| 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Registration |
| 7:30-8:30 |
Breakfast
Sponsored by Savvy |
| 8:30-9 a.m. |
Welcome and Event Kick-Off |
| 9-9:45 a.m. |
Fast Attack Leadership: Lead through Disruption and Make Critical Decisions Under Pressure
Keynote Speaker:
Operating 600 feet beneath the surface of the ocean on missions critical to national security, hesitation is not an option and decisions must be made without perfect information. In this powerful keynote, former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer Marc Koehler shares the 5-Step Framework submarine officers use to stay aligned, act decisively, and execute with confidence in environments defined by pressure, uncertainty, and constant disruption. Audiences leave with practical tools they can apply immediately to strengthen trust, ownership, communication, and execution across their teams.
Key Takeaways:
- A Proven 5-Step Framework for Leading Under Pressure
- Agility in Adversity
- Building a High-Performing Culture
- Decision-Making Without Perfect Information
- Practical Tools for Immediate Impact
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| 9:45-10:30 a.m. |
Networking with Exhibitors
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| 10:30-11:15 a.m. |
Inflection Point 2026: The Signals, Structural Shifts, and Strategic Decisions That Will Define the Next Cycle
Speakers:
This is not a traditional economic outlook session. Speakers will move past the standard market recap to focus on the signals that actually matter for executive planning and the ones that are more noise than signal. They will surface structural shifts in live performance data that have not been widely discussed and then stress-test what happens next through a series of scenarios, including the potential impact of AI on travel demand and some of the darker economic theories circulating right now. The goal is not to predict the future. It is to make sure every executive in the room is planning for the right versions of it.
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| 11:15 a.m. -12 p.m. |
Scaling Smart: What Two Turnarounds Taught Us About Growth, Integration, and What Actually Works
Moderator:
Speakers:
Aimbridge Hospitality and Vacasa scaled faster than any property management companies in their respective industries. When growth outpaced operations, both had to fundamentally rethink how they build and run their businesses. Greg Mondas, the Chief Legal Officer of Aimbridge Hospitality, joins a leader from the Vacasa transformation to share the frameworks, decisions, and hard-won lessons driving the next chapter. This is a candid look at what it takes to rebuild for sustainable growth when the original playbook stops working.
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| 12-12:30 p.m. |
Moderator:
Back by popular demand, this book exchange will help grow your connections and your library! Bring two copies of a favorite book that inspired your leadership journey. Looking for inspiration? Check out some of Rachel's recommendations. Here are a few themes to spark your imagination:
- Learning about happiness
- Study of leadership
- Understanding company culture
- Self-development and goal setting
- Deep dives and esoteric self-discovery
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| 12-1:30 p.m. |
Networking Lunch with Exhibitors
Sponsored by ICND (InterCoastal Net Designs) |
| 1:30-2:15 p.m. |
Small by Choice: How Boutique Operators Win on Discipline, Culture, and Longevity
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Beverly Serral - Founder & CEO | Realtor | Certified Luxury Home Specialist | BESTNEST Designer, BESTNEST® by Beverly Serral
- Bo Patel - COO, Coury Hospitality
- Rachele Hobbs - CEO and Co-Owner, Co-Founder, Hospitality Heroes, Hobbs Realty
They did not raise capital. They did not chase national scale. They built market-leading businesses by staying focused, staying local, and staying disciplined. In this session, boutique operators who grew organically share how they built cultures that retain top talent, developed owner relationships that drive loyalty, and the metrics they actually track to measure success. They will also discuss how they are thinking about the next chapter, whether that means transitioning ownership to employees, keeping it in the family, or exploring a sale.
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| 2:15–3:00 p.m. |
Executive Exchange: Curated Conversations That Move Your Business Forward
Back by popular demand, our networking roundtables allows for personal connection on topics that matter to you! Come prepared to share your current challenges and needs with peers who can provide support and guidance. This peer-driven, facilitated conversation will be your opportunity to get your questions answered!
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| 3:00-3:30 p.m. |
Networking with Exhibitors |
| 3:30-4:15 p.m. |
Winning the Booking: Demand, Distribution, Loyalty & Payments in the New Travel Economy
Moderator:
Speakers:
The way guests find and book vacation rentals is changing fast. Platform algorithms, integrated payments, and new distribution models are rewriting the rules of how demand flows to operators. In this session, leaders from the major booking platforms sit down for a direct conversation about where demand is heading, what is driving booking behavior today, and what operators need to understand to stay competitive. This is a rare chance to hear directly from the people building the systems that determine who gets booked and who gets left behind.
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| 4:15-5 p.m. |
Own Your Data or Fall Behind: AI, Security, & the Future of Vacation Rental Intelligence
Moderator:
Speakers:
OTAs have the traffic but they do not have the relationship. Property managers are the ones who know the guest, solve the problems, and keep them coming back. They are also the ones who know the owners, understand their goals, and manage their most valuable asset. That is the most valuable data in the business. This session explores how operators are capturing, protecting, and using guest and owner data to drive loyalty, improve operations, and build a competitive moat. From AI-powered tools and CRM strategies to the regulations every operator needs to understand, this is a practical conversation about turning the relationships you already own into long-term value.
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| 5–5:15 p.m. |
What’s Next: Turning Insight into Action
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| 5:30–7:30 p.m. |
Evening Reception
Sponsored by Breezeway
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