The Business of Hospitality Education Symposium
About this Event
The Business of Hospitality is a full-day education event bringing together Texas restaurant and food & wine professionals for an honest, practical conversation about the industry we love.
Sessions are designed for owners, operators, GMs, and marketing professionals across the state; covering the real challenges, tools, and opportunities that define running a hospitality business today.
Programming features two tracks designed for two core groups within the industry along with a keynote session for all attendees.
A private co-working space will be provided for any part of the work-day you can't miss. It wouldn't be a Texas Food & Wine Alliance event without good food - plan to enjoy a light breakfast, hearty lunch and delcious passed apps and Tito's Vodka cocktails during our closing reception provided by Daffodil Culinary and Sweet Treets Bakery.
Please note that this event is for professionals currently operating in hospitality industry looking to learn and connect, not vendors looking to solicit their product or services to attendees. If you have any questions or would like to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact email us at [email protected].
Operations & Ownership (Track A)
- For owners, GMs, and senior operators focused on strategy, leadership, legal, and finance topics.
Marketing & Community (Track B)
- For marketers, brand builders, and community-focused operators featuring practical, creative, and current workshops and discussions.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Check-in & Breakfast
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks from Texas Food & Wine Alliance Leadership
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Breakout Session 1
Host: Speaker Announcement Coming Soon!
Info: The Modern Owner's Real Job (Track A) And Influencers + Your Business (Track B)
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Breakout Session 2
Host: Speaker Announcement Coming Soon!
Info: I Don't Own It, But I Run I (Track A) and AI in Practice (Track B)
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch and Fireside Chat
Host: Speaker Announcement Coming Soon
Info: A candid conversation with Austin operators who have grown and innovated in one of the country's toughest hospitality markets, on the decisions that mattered and the ones that didn't work.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Breakout Session 3
Host: Speaker Announcement Coming Soon
Info: What Employment Lawyers Are Getting Asked About Right Now (Track A) and Content for Social Media Workshop (Track B)
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
Session 4 - KPIs: Operations + Marketing + Finance (Tracks A & B)
Host: Speaker Announcement Coming Soon
Info: Know your numbers, no matter what you oversee. The metrics that connect the dining room to the P&L and marketing spend to actual revenue, explained without a finance background. What to look at weekly, what to ignore, and how to talk about performance.
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing Remarks & What's Next
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Happy Hour Reception & Networking
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 27.72 to USD 105.49
