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 II & III
Buyer Orientation
4:30pm-5:00pm
Location: Aragon Ballroom I
Free Time
5:00pm-6:00pm
Welcome Reception: Country Club Chic Kickoff
6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Aragon Lawn
TUE
june 9
Morning Activity
(Optional) Details coming soon!
7:30am-8:15am
Networking Breakfast & Welcome Remarks
9:00am-10:00am
Location: Aragon Ballroom Pre-Function
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 & AI Discussion
AI at Work: Practical Automation and Decision Intelligence for Hotel Operations
Speakers: Stephen German, Senior Vice President of Product, Actabl
12:50pm-1:50pm
Location: Aragon I
1:1 Meetings
1:50pm-3:00pm
Location: Aragon II & III
Networking Break and Product Showcase
3:00pm-3:30pm
Location: Aragon Ballroom Pre-Function
1:1 Meetings
3:30pm-4:40pm
Location: Aragon II & III
Free Time
4:40pm-6:30pm
Evening Reception: The Yacht Rock Social
6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Aragon Lawn
WED
june 10
Networking Breakfast & Morning Remarks
9:00am-10:00am
Location: Aragon I
1:1 Meetings
10:00am-11:00am
Location: Aragon II & III
Networking Break and Product Showcase
11:00am-11:40am
Location: Aragon Ballroom Pre-Function
1:1 Meetings
11:40am-12:50pm
Location: Aragon II & III
Networking Lunch & 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
12:50pm-1:50pm
Location: Aragon I
1:1 Meetings
1:50pm-3:25pm
Location: Aragon II & III
Networking Break & Product Showcase
3:25pm-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
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