GT Summit 2026 -LEVEL UP: BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ATTRACTIONS.
Schedule
Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Thrive Workplace Arvada | Arvada, CO
About this Event
Get Ready for GT Summit 2026!
Join us in person for the GT Summit 2026, where innovation meets excitement! It’s the perfect chance to connect, learn, and have a blast with like-minded folks.
Join industry owners, operators, and decision-makers for two days of actionable education, networking, and innovation. Attendees will explore emerging technology, revenue growth strategies, and operational best practices they can implement immediately. Featuring keynote speaker Ruby and expert-led sessions, the GT Summit focuses on real solutions and meaningful connections. If you’re ready to improve performance, enhance guest experiences, and collaborate with industry peers, this is the event for you. Join us in Denver and be part of the future of attractions.
Agenda Day 1
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
NETWORKING CAFE - COFFEE & PASTRIES
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
WELCOME ADDRESS LED BY SONDRA SHANNON
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:45 AM
OPENING KEYNOTE - “7 STAR SERVICE” LED BY MC AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER RUBY
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
15 MIN BREAK
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
THE VISIBLE LEADER
Info: “THE VISIBLE LEADER: HOW VOICE, IDENTITY, AND ELEVATION
TURN GUEST EXPERIENCE INTO A COMPETITIVE EDGE”
LED VIRTUALLY BY SHEENA YAP CHAN
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:25 PM
RESTROOM EXPERIENCE: FROM GUESTS TO STAFF
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:25 PM
55 MIN LUNCH - Meal provided
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:10 PM
FUTURE PROOFING YOUR BUSINESS
Info: “FUTURE PROOFING YOUR BUSINESS - THE IMPORTANCE OF
TECH THAT GROWS WITH YOUR FACILITY”
PANEL SESSION FT. SONDRA SHANNON, ADAM MACY & MANNY
NAVARRETE
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
FROM CHAOS TO CLARITY
Info: “FROM CHAOS TO CLARITY: TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FINANCIAL
DATA”
LED BY R. PERSICHITTE
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
CLOSING REMARKS & RECAP
Info: CLOSING REMARKS & RECAP
LED BY RUBY NEWELL-LEGNER
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
LIVE WITH SONDRA VIP WINE TASTING
Info: LIVE WITH SONDRA VIP WINE TASTING
*VIP TICKETS ONLY - IN PERSON EVENT
Agenda Day 2
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
NETWORKING CAFE - COFFEE & PASTRIES
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
DAY 1 RECAP & DAY 2 WELCOME
Info: DAY 1 RECAP & DAY 2 WELCOME
LED BY GUEST HOST RUBY NEWELL-LEGNER
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:55 AM
10X YOUR BUSINESS IN 2026
Info: “10X YOUR BUSINESS IN 2026”
LED BY JAKE SHANNON
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF THEME PARKS
Info: “THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF THEME PARKS: DESIGNING
STORYWORLDS FOR EVERYONE”
LED BY CHERYL NACHBAUER
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
15 MIN BREAK
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
SEAMLESS SYSTEMS SAVE
Info: “SEAMLESS SYSTEMS SAVE - YOUR TECH NEEDS TO TALK”
A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH MATT ULREY, STEPHEN SIMMS
& SONDRA SHANNON
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:25 PM
YOUR MESSAGING IS THE BOTTLENECK
Info: YOUR MESSAGING IS THE BOTTLENECK - HOW CLARITY
DRIVES REVENUE, TEAMS, AND GUEST EXPERIENCE
LED BY KREDA MCCULLOUGH
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:25 PM
55 MIN LUNCH - Meal Provided
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:10 PM
REVENUE, REPUTATION, AND RELATIONSHIPS
Info: REVENUE, REPUTATION, AND RELATIONSHIPS: THE
OPERATIONAL ROI OF STREAMLINED IN-KIND GIVING
LED VIRTUALLY BY: RENEE ZAU
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:55 PM
WHEN SYSTEMS SPEAK: THE POWER OF INTEROPERABILITY
Info: “WHEN SYSTEMS SPEAK: THE POWER OF INTEROPERABILITY”
LED BY HUGO LEYTON
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM
CLOSING KEYNOTE
Info: CLOSING KEYNOTE
LED BY RUBY NEWELL-LEGNER
🕑: 03:50 PM - 04:00 PM
FINAL REMARKS
Info: FINAL REMARKS
LED BY SONDRA SHANNON
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
BEER & KOMBUCHA NETWORKING
🕑: 04:30 PM - 09:00 PM
THE GRAND FINALE: CONNECT & CONQUER RECEPTION
Info: THE GRAND FINALE:
CONNECT & CONQUER RECEPTION
*IN PERSON EVENT. THIS NETWORKING EVENT CONTINUES UNTIL THE FINAL GUEST
DEPARTS, ENSURING MAXIMUM RELATIONSHIP BUILDING.
Where is it happening?
Thrive Workplace Arvada, 5610 Ward Road, Arvada, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 161.37 to USD 534.31
