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 – 2:45 pm
Salon A: Igniting Innovation
Embracing AI Automation
Speaker: Mark Benner, President, Mark Eric Benner - Architects, Ltd.
Speaker: Raad Ghantous, Principal + Director, Raad Ghantous & Associates
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
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm PHS PowerConnections
Expert Moderators lead industry break-out group PowerConnections
Moderators Leaders - Expert Architects, Builders, & Designers
Candy Scott, CEO & Principal Designer, MOOD | Design + Build
Carrie McCormick, Real Estate Broker, @properties | Christie's Int. RE
Christine Lutz, Director of New Development Sales, Dawn McKenna Group
Gregory L. Palmer, Principal, Harrison Design
Jenn Zella, Co-founding Principal + Chief Visionary Officer, CID Design Group
Kathy Smart, Chief Marketing Officer, PBS Contractors
Megan Reilly, Co-Founder, WestEdge Design Fair
Melinda Jakovich-Lagrange, Real Estate Broker, Compass
Michelle Rohrer-Lauer, Founder and Principal, Michelle's Interiors
Susan El-Naggar, CEO & Principal Interior Designer, Susan El-Naggar Interior Design
Education Sessions: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Salon A: A Real-World Collaboration
Naples Penthouse Hard-Hat Project Tour
Speaker: Anne Kustner, President & Design Principle, AKLD Lighting Design
Speaker: Robert Anderson, Vice President Premiere Systems
Speaker: David Gordon, President, Kurtz Homes I Naples
Salon B: Entrepreneurship Expertise
Owner’s Insights on growing a thriving business.
Speaker: L.A DeRiggi, Principal + Owner, Hudson Park Interior Design
Speaker: Alexa Warner, Managing Partner, Fuse Specialty Appliances
Speaker: Karen Larson-Murphy, Principal, Broad Avenue Studios
Moderator: Pamela McNally, Strategic Marketing Leader & Digital Innovator
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cocktail Party
Catering compliments of Walter E. Smithe
Signature Drink by Scotsman Ice
A Final Toast Together
A Tribute to Cheryl Jost
Meet Charity Partner David Lawrence Centers
The Luxury Raffle
David Lawrence Centers, Benefactor of The Luxury Raffle
Donated Raffle Prizes:
“PAINTING”
Created in front of your eyes
Live Artist (Value $5760)
Naples Artist, Michelle Gorga
Luxury Basket
Two Luxury Custom Pillows
The Luxury Bed Collection - Naples
(Value $1000)
Walter E. Smithe
Gift Card
(Value $)
Harry and David's Gift Basket
Salt Water Design Group
(Value $)
7:30 pm
Farewell and Departure
SWAG
Compliments of Salt Water Design Group
Compliments of Walter E. Smithe
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THE AVENUE
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