Join 2,000+ Hospitality Professionals in
New Orleans on January 16-18
Join 2,000+ Hospitality Professionals in New Orleans on January 16-18
Event Schedule
DAY 1
Friday, January 16th
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Contemporary Arts Center
Early Registration
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Contemporary Arts Center
Early Registration
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Contemporary Arts Center
Early Registration
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Contemporary Arts Center
The VIP Experience
Exclusive Networking Happy Hour
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Contemporary Arts Center
The VIP Experience
Exclusive Networking Happy Hour
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Contemporary Arts Center
The VIP Experience
Exclusive Networking Happy Hour
10:30 PM – 2:00 AM
6711 Airline Dr
Roll Bounce Skate Party
Larry Morrow Birthday Weekend Kickoff
10:30 PM – 2:00 AM
6711 Airline Dr
Roll Bounce Skate Party
Larry Morrow Birthday Weekend Kickoff
10:30 PM – 2:00 AM
6711 Airline Dr
Roll Bounce Skate Party
Larry Morrow Birthday Weekend Kickoff
DAY 2
Southern Hospitality
Conference
8:00 AM
First Floor
Registration Opens
8:00 AM
First Floor
Registration Opens
8:00 AM
First Floor
Registration Opens
8:00 AM-9:30 AM
First Floor
Art + Coffee Talk
A Creative Excange
8:00 AM-9:30 AM
First Floor
Art + Coffee Talk
A Creative Excange
8:00 AM-9:30 AM
First Floor
Art + Coffee Talk
A Creative Excange
8:00 AM-6:30 PM
First Floor
Elevate + Explore Hospitality Expo
8:00 AM-6:30 PM
First Floor
Elevate + Explore Hospitality Expo
8:00 AM-6:30 PM
First Floor
Elevate + Explore Hospitality Expo
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
First Floor
Artisan Avenue | Food Truck Park
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
First Floor
Artisan Avenue | Food Truck Park
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
First Floor
Artisan Avenue | Food Truck Park
9:30 AM
Main Stage
A Southern Welcome
The Heart of Hospitality
Larry Morrow
9:30 AM
Main Stage
A Southern Welcome
The Heart of Hospitality
Larry Morrow
9:30 AM
Main Stage
A Southern Welcome
The Heart of Hospitality
Larry Morrow
9:40 AM
Main Stage
A New Day in New Orleans
Opening the Doors to Ownership & Opportunity
Walt Leger
Judy Reese Moore
9:40 AM
Main Stage
A New Day in New Orleans
Opening the Doors to Ownership & Opportunity
Walt Leger
Judy Reese Moore
9:40 AM
Main Stage
A New Day in New Orleans
Opening the Doors to Ownership & Opportunity
Walt Leger
Judy Reese Moore
9:50 AM
Main Stage
The Right Rooms, Deals & Decisions
What i Takes to Win in Hospitality
Robert LeBlanc
David Barry
Myron Washington
9:50 AM
Main Stage
The Right Rooms, Deals & Decisions
What i Takes to Win in Hospitality
Robert LeBlanc
David Barry
Myron Washington
9:50 AM
Main Stage
The Right Rooms, Deals & Decisions
What i Takes to Win in Hospitality
Robert LeBlanc
David Barry
Myron Washington
10:45 AM
Main Stage
From Plate to Profit
A Chef's Business Roundtable
Chef Nina Compton
Chef Lenora Chong
Chef Sergne Mbaye
10:45 AM
Main Stage
From Plate to Profit
A Chef's Business Roundtable
Chef Nina Compton
Chef Lenora Chong
Chef Sergne Mbaye
10:45 AM
Main Stage
From Plate to Profit
A Chef's Business Roundtable
Chef Nina Compton
Chef Lenora Chong
Chef Sergne Mbaye
11:25 AM
Main Stage
Brand Power
How to Build, Scale, and Stay Relevant
Don Pooh
Tamara Young
JR Martins
11:25 AM
Main Stage
Brand Power
How to Build, Scale, and Stay Relevant
Don Pooh
Tamara Young
JR Martins
11:25 AM
Main Stage
Brand Power
How to Build, Scale, and Stay Relevant
Don Pooh
Tamara Young
JR Martins
12:05 PM
Main Stage
Dream It. Build It.
The Path to Entrpreneurship
Derrick Hayes
Mel Carter
12:05 PM
Main Stage
Dream It. Build It.
The Path to Entrpreneurship
Derrick Hayes
Mel Carter
12:05 PM
Main Stage
Dream It. Build It.
The Path to Entrpreneurship
Derrick Hayes
Mel Carter
12:55 PM
Main Stage
Making of a Culinary Institution
Legacy, Leadership & Cultural Impact
Ti Martin
Danny Cruz
Alon Shaya
12:55 PM
Main Stage
Making of a Culinary Institution
Legacy, Leadership & Cultural Impact
Ti Martin
Danny Cruz
Alon Shaya
12:55 PM
Main Stage
Making of a Culinary Institution
Legacy, Leadership & Cultural Impact
Ti Martin
Danny Cruz
Alon Shaya
1:40 PM - 2:25 PM
Food Truck Park
Power Hour
Networking Lunch
1:40 PM - 2:25 PM
Food Truck Park
Power Hour
Networking Lunch
1:40 PM - 2:25 PM
Food Truck Park
Power Hour
Networking Lunch
2:30 PM
Main Stage
Built To Last
Creating Legacy Through Hospitality
Pinky Cole
2:30 PM
Main Stage
Built To Last
Creating Legacy Through Hospitality
Pinky Cole
2:30 PM
Main Stage
Built To Last
Creating Legacy Through Hospitality
Pinky Cole
3:15 PM
Main Stage
The Millionaire Mindset
One Dollar at a Time
Troy Millings
Rashad Bilal
Travis Moore
3:15 PM
Main Stage
The Millionaire Mindset
One Dollar at a Time
Troy Millings
Rashad Bilal
Travis Moore
3:15 PM
Main Stage
The Millionaire Mindset
One Dollar at a Time
Troy Millings
Rashad Bilal
Travis Moore
3:00 PM
Main Stage
Late Nights, Early Mornings
A Candid Conversation
Alex Giewon
Michael Gardner
Curtis Givens
3:00 PM
Main Stage
Late Nights, Early Mornings
A Candid Conversation
Alex Giewon
Michael Gardner
Curtis Givens
3:00 PM
Main Stage
Late Nights, Early Mornings
A Candid Conversation
Alex Giewon
Michael Gardner
Curtis Givens
3:40 PM
Main Stage
OWNERSHIP
Inputs, Outcomes and Everything in Between
Rick Ross
Mike Novogratz
Larry Morrow
3:40 PM
Main Stage
OWNERSHIP
Inputs, Outcomes and Everything in Between
Rick Ross
Mike Novogratz
Larry Morrow
3:40 PM
Main Stage
OWNERSHIP
Inputs, Outcomes and Everything in Between
Rick Ross
Mike Novogratz
Larry Morrow
DAY 3
Sunday
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Spicy Mango
VIP Networking Brunch
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Spicy Mango
VIP Networking Brunch
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Spicy Mango
VIP Networking Brunch
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this conference for?
The Southern Hospitality Conference is for hospitality professionals, entrepreneurs and experience seekers — including current and aspiring restaurant owners, chefs, bartenders, hotel managers, concierges, nightlife operators, food & travel influencers and anyone who wants real insight, real access, and real connections within and pertaining to the hospitality industry.
What is different about this conference?
Do I need to work in hospitality to attend?
Will there be structured networking opportunities?
Are there workshops or breakout sessions?
How can my brand get involved as a sponsor or partner?
Who is this conference for?
The Southern Hospitality Conference is for hospitality professionals, entrepreneurs and experience seekers — including current and aspiring restaurant owners, chefs, bartenders, hotel managers, concierges, nightlife operators, food & travel influencers and anyone who wants real insight, real access, and real connections within and pertaining to the hospitality industry.
What is different about this conference?
Do I need to work in hospitality to attend?
Will there be structured networking opportunities?
Are there workshops or breakout sessions?
How can my brand get involved as a sponsor or partner?
Who is this conference for?
The Southern Hospitality Conference is for hospitality professionals, entrepreneurs and experience seekers — including current and aspiring restaurant owners, chefs, bartenders, hotel managers, concierges, nightlife operators, food & travel influencers and anyone who wants real insight, real access, and real connections within and pertaining to the hospitality industry.
What is different about this conference?
Do I need to work in hospitality to attend?
Will there be structured networking opportunities?
Are there workshops or breakout sessions?
How can my brand get involved as a sponsor or partner?
