Schedule
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SUNDAY
april
14
11am-5:30 pm
Registration & Orientation
1:15-5 pm
Hike to the Hollywood Sign
Begin your adventure with a guided hike to the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory. This experience offers a unique chance to connect with industry peers while exploring LA’s iconic landmarks.
![hollywood-sign-hike](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/hollywood-sign-hike.jpg)
2-5 pm
LA Arts District Food Tour
Embark on a culinary journey through Downtown LA, accompanied by industry colleagues. This guided tour features six outstanding stops, each chosen for their contribution to the vibrant and diverse DTLA food scene.
![Dine-around-Austin-23](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Dine-around-Austin-23.jpg)
6:15-7 pm
Welcome Reception
![Reconnect-w-industry-friends-rst-23](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Reconnect-w-industry-friends-rst-23.jpg)
7-8 pm
Networking Dinner
8-9:15 pm
MESMERIZED
An Evening of Music and Magic With the Great Berdini and the Italian Scoundrels.
![](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Riccardo-Berdini.jpg)
Riccardo Berdini
Mentalist, Hypnotist & Magician
MONDAY
april
15
7:15-8 am
Breakfast
8-8:25 am
Dave’s Fast Chicken: How to Build and Grow A Cool Brand… Really Fast
![](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jim-Bitticks.jpg)
Jim Bitticks
8:25-8:50 am
Leveraging AI to Drive Operational Harmony
![](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Joanne-Crop.jpg)
Joanne Heyob
SVP, Operations Strategy & Design – WD Partners
8:55-10:15 am
Sourcing Meetings
10:20 am – 10:55 am
An Inside Look at CosMc’s
![](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Josh-Wesolowski2.jpg)
Josh Wesolowski
Director, Digital Product and CX at CosMc’s – McDonald’s
![](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sean-Schrader.jpg)
Sean Schrader
Director, Development at CosMc’s – McDonald’s
10:55-11:20 am
Small is Big. How Smalls Sliders Defines Their Niche… One Can at a Time
![](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Maria-Rivera.jpg)
Maria Rivera
11:25 am – 12:25 pm
Sourcing Meetings
12:30-1:05 pm
All of the Cool New Formats Taco Bell is Piloting
![](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Chuck-Gladney-1.jpeg)
Chuck Gladney
Head of Global Design & Architecture – Taco Bell
1:05 -2:05 pm
Networking Lunch
2:05-3:05 pm
Deep Dives
Increasing Buildout Speed, Decreasing Costs
Prioritizing Sustainability in Restaurant Design
Intelligent Implementation of AI
Getting Remodels + Refreshes Right
(for restaurant execs only)
3:10-4:10 pm
Sourcing Meetings
4:10-4:25 pm
Happy Hour Break
4:25-5:10 pm
A Conversation with Travis Kalanick
![](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Travis-Kalanick.jpg)
Travis Kalanick
5:10-6:10 pm
Free Time
6:45-10 pm
RestaurantSpaces Rendezvous w/ Harry Mack
Get ready for a night of delicious food, drinks, live music, motorcycles, tattoos, haircuts, magic and more at the Bike Shed Moto Co in LA’s Arts District.
Learn more here.
![bike-shed](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike-shed.jpg)
![](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Harry-Mack-2-1.jpeg)
Harry Mack
Improvisational Freestyle Rapper
TUESDAY
april
16
7:45-8:30 am
Breakfast
8:30-9:10 am
Building Winning Brands
![](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/John-Payton.jpg)
John Peyton
9:10-9:45 am
Creating and Executing Experiences Never Imagined
![](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jack-Gibbons-2-1.jpeg)
Jack Gibbons
![](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FINAL-Jason-lower-RES-1.jpg)
Jason Schwab
Senior Producer – RestaurantSpaces
9:50-10:30 am
Sourcing Meetings
10:35-10:55am
Crafting Big Experiences in Small Settings
![](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Chris-Demery02-1.jpg)
Chris Demery
![](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Kevin-Moran.jpg)
Kevin Moran
10:55-11:15 am
Creating Immersive Experiences: Fogo de Chão’s Brand Transformation and the Art of Timeless Design
![](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Joseph-FdC-1.jpeg)
Joe Abbruzese
CDO – Fogo de Chão
![](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Keith-Anderson-1.jpeg)
Keith Anderson
CEO – Harrison
11:15-11:35 am
Striking the Balance Between Digitization and Hospitality
![](https://restaurantspaces.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jeff-Galletly-1.jpeg)
Jeff Galletly
CEO – Brooklyn Dumpling Shop
11:40-12:40 pm
Deep Dives
Tackling Site Selection Challenges
Balancing Cost + Creativity in Restaurant Design
Enhancing the Drive-Thru Experience
Designing for Efficiency in BOH
(Open to restaurant execs + vendors)
12:40-1:40 pm
Bon Voyage Lunch
Wanna join us?
ATTEND
(RESTAURANT CHAIN EXEC)
Qualified execs attend at no cost. The invitation includes accommodations for two nights, full meals and access to all networking excursions.
PARTNER
(INDUSTRY VENDOR)
Partnering is a great way to get your company in front of the best of restaurant development, design, and technology leaders.