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Speakers to be Announced

Speakers

Opening Keynote

Jon Bortz
Keynote

Jon Bortz

Chairman, President & CEO
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

Gene Leone
Moderator

Gene Leone

Partner
White & Case

Maximizing In The Guest Experience & Driving Revenue Beyond The Room

Kathleen Flores

Kathleen Flores

EVP
Trump Hotels

Thomas Papadopoulos

Thomas Papadopoulos

Principal Broker
Papadopoulos Properties

Ryan Clifton

Ryan Clifton

Associate Principal
EDSA

Deborah Lloyd Forrest

Deborah Lloyd Forrest

Founder & President
Forrest Perkins

Amberlee Huggins
Moderator

Amberlee Huggins

President & CMO
CSI DMC

The Anatomy Of The Capital Stack & Creative Financing

Rani Gharbie

Rani Gharbie

Head of Acquisitions & Development
The Pod Hotels (BD Hotels)

Geoff Davis

Geoff Davis

Founder & Senior Principal
Davis Hotel Capital

Abie Hidary

Abie Hidary

Principal
Hidrock Properties

Jessica Bailey

Jessica Bailey

President & CEO
Nuveen Green Capital

Mark Remington

Mark Remington

Principal
Phillips Realty Capital

Corey Wilk
Moderator

Corey Wilk

Real Estate Director
Goulston & Storrs

CO OP Trend Watch

Outside of the Industry Trends that will Impact your Hospitality Business

Simon Hunter

Simon Hunter

Partner & Chief Innovation Officer
CO OP

Embracing Uniqueness: Boutique Hotels & Soft Brands

Robert Van Ness

Robert Van Ness

EVP, Americas
Preferred Hotels & Resorts

James Carroll

James Carroll

CEO
Crestline Hotels & Resorts

Jennifer Connell

Jennifer Connell

VP & Global Brand Leader, Autograph & Tribute Hotels
Marriott International

Susan Furbay

Susan Furbay

Vice President
HVS

Eric Zuena

Eric Zuena

Managing Principal
ZDS

Nelson Migdal
Moderator

Nelson Migdal

Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig

DMV Top Markets To Watch & The Impact Of Amazon HQ2

Mark Carrier

Mark Carrier

President
B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group

Corry Oakes

Corry Oakes

CEO & Co-Founder
OTO Development

Thomas Penny

Thomas Penny

President
Donohoe Hospitality

Naveen Kakarla

Naveen Kakarla

CEO
Hersha Hospitality Management

Marc Magazine

Marc Magazine

Executive Managing Director
Savills Hospitality Group

Jennifer Dakin

Jennifer Dakin

SVP & Team Leader, Hospitality Finance Group
Wells Fargo

Kimberly Wachen
Moderator

Kimberly Wachen

Partner
Arent Fox

Afternoon Keynote Introduction

John O'Neill

John O'Neill

Professor & Director
The Pennsylvania State University

Afternoon Keynote

Kevin Jacobs
Keynote

Kevin Jacobs

CFO
Hilton

Daniel Lesser
Moderator

Daniel Lesser

Co-Founder, President & CEO
LW Hospitality Advisors

Curating The F&B In Your Hotel And The Impact Of D.C.'s New Restaurant Scene

Judy Chen

Judy Chen

VP, Development
Dream - Hyatt Hotels

Chef Robert Wiedmaier

Chef Robert Wiedmaier

Partner & Executive Chef
RW Restaurant Group

Jay Coldren

Jay Coldren

Managing Director
Streetsense

Sarah Vining Crisafulli
Moderator

Sarah Vining Crisafulli

VP, Brand Strategy
GKA

Searching For Deals & Driving ROI

Greg Friedman

Greg Friedman

CEO & Managing Principal
Peachtree Group

Bruce Wiles

Bruce Wiles

Managing Partner, Real Estate for Hospitality
Brookfield

Kate Henriksen

Kate Henriksen

Co-CIO
RLJ Lodging Trust

Joseph DeMatteo

Joseph DeMatteo

Founder
JDM Capital

Vamsi Bonthala

Vamsi Bonthala

CEO
Arbor Lodging Partners

Aaron Boker

Senior Manager
Aronson

Cutchin Powell
Moderator

Cutchin Powell

Principal
Ryan

MORE SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED

Agenda

  • Night Before: Cocktail Reception Hosted By Cornell Hotel Society DC & Baltimore Chapter

    Click here for more details!
    **Guests must pre-register by 10/27. This cocktail is to be hosted on October 29 and is not affiliated with Bisnow**

  • Registration, Breakfast & Networking

  • Speed Networking!

  • Opening Keynote

    Jon Bortz, Chairman, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
    Moderator: Gene Leone, White & Case

  • Maximizing the Guest Experience & Driving Revenue Beyond the Room

    Kathleen Flores, Trump Hotels
    Thomas Papadopoulos, Papadopoulos Properties
    Ryan Clifton, EDSA
    Deborah Forrest, Forrest Perkins
    Moderator: Amberlee Huggins, CSI DMC

  • The Anatomy of the Capital Stack & Creative Financing

    Jessica Bailey, Greenworks Lending
    Geoff Davis, Davis Hotel Capital
    Abie Hidary, Hidrock Properties
    Rani Gharbie, The Pod Hotels
    Mark Remington, Phillips Realty Capital
    Moderator: Corey Wilk, Goulston & Storrs

  • Networking Lunch

  • CO OP Trend Watch - Outside of the Industry Trends that will Impact your Hospitality Business

  • Embracing Uniqueness: Boutique Hotels & Soft Brands

    Jenn Connel, Marriott International
    Susan Furbay, HVS
    James Carroll, Crestline Hotels & Resorts
    Eric Zuena, ZDS
    Robert Van Ness, Preferred Hotels & Resorts
    Moderator: Nelson Migdal, Greenberg Traurig

  • DMV Top Markets to Watch & the Amazon HQ2 Effect

    Marc Magazine, Savills
    Jennifer Dakin, Wells Fargo
    Naveen Kakarla, Hersha Hospitality Management
    Thomas Penny, Donohoe Hospitality
    Corry Oakes, OTO Development
    Mark Carrier, B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group
    Moderator: Kimberly Wachen, Arent Fox

  • Quick Coffee & Networking Break

  • Afternoon Keynote

    Kevin Jacobs, Hilton
    Moderator: Dan Lesser, LW Hospitality Advisors

  • Curating the F&B in your Hotel and the Impact of D.C.'s New Restaurant Scene

    Judy Chen, Dream Hotel
    Jay Coldren, Streetsense
    Chef Robert Weidmaer, RW Restaurant Group
    Moderator: Sarah Crisafulli, GKA

  • Searching For Deals & Driving ROI

    Bruce Wiles, Brookfield
    Greg Friedman, Peachtree Hotel Group
    Kate Henriksen, RLJ Lodging Trust
    Vamsi Bonthala, Arbor Lodging Partners
    Aaron Boker, Aronson
    Joseph DeMatteo, JDM Capital
    Moderator: Cutchin Powell, Ryan

  • Closing Networking

Bisnow Hotel Leadership, Investment & Management Summit

Join Bisnow in October as we unpack the biggest trends impacting the hospitality industry. Amongst some of the most talked about include data-driven personalization, mobile at center stage, and technology from the time booking, to check in, to check out. As global tourism becomes easier and more accessible, the demand for seamless experiences is a must. 

The hospitality industry is one that evolves and constantly re-thinks its value: who do we want to be for our customers, and how do we ensure they keep coming back? Experiences, personalization, social responsibility, and the sharing economy are amongst some of the key takeaways.

Global hotel transaction volumes are predicted to reach $67 billion this year, met by high levels of international capital flow, debt investments, strategic joint ventures, and recapitalizatons. However, there are hurdles on the horizon: employment, interest rates, and interest rates are all top of mind. As a result, investors are looking to stabilize their portfolios in primary markets, with premium brands. 

We'll dive deeper into challenges and opportunities this industry poses, but one thing is certain: there's nothing slowing down the hospitality boom! 

As always, plenty of networking, meet & greet with speakers, and activities to get you shaking hands and making deals. 

Questions? Interested in sponsoring or speaking? Email our VP of Event Production, Chris Wainwright at Chris.Wainwright@Bisnow.com

Venue & Travel

JW Marriott Washington DC
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004

Ballroom and Floor: Grand Ballroom Salons I & II


Parking Information:
Parking Prices:
1 hour: $15
1-2 Hours: $20
2-4 Hours: $26
4-10: $32
10-24 Hours: $40

·Contracted Group Rate: $410 (Sgl/Dbl); $440(Triple); $470 (Quad)
·Room Block Cutoff Date: September 29, 2019
·Reservation Method: Individual Call-In/Reservation Link
·Group Billing arrangement: Individual guests will pay own charges
·Cancellation policy: The deadline to cancel hotel reservations is 72 hours prior to guest arrival.

The penalty for cancellation within 72 hours of arrival is a charge of 1 night’s room & tax.

Reservation Link: https://book.passkey.com/gt/217673575?gtid=35ef777ecc564dce8ea04ddd3bf0c645