Elijah Ezendu

Award-Winning Business Expert & Software Architect + Interim Management, Strategy, Restructuring, Social Media, CSR, CI, BD & HR Expert

Danny Mekić

Dutch Technology Expert, Young Entrepreneur & Boardroom Advisor on Future Strategy, Innovation, and Digital Transformation

Robert Menard

Purchasing , Training, Consulting & Negotiation Expert

Alpana Singh

Restaurateur, Master Sommelier, TV Host & Author

Katherine Lugar

President & CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association

Andrea Raquel

Trained Broadcast Journalist / Marketing Pro & Experienced Motivator / Voice

Famous Dave Anderson

America's Rib King; Founder of the Famous Dave's and Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse Restaurant Chains

Eddie Osterland

America's First Master Sommelier

Rudy Maxa

Consumer Travel Writer & Expert

Arnold Myint

Chef, Restaurateur, Mixologist & Entertainer Also Known as Suzy Wong

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Jörn Kleinhans

Certified Sommelier; Speaking Authority on Wine

Thomas Keller

Chef, Cookbook Author & Proprietor of The French Laundry, Per Se, Bouchon, Bar Bouchon, Bouchon Bakery, and Ad Hoc

John Ragan

Director of Wine and Restaurant Operations at Union Square Hospitality Group

Richard Melman

Owner, Founder and CEO of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc.

Jonathan Low

Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), Service Mastery & EQ Leadership Coach, International Speaker & Facilitator

Charlie Palmer

Master Chef, hotelier, and hospitality entrepreneur. Known for his signature Progressive American Cuisine.

Tammy Blount

President & CEO, the Monterey Convention and Visitors Bureau

Tracy Stuckrath

Founder and Chief Connecting Officer of Thrive! Meetings & Events

Heike Mahmoud

Director of Conventions at Berlin Convention Office

Sean Brock

Chef, Restaurant Owner, James Beard Award Winner