ALIS Program
The ALIS 2027 program and its topics are developed with the help of the Program Planning Committee, representing leaders from the hotel and lodging industry, the investment community, and key advisors.
Going on its 26th year, ALIS delivers an unrivaled combination of compelling content, top-tier delegates, and extraordinary networking opportunities. If you are looking to invest or develop hotels across the Americas, you will not want to miss this premier event.
Monday, January 26, 2026
7:30am - Registration Opens & Continental Breakfast
8:30am - Speed Meet & Hotel Investments 101
9:30am - ALIS Tech Challenge
11:00am - Data, Trends, & Solutions
11:50am - Networking Lunch
1:10pm - Opening Plenary Session
Travel & Tourism Outlook
The Numbers
ALIS Lifetime Achievement Award
Forward @ ALIS: Part 1
Boardroom XXV: Confronting Change
5:10pm - Breakout Sessions 3-6 topics to be announced
6:00pm - Gala Opening Reception hosted by Marriott International (ends at 8:00pm)
2026 Program
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
7:30am - Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30am - Plenary Session
Boardroom XXV: Leadership & Empowerment
Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award
ALIS Deal of the Year Awards
Meet the Future
11:00am - Food Truck Networking Lunch
12:45pm - Breakout Sessions 7-11 topics to be announced
1:30pm - Networking Break
2:00pm - Breakout Sessions 12-15 topics to be announced
3:00pm - Plenary Session
Boardroom XXV: Growth Gameplans
ISHC Pioneer Award
Meet the Future
Forward @ ALIS: Part 2
5:15pm - Networking Reception (ends at 6:30pm)
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
8:00am - Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:45am - Plenary Session
Boardroom XXV: Assessing Assets
Shatterproof & The Impact of Giving Back
IREFAC
11:10am - Money Morning Breakout Sessions 16-18
Equity
Debt
Capital Stack/Alternative Funding
11:55am - ALIS Concludes
2027 Program Planning Committee
Sarah Ares, Connect CRE
Andrea Belfanti, ISHC
David Berins, Berins & Co., LLC
Lynn Cadwalader, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Vai Cahoon, Montage International
Silvia Camarota, Women in Travel THRIVE
Javier Cano, JW Marriott/Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
Kevin Carey, AHLA
Becki Cohen, Peachtree Group
Jennifer Cronin, Marriott International
Jessica D'Amico, She Has a Deal.
Kevin Dingle, Stonebridge
Lan Elliott, DEI Advisors
Justin Epps, HAMA
Cindy Estis Green, Kalibri
Michelle Finn, ALIS DESIGN+
Matt Frankiewicz, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Steve Getty, MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Chris Gomes, Marcus & Millichap
Rahul Kamalapurkar, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Holly Kaye, LODGING Magazine
Dan Konzelmann, Noble Investment Group
Amos Lim, CBRE
Melissa Maher, Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance
Valerie McCormick, Aimbridge Hospitality
Vinicius Medeiros, Hotelier News
Alison Medina, Hospitality Design
Josh Miehl, BWH Hotels
Lynette Montoya, LHA
Frank Nardozza, REH Capital Partners, LLC
Keith Oltchick, Remington Hospitality
Mark Owens, Colliers
Tom Papelian, HEI Hotels + Resorts
Chuck Pinkowski, Pinkowski & Company
Samantha Ray, Top Shelf Project Management
Edouard Schwob, Accor
Julienne Smith, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Patrick Speer, Hilton
Chris Stanley, Choice Hotels International
Gregg Wallis, Hotel Business Magazine
Ed Walsh, HBI
Mark Williams, Extended Stay America
David Wilner, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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ALIS delivers an unrivaled combination of compelling content, top-tier delegates, and extraordinary networking opportunities. If you are looking to invest or develop hotels, you will not want to miss this premier event.