State Of The Industry

April 11 2022 | 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

360 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017

After a two-year hiatus, we’re bringing together hospitality professionals to connect and learn about the latest issues and trends impacting the restaurant and nightlife industry as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

Join us for a half day of panel discussions and networking to gain insight into the biggest challenges and opportunities facing hospitality.

WHEN

Monday, April 11

8:30am check-in and networking

Conference will take place at 9:30am - 2:00pm

WHERE

etc.venues

360 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor

New York, NY 10017

TOPICS INCLUDE

Future of Restaurant and Nightlife Advocacy

When the pandemic struck, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs banded together to fight for survival. From outdoor dining, to capping 3rd party delivery fees, to securing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and Save our Stages Act, the hospitality industry advocated like never before. This panel will explore pandemic policy and the future of hospitality industry advocacy.

Panelists:

Robert Bookman - Pesetsky & Bookman

Tom Colicchio - Crafted Hospitality

Jeffrey Garcia - Mon Amour Coffee & Wine Bar / NYSLRBLA

Ariel Palitz - NYC Office of Nightlife, Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment

Moderator: 

Andrew Rigie - NYC Hospitality Alliance

The Post-Pandemic Restaurant and Nightlife Industry

The pandemic devastated the restaurant and nightlife industry and a constant pivot was required in order to survive. This panel will discuss how the pandemic disrupted hospitality in NYC and how operators are building for the future.

Panelists:

Dhruv Chopra - Elsewhere

Loycent Gordon – Historic Neir's Tavern

Susan Povich - Red Hook Lobster Pound

Gabe Stulman - Happy Cooking Hospitality

Moderator:

Jamie Stelter - NY1

The State & Future of the Hospitality Workforce

The City’s restaurant and nightlife industry is still thousands of jobs short from pre-pandemic employment levels. This panel will explore the state of the workforce and how restaurants and bars are working to attract and retain talent. 

Panelists:

Dennis Ngo - Di An Di

James Parrott - The New School (Economist)

Steven Picker - NYC Food and Beverage Industry Partnership

Carolyn D. Richmond - Fox Rothschild LLP

Moderator:

Cara Eisenpress - Crain's New York

Economic State of the Industry

Rahul Jain - Deputy Comptroller for New York City, Office of the State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli