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, CEO Panel, Government Affairs Update, Transactions Panel, and the presentation of the Dallas Fort Worth Hotel Transaction-of-the-Year Award for 2024.
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 LLC |
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| 3:25 p.m. | LEADERS PANEL
Moderator: Dan Bachrach, Partner, Hospitality & Leisure Team, Foley & Lardner LLP Panelists: Kurt Alexander, President, Omni Hotels & Resorts Warren Fields, President & CEO, Pyramid Hotel Group Craig Smith, CEO, Aimbridge Hospitality Richard Stockton, President & CEO, Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. |
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| 4:05 p.m. | LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Chirag Shah, EVP, Federal, and Political Affairs & Counsel, American Hotel & Lodging Association |
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| 4:25 p.m. | THE CAPITAL MARKETS PANEL
Moderator: John Bourret, Managing Director, Eastdil Secured Panelists: Christopher Hanrattie, SVP, Investments, Crescent Real Estate LLC Lawrence Kwon, Managing Director, Head of Hospitality & Leisure, Moelis & Company Edward Yu, Managing Director, Investments, Ohana Real Estate Investors |
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| 5:05 p.m. | “TRANSACTION OF THE YEAR” AWARD PRESENTATION
Lena Combs, CPA, CGMA, Partner and Practice Leader, Hospitality Services Team, Withum |
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| 5:10 p.m. | CLOSING
Cliff Risman, Partner, Co-Chair, Hospitality & Leisure Team, Foley & Lardner LLP |
Please join us for a lively cocktail networking reception immediately following the conference.