Early-bird tickets go on sale on November 18th, 2024!
1ST ANNUAL POWERHOUSE SMART
Naples/SWFL
Luxury Conference
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
12:00 pm Noon - 7:30 pm ET
Walter E. Smithe
3790 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL
Furniture & Design
Igniting Innovation
Creating a Culture of Growth & Empowerment
Join over 120+ leaders in architecture, design, development, real estate, and affiliated luxury lifestyle industry professionals. Elevate your business and grow your business.
Schedule
Tentative Schedule
2nd Annual Luxury Conference
Hosted at the Iconic International Market Square
12:00 pm Noon – 12:45 pm ET
Conference Check Café
Café and Photo/Video Opportunity
12:45 – 1:15 pm
Conference Opening
Who & Why it Matters
Recognizing Emerging Leaders & Collaborative Associations
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm Education
Luxury Real Estate Market Report
Speaker: Dawn McKenna, The Dawn McKenna Group
Education Sessions: 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Salon A: Igniting Innovation
Embracing AI Automation
Speaker: Mark Benner, President, Mark Eric Benner - Architects, Ltd.
Salon B: Leadership Education
Do you have an Exit Strategy? What is an exit strategy? Why do you need one?
Speaker: Michael Menn, Founder/Principal, Architect, AIA, CGR, CAPS, CGP, MML
Speaker: David Lupberger, President, Remodel Force
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm PHS PowerConnections
Expert Moderators lead industry break-out group PowerConnections
Moderators Leaders - Expert Architects, Builders, & Designers
Education Sessions: 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Salon A: Real World Collaborations
Luxury Design Build Hard-Hat Project Tour
Speaker: Anne Kustner
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Salon B: Entrepreneurship Expertise
Owner’s Insights on growing a thriving business.
Speaker: Adrienne Russ, Vice President Operations, Frazier Homes
Speaker: Duane Daughon, Co-Founder/Principal Designer, VizX Design Studios
Speaker: Raad Ghantous, Principal + Director, Raad Ghantous & Associates
Speaker: L.A DeRiggi, Principal + Owner, Hudson Park Interior Design
Speaker: Alexa Warner, Managing Partner, Fuse Specialty Appliances
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cocktail Party
A Final Toast Together
The Luxury Raffle
7:30 pm
Farewell and Departure
Walter E. Smithe
3790 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL
Furniture & Design
Hotel Options
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Marriott Residence Inn - $406
Enjoy a relaxing stay in the contemporary Marriott Residence Inn Naples. The location makes it easy to visit the Naples Beaches or have an unforgettable dining experience at many of the fine establishments. It's located 1 mile from The Village on Venetian Bay as well as the boutique Waterside Shops and all the local restaurants and shops along US41.
4075 Tamiami Trail North Naples, Florida, USA, 34103
The Capri Inn - $449
The Capri Inn welcomes you to Southwest Florida with refined style and a truly superb location, just a short stroll from all the excitement of downtown Naples. Formerly Trianon Old Naples, this Naples gem has been reimagined as The Capri Inn and underwent an exciting room renovation as it joined Opal Collection.
955 7th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
Fairfield Inn & Suites - $220
Ideally situated on the last exit before Alligator Alley, Fairfield Inn & Suites Naples is the perfect hotel from which to explore Naples, Marco Island, Rookery Bay, and the Florida Everglades. Before playing next door at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, conducting business in the Naples area, or discovering local attractions such as Naples Zoo, Botanical Garden, Conservancy or Rookery Bay to shopping & dining on 5th Avenue South & 3rd St South, get some rest and relaxation in our comfortable rooms and suites.
3808 White Lake Boulevard Naples, Florida, USA, 34117