SEGD

SEGD is a multidisciplinary community of designers and fabricators creating experiences that connect people to place and enrich the human experience.

We are designers of experiences connecting people to place.

We are graphic and exhibition designers, fabricators and architects, media developers and creative technologists, students and educators. Each of our members brings a diverse set of expertise, but we all share a common motivation: to make the built environment more inclusive and intuitive, emotive and engaging, sustainable and shared.

https://segd.org

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Jennette Foreman

jennette@segd.org

Event Details

Registration is open!


SEGD is bringing our bi-annual events, SEGD Wayfinding + Placemaking and SEGD Branded Environments, to Las Vegas this April. This year's theme, Transformation, highlights the monumental changes shaping the world of experiential design. SEGD's events will emphasize transforming spacesโ€“connecting people, and transforming brandsโ€“creating experiences; showcasing case studies and strategies for creating meaningful, inclusive, and innovative environments.


2025 SEGD Wayfinding + Placemaking | Wednesday, April 23

Discover the transformative impact of design at 2025 SEGD Wayfinding + Placemaking. Explore how wayfinding and placemaking play a pivotal role in creating meaningful connections between people and their environments. Industry leaders will share insights into how intentional design enhances navigation, reinforces spatial identities, and elevates user experiences, all while cultivating deeper connections to our shared spaces.


2025 SEGD Branded Environments | Thursday, April 24

Immerse yourself in 2025 SEGD Branded Environments, an event exploring the future of storytelling in experiential design. Leaders in branded environments will explore the impact of leveraging tools, technologies, and trends to transform passive audiences into active participants, dedicated fans, and brand ambassadors. Discover how storytelling and engagement shape branded spaces, creating powerful connections between people and places to create impact.



Registration

Take advantage of our special combo rate when you register for the two-day SEGD Event Rate to attend both SEGD Wayfinding + Placemaking (Wednesday, April 23) and SEGD Branded Environments (Thursday, April 24).

  • Two-day SEGD Event Rate: $525 for SEGD Members | $700 for Non-Members
  • One-day SEGD Event Rate: $300 for SEGD Members | $400 for Non-Members
  • Special Discounts: Educators, students, and SEGD Chapter Chairs are eligible for additional discounts. Contact Rachel Moran at rachel@segd.org to receive a discount code for registration.


By registering for the two-day SEGD event, you'll gain access to a full spectrum of learning opportunities, with educational sessions from SEGD Wayfinding + Placemaking and SEGD Branded Environments, as well as ISA Education sessions. More insights, expert guidance, and chances to dive deep into topics that could transform your work. All SEGD event attendees have the opportunity to attend sessions at the ISA Expo Learning Lounge, network with both organizations, and explore the expansive ISA International Sign Expo trade show floor.


If you're only able to join us for one day, you'll still walk away with tons of valuable content. With the one-day SEGD registration, you'll have access to all the SEGD education for that dayโ€”so you can still get the cutting-edge knowledge you need to stay ahead. Plus, all SEGD event attendees have the opportunity to attend sessions at the ISA Expo Learning Lounge, network with both organizations, and explore the expansive ISA International Sign Expo trade show floor.



Tours

Optional tours are available on Tuesday, April 22 at $75 for SEGD Members and $125 for Non-Members. The tours will be between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm PT. Specific tour times and details will be shared closer to the event. On Friday, April 25, a guided SEGD tour of the ISA International Sign Expo trade show floor will be offered. This is a complimentary tour for registered SEGD participants. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Additional details about the ISA International Sign Expo trade show floor tour will be provided soon.


This SEGD event is co-located at the ISA International Sign Expo in April at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.


Hotel and Travel RecommendationsThe deadline to book a room on the official ISA Hotel Room Block is March 24, 2025.

Agenda

  • April 23, 2025

  • April 24, 2025

April 23, 2025

Main Schedule

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration
South Pacific Registration Desk
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome to Wayfinding + Placemaking
Location: Islander Ballroom - Salons F and G
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Session 1
Location: Islander Ballroom - Salons F and G
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Session 2
Location: Islander Ballroom - Salons F and G
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Q+A Session
Location: Islander Ballroom - Salons F and G
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break
Location: Islander Ballroom
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Session 3
Location: Islander Ballroom - Salons F and G
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Session 4
Location: Islander Ballroom - Salons F and G
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Q+A Session
Location: Islander Ballroom - Salons F and G
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch on your own
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Session 5
Location: Islander Ballroom - Salons F and G
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Session 6
Location: Islander Ballroom - Salons F and G
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Networking Break
Location: Islander Ballroom
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Session 7
Location: Islander Ballroom - Salons F and G
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Session 8
Location: Islander Ballroom - Salons F and G
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Session 9
Location: Islander Ballroom - Salons F and G
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Wayfinding + Placemaking Wrap-up
Location: Islander Ballroom - Salons F and G
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SEGD Mixer
Location: TBD

Sponsors and Partners

Speakers

Emily Payne (2025 SEGD Wayfinding + Placemaking;  2025 SEGD Branded Environments  Co-chair; Director of Experience Design at HOK)

Emily Payne

2025 SEGD Wayfinding + Placemaking; 2025 SEGD Branded Environments Co-chair; Director of Experience Design at HOK

Jonny Peterson (2025 SEGD Wayfinding + Placemaking;  2025 SEGD Branded Environments  Co-chair; Design Director of Gensler)

Jonny Peterson

2025 SEGD Wayfinding + Placemaking; 2025 SEGD Branded Environments Co-chair; Design Director of Gensler

Nicole Dalton (Director of Hospitality at Gensler)

Nicole Dalton

Director of Hospitality at Gensler

Kathy Fry (Principal at Mayer/Reed)

Kathy Fry

Principal at Mayer/Reed

Zach Kotel (Senior Designer at Ashton Design)

Zach Kotel

Senior Designer at Ashton Design

Taekyeom Lee (Associate Professor at Indiana University Bloomington)

Taekyeom Lee

Associate Professor at Indiana University Bloomington

Jessica Lo Ibarra (President at GV Group)

Jessica Lo Ibarra

President at GV Group

Jaclyn Marlo (Design Director of GV Group)

Jaclyn Marlo

Design Director of GV Group

Justin Molloy (Manager, Wayfinding and Signs at Metra)

Justin Molloy

Manager, Wayfinding and Signs at Metra

Jemma Radick (Design Director of Studio SC)

Jemma Radick

Design Director of Studio SC

Sara Schmidt (Designer and Creative Director of Sara Schmidt Design)

Sara Schmidt

Designer and Creative Director of Sara Schmidt Design

David Schwarz (Founding Partner at HUSH)

David Schwarz

Founding Partner at HUSH

Jesse Wetherill (Director of Sales at GV Group)

Jesse Wetherill

Director of Sales at GV Group

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Venue

Venue

Mandalay Bay Convention Center
3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, Nevada

Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please send an email to jennette@segd.org

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