KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Kathryn M. Ireland
Friday, September 26 at 11:30 a.m.
British-born interior designer Kathryn M. Ireland is a true citizen of the world. From her legendary “sympathetic restorations” of landmark architectural houses and hotels to extraordinary homes for the Hollywood elite, the star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorators brings the best attributes of grand European style and cool California chic to every project. A die-hard fan of bold color, layering of pattern and texture, and the beauty of imperfection, Ireland’s interiors convey an easy, elegant vibe that is worldly and chic, yet effortless. Kathryn has also established herself as a major force in product manufacturing and has been dedicated to producing her bespoke textile collections, woven collections, and upholstered goods all locally in the United States.
Kathryn has authored seven best-selling books, including the recently released A Life in Design which celebrates the 30th anniversary of her design and textile business. She has collaborated with numerous home furnishing brands and has appeared as a design expert on a variety of television programs. Her design work is frequently featured in Architectural Digest, ELLE Decor, World of Interiors, House Beautiful, Veranda, Vogue and InStyle. Kathryn is consistently included on the coveted ELLE Decor A-List and is one of the Top 25 Interior Designers as named by The Hollywood Reporter. When she’s not designing or entertaining, Ireland divides her time between her home in Santa Monica, CA and her restored farmhouse in southwest France.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Saturday, September 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Martyn Lawrence Bullard is a multi-award-winning Los Angeles-based interior designer known for his eclectic, sophisticated, and inviting interiors. Consistently named one of the world’s top 100 interior designers by Architectural Digest, Martyn has also been featured on ELLE Decor’s A-List and The Hollywood Reporter’s top 25 designers. He starred in Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorators and hosted Hollywood Me on Channel 4 in the UK.
Martyn’s impressive mastery of a broad range of styles, paired with his unrivaled attention to detail and commitment to quality has earned him international acclaim. Martyn’s designs have appeared in over 4,000 publications, including Vogue, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful. His monographs, Live, Love & Decorate and Design & Decoration, showcase his glamorous style, while his latest book, Star Style, celebrates the 30th anniversary of his practice.
His A-list clientele includes Kylie Jenner, Cher, Eva Mendes, Ellen Pompeo, and Tommy Hilfiger, and his hospitality projects include the Colony Palms Hotel, Hotel Californian, and The Sands in Indian Wells. Martyn has also created collections for top brands like Schumacher, Ann Sacks, and La Cornue, as well as launching a rug line with Ruggable.
When not designing or traveling, Martyn divides his time between his Hollywood Hills home and a mid-century desert retreat in Southern California.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
David Netto
Sunday, September 28 at 11:30 a.m.
David Netto is a Los Angeles-based interior designer and writer. He has written on architecture and design for the The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Cabana, and other publications, and he currently writes the “Case Studies” column for Town & Country.
He is the author of monographs on François Catroux and Stephen Sills, and most recently, authored a monograph on architect Rosario Candela. His interiors have appeared in Vogue, Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, House & Garden, Town & Country, and Veranda. In 2023, a self-titled book representing 20 years of his own designs was published with Vendome.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Gil Schafer
Sunday, September 28 at 11:30 a.m.
Award-winning architect Gil Schafer III is one of the country’s leading experts on contemporary classical architecture. A member of Architectural Digest’s AD 100, a winner of Veranda’s “Art of Design Award,” and a recipient of the Arthur Ross Award for Architecture, he holds a Master of Architecture from the Yale School of Architecture and is the author of bestselling books The Great American House and A Place to Call Home.
He opened his eponymous firm G. P. Schafer Architect in 2002 and renamed the firm Schafer Buccellato & Partners in the fall of 2023. Gil serves on several nonprofit advisory and trustee boards, including the Yale School of Architecture Dean’s Council and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. He also served as president and chairman of The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, the nation’s leading resource for the classical tradition in architecture and the allied arts, for over a decade.
His work has been featured in numerous national and international publications, including Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Veranda, Town & Country, Vogue, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Gil regularly lectures around the country on the continued relevance of classical residential design, and when he’s not traveling for work, he divides his time with his family between New York City, the Hudson Valley, and Maine.
Ready to be inspired and entertained by this year’s lineup of speakers?
Reservations will open June 1.
Call (402) 346-4002, ext. 267 to inquire about reservations >>
