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Introductions

25 Jun 18
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
During this time, attendees and a2z team members will introduce themselves. More...

What should you measure?

25 Jun 18
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Ever look at Google Analytics and think "what really matters?"...or...do you know what Google Analytics is? During this session we will c... More...

Collaborative Session

25 Jun 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
a2z facilitators will ask the attendees questions and share information on industry trends. More...

Break

25 Jun 18
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Mingle with your peers! More...

Roundtables

25 Jun 18
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
We will break apart into table groups to discuss various aspects of the events and exposition industry. Topics may include: Metrics for your show S... More...

Lunch

25 Jun 18
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
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Solution Spotlight: Online Sponsorship Sales

25 Jun 18
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Have you been using a2z's online exhibit contract? Did you know we have a sponsorship module designed to sell sponsorship items as efficiently as y... More...

Best practices

25 Jun 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
During this hour, we will cover items which are particularly interesting to the audience. These may include (subject to change): Website strategy G... More...

Break

25 Jun 18
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Snacks will be provided. More...

Solution Spotlight: Premium Digital Packages

25 Jun 18
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
a2z's latest development (yet to be released actually!) is a "new and improved" enhanced listing module. This is essentially, matchmaking lite. Exh... More...

Ten things you didn't know you could do in a2z

25 Jun 18
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Back by popular demand, we will cover 10 lesser known features and how you can use those in the daily life of an a2z user. More...

Making your show stand out

25 Jun 18
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Nearing the end of the day, we're going to take a step out of our element and do some creative thinking. Ever wonder what you could do to make your... More...

Happy hour

25 Jun 18
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Happy hour in the hotel. More...

Coffee Break

11 Nov 18
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Coffee Break - Conference Participants More...

Hospitality Reimagined: The Future Guest Experience

11 Nov 18
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Travel bans, Airbnb, GDPR, Sustainability – How are these realities shaping the future of the hospitality industry? Thought leaders, Roger Dow, CEO... More...

Building Guest Loyalty with Personalization (Room HX: Onstage - Tech Sponsored by Shred-it)

11 Nov 18
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Building guest loyalty is important and personalized experiences are the key. Learn how to know your guests’ preferences to create experiences that... More...

Engaging Your Guests: How Customer Data Can Transform CX and Create Bottom-Line Success

11 Nov 18
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
With the recent explosion of guest feedback across direct and social channels, user-friendly mobile apps, and on-site interactions, hospitality ope... More...

Redefining Today’s Hospitality Workforce and Cultivating Tomorrow’s Team

11 Nov 18
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
As the hospitality workforce continues to evolve, recruiting, training and retaining employees is an ongoing challenge for hotel operators and gene... More...

TBA

11 Nov 18
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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TBA (Room HX: Onstage - Hotel)

11 Nov 18
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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The Future of Restaurants in Hotels (Room HX: Onstage - Restaurant)

11 Nov 18
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
What do chefs and restaurateurs need to know about landing a highly sought after hotel deal? This panel will discuss the risks and benefits restaur... More...

The real cost of an information breach and how to avoid it in the hospitality industry (Room HX: Onstage - Tech Sponsored by Shred-it)

11 Nov 18
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Join us for an eye-opening session into the REAL cost of an information breach. As you’ll discover, information security is more than firewalls and... More...

Asset Value Creation for Hotel Owners: The Role of Operational Excellence

11 Nov 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Hotel Asset Management Cycle consists of four stages from identifying owner objectives, acquisition of the hotel asset, hotel operational perfo... More...

Event Planning—Beyond the Classroom

11 Nov 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Today’s event planning is more complex than ever. With so many different industries, settings, goals, and players involved, how do you manage it al... More...

TBA

11 Nov 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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How to Craft a Cocktail Menu (Room HX: Onstage - Restaurant)

11 Nov 18
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
A panel of experts discuss how bars, hotels and restaurants should go about crafting an interesting cocktail menu that stands out, including develo... More...

How New Video Technology and the Visual Experience Will Help Hotels Reach New Audiences (Room HX: Onstage - Tech Sponsored by Shred-it)

11 Nov 18
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Learn why Native Social Media videos have become a necessary promotional and engagement tool for the modern Hotel marketer. Visual communication ... More...

TBA (Room HX: Onstage - Restaurant)

11 Nov 18
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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Creating Massive Action Through Experiences (Room HX: Onstage - Tech Sponsored by Shred-it)

11 Nov 18
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Learn how to convert customers to loyal followers through experiences and why some brands fail to do so. ? How to delight and entices your cu... More...

The Office of Nightlife in the City that Never Sleeps (Room HX: Onstage - Restaurant)

11 Nov 18
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Earlier this year, New York City established an Office of Nightlife in city government and hired its first “Nightlife Mayor.” Learn how this office... More...

Demystify the role of sales leadership to maximize asset performance

12 Nov 18
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Owners, asset managers, and modern sales leaders know the sales force can be one of the most effective channels to engage customers. It is also one... More...

Please, Not Another Sustainability Pitch… Join the Debate!

12 Nov 18
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
“Sustainability” is a hot-topic gaining increasing momentum within the hospitality industry. Why, then, are some hospitality leaders still reluctan... More...

TBA

12 Nov 18
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Rich Test of Title Change (Room HX: Onstage - Hotel)

12 Nov 18
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
An all star panel of ISHC and HAMA experts will talk data/trends, how to make the most of your capex dollars and future trends. More...

Key Findings from the J.D. Power 2018 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (NAGSI) Study

12 Nov 18
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Now in its 22nd year, the study is designed to help hoteliers add focus and clarity to product and service improvement efforts that matter most to ... More...

TBA

12 Nov 18
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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TBA

12 Nov 18
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Bomb Prevention & Preparedness for the Hotel and Lodging Industry (Room HX: Onstage - Hotel)

12 Nov 18
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Highlight new and updated Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) products and offerings that would benefit these stakeholders, such as the soon-to-be ... More...

Tech Companies Talk About Restaurants (Room HX: Onstage - Tech Sponsored by Shred-it)

12 Nov 18
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
We often hear restaurateurs talking about technology they use. This discussion flips the topic, so you hear insights from the people who develop an... More...

The Camera Eats First: Taking a look at the Influence of Instagram on the F&B Scene (Room HX: Onstage - Restaurant)

12 Nov 18
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Some restaurants are being designed with the perfect Instagram-worthy dining experience in mind. This panel will dive deep into the phenomenon of I... More...

How to Powerfully Communicate Your Brand Through Photography & Video

12 Nov 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Visual communications are very powerful tools that can be used to motivate and connect with your consumer. The hospitality industry tends to use ve... More...

TBA

12 Nov 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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TBA

12 Nov 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The Fusion of Hospitality, Wellness and Design

12 Nov 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join this multi-disciplinary panel of experts as they explain and explore the growing trends that are redefining service industries and the ongoing... More...

Data + Security + Transactions (Room HX: Onstage - Tech Sponsored by Shred-it)

12 Nov 18
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Data security is a critical concern for your guests and keeping them safe is at the top of your agenda. Learn how new data challenges will impact y... More...

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations—Best Practices in Implementation (Room HX: Onstage - Hotel)

12 Nov 18
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Capturing the attention of the 800,000 Americans now driving electric vehicles is unlike any other marketing challenge. These drivers plan their tr... More...

How can the City of New York help you open a restaurant? (Room HX: Onstage - Restaurant)

12 Nov 18
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Learn tips and the best practices for opening a New York City restaurant directly from government representatives. Find out how to streamline the p... More...

What’s Cooking for 2019 (Room HX: Onstage - Restaurant)

12 Nov 18
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Fast casual restaurants and house made condiments were some of the trends in 2018. Now it’s your chance to get the inside scoop from this panel of ... More...

Hiring, Retaining and Creating Company Culture (Room HX: Onstage - Restaurant)

12 Nov 18
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
In today’s competitive restaurant scene and tight labor market hiring and retaining talent is key to success. This panel will talk about how a comp... More...

Rich Date Test Change (Room HX: Onstage - Restaurant)

19 Nov 18
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
From plastic straw bans to composting mandates, sustainable practices are driven by chefs, restaurateurs and regulators. Learn how to lead your res... More...