2024 Schedule | GGRA Industry Conference

GGRA Industry Conference Schedule

Monday, June 3, 2024
Hotel Nikko

SF Hospitality Landscape in 2024

Join us for a panel discussion with SF Hospitality leaders to discuss where we are year to date and what to expect from the second half of 2024, and into 2025. We will look at convention bookings, hotel occupancy, reservation trends in 2023 and more.

Breakout #1 | Navigating HR, Benefits & Training Needs for 2024

Join us for a dive into the new laws in 2024 that affect SF and the state of California. We will look at HR best practices to avoid problems, where to find resources, and more.
Breakout #2 | Technology Trends and Tools for the Restaurant Industry

Technology can help you save money, be more efficient, and provide a better customer experience. This panel will focus on what technology you should phase in and what you should phase out. Hear from providers and users on what options can help you work smarter.

Breakout #1 | Building and Retaining a Strong Restaurant Team

Morale is crucial to keeping a strong team. This panel will focus on best practices for employee retention and quality of life, recruiting new staff and strategies to minimize labor costs and reduce staff turnover.
Breakout #2 | Taking Stock: State of Crime & Safety in SF - What's next?

Hear from city officials and others on what the numbers show us and discuss what we as restaurant owners/operators can do to help.

Breakout #1 | Food & Beverage Trends & Offers and Menu Development

Trends can be an important way to drive business. Following all of them rarely works. Learn what trends are hot, what's not, and how to use menus to drive business. This panel will also address service charges and SB478, the new “junk fees” law that takes effect July 1, 2024.
Breakout #2 | How to be Profitable in 2024

What are operators doing to increase operating profits? This panel will look at what tools exist to help, including safety and workers comp, insurance coverage issues, and how to drive more revenue to your operations.

Breakout Room #1 | Show Me the Money - Financing, Leasing & Growth Options

Money matters. Hear ideas for raising capital, debt, or using bond financing for new or existing locations. The panel will also focus on options such as equipment leasing, lease structures, and more.
Breakout #2 | Social Media Strategies, Innovative Marketing & PR in 2024

Marketing, PR and social media matters. But what tools are folks using in 2024 that are effective? This panel will look at how to maximize your reach without breaking the bank, including social influencers, TikTok and more.

Closing Panel: Making a Difference in SF - Voting and what it means for the industry

2024 has the opportunity to dramatically reshape San Francisco’s political power structure. Up for reelection are many SF Supervisor seats and the Mayor, among others, and numerous ballot measures that can really affect our ability to survive as businesses in the city. Your vote or your friend's vote (if you are not a resident) MATTERS. Learn more about how you can make a difference.