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Cosentino’s C.Next Designers Summit
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Cosentino’s C.Next Designers Summit
Jan 23, 2025 | Riviera Maya, Mexico |
Cosentino’s C.Next Designers Summit

From January 23 to 26, Cosentino celebrated design excellence at its fourth annual C.Next Designers Summit. To elevate the design industry, the event focused on fostering meaningful connections, sparking new relationships and showcasing exclusive brand partnerships. At this year’s gathering, held in the stunning Riviera Maya region of Mexico, more than 250 attendees participated in four days of inspirational programming and enjoyed countless opportunities to collaborate.

Patty Dominguez, vice president of business development for Cosentino Americas, kicked off the summit by thanking attendees: “Every year we are challenged to raise the bar even higher for the next C.Next experience. This year, we curated an event with each of you in mind—filled with insightful programming by diverse luminaries and opportunities to learn how to make your business more profitable. Most importantly, with so many new faces along with familiar ones, we are excited for you to network and create new friendships.”

The one-of-a-kind event brought together exemplars of the industry, from top and emerging designers to best-in-class brands like presenting partner NKBA|KBIS. With more than a dozen sessions over the course of the four days, attendees had their pick of informative panels. Sponsored by Kohler, the keynote session with Jonathan Leary, founder and CEO of Remedy Place, explored the powerful connection between design and physiology. Four dynamic Hearst panels—sponsored by Arteriors, Feeney Inc., New Moon Rugs and Sunbrella—addressed various topics across the sector: Tony Award–wining scenic designer Scott Pask spoke with designer Young Huh and John Hart of Arteriors Home in a panel on the power of lighting moderated by Elle Decor’s Stellene Volandes. Designers Heather French and Mikel Welch spoke with New Moon’s Erika Kurtz and Veranda’s Victor Maze about finding “riches in the niches.” A conversation on “driving innovation” with Ford Motor Company’s Jennifer Kolstad, Iron House Design’s Tanya Ryno and Feeney’s Katrina Ralston was moderated by House Beautiful’s Carisha Swanson. And editorial director Joanna Saltz sat down with designers Kathy Kuo and Gensler’s Siobhan Barry to discuss enduring style.

Notable designers in attendance included Ahmad AbouZanat, Caleb Anderson, Alena Capra, Thom Filicia, César GiraldoKerrie KellyCelerie Kemble, Amanda LindrothAllison Paladino, Lauren Rottet and Fernando Wong. Architectural Grille, Baldwin, BauTeam, Benjamin Moore, Danver, Fabuwood, Four Hands, FreePower, Hestan, Invisacook, James Martin Vanities, Lutron, Miele, Ortal, Perlick, Pitt Cooking, Studio M, Sutherland, The Galley and Urban Bonfire were among the more than 25 brand partners that participated in the summit.

In response to the devastating wildfires in California, Cosentino was proud to announce a new partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles to support the ReBuild L.A. initiative. To amplify this effort, Cosentino will match donations dollar for dollar up to $20,000 to help affected families and communities recover from the disaster. 

Eduardo Cosentino thanks guests for joining Cosentino at the 2025 edition of C.Next Designers
Eduardo Cosentino thanks guests for joining Cosentino at the 2025 edition of C.Next Designers
Eduardo Cosentino thanks guests for joining Cosentino at the 2025 edition of C.Next Designers
“Enduring Style” panel presented by Sunbrella, with Kathy Kuo, founder and CEO of Kathy Kuo Home; and Siobhan Barry, design director and principal of Gensler; moderated by Joanna Saltz, editorial director of House Beautiful
“Enduring Style” panel presented by Sunbrella, with Kathy Kuo, founder and CEO of Kathy Kuo Home; and Siobhan Barry, design director and principal of Gensler; moderated by Joanna Saltz, editorial director of House Beautiful
“Enduring Style” panel presented by Sunbrella, with Kathy Kuo, founder and CEO of Kathy Kuo Home; and Siobhan Barry, design director and principal of Gensler; moderated by Joanna Saltz, editorial director of House Beautiful
The Cosentino family at C.Next Designers 2025
The Cosentino family at C.Next Designers 2025
The Cosentino family at C.Next Designers 2025
Patty Dominguez, vice president of business development for Cosentino Americas, kicks off the first day of programming
Patty Dominguez, vice president of business development for Cosentino Americas, kicks off the first day of programming
Patty Dominguez, vice president of business development for Cosentino Americas, kicks off the first day of programming
The table is set for the C.Next Designers welcome dinner
The table is set for the C.Next Designers welcome dinner
The table is set for the C.Next Designers welcome dinner
Francisco Martínez-Cosentino, president and CEO of Cosentino Group, welcomes attendees
Francisco Martínez-Cosentino, president and CEO of Cosentino Group, welcomes attendees
Francisco Martínez-Cosentino, president and CEO of Cosentino Group, welcomes attendees
Industry leading brands join Cosentino on stage at C.Next Designers
Industry leading brands join Cosentino on stage at C.Next Designers
Industry leading brands join Cosentino on stage at C.Next Designers
“The Power of Lighting” panel presented by Arteriors, with Scott Pask, Tony Award–winning scenic designer; Young Huh, principal designer of Young Huh Interior Design; and John Hart, CEO of Arteriors Home; moderated by Stellene Volandes, editorial director of Elle Decor
“The Power of Lighting” panel presented by Arteriors, with Scott Pask, Tony Award–winning scenic designer; Young Huh, principal designer of Young Huh Interior Design; and John Hart, CEO of Arteriors Home; moderated by Stellene Volandes, editorial director of Elle Decor
“The Power of Lighting” panel presented by Arteriors, with Scott Pask, Tony Award–winning scenic designer; Young Huh, principal designer of Young Huh Interior Design; and John Hart, CEO of Arteriors Home; moderated by Stellene Volandes, editorial director of Elle Decor
In the keynote session sponsored by Kohler, Jonathan Leary, founder and CEO of Remedy Place, explored the powerful connection between design and physiology
In the keynote session sponsored by Kohler, Jonathan Leary, founder and CEO of Remedy Place, explored the powerful connection between design and physiology
In the keynote session sponsored by Kohler, Jonathan Leary, founder and CEO of Remedy Place, explored the powerful connection between design and physiology
Ryan Bloom, president and co-founder of Urban Bonfire, speaks to guests at a luncheon
Ryan Bloom, president and co-founder of Urban Bonfire, speaks to guests at a luncheon
Ryan Bloom, president and co-founder of Urban Bonfire, speaks to guests at a luncheon
Designer Fernando Wong speaks at the Urban Bonfire luncheon
Designer Fernando Wong speaks at the Urban Bonfire luncheon
Designer Fernando Wong speaks at the Urban Bonfire luncheon
Joanna Saltz, editorial director of House Beautiful (left), enjoys cocktails with designer guests
Joanna Saltz, editorial director of House Beautiful (left), enjoys cocktails with designer guests
Joanna Saltz, editorial director of House Beautiful (left), enjoys cocktails with designer guests
Interior designer Kerrie Kelly connecting with guests at the Four Hands cocktail party
Interior designer Kerrie Kelly connecting with guests at the Four Hands cocktail party
Interior designer Kerrie Kelly connecting with guests at the Four Hands cocktail party
Designers Richard T. Anuszkiewicz and Luis Fernandez flank Hearst’s Jennifer Levene Bruno at the cocktail event sponsored by Four Hands
Designers Richard T. Anuszkiewicz and Luis Fernandez flank Hearst’s Jennifer Levene Bruno at the cocktail event sponsored by Four Hands
Designers Richard T. Anuszkiewicz and Luis Fernandez flank Hearst’s Jennifer Levene Bruno at the cocktail event sponsored by Four Hands
Designer attendees enjoying C.Next Designers 2025
Designer attendees enjoying C.Next Designers 2025
Designer attendees enjoying C.Next Designers 2025
A sunrise yoga session at C.Next Designers 2025
A sunrise yoga session at C.Next Designers 2025
A sunrise yoga session at C.Next Designers 2025
Bill Darcy, global president and CEO of NKBA|KBIS, gives remarks
Bill Darcy, global president and CEO of NKBA|KBIS, gives remarks
Bill Darcy, global president and CEO of NKBA|KBIS, gives remarks
“Luxury Hospitality” panel presented by NKBA|KBIS, with Lauren Rottet, founding principal and president of Rottet Studio; and Jake Slatnick, CEO and founder of FreePower; moderated by Stellene Volandes, editor in chief of Town & Country and editorial director of Elle Decor
“Luxury Hospitality” panel presented by NKBA|KBIS, with Lauren Rottet, founding principal and president of Rottet Studio; and Jake Slatnick, CEO and founder of FreePower; moderated by Stellene Volandes, editor in chief of Town & Country and editorial director of Elle Decor
“Luxury Hospitality” panel presented by NKBA|KBIS, with Lauren Rottet, founding principal and president of Rottet Studio; and Jake Slatnick, CEO and founder of FreePower; moderated by Stellene Volandes, editor in chief of Town & Country and editorial director of Elle Decor
“Driving Innovation” panel presented by Feeney, with Jennifer Kolstad, global design and brand director of Ford Motor Company; Tanya Ryno, chief creative officer of Iron House Design; and Katrina Ralston, president and co-owner of Feeney; moderated by Carisha Swanson, director of editorial special projects at House Beautiful
“Driving Innovation” panel presented by Feeney, with Jennifer Kolstad, global design and brand director of Ford Motor Company; Tanya Ryno, chief creative officer of Iron House Design; and Katrina Ralston, president and co-owner of Feeney; moderated by Carisha Swanson, director of editorial special projects at House Beautiful
“Driving Innovation” panel presented by Feeney, with Jennifer Kolstad, global design and brand director of Ford Motor Company; Tanya Ryno, chief creative officer of Iron House Design; and Katrina Ralston, president and co-owner of Feeney; moderated by Carisha Swanson, director of editorial special projects at House Beautiful
Victor Maze, creative director of Veranda, moderates the New Moon panel at C.Next Designers 2025
Victor Maze, creative director of Veranda, moderates the New Moon panel at C.Next Designers 2025
Victor Maze, creative director of Veranda, moderates the New Moon panel at C.Next Designers 2025
“Riches in the Niches” panel presented by New Moon, with Heather French, co-founder and principal, French & French Interiors; interior designer and TV host Mikel Welch; and Erika Kurtz, COO of New Moon; moderated by Victor Maze, creative director of Veranda
“Riches in the Niches” panel presented by New Moon, with Heather French, co-founder and principal, French & French Interiors; interior designer and TV host Mikel Welch; and Erika Kurtz, COO of New Moon; moderated by Victor Maze, creative director of Veranda
“Riches in the Niches” panel presented by New Moon, with Heather French, co-founder and principal, French & French Interiors; interior designer and TV host Mikel Welch; and Erika Kurtz, COO of New Moon; moderated by Victor Maze, creative director of Veranda
C.Next Designers 2025 took place at Mexico’s coastal Riviera Maya region
C.Next Designers 2025 took place at Mexico’s coastal Riviera Maya region
C.Next Designers 2025 took place at Mexico’s coastal Riviera Maya region
Monica Pereira, Lutron’s A&D marketing director, leads an immersive breakout session
Monica Pereira, Lutron’s A&D marketing director, leads an immersive breakout session
Monica Pereira, Lutron’s A&D marketing director, leads an immersive breakout session
Designers partake in Miele’s breakout table-setting competition
Designers partake in Miele’s breakout table-setting competition
Designers partake in Miele’s breakout table-setting competition
Kelly Lam, vice president of marketing for Hestan, leads a breakout wine-tasting session
Kelly Lam, vice president of marketing for Hestan, leads a breakout wine-tasting session
Kelly Lam, vice president of marketing for Hestan, leads a breakout wine-tasting session
Designer Alena Capra enjoys farewell cocktails sponsored by Perlick
Designer Alena Capra enjoys farewell cocktails sponsored by Perlick
Designer Alena Capra enjoys farewell cocktails sponsored by Perlick
Attendees in conversation at Perlick’s farewell cocktails
Attendees in conversation at Perlick’s farewell cocktails
Attendees in conversation at Perlick’s farewell cocktails
Patty Dominguez and guests enjoy their final night in Mexico
Patty Dominguez and guests enjoy their final night in Mexico
Patty Dominguez and guests enjoy their final night in Mexico
C.Next Designer attendees spend their final night at C.Next in style
C.Next Designer attendees spend their final night at C.Next in style
C.Next Designer attendees spend their final night at C.Next in style
Heather French of French & French Interiors participates in Benjamin Moore’s guided mandala painting
Heather French of French & French Interiors participates in Benjamin Moore’s guided mandala painting
Heather French of French & French Interiors participates in Benjamin Moore’s guided mandala painting