{"id":23870,"date":"2025-01-23T14:34:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T19:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/?p=23870"},"modified":"2025-03-18T13:18:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T17:18:38","slug":"boston-university-school-of-hospitality-administration-2025-hospitality-leadership-summit-spotlights-the-fan-experience-in-sports-and-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/2025\/01\/23\/boston-university-school-of-hospitality-administration-2025-hospitality-leadership-summit-spotlights-the-fan-experience-in-sports-and-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"Boston University School of Hospitality Administration 2025 Hospitality Leadership Summit Spotlights the Fan Experience in Sports and Entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">(January 28, 2025) <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Boston, MA <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013 Boston University School of Hospitality Administration <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">(BU SHA)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is proud to announce the annual <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hospitality Leadership Summit<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> on <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thursday, April 3, 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> at <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Boston University\u2019s Computing and Data Sciences Center.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/news-events\/conferences\/bu-sha-hospitality-leadership-summit\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hospitality Leadership Summit<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> brings together students and faculty with hospitality industry colleagues for a day-long conference of inspiration and networking with exceptional leaders in Sports and Entertainment and creating unforgettable fan experiences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The dynamic speaker line-up features Sports and Entertainment leaders who create unforgettable fan experiences at iconic events such as the Paris Olympics, Super Bowl, Boston Marathon, Fenway Park, and the FIFA World Cup. Highlighting that hospitality is a team sport, executives from Union Square Hospitality Group, founded by Danny Meyer, showcase how Enlightened Hospitality, the bedrock of the group\u2019s success, can lead to greatness with a people-first, hospitality-led approach.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For registration and information, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/news-events\/conferences\/bu-sha-hospitality-leadership-summit\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">BU SHA Hospitality Leadership Summit.<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Event Details:<\/span><\/b><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Date: <\/span><\/b>Thursday, April 3, 2025<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Time: <\/span><\/b>8:30am-6:00pm<span> <\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Location: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cds-faculty\/explore\/bu-center-for-computing-data-sciences\/\">Boston University Center for Computing &amp; Data Sciences (CDS)<\/a><br \/>\n665 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA 02215<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe Summit is one of our School\u2019s most anticipated events of the year\u2014an energizing day of inspiration and connection,\u201d said<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/profile\/arun-upneja-dean\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Arun Upneja, Ph.D., Dean of Boston University School of Hospitality Administration<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u201cThis year\u2019s focus on Sports and Entertainment celebrates the creativity and innovation that define unforgettable fan experiences while offering a glimpse into our exciting new graduate degree in Sports and Entertainment Venue Management launching in 2026. We\u2019re thrilled to bring together industry leaders, students, faculty, and our sponsors to make this extraordinary event possible.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Further highlighting <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201c<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/about\/experience-innovation\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Experience Innovation<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201d<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in hospitality, student teams vying for top prizes at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/events\/innovation-competition\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$50k Hospitality Innovation Competition<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">&amp; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/events\/innovation-competition\/12-5k-student-wellbeing-competition\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$12.5k Student Wellbeing Competition<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">will give their final presentations pitching new ventures, followed by awarding the cash prizes to the winning teams by a panel of judges. To cap off this exhilarating day, the 2025 ICON Award will be bestowed upon a visionary changemaker who has significantly transformed the paradigms of hospitality.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">The ICON Awardee will be announced in the coming weeks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Featured Speakers and Topics<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Morning Panel: <\/span><\/b><span><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winning Experiences: Hospitality\u2019s Game-Changing Impact on the Fan Journey at Sports &amp; Entertainment Events<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hear from industry leaders who bring the electrifying action on the field to life through unforgettable fan experiences. Get the inside track on how they collaborate with athletes and combine thoughtful planning, seamless execution, and exceptional service to create iconic events such as the Paris Olympics, Super Bowl, Boston Marathon, Fenway Park, and the upcoming FIFA World Cup.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Moderator: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/profile\/martha-sheridan\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Martha Sheridan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, President and CEO of Meet Boston\u00a0 <\/span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Panelists:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/profile\/alison-birdwell-board-member\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alison Birdwell,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> CEO and President of Aramark Sports and Entertainment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/profile\/carrie-campbell\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Carrie Campbell<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Senior VP of\u00a0Fenway Park Events<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/profile\/leah-pavao-linke\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Leah (Pavao) Linke<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, SVP, Event and Hospitality Delivery \u2013 On Location-FIFA World Cup 26\u2122\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/profile\/lauren-tallon-proshan\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lauren Tallon Proshan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Chief of Race Operations &amp; Production of Boston Athletic Association<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/profile\/ian-fitzpatrick\/\">Ian Fitzpatrick<\/a>, Global Senior Director, Performance, New Balance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Afternoon Panel:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Union Square Hospitality Group: Hiring Hospitalitarians<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Great teams are often defined by a positive organizational culture. The panel, <\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hiring Hospitalitarians <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">spotlights the ways that Enlightened Hospitality can be applied to foster a culture of care. Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) was founded by modern-day restaurant pioneer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/profile\/danny-meyer\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Danny Meyer,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> 2021 SHA ICON awardee and the author of the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">New York Times<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> bestseller <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Learn how Enlightened Hospitality, the bedrock of USHG\u2019s success, can empower you to develop your \u201cHospitality Quotient.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> Panelists:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/profile\/patti-simpson\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Patti Simpson,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Chief Administrative Officer of Union Square Hospitality Group<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/profile\/abe-monzon\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Abe Monzon,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Head of Talent of Union Square Hospitality Group<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/profile\/megan-sullivan\/\">Megan Sullivan<\/a>, Director of Operations of Union Square Hospitality Group<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/joseph-l-tarasco-99565953\/\">Joe Tarasco<\/a>, Director of Operations for Daily Provisions of Union Square Hospitality Group<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"><br \/>\nFor the full Agenda, Speaker Line-up, and Hospitality Innovation Competition information, visit the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/events\/summit\/\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hospitality Leadership Summit<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a> <i><span data-contrast=\"none\">webpage.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/files\/2024\/11\/Summit-Sponsor-2025-1.pdf\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sponsorship Opportunities <\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">are available.<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Contact Mara Littman, Director of Corporate and Public Relations, at <\/span><\/i><a href=\"mailto:mlittman@bu.edu\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">mlittman@bu.edu<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"><br \/>\nAbout Boston University School of Hospitality\u202f<\/span><\/b><span><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more than 40 years, Boston University\u2019s School of Hospitality has been cultivating the next generation of leaders of the multibillion-dollar hospitality industry. The Boston University School of Hospitality, in collaboration with hospitality industry leaders is redefining hospitality as <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Experience Innovation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Our focus is on optimizing human interaction by innovating experiences that are employee, customer, investor, and business driven. Boston University School of Hospitality offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs (several of which are STEM-designated). From experience management to hospitality real estate and beyond, our academic programs challenge students to become Experience Innovators for hotels, restaurants, travel and tourism, healthcare enterprises, retail and luxury brands, sports and entertainment venues, and any organization where hospitality can be strategically applied to help establish lasting and meaningful relationships. Learn more about Boston University\u2019s School of Hospitality and Experience Innovation by visiting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/profile\/anthony-valletta\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">bu.edu\/hospitality<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(January 28, 2025) Boston, MA \u2013 Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce the annual Hospitality Leadership Summit on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Boston University\u2019s Computing and Data Sciences Center. 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