Agenda At A Glance

  • 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM PST    |  Tuesday

    Welcome & Introductory Remarks

    Acknowledging and welcoming attendees, exhibitors, important guests, thought leaders, trade partners, media personnel and other respected delegates.

  • Tuesday   |   8:15 AM - 9:00 AM PST

    Keynote Address

    FIND A WAY - How Creative Thinking and Innovative Problem Solving can Unlock Bold Opportunities
    Speaker
    Josh Linkner
    Innovation Keynote Speaker

  • 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM PST    |  Tuesday

    Networking Break

    Strike new business opportunities, raise the brand value, grow your client list and generate new business leads.

  • Tuesday   |   9:15 AM - 10:00 AM PST

    Session 01

    Government Perspective: Key Development and Regulatory Outlook

    Governments must make strong efforts to accelerate industrial growth, and help businesses grow in these challenging times.

    Speaker
    Michael Lee Sherwood
    Chief Innovation Officer, City of Las Vegas
    Speaker
    Pawel Pietrasienski
    Director, Intl. Trade, Nevada GoED, Las Vegas
    Speaker
    Eric Reinarman
    Policy Counsel & Director, State & Local Government Affairs
    Speaker
    Khristina Quigley
    Host, Revenue Hacks

  • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM PST    |  Tuesday

    Session 02

    Future Hospitality & Entertainment Facilities: A New Direction for the Environmental Sustainability and Changed Human Behavior

    To lead industry’s switch to sustainable practices and technologies while reducing the impact on the environment.

    Speaker
    Mili Majumdar
    Sr. Vice President, U.S. Green Building Council
    Speaker
    Vicky Smith
    Founder, Earth-changers
    Speaker
    Greg Walker
    Director of Research, CABA
    Speaker
    Jonathan Hayes
    Risk Director, Moto Hospitality

  • Tuesday   |   10:45 AM - 11:30 AM PST

    Session 03

    Operational Efficiency: Current Frugal Environment and Actionable Strategies

    Elevator Pitch by

    Exploring alternative approaches to stay afloat this year. Another focus is finding ‘actionable strategies’ that actually work.

    Speaker
    Harman Narula
    Co-Founder, Canary Technologies
    Speaker
    Biran Patel
    Chairman, AAHOA
    Speaker
    Ron Pohl
    COO, Best Western International
    Speaker
    Prof. Dr. Willy Legrand
    Professor, IU International University of Applied Sciences

  • 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM PST    |  Tuesday

    Demo 1

    Product Demonstration:

  • Tuesday   |   11:30 AM - 11:45 AM PST

    Networking Break

    It’s time for striking mutually beneficial associations in the challenging market. This is critical to put your business on the map.

  • 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM PST    |  Tuesday

    Disruptive Innovator Pitch - Innovations Beyond the Horizon Part #1

    Speaker
    Glenn Haussman
    Show Host, No Vacancy News
    Speaker
    Eric Eisenberg
    VP of Hospitality, Pürlin, LLC
    Speaker
    Lloyd Major
    CEO & Co-Founder, Halo Solutions Ltd

  • Tuesday   |   12:15 PM - 1:00 PM PST

    Session 04

    Hospitality and Entertainment Industry: On the Edge of Fundamental Shift through New Age Technologies

    Cutting-edge technological solutions to navigating challenges and move towards sustainability & resiliency in the long run.

    Speaker
    Amr Raafat
    Vice President, VDC & Technology
    Speaker
    Fred Gordy
    Director of Cybersecurity, Intelligent Buildings
    Speaker
    Robert Stevenson
    CEO, Intelity
    Speaker
    James Lemon
    Founder & CEO, Otolo
    Speaker
    Tracey Hartford
    Vice President of Client Services, Windover Construction

  • 12:35 PM - 12:55 PM PST    |  Tuesday

    Demo 2

    Product Demonstration:

  • Tuesday   |   1:00 PM - 1:45 PM PST

    Session 05

    Case Study: Business Resilience & Rebound – Challenges and Opportunities for Businesses

    How to successfully rebound from a crisis? An in-depth look at ways to ensure business continuity and growth.

    Speaker
    Mark Dorr
    President, New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association
    Speaker
    Lara Paemen
    EMEA Director, IFMA
    Speaker
    Calvin Tilokee
    CEO, Revpar Media LLC

  • 1:15 PM - 1:35 PM PST    |  Tuesday

    Demo 3

    Product Demonstration:

  • 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM PST    |  Wednesday

    Welcome & Introductory Remarks

    Acknowledging and welcoming attendees, exhibitors, important guests, thought leaders, trade partners, media personnel and other respected delegates.

  • Wednesday   |   8:15 AM - 9:00 AM PST

    Keynote Address

    Resilience is not a Destination: Using What We Learned in 2020 to take a Leap Forward
    Speaker
    Nina Sossamon-Pogue
    Keynote Speaker & Owner, NSP Communications

  • 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM PST    |  Wednesday

    Networking Break

    Strike new business opportunities, raise the brand value, grow your client list and generate new business leads.

  • Wednesday   |   9:15 AM - 10:00 AM PST

    Session 01

    Industry-Specific Market Recovery Strategies in Hospitality and Entertainment

    Get exclusive insights and recommendations for recovery in 2021. The focus is on understanding the specific needs of the industry.

    Speaker
    Dr. Peter Ricci
    Clinical Associate Professor & Director
    Speaker
    Howard Weiss
    Hospitality & Entertainment Strategy, AREA15
    Speaker
    Khristina Quigley
    Host, Revenue Hacks
    Speaker
    Brian Tkac
    Director of Hospitality Analytics – U.S. Midwest, CoStar Group

  • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM PST    |  Wednesday

    Session 02

    Future of Cleaning and Hygiene

    Any development brings its own challenges. Hence, we're reimagining the future of cleaning & hygiene, bringing together the best in innovations and strategies.

    Speaker
    Suzanne Markham Bagnera
    Clinical Assistant Professor, Boston University
    Speaker
    Steve Arehart
    Director, GBAC a Division of ISSA
    Speaker
    Dr. Andy Cooper
    Senior Vice President, Ecolab

  • Wednesday   |   10:35AM - 10:55 AM PST

    Demo 4

    Product Demonstration:

  • 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM PST    |  Wednesday

    Session 03

    Re-imagining Guest Experience & Wellbeing

    Thinking about human-centric and safety-focused practices for the Hospitality & Entertainment Industry.

    Speaker
    Holly Stiel
    Speaker, Consultant, Thank You Very Much Inc
    Speaker
    Are Morch
    Customer Experience Coach
    Speaker
    Calvin Stovall
    CEO, ICONIC Presentations, LLC
    Speaker
    Calvin Tilokee
    CEO, Revpar Media LLC

  • Wednesday   |   11:15 AM - 11:35 AM PST

    Demo 5

    Product Demonstration:

  • 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM PST    |  Wednesday

    Networking Break

    Strike new business opportunities, raise the brand value, grow your client list and generate new business leads.

  • Wednesday   |   11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PST

    Disruptive Innovator Pitch - Innovations Beyond the Horizon Part #2

    Speaker
    Glenn Haussman
    Show Host, No Vacancy News
    Speaker
    Faustino Fernandez
    Founder & CEO, StayMyWay
    Speaker
    Yani Deros
    CEO, CIRQ+
    Speaker
    Elle Rustique
    CEO & Founder, TipBrightly

  • 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM PST    |  Wednesday

    Session 04

    What You Need to Know – But Probably Don’t – about Asset Management

    A fresh & systematic approach to asset management in the “New Normal”. It will also address the issues and needs of the Hospitality & Entertainment Industry.

    Speaker
    Roger A. Allen
    Group CEO, RLA Global
    Speaker
    Abid Butt
    Managing Director, AB Ambassadors
    Speaker
    Christopher M. Henry
    Co-Founder & CEO, Majestic Hospitality

  • Wednesday   |   12:50 PM - 01:10 PM PST

    Demo 6

    Product Demonstration:

  • 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM PST    |  Wednesday

    Closing Remarks

    Reflecting the increasing vibrancy of the exhibition, the closure will focus on cutting-edge technologies and workable strategies.