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Monday, October 28
 

6:00pm MDT

Welcome Kickoff Party hosted by Pabst - Open to All!
Monday October 28, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Get ready to immerse yourself in an evening of unparalleled networking and inspiration as we kick start this remarkable event for hospitality professionals! Show your badge or registration email confirmation at the door and bring your valid I.D.

Access included in ALL registration passes! Includes complimentary beverages from our sponsors and transportation to Idle Brewery. Roundtrip Transportation Included! Shuttling from the Main Entrance of the Convention Center to Idle Brewery 5:30pm-8:30pm

Monday October 28, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Idle Brewery
 
Tuesday, October 29
 

11:00am MDT

Expo Hall - Open to All!
Tuesday October 29, 2024 11:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Expo Hall is included in all registration passes + includes access to explore The Hospitality Show exhibitors and food and beverage samples. Test new solutions and sample the latest food and beverage trends to unlock new profits.
Tuesday October 29, 2024 11:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Henry B. González Convention Center

1:00pm MDT

F&B trends – Stories From the Hotel P&L
Tuesday October 29, 2024 1:00pm - 1:25pm MDT
Speakers
avatar for Michael Grove

Michael Grove

CEO, Hotstats
Michael is CEO of Hotstats. Hotstats provide monthly P&L benchmarking & market Insight for the hotel industry. Collecting monthly detailed financial data from hotels worldwide from over 100 brands and independent hotels, Hotstats provide over 550 different KPIs covering all operating... Read More →
Tuesday October 29, 2024 1:00pm - 1:25pm MDT
F&B Stage Expo Floor

1:00pm MDT

Start Up Essentials: Bar & Restaurant Bootcamp Part 1
Tuesday October 29, 2024 1:00pm - 3:45pm MDT
Bar & Restaurant expo proudly presents “If you build it , they will come” The Bootcamp series workshop. Powered by: Maverick Theory
A hands-on real deal, bring your best ideas and hammer out the details kind of workshop that will drive real progress. When you complete this workshop you will have a different perspective and approach to your venture. We will help you build your dream. We all dream of opening a venue of our own someday. For many, the time is now. If you want to build a Bar or Restaurant, this workshop is the key. Maverick Theory’s team will give you clear paths and strategies to make your vision a reality and workshop your business plan, concept, or operational plan in real-time.
This includes Location selection, concepts, design, construction, menu development, training, opening, and the first year of operations.
The Maverick Theory team will bring in decorated professionals as your workshop instructors. This one-of-a-kind workshop will give you a strategic advantage on your new or existing journey to create a venue profitable and unique.
  • Learn the essential steps to prepare your bar or restaurant for a successful launch, including regulatory compliance, supplier selection, and initial marketing strategies.
  • Discover how to create a unique and compelling concept that stands out in the competitive food and beverage industry, from branding to menu design.
  • Gain insights into securing the necessary capital for your venture, exploring traditional and innovative funding options, and managing your financial plan.
  • Master the art of recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent to deliver exceptional service and maintain a positive work environment.
  • Understand the intricacies of selecting the perfect location, negotiating lease terms, and building a solid relationship with your landlord to ensure long-term success.
  • Benefit from the decades of experience of industry leaders who will share their proven strategies, tools, and resources to guide your new business towards profitability and sustainability.

Speakers
avatar for Gary Hamilton

Gary Hamilton

President / CEO, TRIAD Building Solutions
"For anyone who has been involved in a construction project, you know that General Contractors are like heart surgeons for your venue. You better hope they are skilled, understand their job, and understand timelines. Gary Hamilton is the very definition of an honorable professional... Read More →
avatar for Danny Breaux

Danny Breaux

Partner, CPA, Barmetrix
Danny is an entrepreneur, consultant, fractional CFO, and CPA dedicated to changing the hospitality industry for the better. At 20 years old, Danny started his entrepreneurial journey in hospitality by launching an event promotions company supporting bars, restaurants and nightclubs... Read More →
avatar for Damian Franqui

Damian Franqui

Chef, Maverick Theory
Chef Damian Franqui is a native New Yorker who has worked in the hospitality industry for over 15 years. Classically trained, Franqui began his career working with Jean-Georges at V Steakhouse, Vong, and Spice Market, where his culinary precision and leadership skills accelerated... Read More →
avatar for Brian Duffy

Brian Duffy

Owner, Duffified Experience Group
Chef Brian Duffy is one of the most passionate human beings in the hospitality world. His attention to details mixed with a deep love and passion for people drives him. He is the “real deal”. He makes an enormous impact on his clients and the staff he trains. When he speaks... Read More →
avatar for Randy Eachus

Randy Eachus

Owner / Founder, Digital Planet
Randy Eachus is a seasoned entrepreneur and business owner with over 20 years of experience, having founded and managed over half a dozen companies. His extensive expertise is rooted in the fields of marketing and business consulting. Randy founded Digital Planet, a marketing agency... Read More →
avatar for David Foss

David Foss

Co-Founder, Maverick Theory & LaLou
Dave Foss has worked in hospitality for over 30 years in virtually every facet of the food and beverage industry and is currently a partner at Maverick Theory a food and beverage consulting firm that works with hotels and restaurants across the United States as well as an Operating... Read More →
avatar for Arno Stemmer

Arno Stemmer

COO, Co-Founder, Maverick Theory
Arno's passion for business, coupled with his love for numbers and operations, found its perfect match in the hospitality industry. Over the years, he honed his expertise, earning certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and dedicating himself to empowering operators... Read More →
avatar for Michael Tipps

Michael Tipps

Founder, Maverick Theory
Michael Tipps has over 30 years of experience working, managing, and consulting in all facets of the hospitality world (throughout all positions, and most venue types including hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and fast service). Michael Tipps’s Career started in Hospitality... Read More →
Tuesday October 29, 2024 1:00pm - 3:45pm MDT
221D

2:00pm MDT

Changing Mindset – How High Performing Teams Think Differently
Tuesday October 29, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Transform your team's performance by shifting their mindset towards innovation and adaptability. This session will explore the strategies high-performing teams use to think differently and stay ahead.
  • Understand why traditional approaches no longer suffice and identify reasons for change.
  • Learn how to cultivate a mindset that embraces new ways of thinking.
  • Discover the power of speed and innovation as key drivers of success.

Speakers
avatar for Scot Turner

Scot Turner

Founder & Managing Director, Auden Hospitality
With an extensive and dynamic career spanning continents and decades, Scot Turner stands out as a thought leader in the hospitality industry. His profound expertise was honed in the bustling environments of high-profile establishments across England, Europe, and the Middle East, but... Read More →
Tuesday October 29, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
F&B Stage Expo Floor

6:00pm MDT

River Walk Block Party
Tuesday October 29, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
More details coming soon! Block Party includes complimentary food and beverages, access with a Conference Pass:
  • Party 1 at Howl at The Moon
  • Party 2 at Hard Rock Cafe
  • Party 3 at Merkaba
Tuesday October 29, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
 
Wednesday, October 30
 

9:00am MDT

Startup Essentials Bar & Restaurant Bootcamp Part 2
Wednesday October 30, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Bar & Restaurant expo proudly presents “If you build it , they will come” The Bootcamp series workshop. Powered by: Maverick Theory
A hands-on real deal, bring your best ideas and hammer out the details kind of workshop that will drive real progress. When you complete this workshop you will have a different perspective and approach to your venture. We will help you build your dream. We all dream of opening a venue of our own someday. For many, the time is now. If you want to build a Bar or Restaurant, this workshop is the key. Maverick Theory’s team will give you clear paths and strategies to make your vision a reality and workshop your business plan, concept, or operational plan in real-time.
This includes Location selection, concepts, design, construction, menu development, training, opening, and the first year of operations.
The Maverick Theory team will bring in decorated professionals as your workshop instructors. This one-of-a-kind workshop will give you a strategic advantage on your new or existing journey to create a venue profitable and unique.
  • Learn the essential steps to prepare your bar or restaurant for a successful launch, including regulatory compliance, supplier selection, and initial marketing strategies.
  • Discover how to create a unique and compelling concept that stands out in the competitive food and beverage industry, from branding to menu design.
  • Gain insights into securing the necessary capital for your venture, exploring traditional and innovative funding options, and managing your financial plan.
  • Master the art of recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent to deliver exceptional service and maintain a positive work environment.
  • Understand the intricacies of selecting the perfect location, negotiating lease terms, and building a solid relationship with your landlord to ensure long-term success.
  • Benefit from the decades of experience of industry leaders who will share their proven strategies, tools, and resources to guide your new business towards profitability and sustainability.
Speakers
avatar for Arno Stemmer

Arno Stemmer

COO, Co-Founder, Maverick Theory
Arno's passion for business, coupled with his love for numbers and operations, found its perfect match in the hospitality industry. Over the years, he honed his expertise, earning certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and dedicating himself to empowering operators... Read More →
avatar for Brian Duffy

Brian Duffy

Owner, Duffified Experience Group
Chef Brian Duffy is one of the most passionate human beings in the hospitality world. His attention to details mixed with a deep love and passion for people drives him. He is the “real deal”. He makes an enormous impact on his clients and the staff he trains. When he speaks... Read More →
avatar for Michael Tipps

Michael Tipps

Founder, Maverick Theory
Michael Tipps has over 30 years of experience working, managing, and consulting in all facets of the hospitality world (throughout all positions, and most venue types including hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and fast service). Michael Tipps’s Career started in Hospitality... Read More →
avatar for Randy Eachus

Randy Eachus

Owner / Founder, Digital Planet
Randy Eachus is a seasoned entrepreneur and business owner with over 20 years of experience, having founded and managed over half a dozen companies. His extensive expertise is rooted in the fields of marketing and business consulting. Randy founded Digital Planet, a marketing agency... Read More →
avatar for David Foss

David Foss

Co-Founder, Maverick Theory & LaLou
Dave Foss has worked in hospitality for over 30 years in virtually every facet of the food and beverage industry and is currently a partner at Maverick Theory a food and beverage consulting firm that works with hotels and restaurants across the United States as well as an Operating... Read More →
avatar for Gary Hamilton

Gary Hamilton

President / CEO, TRIAD Building Solutions
"For anyone who has been involved in a construction project, you know that General Contractors are like heart surgeons for your venue. You better hope they are skilled, understand their job, and understand timelines. Gary Hamilton is the very definition of an honorable professional... Read More →
avatar for Danny Breaux

Danny Breaux

Partner, CPA, Barmetrix
Danny is an entrepreneur, consultant, fractional CFO, and CPA dedicated to changing the hospitality industry for the better. At 20 years old, Danny started his entrepreneurial journey in hospitality by launching an event promotions company supporting bars, restaurants and nightclubs... Read More →
avatar for Damian Franqui

Damian Franqui

Chef, Maverick Theory
Chef Damian Franqui is a native New Yorker who has worked in the hospitality industry for over 15 years. Classically trained, Franqui began his career working with Jean-Georges at V Steakhouse, Vong, and Spice Market, where his culinary precision and leadership skills accelerated... Read More →
Wednesday October 30, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm MDT
221D

10:15am MDT

The Gen Z Era: Brand It And They Will Come
Wednesday October 30, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
Attracting the “Gen Z” audience to your nightclub, bar or restaurant continues to be a top challenge for many operators. Dig deep into how to set your brand up for success with this young audience and putting their bills in your tills! We will take a look at their interests, the experience they are looking for, and how to get them through your doors time and time again
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Corbett

Andrew Corbett

Co-Owner & Operator, WKND Hospitality
Andrew Corbett is an entrepreneur based out of Windsor and London, Ontario Canada and is a partner in numerous Hospitality Properties in South Western Ontario with WKND Hospitality Group. Andrew has been in the entertainment business since he was 14 years old and opened his first... Read More →
Wednesday October 30, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
221C

11:00am MDT

Expo Hall - Open to All!
Wednesday October 30, 2024 11:00am - 4:00pm MDT
Expo Hall is included in all registration passes + includes access to explore The Hospitality Show exhibitors and food and beverage samples. Test new solutions and sample the latest food and beverage trends to unlock new profits.
Wednesday October 30, 2024 11:00am - 4:00pm MDT
Henry B. González Convention Center

1:00pm MDT

Leading The Future - 5 Proven Strategies to Drive Engagement, Cultivate Wellness and Avoid Burnout
Wednesday October 30, 2024 1:00pm - 1:25pm MDT
Unlock the secrets to thriving in the hospitality industry by prioritizing self-care and fostering a cohesive, high-performing team. This session will equip you with the tools to build a culture of clarity, recognition, and engagement.
  • Understand the importance of self-care in maintaining effective leadership.
  • Learn strategies for clear and consistent communication to enhance team cohesion.
  • Discover the impact of recognition on team performance and morale.
  • Explore methods to achieve team agreement and co-create an execution-focused culture.

Speakers
avatar for Matt Rofe

Matt Rofe

Hospitality Leadership Coach, Matt Rolfe Coaching
Matt Rolfe is a coach, speaker, bestselling author, and entrepreneur dedicated to empowering leaders in the hospitality industry. Specializing in personal development, employee engagement, and strategic execution, Matt mentors the top 10 percent of the industry's leadership teams... Read More →
Wednesday October 30, 2024 1:00pm - 1:25pm MDT
F&B Stage Expo Floor

2:00pm MDT

Live F&B Menu Read with Celebrity Chef Brian Duffy
Wednesday October 30, 2024 2:00pm - 2:25pm MDT
It's Not Just About Brand Loyalty Anymore... What Sets You Apart? 
Are you making an impact with your guests beyond the front desk? It’s time to talk about your menu. What are your offerings? How creative are you? Are you incorporating the uniqueness of your property’s locality? What makes you better than the place down the street?

Join one of the USA's top Chef & Menu consultants, Chef Brian Duffy, for an eye-opening session. Bring your menu or simply listen to what Chef Duffy has to say. What’s the worst that could happen? You might keep serving eggs from a box—or you might just revolutionize your guest experience.

Presentation Highlights:
  • Improve Your Food Offerings and Kitchen Operations: Learn strategies to elevate your menu and streamline your kitchen processes for maximum efficiency and quality.
  • Adopt Culinary Technologies: Discover the latest culinary technologies and equipment that can revolutionize your kitchen’s performance and output.
  • Process and Culture for Success: Understand the critical processes and cultural elements needed to propel your operation to new heights.
  • Real and Upfront Assessments: Gain insights from 3 real-world assessments and learn to navigate common industry challenges with confidence.






Speakers
avatar for Brian Duffy

Brian Duffy

Owner, Duffified Experience Group
Chef Brian Duffy is one of the most passionate human beings in the hospitality world. His attention to details mixed with a deep love and passion for people drives him. He is the “real deal”. He makes an enormous impact on his clients and the staff he trains. When he speaks... Read More →
Wednesday October 30, 2024 2:00pm - 2:25pm MDT
F&B Stage Expo Floor