June 13, 2024

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

11:05 AM – 11:45 AM: Urban Revitalization: Financing and Developing Hospitality & Retail Projects in the Current Environment

Whether through innovative culinary concepts in food halls, thoughtfully curated mixed-use developments, or cozy neighborhood cafes, there's ample room to reimagine urban landscapes and foster vibrant, inclusive communities. By leveraging the growing demand for multifunctional spaces and experiential dining, developers are creating dynamic environments that cater to diverse community needs.  This panel will discuss what investors and developers are looking at when evaluating these unique concepts.  What are the nuances and complexities of financing these projects, and how can dealmakers work through them? 

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

11:45 AM – 12:25 PM: Hospitality Spotlight: The Rise of Membership Clubs and a New Wave of Dining Concepts

The rise in popularity of private membership clubs and high-end dining experiences reflects a shifting
consumer preference towards more exclusive, personalized, and curated experiences. Private
membership clubs offer a sense of exclusivity with unique amenities, while a new breed of dining
experiences offer an immersive culinary experience, unique cuisine, ambiance, service, and
presentation.How are consumers that are seeking experiences that promote health and longevity
impacting the hospitality and membership club industry? How has the rise of food culture, driven by
social media and culinary exploration, elevated dining to an art form?

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

1:25PM – 2:05 PM: Keeping up with the Consumer: Exploring the Retail Revolution and the Changing Dynamics of the Shopping Experience

While e-commerce continues to grow, brick-and-mortar stores are adapting to the changing retail landscape by enhancing the in-store experience. The integration of digital and technological tools, the creation of experiential environments, unique in-store events and personalized services are becoming more prevalent to differentiate themselves from online competitors. How can retailers find the right balance between embracing innovation and preserving the timeless allure of a traditional shopping experience? How are brick-and-mortar stores ensuring that physical stores coexist with digital channels, while offering consumers a diverse and engaging shopping experience? Hear what data and technological trends will take front stage in 2024, and which trends will fade to fads versus the fundamental shifts that will reshape retail for the long term.

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

2:05 PM: Closing Remarks

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

9:55 AM – 10:35 AM: Delivering Above & Beyond: Why Hospitality is Positioned to Outperform in 2024

The gradual recovery from the pandemic has led to increased consumer confidence and a pent-up demand for travel and experiences, providing a substantial boost to the hospitality industry. Additionally, the rise of remote work and flexible schedules has led to an increased focus on leisure travel, staycations, and workations.  Heightened awareness of sustainability and ethical considerations in the industry has prompted many hospitality businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices, appealing to the growing numbers of environmentally conscious consumers.  This panel will explore what emerging trends and disruptive technologies are driving consumer expectations, and how these factors are positioning the hospitality sector to thrive in 2024 and beyond.  

8:35 AM – 8:55 AM: Opening  Keynote

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

8:55 AM – 9:35 AM: The State of Retail & Hospitality: Economic Drivers Impacting Investment in Consumer-Driven Industries

Over the past three years, we’ve been experiencing a hospitality and retail rollercoaster. From a move to experiential retail and online brands, to a global pandemic followed by “retail revenge,” the market has been in a constant state of flux. But not all brands have felt the impacts of these market shifts the same. Retail and hospitality ended 2023 with increased activity and a very positive holiday season. Are these success stories offering us a taste of the next phase of the hospitality and retail revolution?  This panel will explore the key strategies being implemented for stabilizing the industries that have been tackling constant twists and turns in an ever-changing market.

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

9:35 AM – 9:55 AM:  Place, Space and Bass

 Hospitality is a mainstay to every human experience – design is the primary instrument for shaping the experiences in the changing worlds we live in. Placemaking from the physical to the digital is the cornerstone to understanding how the design practice is evolving today. 

In this session, Lionel Ohayon, Founder and CEO of award-winning design firm ICRAVE and Co-Founder and CCO of Journey, responsible for recent projects like Las Vegas’ Sphere and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s ‘Family Commons’, will share how to design experiences with hospitality at the center to elicit emotional reactions and create unforgettable experiences.

10:35 AM – 11:05 AM: Networking Break

12:25 PM – 1:25 PM: Networking Luncheon

7:45 AM – 8:30 AM: Registration & Networking Breakfast

8:30 AM – 8:35 AM: Opening Remarks