Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. CDT | Thompson Dallas
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.
Agenda
| 3:00 p.m. | WELCOME
Cliff Risman, Partner, Co-Chair, Hospitality & Leisure Team, Foley & Lardner LLP |
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| 3:05 p.m. | MARKET UPDATE
Daniel Lesser, Co-Founder, President & CEO, LW Hospitality Advisors |
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| 3:30 p.m. | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PANEL
Moderator: Daniel Bachrach, Partner, Hospitality & Leisure Team, Foley & Lardner LLP Panelists: Warren Fields, President & CEO, Pyramid Hotel Group Craig S. Smith, CEO, Aimbridge Hospitality Richard Stockton, CEO, Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Paul Coury, Founder & CEO, Coury Hospitality |
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| 4:05 p.m. | LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Jessica Brady, Vice President, Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs, American Hotel & Lodging Association |
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| 4:30 p.m. | HOTEL OF THE FUTURE PANEL
Moderator: Amy Jakubowski, Principal and Managing Director, Pierre-Yves Rochon Panelists: Phil Keb, Senior Executive, Luxury Brand Growth, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts Luis Zapiain, Global Practice Director, Hospitality, HKS, Inc. Jenna Kronenfeld, Principal, EOS Investors LLC Adam Patenaude, President, Dreamscape Hospitality |
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| 5:10 p.m. | DALLAS FORT WORTH 2025 HOTEL TRANSACTION-OF-THE-YEAR AWARD
Lena Combs, Partner and Practice Leader, Hospitality Services, Withum |
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| 5:15 p.m. | CLOSING REMARKS
Cliff Risman, Partner, Co-Chair, Hospitality & Leisure Team, Foley & Lardner |
Please join us for a lively cocktail and networking reception in the lobby immediately following the conference.