Moderator Questions:\n\nHow do you design spaces that feel residential while maintaining commercial functionality?\nWhat design elements create the strongest emotional connection?\nHow important is personalization in today's environments?\nAre we entering an era where experience outweighs efficiency?\n\nSegment 4: Practical Considerations &\; Challenges (10 Minutes)\nDiscussion Topics:\n\nPower and infrastructure requirements\nSpace limitations\nRegulatory considerations\nNSF and code compliance\nWhere Resi-Mercial works and where it doesn't.\n\nSample Moderator Questions:\n\nWhat are the most common mistakes designers make?\nHow do you know when residential products are appropriate and when commercial solutions are required?\nWhat conversations need to happen earlier in the design process?\n\nLooking Ahead: The Future of Resi-Mercial Design (5 Minutes)\nLightning Round\nSample to Ask each panelist:\n\nWhat is one trend that will define Resi-Mercial over the next five years?\nWhat space or industry is poised for disruption?\nOne word to describe the future of design.\n\nAudience Q&\;A (10 Minutes)\nSuggested questions from audience. \n\nHow are clients measuring ROI on experience-driven spaces?\nWhat amenities are becoming non-negotiable?\nHow do you balance aesthetics with operational realities?\nWhat role will AI and smart technology play in future Resi-Mercial environments?\n\nClosing Statement for the Moderator\n"The future of design isn't about choosing between residential and commercial\, it's about thoughtfully blending the best of both. As people seek comfort\, connection and meaningful experiences in every environment\, Resi-Mercial design is redefining how we dine\, work\, stay\, heal\, shop and gather. The spaces that succeed will be those that don't simply function\, they make people feel at home."\nPanelist Titles\n\nThe Visionary / Moderator\, Meghan E. Daro\, CFSP – Future trends and market evolution\nThe Residential Designer – Creating emotional and experiential spaces\nThe Commercial Designer – Balancing experience with functionality and ROI\nThe Innovator / Manufacturer – Technology\, products and what's next\n\nThis panel format will create and energetic\, conversational environment while allowing each thought leader to bring a unique perspective to the rapidly evolving Resi-Mercial segment. LOCATION:N254 Panel / Roundtable END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR