May, Brighton – Cruise Ship Interiors Expo America has announced its 2026 schedule of content, set to
take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 9 – 10 June, 2026. The packed schedule, in
partnership with NEWH, is IDCEC-accredited and tightly curated to be the most relevant conference for
US-based cruise ship interiors professionals to attend all year.
The speaker line-up features industry experts from across Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise
Line, Virgin Voyages, Holland America Line and Regent Seven Seas. Topics explore what’s next in cruise
design and guest experience from evolving mega trends, adapting cruise interiors for the land-based
resort experience, and designing for achievable sustainable outcomes to new technologies driving the
industry to work smarter and the blossoming refurbishment market in the US. Join the session Design
mega trends: The Why behind design for meaningful cruise experiences to understand how top creative
and operational minds extend guest experience beyond ‘Instagram Moments’ and deliver deeper,
authentic experiences.
Technical teams, project managers and designers alike can delve into the realities of their role – and how
to elevate their practice with How to Work Smarter. The panel, moderated by Alix Loiseau, Director,
Virtual Design and Construction at Royal Caribbean, will present viewpoints on the cutting edge of project
management, including what’s changing about the way cruise interiors are designed and delivered and
what new technologies and workflows ensure an efficient project. Later, the refurbishment-focused panel
Refurbishment, Modernization and Expansion, will explore the changing face of the refurbishment market
with Lisa McCabe, VP Hotel Refurbishment at Carnival Cruise Line, Joseph Miorelli, Associate VP
Newbuild, Revitalization and Technical Project at Royal Caribbean, and Chris Earl, CEO, Grand Bahama
Shipyard at Grand Bahamas Shipyard. The fast-paced corner of the industry is experiencing a boom, and
with the Grand Bahamas Shipyard opening two new piers in the last year, refurbishment and
modernization projects for ships based in the US are likely to change drastically in the coming years.
For those looking to explore pure interior design topics, the program adds a brand new track. Alongside
the stand-out schedule of content, which includes a spotlight on the latest perspective on curating
compelling and authentic guest experience, visitors can experience The Design Deck. The focused
activation presents the latest case studies from SMC Design, YSA Design, Tillberg Design of Sweden and
JOI-Design, through a mix of show-round creative visual displays and content sessions. Dig into the
needs and limitations of preserving and elevating designs in newbuild sister ships with JOI-Design, or
explore how Hurtigruten and YSA Design are reflecting nostalgic, authentic Norwegian design with their
new coastal class.
Visitors can support their business’ sustainability goals through educational content and show floor
features with the perennial favourite Sustainable Design Summit (SDS) and all-new Sustainable Materials
Library, supported by Cruise & Ferry Interiors. This year’s Sustainable Design Summit is titled Breaking
the cycle: How designers’ impact measurable sustainable outcomes and is led by sustainability pioneers
Marriott International, Holland America Line, Brightmark, and Carnegie Textiles.
The fully interactive session will feature small groups that will workshop what it means to design an
innovative, eco-friendly space from the beginning to end of the design process. Their output will be a set
of guidelines which provide the guardrails and inspiration for sustainable products and circular design.
CSI Americas is co-located with Hotel and Resort Design (HRDS) South, catering exclusively to those
involved in the design of world-class hotels, resorts, and private island destinations in the Southern
States, Caribbean, and Latin America.Vistors of CSI Americas also receive access to the HRDS
conference program, tapping into insight and inspiration from hospitality design leaders Sonesta Hotels,
Four Seasons, Sandals,The Parker Company, Grupo Vidanta, and more.
Visit the website for the full schedule and speaker line-up. To attend this industry leading conference,
register for your free pass here.
About CSI Americas
CSI Americas is the space to connect. It provides a gateway for the cruise interiors supply chain to meet
with the most esteemed cruise lines, designers, and shipyards. For more information on CSI Americas,
please contact Senior Marketing Manager Olivia Irving at olivia.Irving@elite-exhibitions.com or call on +44
