Cruise Ship Interiors (CSI), the world’s premier exhibition and conference fully dedicated to the cruise ship industry, has revealed the full lineup for this year’s CSI Design Expo Americas, which is taking place from 6 to 7 June in Miami, Florida.
Leading experts in cruise ship and hotel interior design will speak about key subjects, including visitor experience, future trends, AI technologies, and immersive experiences. The event will feature thought-leading discussions, cross-sector knowledge sharing, and live Q&A sessions.
Visitor registration is now open.
Engaging content programme
The CSI content programme will facilitate engaging conversations about cruise ship interior design. Speakers will discuss the future of cruise design, while the new Attractions & Entertainment Technology Zone will serve as an exciting focus for the growing cruise attraction industry.
This year’s conference covers emerging industry trends with sessions such as AI tools in the creative process: Getting beyond the conceptual thinking application and Next-Gen hospitality: Trends reshaping guest lifestyles on the agenda.
Speakers from Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, and MSC Cruises will discuss design issues and solutions in State of the market: How does design enhance the guest experience in newbuild projects.
Buyers looking to meet with cutting-edge technology and entertainment exhibitors at the Attractions & Entertainment Technology Zone can add Redefining entertainment at sea: Immersive experiences & attractions to their itinerary. This session will explore how major cruise lines are developing attractions in response to the surging demand for next-gen entertainment.
This year’s speakers include Alix Loiseau, director of design and construction at Royal Caribbean Cruise Line; James Mitchell, SVP newbuild at Norwegian Cruise Line; Linh Nguyen, senior interior design manager at Holland America Group; Emilie Ørgård Posniak Hansen, architect at OSK Design; and Ben Wilson, head of architecture and concept design at MSC Cruises, among others.
In addition, CSI is providing two opportunities for attendees to put their questions to decision-makers during the Meet the Brand Q&As. Industry heavyweights YSA Design and Royal Caribbean Group will provide insights into the industry’s design and procurement procedures, and answer quick-fire questions from attendees.
Breakout presentations are also included in the programme. Christina Budd, senior interior architect for hotel design and projects at Carnival UK, and Luke Spink, VP of sales USA and Canada at Panaz, will be leading a session titled Universal design: Creating an inclusive experience for all.
The Sustainable Design Summit Working Group Refurbishments: A circularity state of mind will offer delegates the chance to take part in a practical session that covers important sustainability issues and the difficulties faced by individuals in the hospitality and travel interiors sectors.
Attending CSI provides access to the curated conference programme at the co-located Hotel & Resort Design South. As the cruise and hotel markets continue to converge, attendees can exchange ideas, gain inspiration from both markets, and connect with designers and suppliers working on world-class hotels, resorts, and private islands in the South and LATAM.
In March, Cruise Ship Interiors (CSI) announced that registration is open for CSI Design Expo Americas and shared details of The Attractions & Entertainment Technology Zone, in partnership with blooloop. This new area launches during a period of unparalleled innovation and investment in the cruise industry’s attractions and entertainment sector.
