INDIECongress takes Miami!

This event is unlike any other! INDIECongress is our most popular event. It is a two-and-a-half-day conference covering all things hospitality. Through meaningful and relevant panels, deep dive breakouts, and of course great food and beverage, you’ll connect with visionaries and thought leaders inside (and outside) the independent lodging sector. View the full schedule below!

Time Name Speakers
7:00 AM - 8:00 AMMorning Movement: Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga 
8:30 AM - 10:00 AMRegistration & Breakfast 
10:00 AM - 10:25 AMWelcome RemarksBrigette Harenda, B&Co.
Andrew Benioff, Independent Lodging Congress
Stephen Wendell, Mountain Shore Properties
10:30 AM - 10:55 AMThe Evolution of AceAnne Frye, Innspire
Meriem Soliman, Ace Hotel / Atelier Ace
11:00 AM - 11:30 AMTechnology Streamline to ScaleAdam Harris, Cloudbeds
Ben Rafter, Hotel Equities & Springboard Hospitality
Kurien Jacob, Highgate Tech Ventures (HTV)
11:35 AM - 12:10 PMFrom Capital to Culture: Reimagining Indie Hotel Value in a Changing WorldArash Azarbazin, Highgate
Sean Hehir, Trinity Investments, LLC
Rafat Ali, Skift
12:10 PM - 1:30 PMLUNCH 
1:35 PM - 2:05 PMDesigning MayfairIlan Segal, SOULITY INC
Matt Goodrich, Goodrich
Tien-Yueh Kubach, Tishman Speyer
2:10 PM - 2:40 PMHow the Chains Broke LoyaltyAlex Cabañas, Pyramid Global Hospitality
John Sutton, Journey
Bashar Wali, This Assembly
2:45 PM - 2:50 PMStart Something Award PresentationAndrew Benioff, Independent Lodging Congress
Bart Knaggs, New Waterloo
2:50 PM - 3:15 PMHospitality is HumanityBart Knaggs, New Waterloo
Christopher Dwyer, Poss
3:15 PM - 3:25 PMBREAK 
3:30 PM - 4:45 PMINDIE How - Round TablesKatheryne West, GigFinesse
Ryan Stock, S&A Global Hospitality
Audrey Yates, Stash Hotel Rewards
Ryan Harter, Paramount Hotels
Benji Homsey, Duro Hospitality
Eric Benanti, Tractorbeam
Kyle Hudson, Stacklist
Josh Ellis, Abra Hospitality
Bashar Wali, This Assembly
Jason Cutinella, NMG Network
Alessandro Bottero, Mews
Mandy Murry, Hospitality Concierge
Rob Blood, Lark
4:45 PM - 6:30 PMImbibe & Vibe hosted by GigFinesse 
Time Name Speakers
7:00 AM - 8:00 AMMorning Movement: Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga 
8:15 AM - 8:45 AMChakra Sound Healing Meditation 
8:30 AM - 10:00 AMRegistration & Breakfast 
10:00 AM - 10:40 AMBreakout B: The Art of Atmosphere: F&B That Inspires & EarnsRobert LeBlanc, LeBLANC + SMITH
Anita Summers, Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry
Chas Martin, Duro Hospitality
10:00 AM - 10:40 AMBreakout A: Disaster Doesn't Discriminate: Why Every Hotel Needs a PlanAmy Michaelson Kelly, Hatteras Sky
Jamie Moore, First On Site
Sheena Brittingham, Vida Design
Jackson Granstaff, Virtus Insurance
10:40 AM - 11:00 AMBREAK 
11:05 AM - 11:45 AMBreakout A: Activating Spaces: The Soul of the StayMir Hwang, GigFinesse
Liv Novotny, Unscripted Ink
Jessica Werner, Sage Hospitality Group
Mandy Murry, Hospitality Concierge
11:05 AM - 11:45 AMBreakout B: Miami Hospitality: Sips, Sounds & ScenesJosh Wagner, Wagner Hospitality
Emily Isenberg, Isenberg Projects
Pancho de Pablo, Arlo Wynwood
11:30 AM - 1:30 PMMeet & Greet Adoptable Dogs from Paws4you 
11:45 AM - 1:15 PMLUNCH 
1:15 PM - 1:30 PMIndie Awards Ceremony 
1:35 PM - 1:55 PMINDIE Talk: What Cult Brands Can Teach Us About Hospitality Amy Haiar, The Daydream Dept.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PMTransformative LeadershipKenneth Svendsen, The Getty's Group Companies
Josh Rubinstein, JPR Human Capital
2:30 PM - 3:00 PMBREAK 
3:05 PM - 3:35 PMOne-on-One: Portfolio of InnovationSam Nazarian, sbe Entertainment
Nick Slavin, Curacity
3:40 PM - 4:10 PMPanel: Am I the A$$hole? Hospitality EditionChris Miller, Tractorbeam
Rob Blood, Lark
Brigette Harenda, B&Co.
4:15 PM - 4:30 PMClosing RemarksBrigette Harenda, B&Co.
Andrew Benioff, Independent Lodging Congress
4:30 PM - 6:30 PMImbibe & Vibe hosted by Tripleseat 

If you would like to participate in our Immersive Experience on 10/21 be sure to purchase an All Access Pass.

Welcome Cocktails hosted on 10/21 is open to all pass types.