Agenda
Sunday, Nov 3
3:30pm // VIP Express Registration
4:00pm // Registration
4:30pm // VIP Experience: Hotel tour
5:30pm // Reception
6:30pm // Stars of Hospitality Awards
Monday, Nov 4
7:30 am // Registration
8:00am // Breakfast
8:45am // Keynote
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Building a workforce and strong communities through the lens of equity, diversity and inclusion - Marilyn Strickland, president & CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
9:45am // Break
10:00am // Breakouts
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Ways to Enhance Accessibility - Daman Wandke and Kyann Flint, AbiliTrek
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Recruitment, Training & Retention - Thomas Tomasevic, T2 Team
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Destination Stewardship - Dan Moore, Pandion Consulting & Facilitation
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Restaurant Technology - Gabe Winslow, Smart Pickle
10:45am // Break
11:00am // Morning Session
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Unconscious Bias in the Workforce - Gerry A. Fernandez, founder and president of the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA)
12:30pm // Lunch & Trade Show
2:30pm // Breakouts
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Expert Resources for You - Moderated by Rick Braa
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Sustainability in the Workplace - Troy Alstead, Ocean5
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Lodging Trends - Chase Oeser, STR
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Beverage and Spirit Trends - Justin Stiefel, Heritage Distilling Co. and Paul Asikainene, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
3:15pm // Break
3:30pm // Afternoon Session
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Unique Ways to Source and Retain Employees - Moderated by David Faro, Washington Hospitality Education Foundation. Panelists include Angela Chen, Farestart, Sue Mason, What's Next Washington and Nikki Davidson, Big Table
4:30 pm // Break
5:00 pm // Reception in Trade Show
6:00 pm // Pathways Dinner & Silent Auction
Tuesday, Nov 5
7:30am // Breakfast
8:00am // Morning Session
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Workplace Violence Prevention
9:00am // Breakout Sessions
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Share Your Story: Government Affairs Regional Meeting - Julia Gorton and John Lane, Washington Hospitality Association
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Allied Opportunities - Stephanie Conway, Washington Hospitality Association
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Women Who Lead Roundtable - Teran Haase, Washington Hospitality Association
11:00am // Goodbye
*Agenda is subject to change