PowerHouse SMART® Presents the 8th Annual Luxury Conference At Chicago’s Merchandise Mart March 6, 2024
Furniture World News Desk on
1/8/2024
The top Luxury Industry Professionals from the Chicago area and beyond will join together for a day of in-person learning, networking and collaboration. Chicago’s premier luxury industry event, PowerHouse SMART® Luxury Conference, is back for its eighth year on March 6, 2024 at the city’s iconic Merchandise Mart.
A leading group of home builders, architects, designers, landscape architects and real estate professionals will gather together to network and share trends, insights and industry information in a collaborative setting.
“The 2024 Luxury Conference will be our best yet,” said Wendy Cohen, CEO of PowerHouse SMART. “We keep raising the standard and have an amazing group of talented individuals in the luxury industry bringing our attendees a one-of-a-kind experience. It is a jam-packed day thoughtfully curated by industry experts.
“This year’s conference’s theme is Igniting Innovation with sub theme: Creating a Culture of Growth & Empowerment and is geared for the design, build, and real estate industries. It is expected to be the networking event of the year.” Check out the line-up here.
Thus far, the event’s expert speakers will include: the Dawn McKenna Group, Duane Draughon, Principal/Owner, VizX Design Studios; Karen Herold, Principal/Owner, Studio K Creative; Raad Ghantous, Principal/Owner, Raad Ghantous & Associates & VP Identity Hospitality; Michael Menn, Founder/Principal, Architect, AIA, CGR, CAPS, CGP, MML; Mark Benner, President, Mark Eric Benner - Architects, Ltd.; Steve Bench, Founder, Generational Consulting; David Lupberger, President, Remodel Force; Kimberly Nigro, Principal, Studio Nigro Architecture + Design; Lauren Cobourn, Owner, Lauren Coburn, LLC; Jasmin Reese, Principal, Jasmin Reese Interiors and author of Modish: The Book of Great Design; and Adrienne Russ, Vice President Operations, Frazier Homes. Visit here For a current list of speakers. The conference will also feature PH PowerConnection Groups moderated by an expert builder, architect, and designer. Moderators include: Candy Scott, CEO and Principal Designer, MOOD Design + Build; Seth Romig, Seth Romig Architect; Allyson Case Anderson, Founder, CEO, Integro Builders LLC; and Carrie McCormick, Luxury Real Estate Broker, Carrie McCormick Luxury Real Estate.
To date, key sponsors include National Sponsor JennAir, ASPIRE, Scott Byron and Company, The MART, Bosch, Gaggenau, Thermador, Access Elevators, Encore Gallery, PowerHouse Recruiting, Designs4Dignity,Re3Creative, Precision Stone Design, Core5Creative, Dom Interiors and Walsh Communications LLC. Additional sponsors are expected. See sponsor list as of this printing.
Collaborative Associations include: The Building Industry Association of Greater Chicago, North Shore/Barrington Association of Realtors, NARI of Greater Chicagland, IDS Chicago and AIA Chicago.
As part of its commitment to educating emerging leaders, PHS’ association partners nominate Emerging Leaders to participate in the event and be recognized.
At all PowerHouse conferences, a non-profit receives a portion of the ticket sales proceeds. Designs 4 Dignity, a Chicago based non-profit, transforms non-profit environments through pro-bono design services and in-kind donations – empowering lives through design. D4D has been a Powerhouse charity beneficiary for over 15 years.
“We feel like we’re a small part of the success and growth others experience around us,” concludes Cohen. “We love success stories; they are our bread and water of PowerHouse life. We come together to grow together.”
Tickets are expected to sell out but will be available beginning on December 16th, 2023 - Purchase tickets here.
About PowerHouse SMART®
PowerHouse SMART® (PHS) is the only networking and education community for leaders in all areas of luxury design-build: luxury home construction, premium commercial development, and blue-chip real estate. Membership is by invitation only, and members enjoy a wide range of benefits. Besides Chicago, PHS chapters are in Minneapolis, Naples/SW Florida and Southern California. Learn more at https://www.powerhousesmart.com/.