WHAT: Showcasing the latest in sleek trends and classic style, Hospitality Design Expo & Conference (HD Expo) brings together the industry's most talented and significant players from over 1,100 exhibitors showcasing the newest furnishings, flooring, lighting, textiles, accessories and green products to more than 10,000 influential industry attendees.

WHERE: Sands Expo Convention Center

201 Sands Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89169

WHEN:Thursday, May 15 & Friday, May 16

9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 17

9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

DETAILS: EXPO: With more than 1,100 exhibitors, HD Expo is the industry leader for breadth of presenters and product launches. Featured regions of the Expo include the New Exhibitor Showcase, Technology Gallery, HD Goes Green, and other specialty areas over 350,000 square feet.

CONFERENCE: From case studies to panels, the programming at this year's HD Conference spans the industry with exclusive presentations by some of the nation's top designers and hospitality executives, including Danny Meyer (Founder, Union Square Hospitality Group), Nicholas Clayton (President, Kor Hotel Group), top designer Todd Oldham, Cheryl Rowley (Principal, Cheryl Rowley Design), green lifestyle expert Danny Seo and others.

Hospitality Design (HD) Expo & Conference 2008 is presented by Hospitality Design magazine and produced by the Hospitality Design Group, part of Nielsen Business Media. The event is in association with: International Interior Design Association (IIDA); International Society of Hospitality Purchasers (ISHP), National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ); American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and NEWH, Inc. - The Hospitality Industry Network. Please visit www.hdexpo.com.