Hospitality & Restaurant Facilities Summit 2021
JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, Orlando, FL
November 7, 2021 - November 9, 2021
Explore New Ideas. Join Authentic Conversations. Initiate Change.
Hospitality & Restaurant Facilities Summit is an invitation-only, high-level meeting that will gather Senior Executives from the largest hospitality brands and restaurant chains across the nation. Heads of Facilities, Design and Construction will have a chance to delve into discussions cultivating innovations in their projects.
In a heavily client facing industry, the Hospitality and Restaurant Facilities Summit will introduce you to fresh insight on how to tackle some of the most pressing issues in the branding, design, and construction process with fellow executives undergoing similar experiences. Technology has also taken a forefront and will be discussing how technology will be transforming facilities of the future. This program will provide a forum to explore how brands are reimagining their facilities with innovative concepts and services, focusing on new, safe experiences and more.
Current as of of October 22, 2021
| 3:00pm |
Registration |
| 5:00pm |
Reception Cocktail, Networking |
| 6:30pm |
A Hotel is Just a Building Bashar Wali, CEO, This Assembly |
| 7:30pm |
Dinner Reception |
| 7:15am |
Breakfast & Itinerary Pick-up |
| 8:00am |
Restaurant: Implementation of a Modular Solution Aaron Harris, VP Real Estate & Construction, Dutch Bros. Coffee |
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Hospitality: Reception + Exhibition Kevin Fennell, Sr. Director Design & Construction, 21c Museum Hotels |
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| 8:50am |
One-on-One Meetings |
| 10:25am |
Restaurant: How Ghost Kitchens are Expanding the Footprint and Keeping Costs Low James Walker, Sr. VP Restaurants, Nathan's |
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Hospitality: Convenience as an Expectation, Not a Luxury Lauren Chipman, CEO, Chipman Design Group |
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| 11:10am |
One-on-One Meetings |
| 12:40pm |
Luncheon |
| 1:40pm |
Restaurant: Chipotlane: The Pivot to Digital Michael Bertolli – Director of Construction & Strategic Initiatives, Chipotle Mexican Grill |
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Hospitality: Authenticity and Ambiance – Creating a Captivating and Comfortable Ambiance Specific to the Hotel / Restaurant Type and Location Lauren Rottet, President & Founder Principal, Rottet Studio |
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| 2:40pm |
One-on-One Meetings |
| 3:45pm |
Restaurant: Refresh / Remodel Initiatives Larry Strain, Chief Development Officer, Potbelly Sandwich Works |
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Hospitality: Lessons from Festival Culture CarloMaria Ciampoli, Assoc. AIA, LEED, Studio Director, RIOS Larry Weeks, Studio Director, RIOS |
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| 4:35pm |
One-on-One Meetings |
| 6:30pm |
Dinner Reception |
| 8:00am |
Breakfast |
| 8:30am |
Restaurant: QSR 4 Walls Evolution, What’s Next? Ben Kaplan, Sr. VP Real Estate, Development & Facilities, Hamra Enterprises |
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Hospitality: Solo Traveler; Rise of the Independent Traveler, Tailor Made & Unique Experiences John Lancaster, VP Emerging Markets, Franchise Development & Owner Relations, Choice Hotels |
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| 9:20am |
One-on-One Meetings |
| 10:55am |
Restaurant: Designing & Building the Restaurant of the Future Allyn Taylor, Director of Development & Construction, Pollo Campero |
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Hospitality: Rethinking Outdoor Spaces for Fun & Function Marcus Marshal, VP Restaurants & Bars, Ventures Management Group |
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| 11:40am |
Closing Panel Experiential Environments, Sustainability: Expectations of the New Generation Franciska Rivera LEED GA WELL AP, 21 Flâneur Hospitality Design Taylor Hudson LEED GA WELL AP, 21 Flâneur Hospitality Design Lauren Chipman WELL AP, CEO Principal, Chipman Design Architecture |
| 12:00pm |
Closing Luncheon |
| 1:20pm |
Close of Program |
The Hospitality & Restaurant Facilities Summit is an exclusive, invitation-only forum. We focus on engaging content, high-level networking and pre-scheduled business meetings between qualified facility executives and vendors. All attendees are qualified based on their job function, responsibility, and budgeting authority. You’re guaranteed to network and share ideas with an exclusive group.
Hospitality Topics
Separation of Operation and Real Estate Assets • Solo Travelers: Rise of the Independent Traveler, Tailor Made & Unique Experiences • Get Smart: Enhanced, Contactless Customer Digital Experience • Technology Integration, Off & On Premise – Personalized Communication, Offers & Services • Latest Design Trends, Sustainability & Eco-friendly Spaces • Mixed-Use Intelligent Site Development • Essentialism: Value, Purposeful Unique Experiences • Expectations of the New Generation • And More to be Announced!
Restaurant Topics
Post COVID Development Strategies, New Realities in Regulations • Customer Satisfaction, Enhanced Digital Experience On & Off Premise • Small Dining Rooms, Larger Drive Thru & Curbside Service • Outdoor Dining Experiences • How Ghost Kitchens are Expanding the Footprint & Keeping Costs Low • Latest Design Trends, Sustainability & Eco-Friendly Spaces • Design Renovations Focused in “Experience” • High-Tech in Design & Materials • Among Others to be Announced!
Prescheduled One-to-One Meetings:
Each participating solution provider and attendees will have pre-summit access to our matching software that allows you to completely customize your meeting agenda. The password protected website provides the information needed to make your selections on who you want to meet with.Exceptional Networking Opportunities:
We strive to maximize your face-to-face time by providing a multitude of avenues to engage the senior executives in attendance. The agenda incorporates cocktail receptions, networking lunches and a specially selected offsite dinner at a nearby venue. Leverage the meeting’s relaxed atmosphere and after hours networking activities to build strong personal relationships with current and future clients.
