2023 Agenda
The agenda for the 2023 Summit is posted below. This agenda is not yet 100% finalized and could change prior to the event as long as you are seeing this sentence!
Monday, February 6, 2023
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6:30pm – 9:30pm | The Party Is Just Beginning Evening Networking Event at
3Eleven Kitchen & Cocktails |
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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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7:30am | Bus Departs from Magnolia Hotel (1401 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201 MAP) for Breakfast & Morning Sessions at EVO Entertainment |
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8:00am | Breakfast, Welcome, Introductions & Tour at EVO Entertainment | Sponsored by:![]() ![]() |
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9:30am | Presentation: Why Should You Add FEC to Your Theater
Presented by David Wallace, CEO of Turfway Entertainment Management |
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10:30am | Panel: Why Should You Add FEC to Your Theater
Discussion will be lead by Jason Wistreich, Principal at JKRP Panel members will include:
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11:45am | Panel: Assembling Your Team of Consultants for Success
Discussion will be lead by J. Sperling Reich, Executive Editor, Celluloid Junkie Panel members will include:
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1:00pm | Bus Departs for Lunch & Afternoon Sessions at
Galaxy Theatres Granscape |
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2:00pm | Lunch and Tour at Galaxy Theatres | Sponsored by: |
3:00pm | Panel: Dine In – Profit Up
Discussion will be lead by Michael Giacinto, Proctor Co. Panel members will include:
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4:00pm | Happy Hour | Sponsored by:![]() |
4:15pm | Panel: Thinking About Adding a Kitchen and a Bar – Processes to Consider
Discussion will be lead by Dave Ballew, VP Construction at Hamilton Commercial. Panel members will include:
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5:15pm | Panel: Website, Mobile Apps and Other Customer-Facing Solutions That Impact Your Business
Discussion will be lead by Matt Mader, Founder/President at Venue Valet Panel members will include:
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6:45pm | Bus Departs for Evening Event | |
7:30pm – 10:30pm | The Party Continues Evening Networking Event at
The HUB A fantastic dueling piano act will be playing live! |
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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7:30am | Bus Departs from Magnolia Hotel (1401 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201 MAP) for Breakfast & Morning Sessions at Look Cinemas |
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8:00am | Breakfast & Tour at Look Cinemas | Sponsored by:![]() ![]() |
8:45am | Presentation: Motivational Speaker
Presented by Gary Arvedon, Amusement Products |
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9:30am | Presentation/Panel: Robots – Lending a Helping Hand to Your Overwhelmed Staff
Discussion will be lead by Matt Mader, Venue Valet Panel members will include:
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10:30am | Presentation/Panel: Get The Most From Your Team
Discussion will be lead by Beth Standlee, CEO Trainertainment Panel members will include:
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11:30am | Q&A: Operations… How’s it Going?
Discussion will be lead by Matt Mader, Venue Valet |
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12:15pm | Presentation: Financing Alternatives
Discussion will be lead by Ralph Willis, EFA Partners |
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1:30pm | Bus Departs for Lunch & Afternoon Sessions at
Movie Tavern |
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2:00pm | Lunch and Tour at Movie Tavern | Sponsored by:![]() |
3:00pm | Panel: How To Make Your Advertising Profitable
Discussion will be lead by Daniel Loria, Boxoffice Live Panel members will include:
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4:00pm | Happy Hour | Sponsored by:![]() ![]() ![]() |
4:15pm | Presentation: ICA – State of the Union
Speakers will include:
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5:00pm | Panel: “Order Confirmed” – Winning your Customers’ Appetites and Associates’ Hearts through Digital Ordering
Discussion will be lead by Hat, Founder and CEO of Influx Worldwide Panel members will include:
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6:00pm | Wrap Up, Q&A
Discussion will be lead by Matt and Amy Mader, Venue Valet |
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6:45pm | Bus Departs for Evening Event | |
7:30pm – 10:30pm | The Party Never Ends Evening Networking Event at
House of Blues Austin Music Legend, Bob Schneider, will be playing live! |
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