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Everything New at BDNY 2026

The upcoming edition of the trade fair promises to be a memorable one, guided by the theme "Designed to Be Remembered."
BDNY, the trade fair dedicated entirely to luxury hospitality, is back for its next edition. The two-day event, scheduled for November 8-9, 2026, at the Jacob K. Javits Center, will bring together the entire hospitality community, including designers, architects, owners, hoteliers, developers, and manufacturers. This year, over 700 brands from more than 55 countries are expected to attend, with Croatia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Portugal, and Spain among them. For the first time, Korea and Norway will host dedicated national pavilions. A wide array of categories will be on display, from furniture and textiles to outdoor, lighting, decoration, and art. But the event's highlights extend far beyond the exhibition floor, which, while a key part of the experience, is not the only one. Indeed, BDNY is also about networking, education, and inspiration.
Bernhardt Hospitality
Bernhardt Hospitality
The Designed Spaces, a signature feature of BDNY, transform the exhibition area into immersive hospitality concepts that showcase emerging trends and ideas. For 2026, the program will feature collaborations between Ennismore + Avenue ID, IHG + Crème Design, and Preen. Designed by Beth Bloom Designs, the Main Stage will transport visitors to a coastal escape filled with lush botanicals and relaxed lounge areas. The atmosphere blends a resort feel with the sophistication of a premier hospitality event. The studio treated the space as an F&B concept, working closely with sponsoring vendors to curate every element into a single, immersive interpretation of "Coastal Chic."
Lodes x Unopiu - Photo © DePasquale+Maffini
Lodes x Unopiu - Photo © DePasquale+Maffini
Among the key highlights of this edition is the conference program. For the first time, BDNY has enlisted The Curators – the group shaping some of today's most talked-about hospitality projects – to lead the lineup of talks. Over the two days, the sessions will delve into the economic, design, and cultural shifts that are transforming how hospitality is conceived, created, and experienced. Also not to be missed is the BDNY Power Players: Women Leaders in Hospitality event. A centerpiece of the program, this breakfast, presented in partnership with NEWH, brings together leaders from design, operations, investment, and manufacturing. The goal is a candid conversation about the forces shaping the industry.  

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