Fort Lauderdale
HotelSpaces ’26 Agenda | Oct 25-27
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SUNDAY
OCT
25
11 am-5:30 pm
Event Check In & Orientation 👋
12:45-5 pm
Catamaran & Cocktails 🍸
Set sail for an unforgettable afternoon cruising the beautiful West Palm Beach coastline. Take in stunning views of yachts and luxurious waterfront estates as we relax on the water. Soak up the sunshine, enjoy the ocean breeze, or take a refreshing swim along the way. With island-inspired food and drinks included, all that’s left to do is relax and enjoy the afternoon.
2-5 pm
HotelSpaces Field Day (on-site)
Field Day is back, and it’s better than you remember. Bring your team spirit for an afternoon of classic games and a little friendly competition. Whether you’re in it to win it or just along for the fun, rally your team, embrace your competitive side, and compete for ultimate bragging rights.
6:15-7 pm
Welcome Reception 🍹
7-8 pm
Welcome Dinner 🍽️
8-9:30 pm
From Slime to Showtime:
Creating Experiences People Remember
Marc Summers
Television Host | Magician | Storyteller – Double Dare & Food
MONDAY
OCT
26
6:30-7 am
Sunrise Group Run / Walk
7:10-7:50 am
Breakfast 🍳
8-9 am
What‘s Next for Hotel Design & Construction
Darpan Bhakta
President – Insignia
Panelist TBA
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Panelist TBA
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9:10-10:30 am
Sourcing Meetings
One-on-one meetings that connect you with the right partners for your projects.
10:40-11:10 am
The Decisions Behind Today‘s Biggest Hotel Investments
Daniel A. Hostettler
President & CEO – The Boca Raton
Elizabeth Mullins
President – Evermore Hospitality
11:20 am-12:20 pm
Sourcing Meetings
12:20 – 1:20 pm
Lunch & Conversations 🥗
1:20-2:20 pm
Masterminds (Hotel Executives Only)
The Cost of Choosing the Wrong Partner
Nick DiMaio
Vice President, Capital Planning & Project Management – Select Service at Peregrine Hospitality Group
Renovations: What the Brand Wants. What the Brand Needs to Know.
Jay Eubank
Vice-President, Architecture, Design & Construction, PIPs – Hilton
Extending the Life of Hotel Assets
Moderator TBA
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2:30-3:30 pm
Sourcing Meetings 🧩
3:30-4:10 pm
Happy Hour 🍻
4:10-5:10 pm
The Business of Creating Memorable Places:
What Hotels Can Learn from Theme Parks and Casinos
Glenn Haussman
Podcast Host – No Vacancy News 🎤
Scott Mallwitz
Executive Creative Director – Walt Disney Imagineering
Kelly DeVine
Principal – HBG Design
Emily Marshall
Principal – HBG Design
5:10-7 pm
Recharge & Relax 🪫
7-10 pm
Spooktacular Soirée Dinner Party
Get ready for a spooktacular night on Las Olas Boulevard as we celebrate Halloween with festive fun, great company, and plenty of surprises around every corner! Come dressed to impress (or distress) and enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with laughs, thrills, and Halloween spirit.
TUESDAY
OCT
27
8-8:50 am
Breakfast 🍳
9-10 am
Finding the Balance: Capital, Brand and Market Demands
Joe Eikelberner
COO – Benjamin West
Sophia Swenmba
Managing VP, Owner Franchise Services – Marriott
Steen Petri
Managing Director, Investments – HEI Hotels & Resorts
Jay Eubank
Vice-President, Architecture, Design & Construction, PIPs – Hilton
Scott Hammons
President – Ground LVL 🎤
10:10-10:50 am
Sourcing Meetings 🧩
11-11:20 am
The Decisions Behind Every Adaptive Reuse Project
Kevin Stajkowski
SVP, Design & Construction Management – HRI
11:20-11:40 am
Session Title TBD
Rafael Larue
Chief Creative Officer & Partner – Livit
11:40 am-12 pm
Session Title TBD
Speaker TBD
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12-1 pm
Brunch & Goodbyes ✌️
Wanna join us?
ATTEND
(HOTEL EXEC)
Qualified execs attend at no cost. The invitation includes accommodations for two nights, full meals and access to all networking excursions.
PARTNER
(INDUSTRY VENDOR)
Partnering with HotelSpaces is a great way to get your company in front of the best of hotel development, design, and construction leaders.