Register yourself and your management team today!
Register yourself and your management team today!
Full
Registration
Includes admission to all conference functions,
including educational sessions, meals and any events both days.
Full
Registration
Full
Registration
Includes admission to all conference functions,
including educational sessions, meals and any events both days.
Includes admission to all conference functions,
including educational sessions, meals and any events both days.
Single-Day
Registration
Includes admission to conference functions, including educational sessions, meals and any events for one day only.
Single-Day
Registration
Includes admission to conference functions, including educational sessions, meals and any events for one day only.
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Agenda At-A-Glance
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
11:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Cascade EF
WOMEN IN TOURISM & HOSPITALITY SYMPOSIUM
Professional development and networking event highlighting Oregon’s women in hospitality and tourism. Explore empowerment through connection, intentional mentor-mentee relationships, and inspiration through cultivating a network at this symposium. (Requires separate registration)
5:45 - 6:30 p.m. | The Eddy
EARLY ARRIVALS RECEPTION
Early arrivals are welcomed with drinks and appetizers at this casual reception.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Convention Lobby
REGISTRATION OPEN
12:00 p.m. | Cascade EFGHI
KICKOFF LUNCH & WELCOME
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Cascade EFGHI
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
State of the Hospitality Industry:
Data, Trends, & Forecast
1:30 - 2:15 p.m. | Cascade ABJ + Lobby
VENDOR SHOWCASE
Explore the Vendor Showcase to meet with
allied members ready to share how their products and services will help your business thrive! Enjoy complimentary refreshments.
2:25-3:25 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Choice of two concurrent sessions.
Cascade C:
Roadmap for the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session
Cascade D:
How to Maximize Customer Experience and Profitability by Fostering Employee Engagement
3:35 - 4:35 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Choice of two concurrent sessions.
Cascade C:
Demystifying Employee Benefits in Hospitality
Cascade D:
Elevating the Hospitality Sector: Insights from the Critical Jobs Initiative
5:15 - 6:15 p.m. | Cascade ABJ + Lobby
AWARDS RECEPTION
Enjoy a toast to the industry at this special reception. Mix and mingle with restaurant, lodging and allied members alike in the Vendor Showcase area before adjourning for dinner.
6:15 - 8:30 p.m. | Cascade EFGHI
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY AWARDS
The Hospitality Industry Awards recognize outstanding individuals who go above and beyond, raising the bar for excellence in performance, service and commitment to the industry.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Convention Lobby
INDUSTRY BREAKFAST
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | Cascade EFGHI
INDUSTRY BREAKFAST
9:00 - 9:20 a.m. | Cascade EFGHI
MEMBER MEETING
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Cascade EFGHI
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Oregon Tourism Initiatives to Sustain a Healthy Hospitality Industry
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Cascade ABJ + Lobby
VENDOR SHOWCASE
Explore the Vendor Showcase to meet with
allied members ready to share how their products and services will help your business thrive! Enjoy complimentary refreshments.
11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Choice of two concurrent sessions.
Cascade C:
The Power of Local Lodging Taxes
Cascade D:
The State of Mental Health in the Hospitality Industry
12:45 - 1:15 p.m. | Cascade EFGHI
LUNCH
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. | Cascade EFGHI
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Beyond Tomorrow: Leading the Workplace of the Future
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Choice of two concurrent sessions.
Cascade C
Tip Pooling: Compliance & Employee Pay
Cascade D
Leveraging AI in Hospitality
5:00 p.m. | Currents Parking Lot
BOARD TRANSPORTATION TO DINNER
We will meet outside the Currents parking lot to board busses to participating restaurants.
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Offsite Restaurants
BEND DINE AROUND
We will dine at local member restaurants
serving up something special just for
conference attendees.
8:00 p.m. | Old St. Francis School
CLOSING CELEBRATION
Enjoy music, dessert and libations at McMenamins Old St. Francis School.