Hospitality & Restaurant Facilities Summit 2023
Chateau Elan Winery & Resort, Braselton, GA
April 23, 2023 - April 25, 2023
Creating Purposeful & Unique Experiences
The hospitality industry has completely transformed. Demanding consumers want unique and purposeful experiences. We see brands test the boundaries and create activated spaces that maximize engagement. Through design, brands can connect with consumers using emotional triggers, driving revenue. Additionally, innovations that provide consumers with a convenient experience are increasing with automation and robotics.
The Hospitality & Restaurant Facilities Summit is an invitation-only, executive-level summit that gathers senior leaders from the largest hospitality brands and restaurant chains nationwide. Heads of Development, Design, Construction, and Architecture have a chance to delve into discussions cultivating innovations in their projects. This program provides a forum to explore how brands redefine their facilities with creative and innovative concepts and services, focusing on a fast-paced experience in a demanding society.
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The Summit Experience
Current as of March 28, 2023
| 2:00 pm |
Registration |
| 3:00 pm |
Wine Tasting & Food Pairing |
| 6:00 pm |
Cocktail Reception |
| 7:05 pm |
Opening Keynote
Presented by
Federico Moreno-Nickerson, Vice President of Development LatAm Inclusive Collection, Hyatt, Apple Leisure Group / AMR Collection |
| 7:50 pm |
Networking Dinner |
| 7:15 am |
Breakfast & Itinerary Pick-up |
| 8:00 am |
The Pillars of Design Experience: What Makes a Meaningful Stay
Presented by
Siobhan Barry, Principal & Design Director, Gensler |
| 8:50 am |
One on One Meetings |
| 10:25 am |
Restaurant: Smart Tech + Connect: Digital is King!
Presented by
Jason Johnson, Founder & President, H.U.B.B. Kitchens |
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Hospitality: Inspiration & Reality Ghassan J. Sader, President & CEO, Sader Hospitality |
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| 11:10 am |
One on One Meetings |
| 12:40 pm |
Luncheon |
| 1:45 pm |
Restaurant: Dutch Bros’ Race from 275 to 800 in 5 Years
Presented by
Aaron Harris, Senior Vice President of Development, Dutch Bros Coffee |
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Hospitality: The Economy Hotel Concept: Sexy Balance Sheet vs. Sexy Asset Ali Jamal, Chief Executive Officer, Stablegold Hospitality |
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| 2:30 pm |
Restaurant: Special Presentation
Presented by
Budderfly |
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Hospitality: Special Presentation |
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| 3:05 pm |
One on One Meetings |
| 4:40 pm |
Restaurant: Expanded Take-Out Options: Pick-Up & Delivery
Presented by
Peter Newlin, Chief Experience Officer, Birdcall |
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Hospitality: Unique Dining Experiences Nishant Chaudhary, Director of Operations, Chateau Elan Winery & Resort |
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| 5:15 pm |
Happy Hour / Networking |
| 7:00 pm |
Networking Dinner |
| 7:30 am |
Breakfast |
| 8:00 am |
Restaurant: Social Media: Shifting Traditional Marketing Avenues to the Millennial and Younger Generations
Presented by
Dana Hathaitham, Vice President of Business Development, Ghost Kitchen Brands |
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Hospitality: What Does It Mean to Provide a Responsible Stay? Kiersten Pearce, Senior Vice President, Executive & Strategic Initiatives, American Hotel & Lodging Association |
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| 8:50 am |
One on One Meetings |
| 9:55 am |
The Wonder Factor
Presented by
CarloMaria Ciampoli, AIA, LEED, Studio Director | Experience Design RIOS Larry Weeks, Studio Director | Experience Design, RIOS |
| 10:45 am |
Panel: Future Trends in Design and Development
Moderator
Gurinder Kehr, Director of Construction, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Panelists
Jessica Aleman, Senior Director of Design and Construction, Benihana | RA Sushi Michelle Jensen Session, Co-Founder & Chief Business Development Officer, Aquarius Hospitality Solutions Ron Wichowski, Vice President of Operations, Dimension Hospitality |
| 12:20 pm |
Closing Luncheon |
| 1:20 pm |
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
Business / Pleasure Travelers & Hotel Work Spaces • Holistic Design, Health & Well-Being Spaces • Less is More: Experience Economy & Essentialism • It’s All About Energy: Production, Management / Use, Conservation • Construction vs. Renovation / Reconversion • Exploit Technology: Smart Buildings Getting Smarter • Industry Evolution: Niche Markets • Building for a New Generation of Travelers • Open & Multipurpose Spaces, Take Inside-Out • The New Minimalism • Outdoor Spaces + Natural Air
Restaurant Topics
Tech-driven Experiences • Drive Thru & Curb Side Pick-up • Restaurant Layout Shift to the New Era • Having a “Smart” Front of House • Kitchen Automation • Omnichannel Experience • Pop-up Restaurants • Evolution of Ghost Kitchens: Customer Pick-up & Delivery • Green Kitchens & Environmental Concerns • Self-Serve & Grab-and-Go • Immersive & Unique Guest Experiences • Permanent “Move Outside” • Safety & Sanitization
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.
