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JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa • March 8–10th, 2023

2023 Agenda

Wednesday,
March 8th

11:00 AM–6:00 PM

Arrival / Registration

Location: Springs Ballroom South Counter

3:00 PM–4:00 PM

Yoga Class

Location: The Grove

SPONSORED BY

3:00 PM–5:00 PM

Platinum Circle Gathering

*open to Platinum Circle only*
Location: JW Marriott Chairman’s Suite

SPONSORED BY

5:00 PM–5:30 PM

Lodging Econometrics’ Outlook

Location: San Jacinto Ballroom

5:00 PM–5:30 PM

Newcomers’ Reception

*first-time Summiteers*
Location: The Pointe

5:30 PM–7:30 PM

Welcome Reception

*all Summiteers*
Location: The Pointe

SPONSORED BY

Thursday,
March 9th

7:30 AM–12:30 PM

Registration

Location: Springs Ballroom South Counter

7:30 AM–8:30 AM

Breakfast

Location: Springs Ballroom + Terrace

8:30 AM–8:45 AM

Welcome

Welcome Remarks | Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, editor in chief, Hospitality Design magazine
Location: Springs Ballroom

8:45 AM–10:15 AM

All-Summit Session With The Big Quiet

Location: Springs Ballroom

10:15 AM–10:45 AM

Networking Break

Location: Springs Foyer + Terrace

10:45 AM–NOON

All-Summit Session With Alan Watkins

Location: Springs Ballroom

NOON

Lunch

Location: Springs Terrace

SPONSORED BY

12:30 PM

Networking Experiences + Activities

*Registration required; end times + locations vary

4:00 PM–6:00 PM

Poolside Networking

Location: Oasis Pool

7:00 PM–9:30 PM

An Evening in White

7:00–7:30 PM | Cocktail Reception
7:30–9:30 PM | Dinner
Location: The Grove + Pavilion Patio
Attire: Please wear white!

SPONSORED BY

9:30 PM–MIDNIGHT

Dessert Buffet + After Hours Networking

Location: The Pointe + San Jacinto Ballroom

SPONSORED BY

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Friday,
March 10th

7:45 AM–8:45 AM

Farewell Breakfast

Location: Springs Terrace

8:45 AM–9:00 AM

Sponsor Prizes*

*Must be present to win
Location:
Springs Ballroom

9:00 AM–10:00 AM

All-Summit Interactive Session With Shantell Martin

Location: Springs Ballroom

10:00 AM–11:00 AM

Closing Connections + Networking + Bites

Location: Springs Terrace

11:05 AM

Depart at Leisure