

Back by popular demand, join us at our third annual pre-conference day at HD Expo + Conference designed to help attendees spec smarter. In collaboration with the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers (ISHP), five training modules with leading executives representing the entire scope of a project—A&D, brand, ownership, purchasing, and manufacturers—will delve into the ins and outs of specifying seating, fabrics and drapery, lighting, flooring, and casegoods.
Think of it as a product bootcamp. But in true HD style, we will add a bit of networking, interaction, and fun, and provide the space to ask all your questions. Plus, you earn five (5) CEU credits, a certificate from us, and see the product up-close on the show floor the next day!
More and more companies are sending attendees to HD University to learn from industry leaders, network, and see products before the show begins. Please note that sponsorship is required for exhibitors to attend. Sponsors have the opportunity to showcase products early, educate attendees, and receive a post-event guest list.
HD University is available as an add-on to Expo Only, Full Conference, and Experience Passes.
Earn five HSW credits at HD University.
The one-hour learning modules total:
- Five (5) AIA | CES Learning Units (LU) | Health Safety Welfare (HSW)
- Five (5) IDCEC Continuing Education Units (CEU) | Health Safety Welfare (HSW)
Agenda
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM* | Arrival |
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM | Orientation + Overview |
9:45 AM – 10:20 AM | Module One: Casegoods |
10:20 AM – 10:40 AM | Module One: Interactive Specwriting, Q+A |
10:40 AM – 11:25 AM | Module Two: Flooring |
11:25 AM – 11:45 AM | Module Two: Interactive Specwriting, Q+A |
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM** | Lunch Break and Product Exploration |
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM | Module Three: Surfaces |
1:30 PM – 1:50 PM | Module Three: Interactive Specwriting, Q+A |
1:50 PM – 2:35 PM | Module Four: Lighting |
2:35 PM – 2:55 PM | Module Four: Interactive Specwriting, Q+A |
2:55 PM – 3:10 PM | Stretch |
3:10 PM – 3:55 PM | Module Five: Fabric Spec will be a drapery spec |
3:55 PM – 4:15 PM | Module Five: Interactive Specwriting, Q+A |
4:15pm 5:00pm*** | Recap, Product Exploration, Wrap-up |
*Coffee and light bites
**Luncheon
***Happy hour and snacks
Carly Mixon
Account Executive: #, A-K
770-291-5491
carly.mixon@emeraldx.com
Kari Nylund
Account Executive: L-Z, China
770-291-5513
kari.nylund@emeraldx.com
Keeli Schmidt
Sales Director, Key Accounts
770-291-5433
keeli.schmidt@emeraldx.com
Nicole Panzeca
Customer Success Manager
513-964-1789
nicole.panzeca@emeraldx.com