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Schedule at a Glance
Please note the schedule below is tentative and subject to change without notice.
| Monday, April 12, 2010 |
| 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. |
Registration Open |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Complimentary Shuttle to Golf Course |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Golf Tournament (pre-registration required) |
| 7:00–8:00 p.m. |
Welcome Cocktail Reception/Icebreaker |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Barbecue Dinner |
| Tueday, April 13, 2010 |
| 7:00–8:30 a.m. |
Registration Open |
| 7:30–8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 8:30–9:30 a.m. |
Welcome & Attendee Introductions |
| 9:30–11:00 a.m. |
Program |
| 11:00–11:15 a.m. |
Break |
| 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. |
Program |
| 12:45–1:45 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 1:45–2:15 p.m. |
Group Photo |
| 2:15–3:45 p.m. |
Program |
| 3:45–4:00 p.m. |
Break |
| 4:00–5:00 p.m. |
Program |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Adjourn |
| 7:00–8:00 p.m. |
Cocktail Reception |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Gala Dinner |
| Wednesday, April 14, 2010 |
| 7:30–8:15 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 8:15–9:30 a.m. |
Program |
| 9:30–9:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 9:45–11:00 a.m. |
Program |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Final Adjournment |
| 11:15 a.m. |
Complimentary Shuttles to George Bush Intercontiental (IAH) Houston Hobby (HOU) |
2010 Program Highlights: Turning the Corner
While there are signs of improvement in the economy, we are not out of the woods yet. 2010 will be a pivotal year for the economy and for the hospitality industry. The vendor community must maintain a balance between initiatives that focus on weathering the economic downturn and initiatives that prepare for the eventual return to stable economic growth.
The 2010 Summit will feature a series of interactive sessions designed to allow you to dialogue with your peers on a variety of topics to consider as we turn the corner, including:
• Hospitality industry trends
• Next generation technology
• Managing virtual teams
• Do’s and Don’ts of social networking
• Compensation trends
• The value-add of industry associations
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Strategic partnering
• Legal strategies
OUTSIDE-IN VIEW
Other industries are wrestling with issues similar to the ones we face in the hospitality industry. In this session, we will hear from a speaker who will describe some of the challenges facing another industry—and how that industry is responding.
JUST THE FACTS, MA’AM
Joe Friday’s admonishment to separate speculation from facts was triggered by his understanding that good decisions require good data. In this session, we will discuss ideas for capturing—and sharing—more information about the products and services being used by the hospitality industry and how vendors can use this information to make more effective business decisions.
OF THE VENDORS, FOR THE VENDORS, BY THE VENDORS
Historically, one of our most popular agenda items is an interactive session facilitated by the vendors in attendance. This session is designed around topics selected by the vendor community and is sure to be a spirited and informative dialogue. Topics will include: industry associations—are they worth the time, effort and money that companies put into them; compensation and benefits trends; and strategic partnering—when does partnering make sense.
BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY!
While we are not yet beaming guests up to their rooms, there are exciting things happening with technology. Many vendors have a “next technology” offering in their portfolio. We will discuss what “next technology” really means and which technologies have the most potential for impacting our industry.
For questions about attending the Excutive Vendor Summit, please contact Richard Siegel at rich@hospitalityupgrade.com or 678-802-5301. |
