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
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
TBA
The VIP Experience
Exclusive Networking Happy Hour
Larry Morrow
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
TBA
The VIP Experience
Exclusive Networking Happy Hour
Larry Morrow
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
TBA
The VIP Experience
Exclusive Networking Happy Hour
Larry Morrow
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
6711 Airline Dr
Roll Bounce Skate Party
Larry Morrow Birthday Weekend Kickoff
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
6711 Airline Dr
Roll Bounce Skate Party
Larry Morrow Birthday Weekend Kickoff
9:00 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
9:00 AM
First Floor
Beignets + Big Ideas
Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM
First Floor
Beignets + Big Ideas
Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM
First Floor
Beignets + Big Ideas
Networking Breakfast
10:00 AM
Main Stage
A New Day in New Orleans
Opening the Doors to Ownership & Opportunity
Larry Morrow
Marc Morial
10:00 AM
Main Stage
A New Day in New Orleans
Opening the Doors to Ownership & Opportunity
Larry Morrow
Marc Morial
10:00 AM
Main Stage
A New Day in New Orleans
Opening the Doors to Ownership & Opportunity
Larry Morrow
Marc Morial
10:40 AM
Main Stage
The Right Rooms, Deals & Decisions
How to Win in Hospitality
Robert LeBlanc
David Barry
10:40 AM
Main Stage
The Right Rooms, Deals & Decisions
How to Win in Hospitality
Robert LeBlanc
David Barry
10:40 AM
Main Stage
The Right Rooms, Deals & Decisions
How to Win in Hospitality
Robert LeBlanc
David Barry
11:20 AM
Theatre
Behind The Bar
A Mixology Masterclass
11:20 AM
Theatre
Behind The Bar
A Mixology Masterclass
11:20 AM
Theatre
Behind The Bar
A Mixology Masterclass
12:00 PM
Theatre
From Plate to Profit
A Chef's Business Roundtable
Chef Nina Compton
Chef Lenora Chong
Chef Sergne Mbaye
12:00 PM
Theatre
From Plate to Profit
A Chef's Business Roundtable
Chef Nina Compton
Chef Lenora Chong
Chef Sergne Mbaye
12:00 PM
Theatre
From Plate to Profit
A Chef's Business Roundtable
Chef Nina Compton
Chef Lenora Chong
Chef Sergne Mbaye
12:00 PM
Gallery I
Creative Currency
The Business of Branding
Don Pooh
Tamara Young
JR Martins
12:00 PM
Gallery I
Creative Currency
The Business of Branding
Don Pooh
Tamara Young
JR Martins
12:00 PM
Gallery I
Creative Currency
The Business of Branding
Don Pooh
Tamara Young
JR Martins
12:40 PM
Main Stage
Dream It. Build It.
The Path to Entrpreneurship
Derrick Hayes
Mel Carter
12:40 PM
Main Stage
Dream It. Build It.
The Path to Entrpreneurship
Derrick Hayes
Mel Carter
12:40 PM
Main Stage
Dream It. Build It.
The Path to Entrpreneurship
Derrick Hayes
Mel Carter
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Power Hour
Networking Lunch
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Power Hour
Networking Lunch
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Power Hour
Networking Lunch
2:20 PM
Main Stage
The Millionaire Mindset
Mastering the Financial Side of Hospitality
Troy Millings
Rashad Bilal
2:20 PM
Main Stage
The Millionaire Mindset
Mastering the Financial Side of Hospitality
Troy Millings
Rashad Bilal
2:20 PM
Main Stage
The Millionaire Mindset
Mastering the Financial Side of Hospitality
Troy Millings
Rashad Bilal
3:00 PM
Theatre
Beyond the Bottles
What It Truly Takes to Succeed in Nightlife
Alex Giewon
Michael Gardner
3:00 PM
Theatre
Beyond the Bottles
What It Truly Takes to Succeed in Nightlife
Alex Giewon
Michael Gardner
3:00 PM
Theatre
Beyond the Bottles
What It Truly Takes to Succeed in Nightlife
Alex Giewon
Michael Gardner
3:00 PM
Gallery I
Win The Weekend
How to Create & Scale Festivals and Niche Events
Cleveland Spears
3:00 PM
Gallery I
Win The Weekend
How to Create & Scale Festivals and Niche Events
Cleveland Spears
3:00 PM
Gallery I
Win The Weekend
How to Create & Scale Festivals and Niche Events
Cleveland Spears
3:40 PM
Main Stage
UNFILTERED
Power, Money & Ownership at the Highest Levels
Rick Ross
Mike Novogratz
3:40 PM
Main Stage
UNFILTERED
Power, Money & Ownership at the Highest Levels
Rick Ross
Mike Novogratz
3:40 PM
Main Stage
UNFILTERED
Power, Money & Ownership at the Highest Levels
Rick Ross
Mike Novogratz
4:30 PM
Main Stage
Built To Last
Creating Legacy in Hospitality
Pinky Cole
4:30 PM
Main Stage
Built To Last
Creating Legacy in Hospitality
Pinky Cole
4:30 PM
Main Stage
Built To Last
Creating Legacy in Hospitality
Pinky Cole
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?
