Radical Innovation Moves to New York in 2015
Sleeper Magazine and The John Hardy Group to Co-Produce
January 8, 2015 - With a new host city and a dedicated afternoon of programming, Radical Innovation will re-launch in fall 2015. The event is scheduled to take place on September 30 at the New Museum in New York, a growing institution that stands for innovative thinking.
This stand-alone event is designed to foster conversation on the future of the hotel guest experience from a design, operations and development perspective.
The 2015 competition brings new partnerships that will increase its presence internationally, furthering its legacy of discovering talent. Sleeper, the magazine for global hotel design, will co-produce the program together with The John Hardy Group. Architizer, an extensive online platform that connects architects worldwide, will also support as a media partner.
“New York is one of the most dynamic hotel markets and there is no better place for Radical Innovation to put forward new thinkers who will spark ideas for hospitality,” said John Hardy, CEO, The John Hardy Group and founder of the Radical Innovation Award.
The 2015 call for entries will be announced late January. Entries are judged based on quality of concept and clarity of the design brief. Select entrants will be chosen to present their hotel concepts in front of a live audience during the Radical Innovation event at the New Museum.
All submissions are reviewed by the Radical Innovation jury:
Michael Medzigian, CEO and director, Carey Watermark Investors
Jena Thornton, LEED AP, managing director, Eagle Rock Ventures
Simon Turner, president, global development, Starwood Hotels
James Woods, COO, The Bowls
Wing T. Chao, Founding Principal, Wing T. Chao Architect
Claude Amar, President, The John Hardy Group International
Founding sponsor Global Allies will continue to support the Radical Innovation Award.
"Radical Innovation challenges and inspires its participants to create unique and forward thinking concepts and ideas that will enhance the guest experience,” said David Cline, president, Global Allies.
About Radical Innovation
Radical Innovation challenges the hotel industry to elevate the guest experience by calling for new ideas in design and operations. Each year, submissions are received and reviewed by a jury of hotel insiders. Select finalists present their concepts in front of industry influencers and investors during a live event where the audience votes to determine the winner. Since 2007, Radical Innovation has awarded nearly $100,000 to progressive architectural and hospitality-minded thinkers. In 2015, Radical Innovation will be held on September 30 at the New Museum in New York.
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