9:00am – 11:00am – Board Meeting - Crest 1
11:00am – 11:30am – Member Orientation - Crest 1
11:00am – 12:00pm – Registration, Recruitment and Networking -Crest Foyer 1
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Announcements and Program - Crest 3-4
Artificial Intelligence is no longer the future of hospitality—it's the present. But as we stand on the brink of this AI revolution, are we prepared to wield its power responsibly?
Let's face it—data privacy, AI hallucinations, and bias aren't exactly the sexy side of artificial intelligence. But in the world of hospitality, they're as crucial as submitting your final guarantees.
Join us for an eye-opening yet refreshingly honest 60-minute session where we'll dive into the thrilling possibilities and critical challenges of AI in hospitality. We'll tackle three key pillars of responsible AI use:
This isn't just another tech talk—it's your roadmap to navigating the ethical minefield of AI implementation. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or skeptic, you'll leave with:
Learning outcomes include:
We will also have opportunities to meet and interact with the Board of Directors and hear about volunteer information and be able to sign up for something that interests you!
Members | Student Members | Non-Members | Non-Member Students | |||
$45 | $0 | $65 | $25 |
Speakers
Sara Olán-Peterson Event Principal & Optimization Consultant at Convene OPS, is revolutionizing the hospitality industry through AI and smart automation. With 15+ years of hospitality experience and a newly AI-certified expert, she empowers event professionals to work smarter, not harder. As a Hispanic entrepreneur and first-generation graduate, Sara is passionate about opening doors for others. Sara's "Tech & Touch" mindset aims to create an event planning community where innovation meets compassion, efficiency sparks creativity, and planning professionals can balance crafting remarkable moments while savoring their own. When not serving on the MPIRMC board or advocating for AI in event planning, she's practicing archery, quoting movies, or constantly enjoying snacks.
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