A notable high point of the Winter Market was the appearance of
internationally-renowned architect and Pritzker Prize recipient
Frank Gehry, who was awarded the 2018 Design Icon honor in
front of an audience of more than 600, including a large number of
architects and architectural program students. In addition, Gehry
spoke at an invitation-only VIP reception at The Ruvo Center for
Brain Health, an event described by many attendees as a "once in
a lifetime" experience.
Las Vegas Market presented a vast array of special programming,
tours, education, networking events and other membership activities
in partnership with a record 40 industry associations and retail
buying groups. Highlights of the proprietary programming,
educational seminars and special events included the 13th
Housewares Design Awards Celebration; the 2018 WOW Awards
Dinner by WithIt; the 14th edition of Las Vegas Market's proprietary
FIRST LOOK trend display and seminar; and a "Best of the West in
Life & Style" panel presentation.
Unparalleled buying group attendance, spectacular events and
education, much improved signage, traffic-driving displays and
thousands of social media impressions contributed to the compelling
and overwhelmingly positive vibe at Winter Market," Maricich said.
Las Vegas Market is the nation's fastest growing gift and home
décor market and the leading furniture marketplace in the western
U.S., presenting nearly 4,300 gift, home décor and furniture
resources in an unrivaled market destination. Las Vegas Market
features thousands of gift, furniture and home décor lines, allowing
for cross-category commerce among these industries. Please visit
www.lasvegasmarket.com for more information.
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