SHA Summer Conversations Series

A Series of Discussions, Networking, and Looking to the Future

Join Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) for our Summer Conversations series – covering a variety of topics impacting the global industry today. Our discussions will be moderated by faculty, alumni, and industry leaders to share insights and opinions on relevant issues regarding lodging, restaurants, technology, human resources, and more.

Session 1: SHA Alumni Networking

State of the School and Networking
An opportunity for our alumni to meet via two Zoom networking sessions

Thursday, June 4, 2020
1:30 – 2:30 P.M. EDT

Moderator: Arun Upneja, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor, BU SHA

*Open to BU SHA faculty and alumni

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Automation: Are We Taking Employees out of Restaurants?

Monday, June 8, 2020
2:00 – 3:00 P.M. EDT

Moderator: Sean Jung, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Hospitality Analytics, BU SHA

Panelists include: Samantha DuVall Bechtel SHA ’07, Chandler Properties
Kealoha Pomerantz, SHA MMH ’18, Real Food Consulting
Anthony Valletta, SHA ’05, Birdcall
George Poll, SHA ’84, Poll Restaurants

*Open to everyone

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Deciphering the Future of Design in Hotels and Restaurants

Thursday, June 18, 2020
2:00 – 3:00 P.M. EDT

Moderator: Javier Rosenberg, SHA’94, Vice-Chairman of the Board, BU SHA; President, Northwood Hospitality

Panelists include: Rand Morris, Adjunct Faculty, BU SHA, R& Studio
Punit Shah, SHA’02, CEO Liberty Group
Malcolm Berg, Principal, Owner EoA Hospitality Architecture and Design
Denise Korn, Creative Director/Lifestyle Brand, Gensler

*Open to everyone

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Beyond Borders: Hospitality Updates from Around the Globe

Industry experts from around the globe share what they are seeing in their markets today, the status of travel restrictions, how their governments are supporting the industry financially, and how they see the recovery process starting and playing out.

Tuesday, June 23, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 A.M. EDT

Moderator: Leora Halpern Lanz, ISHC, Associate Professor of the Practice & Chair of the Graduate Program, BU SHA

Panelists include: Kaushik Vardharajan, Faculty, BU SHA
Patricia Boo, Area Director LATAM, STR
Adeline Phua, HCC/ Verimag, Shanghai/Singapore
Russell Kett, FRICS, Chairman, HVS London

*Open to everyone

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Hotels Sharpening The Pencil: What’s in Store for Revenue & Asset Management

Tuesday, July 14, 2020
2:00 – 3:00 P.M. EDT

Moderator: Jonathan Jaeger, SHA’08, Senior Managing Director, LW Hospitality Advisors

Panelists include: Leslie Lew, SHA’06, Partner, This Assembly
Roy Madhok, SHA’13, CRME, CHIA, Vice President of Revenue Management, Real Hospitality Group
Kim Gauthier, CHAM, Sr. Vice President, Hotel Asset Value Enhancement (HotelAVE); President of HAMA
Eric Habermann, Chief Operating Officer, Pyramid Hotel Group

*Open to everyone

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HR Issues Impacted by COVID-19

Wednesday, July 22, 2020
10:30 – 11:30 A.M. EDT

Moderator: Taylor Peyton, Ph.D. 
Assistant Professor of Leadership and Workplace Psychology, BU SHA

Panelists include: Denise Bober, SVP – Human Resources, The Breakers Palm Beach
Irene Cook, SVP – Strategy + Advisory – Hospitality, Protis Global
Kevin A. Henry, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Extended Stay America
Stuart K. Smith, CHA – Managing Director and CEO, Leadership Team Advisors

*Open to everyone

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Session 2: SHA Alumni Networking

State of the School and Networking
An opportunity for our alumni to meet via two Zoom networking sessions

Wednesday, July 29, 2020
11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. EDT

Moderator: Arun Upneja, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor, BU SHA

*Open to BU SHA faculty and alumni

REGISTRATION CLOSED

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