#CEC25

Agenda

Speakers & Sessions Subject to Change.

Sunday, March 9

12:00 pm

2:00 – 4:20 pm

4:30 – 6:00 pm

6:00 – 6:30 pm

6:30 – 8:00 pm

 

8:00 – 11:00 pm

Registration Open

Hosted Buyer Appointments

General Session

Board and First-Timer Reception

Welcome Reception

Sponsored by: Salem Convention Center

Game Night featuring Poker

Monday, March 10

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

8:30 – 10:45 am

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

12:00 – 1:30 pm

 

 

 

 

 

1:45 – 2:45 pm


2:45-5:30 pm

 

 

 


5:30 – 6:00 pm


6:00 – 9:00 pm

9:00 pm

Registration

Breakfast General Session

Breakout Sessions

Lunch General Session – Generative AI: From Basics to Brilliance
Speaker: James Spellos

Has it really been nearly 2 ½ years since ChatGPT exploded onto the scene?  Generative AI has been the topic of nearly all tech conversations in that time, so you’d think we’re all experts by now.   Well, not so fast, as the upgrades, improvements keeps everyone scrambling to keep up.  And 2025 looks the same for GenAI, as the term “Agentic AI” may even be familiar to everyone by the time of Cascadia (and maybe not…you never know). Attend this session to continue to learn the various ways GenAI can be your new best assistant…while making sure to keep your humans in the loop as well.

Breakout Sessions

Choose Your Own Adventure!

  • Fireside Chats
  • Tradeshow Open
  • Hosted Buyer Appointments
  • Walk-A-Rounds
  • Open Networking

Reception

Jamboree Dinner & Auction

Dancing, Entertainment, and Walk-a-Rounds

Tuesday, March 11

8:30 am – 1:00 pm

9:00 – 10:00 am

10:15 – 11:15 am

11:15 am – 1:00 pm

Registration

Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions

Brunch Closing General Session – Future Hospitality Trends & Predictions
Speaker: Michael Domingez

Join us for learning and discussion on future hospitality trends & predictions with industry expert Michael Dominguez. We will explore trends and economic forces that will play a role in how you plan for the remainder of 2024 and look ahead for 2025.

Michael Dominguez is President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), the global sales services for some of the world’s most prestigious hotels and resorts.