2026 Event Schedule
Schedule subject to change.
MON
June 8
Registration
2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: The Loggia
Supplier Set Up
2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Aragon II & III
Buyer Orientation
4:30pm-5:00pm
Location: Bernardo Ballroom
Free Time
5:00pm-6:00pm
Welcome Reception: Country Club Chic Kickoff
6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Aragon Lawn
TUE
june 9
Morning Yoga (Optional)
7:30am-8:15am
Location: Aragon Lawn
Morning Walk (Optional)
7:30am-8:15am
Location: Rancho Bernardo Inn Lobby
Networking Breakfast & Welcome Remarks
Assigned Seating
8:15am-9:45am
Location: Bernardo Ballroom
1:1 Meetings
10:00am-11:10am
Location: Aragon II & III
Networking Break and Product Showcase
11:10am-11:40am
Location: Aragon Ballroom Pre-Function
1:1 Meetings
11:40am-12:50pm
Location: Aragon II & III
Networking Lunch
Assigned Seating
1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Bernardo Ballroom
AI Discussion
AI at Work: Practical Automation and Decision Intelligence for Hotel Operations
Moderator: Brandy Rand, VP/Market Leader, Questex Hospitality
Speakers: Kate Adamson, CEO & Co-Founder, Folio; Stephen German, Senior Vice President of Product, Actabl
1:10pm-1:50pm
Location: Bernardo Ballroom
1:1 Meetings
2:10pm-3:20pm
Location: Aragon II & III
Networking Break and Product Showcase
3:20pm-3:50pm
Location: Aragon Ballroom Pre-Function
1:1 Meetings
3:50pm-5:00pm
Location: Aragon II & III
Free Time
5:00pm-6:30pm
Evening Reception: The Yacht Rock Social
6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Aragon Lawn
WED
june 10
Networking Breakfast & Morning Remarks
Assigned Seating
8:15am-9:45am
Location: Bernardo Ballroom
1:1 Meetings
10:00am-11:10am
Location: Aragon II & III
Networking Break and Product Showcase
11:10am-11:40am
Location: Aragon Ballroom Pre-Function
1:1 Meetings
11:40am-12:50pm
Location: Aragon II & III
Networking Lunch
Assigned Seating
1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Bernardo Ballroom
Executive Insights
Doing More With Less: Re-Engineering Hotel Operations in a Flat RevPAR, High-Cost World
Moderator: Mark Lukens, Managing Director, LW Hospitality Advisors
Speakers: John Gates, SVP of Operations, Azul Hospitality Group; Rachel Moniz, COO, HEI Hotels + Resorts
1:10pm-1:50pm
Location: Bernardo Ballroom
1:1 Meetings
2:10pm-3:20pm
Location: Aragon II & III
Networking Break & Product Showcase
3:20pm-3:50pm
Location: Aragon Ballroom Pre-Function
1:1 Meetings
3:50pm-5:00pm
Location: Aragon II & III
Free Time & Supplier Table Breakdown
5:00pm-7:00pm
Closing Reception: Night in White
7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Aragon Lawn
Panel Descriptions
TUES, JUN 9 | 1:10PM-1:50PM | BERNARDO BALLROOM
AI at Work: Practical Automation and Decision Intelligence for Hotel Operations
AI adoption is accelerating across hospitality, transforming how hotels manage labor, personalize service, and optimize workflows. Hotels are increasingly using AI to enhance operational efficiency — from predictive pricing and revenue management systems to process automation, personalized service delivery, and staff‑support tools that improve well‑being and reduce repetitive tasks. Industry leaders also anticipate AI-driven shifts in consumer behavior and booking patterns, reshaping how hotels interact with guests across the journey.
In this session, senior operations executives will share real-world examples of AI deployed on-property today — including housekeeping optimization, energy management, F&B menu engineering, guest messaging automation, and forecasting tools — and discuss how to implement these technologies responsibly and effectively to strengthen both productivity and the guest experience.
Moderator
Brandy Rand
VP/Market Leader,
Questex Hospitality
Speakers
Kate Adamson
CEO & Co-Founder,
Folio
Stephen German
Senior Vice President of Product,
Actabl
WED, JUN 10 | 1:10PM-1:50PM | BERNARDO BALLROOM
Doing More With Less: Re-Engineering Hotel Operations in a Flat RevPAR, High-Cost World
As RevPAR growth flattens and labor and operating costs remain elevated, hotel operators are being forced to rethink how properties are run at a fundamental level. This session brings senior operations leaders together to share how they are redesigning labor models, adjusting service standards, and deploying technology to protect margins—without compromising the guest experience. Expect a candid discussion on what’s actually working across staffing, housekeeping, and real-time operational management, and how operators are balancing cost discipline with brand expectations in an increasingly volatile demand environment.
Moderator
Mark Lukens
Managing Director,
LW Hospitality Advisors
Speakers
John Gates
SVP of Operations,
Azul Hospitality Group
Rachel Moniz
COO,
HEI Hotels + Resorts