We are pleased to introduce this year’s collection of thought leaders who look forward to engaging with you on some of the industry’s most pressing issues and trends. The conference program will include a Market Update, Legislative Update, CEO Panel, Hotel of the Future Panel, and the presentation of the Dallas Fort Worth 2025 Hotel Transaction-of-the-Year Award.
- Daniel Bachrach, Partner, Hospitality & Leisure Team, Foley & Lardner LLP
- Jessica Brady, Vice President, Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs, American Hotel & Lodging Association
- Lena Combs, Partner and Practice Leader, Hospitality Services, Withum
- Paul Coury, Founder & CEO, Coury Hospitality
- Warren Fields, President & CEO, Pyramid Hotel Group
- Amy Jakubowski, Principal and Managing Director, Pierre-Yves Rochon
- Phil Keb, Senior Executive, Luxury Brand Growth, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts
- Jenna Kronenfeld, Principal, EOS Investors LLC
- Daniel Lesser, Co-Founder, President & CEO, LW Hospitality Advisors
- Adam Patenaude, President, Dreamscape Hospitality
- Cliff Risman, Partner, Co-Chair, Hospitality & Leisure Team, Foley & Lardner LLP
- Craig S. Smith, CEO, Aimbridge Hospitality
- Richard Stockton, CEO, Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
- Luis Zapiain, Global Practice Director, Hospitality, HKS, Inc.