Learn from the Leaders Shaping Hotel Operations Today
Two focused panel sessions exploring how operators are rethinking efficiency and profitability to protect margins.
AI at Work: Practical Automation and Decision Intelligence for Hotel Operations
Real-world AI applications transforming hotel operations—from labor and workflows to service delivery and 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
Doing More With Less: Re-Engineering Hotel Operations in a Flat RevPAR, High-Cost World
How senior hotel leaders are protecting margins through smarter labor models, service standards, and technology.
Moderator
Bob Rauch
CEO,
R.A. Rauch & Associates
Speakers
John Gates
SVP of Operations,
Azul Hospitality Group
Rachel Moniz
Principal & Chief Operating Officer,
HEI Hotels + Resorts
Buyer Breakdown
Buyer Job Function
29% Owner/Founder/President/C-Suite
28% Vice President
31% Director
12% Buyer
Sample Buyers/Operators
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 Ballroom
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 Ballroom
Networking Break and Product Showcase
11:10am-11:40am
Location: Aragon Ballroom Pre-Function
1:1 Meetings
11:40am-12:50pm
Location: Aragon Ballroom
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 Ballroom
Networking Break and Product Showcase
3:20pm-3:50pm
Location: Aragon Ballroom Pre-Function
1:1 Meetings
3:50pm-5:00pm
Location: Aragon Ballroom
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 Ballroom
Networking Break and Product Showcase
11:10am-11:40am
Location: Aragon Ballroom Pre-Function
1:1 Meetings
11:40am-12:50pm
Location: Aragon Ballroom
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: Bob Rauch, CEO, R.A. Rauch & Associates
Speakers: John Gates, SVP of Operations, Azul Hospitality Group; Rachel Moniz, Principal & Chief Operating Officer, HEI Hotels + Resorts
1:10pm-1:50pm
Location: Bernardo Ballroom
1:1 Meetings
2:10pm-3:20pm
Location: Aragon Ballroom
Networking Break & Product Showcase
3:20pm-3:50pm
Location: Aragon Ballroom Pre-Function
1:1 Meetings
3:50pm-5:00pm
Location: Aragon Ballroom
Free Time & Supplier Table Breakdown
5:00pm-7:00pm
Closing Reception: Night in White
7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Aragon Lawn
Three Powerful Keynotes to Inspire and Unite the Industry
José Andrés: Changing the World Through the Power of Food
José Andrés, Owner/Chef, José Andrés Group
The Wealthy Franchisee
Geoff Ballotti, President & CEO, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Scott Greenberg, Keynote Speaker, Author, Franchise Expert
Creative Collaboration: The Ultimate Immersive Guest Experience
Erin Andrews, NFL Reporter & TV Personality