2026 Speakers
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Laurie Thomas
Executive Director | GGRA
Welcome & Opening Remarks
The State of Our Industry in 2026 -
Tony Marcell
GM/Partner | Wayfare Tavern
Welcome & Opening Remarks
There Is No I in Team -
Laurie Aaronson
Founder | AOC Consulting
The State of our Industry in 2026 -
Steven Weinbaum
District Director of Sales & Services | OpenTable
The State of our Industry in 2026 -
Alex Bastian
President & CEO | Hotel Council
The San Francisco Hospitality Landscape in 2026 -
Lee Gregory
Executive Vice President | McCalls Catering
The San Francisco Hospitality Landscape in 2026 -
Ike Kwon
Chief of Staff | SF Travel
The San Francisco Hospitality Landscape in 2026 -
Marisa Rodriguez
CEO | Union Square Alliance
The San Francisco Hospitality Landscape in 2026 -
Anne Taupier
Executive Director | OEWD
The San Francisco Hospitality Landscape in 2026 -
Marie Trimble Holvick
Managing Partner | GRSM50
Navigating HR & Labor Laws -
Margie Butler
Co-owner | Perry's Restaurants
Navigating HR and Labor Laws -
Cassie Corless
Senior Vice President of Operations | Bon Appetit at Google
Navigating HR & Labor Laws -
Herb Taylor
Manager, Outsourcing Services | Eisner Advisory Group
Navigating HR & Labor Laws -
Bryan Tublin
Owner & Co-Founder | Kitava
Navigating HR and Labor Laws -
Roberta Economidis
Partner | GE Law
Whats Next? Expansion, Growth & Transitions -
Charles Bililies
Founder & CEO | Souvla
Whats Next? Expansion, Growth and Transitions -
Andy Chun
Managing Partner | Sidecar Hospitality
Whats Next? Expansion, Growth and Transitions -
Shelley Lindgren
Co-Owner & Wine Director | A16 Restaurants
Whats Next? Expansion, Growth and Transitions -
Lindsay Tusk
Owner | Quince & Cotogna
Whats Next? Expansion, Growth and Transitions -
Mat Schuster
Chef/Owner | Canela Bistro & Wine Bar
There is No I in Team -
Michelle Rosales
Director of Sales & Admin | Brenda's Restaurant Group
There is No I in Team -
Pete Sittnick
Managing Partner | Waterbar/EPIC Roasthouse
There is No I in Team -
Stephanie Yee
Managing Director | Willow Tree Recruiting
There is No I in Team -
Bob Partrite
COO | Simco Restaurants
Show me the Money -
Luke Hutchison
CEO & Founder
Perfect Venue
Show Me the Money -
Keith Morris
Principal and Food & Beverage Studio Director | Studio KDA
Show me the Money -
Bobby Touran
CEO | Rainbow Insurance
Show me the Money -
Elena Trujillo
Small Business Supervisor | PG&E
Show me the Money -
Hanson Li
Founder | Salt Partners
AI and Technology Trends and Tools for the Restaurant Industry -
Doug Collister
Partner | China Live Ventures
AI and Technology Trends and Tools for the Restaurant Industry -
Randall Hom
CEO & Co-Founder | Hostie
AI and Technology Trends and Tools for the Restaurant Industry -
Alex Sambvani
CEO & Co-Founder | Slang
AI and Technology Trends and Tools for the Restaurant Industry -
Maddy Shannon
Head of Product Strategy | SpotOn
AI and Technology Trends and Tools for the Restaurant Industry -
Amy Cleary
Director of Public Policy & Media Relations | GGRA
What Really Works? -
Sara Deseran
Editor-at-Large | SF Standard
What Really Works? -
Andrew Freeman
Founder | af&co
What Really Works? -
Amanda Michael
Owner, Chef & Baker | Sweet Jane LLC
What Really Works? -
Karen Wong
Co-Owner & Director of Marketing Operations | Harborview Restaurant & Bar
What Really Works? -
Veronica Bell
Partner | Lighthouse Public Affairs
Navigating SF Public Policy -
David Harrison
Director of Public Policy | SF Chamber of Commerce
Navigating SF Public Policy -
Tim Omi
President | SFCDMA
Navigating SF Public Policy -
Chris Wright
Senior Vice President | Advance SF
Navigating SF Public Policy