CEO AND VP OF STEELMAN PARTNERS TO SPEAK AT THEMED ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Steelman Partners, an architecture, planning and design firm, has positioned itself
as the global leader in entertainment architecture. They will share their expertise at TEA SATE,
the Themed Entertainment Association’s (TEA) signature conference series addressing the art,
craft, and business of Experience Design. Paul Steelman, AIA, NCARB, CEO, and Suzanne
Steelman Taylor, Vice President of Strategy, will speak on issues for the themed entertainment
community. Hosted in partnership with the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), SATE Las
Vegas will be held October 12-15 on the UNLV campus.
Paul and Suzanne will be the keynote conversation for SATE Day One (Thursday, Oct 13). Paul
is recognized as a visionary designer of global entertainment, hospitality, and gaming
architecture. Paul and Suzanne have has worked with many well-known clients throughout his
career, including Resorts World and Circa Resort & Casino, Genting, Galaxy Entertainment, Las
Vegas Sands Corporation, MGM Resorts International, Sheraton, Hyatt, Swiss Casinos, Hard
Rock, Caesar’s Entertainment, Silverton Casino, and Stations Casinos.
"I am thrilled to be speaking to this distinguished group of professionals,” says Paul.”My career
started in 1967 when I helped my father build a prefabricated home and continued when I started
my firm in 1987. I have had the opportunity to work with some incredible visionaries, watching
Las Vegas transform over the years. Gaming, especially in Asia, has changed and will continue
to change rapidly.”
Suzanne began her career at the Steelman Architecture Asia office in Macau, China, before
relocating to the Las Vegas headquarters. Suzanne understands the importance and necessity of
collaboration between global offices. Suzanne’s position is multifaceted, working with the
architecture department designing and coordinating interior spaces, talent acquisition, and taking
an active role in client development.
Themed entertainment in architecture, planning, and design is vital to the hospitality industry,
domestically and internally,” says Suzanne. Sharing ideas and information is valuable to
continue our growth and success.”
Paul will discuss how he developed Steelman Partners and will share experiences and
information working with great entrepreneurs of the world, including Steve Wynn, Kurt
Kerkorian, Sheldon Adelson, The Fertitta family, Francis Lui, Stanley Ho, Lawrence Ho, Prince
Albert of Monaco, and Derek Stevens. In addition, they will talk about the expansion of gaming
in Japan and Europe, the importance of profitability, best practices, and their inspiration.
Steelman Partners is a diverse design business specializing in architecture, master planning,
interior design, lighting design, and theatre/attraction design. For more information about
Steelman Partners, visit www.steelmanpartners.com. Follow on Facebook @ SteelmanPartners,
and Instagram @steelmanpartners.
SATE Las Vegas will be held on the UNLV campus October 12-15. Visit teaconnect.org for
more info and to register.
About Steelman Partners
Established in 1987 and having completed every type of project imaginable since then, Steelman
Partners has positioned itself as the global leader in entertainment architecture. Made up of the
industry's most talented and acclaimed architects, designers, planners, and artists, the company
and its affiliates are known for creating remarkable and memorable projects worldwide.
www.steelmanpartners.com
About TEA SATE
TEA SATE is the Themed Entertainment Association's signature international conference
bringing together the brightest minds and top decision makers to explore what's next in
Storytelling, Architecture, Technology, and Experience in themed entertainment. Historically,
SATE conferences have been held annually in Asia, Europe, and North America, creating a
global educational experience in a uniquely regional setting. TEA is an international non-profit
association representing the world's leading creators, developers, designers, and producers of
compelling places and experiences worldwide. Their mission is to provide a safe, diverse place
for members to enjoy unmatched professional growth and education and to form new friendships
and partnerships. For more info, visit teaconnect.org.
