Agenda

February 19-20, 2025 · Nashville, TN
Grand Hyatt Nashville

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  • February 19, 2025


  • February 20, 2025


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    Where
    Summit CDE Foyer

  • Delve into the music industry with this exciting pre-conference activity. Attendees will participate in a special activity called “Inside Tracks” from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. This session offers a true day-in-the-life experience of a musician, covering everything from songwriting and performing to professionalism in the music industry. You will have the unique opportunity to co-write and produce a song from scratch with Nashville recording artist Meghan Linsey and record producer Tyler Cain.

    Following the “Inside Tracks” activity, you’ll have the chance to explore the museum from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Afterward, we will walk back to the hotel together.

    Admission info: $100, Add on this experience when registering for the conference. Limited tickets available.
    Where
    Off-site

  • For a fun and active afternoon, join us for this interactive exploration of Nashville! The perfect way to network and sightsee. Beverages will be available to enjoy.

    Admission info: $75, Add on this experience when registering for the conference. Limited tickets available.
    Where
    Off-site

  • Make a meaningful impact with this team building activity focused on building bikes for underprivileged children. All supplies and instructions will be provided—just bring your energy and excitement. Light refreshments will be available to keep you energized as you work.

    Don’t miss out on this rewarding opportunity to give back to the community and make a difference!

    Admission info: $25, Add on this experience when registering for the conference. Limited tickets available.
    Where
    Summit AB

  • *Board Members only
    Where
    Summit C

  • We are inviting anyone who is a first-time event attendee to join us for a special introduction and welcome.

    Admission info: Included in registration. This meet up is open to first time attendees of the event. RSVPs will be collected during the registration process.
    Where
    Summit AB

  • Kick off the second annual Women in Restaurant Leadership event as we come together to reflect on the year. Drinks and apps will be served.

    Admission info: Included in registration. This meet up is open to all attendees. RSVPs will be collected during the registration process.
    Where
    Summit CDE Foyer

  • Stay tuned for more details.

    Admission info: Included in registration. This meet up is open to all attendees. RSVPs will be collected during the registration process.
    Where
    Summit AB & Summit C

  • Join WiRL associate editor Satyne Doner, who also happens to be a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu jitsu, Orange Belt in Judo, gold medalist in the IBJJF Pan Ams, and a silver medalist in the Florida State Judo Championships, for a bite-sized women's self-defense class designed to build confidence, strength, and practical skills. Anyone is welcome to join this supportive and encouraging session!
    Where
    Summit AB

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    Where
    Summit CDE Foyer

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    Where
    Summit CDE Foyer

  • Included in registration. Grab an updated, professional headshot with our photographer during breakfast. Sign up instructions will be available on site.

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    Where
    Summit DE

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    Where
    Summit DE

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    Where
    Summit CDE Foyer

  • The path to finding balance in motherhood is rarely linear. Now, throw a fast-paced industry into the mix, and it can be a real challenge. Join four industry (and momming) experts as they explore the logistics behind being a working mother. They’ll share their journeys and tell a few funny stories along the way.
    Where
    Summit DE

  • From reading a P&L to mastering the balance sheet, we’ll go over the tools needed to confidently enter any meeting as you grow your career.
    Where
    Summit AB

  • We’ve all heard it before: how do “clicks” translate to revenue? Learn how to build campaigns that win and how to explain why, from some of the best in the industry.
    Where
    Summit C

  • Marketing leaders from around the industry will gather to discuss the changing state of marketing, and what it takes to get to the highest level and beyond.
    Where
    Summit DE

  • This remains an industry where women representation at the top is elusive. But that doesn’t mean it has to stay that way.
    Where
    Summit AB

  • Restaurant technology has long been a male-dominated business. How can we begin to change that?
    Where
    Summit C

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    Where
    Summit CDE Foyer

  • One of our most-popular interactive sessions from last year is back, as Rachel Richal from Buffalo Wild Wings and Myisha Smith from Pacifica Hotels return to lead the Live Ask My Peers conversation. We’ll break up into groups and collectively tackle some of the biggest issues facing the industry—and women—today.
    Where
    Summit DE

  • If you’ve ever had a moment where you felt like an imposter, you are not alone. While there is no “cure,” once you know what it is and how it shows up, you can begin to make it shut up.
    Where
    Summit DE

  • What does it mean to create a space where someone feels seen and heard, and where they feel they belong? The answer is key to ensure true inclusivity and equality.
    Where
    Summit AB

  • The team from WORTH—Cristal Craven, Tammy Billings, and Lauren Selman—resurface the always-critical conversation on how to navigate conference events and industry networking as a woman.
    Where
    Summit C

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    Where
    Summit CDE Foyer

  • Members of WiRL’s advisory board will break up into 10 groups to offer their expertise on different industry topics. Trusted industry partners will join the discussion as well. As attendees, you’ll have the chance to go from table-to-table (or stick at one!) having intimate conversations about the parts of your job and business that matter most.
    - Marketing Masters: Sit down and learn from the best marketers in the restaurant game. Trade ideas, frustrations, opportunities, and anything else that's on your mind!
    - The Leadership Alliance: What does it take to lead people, departments, and team members? Join the discussion with executives who have inspired and elevated others during their careers.
    - Financial Phenoms: From the P&L to the moon! Learn how to know the ins and outs of your business so you'll always come out ahead.
    - The CEOs: A name that speaks for itself: Exchange stories with women leaders who have made it to the top of their businesses, and find out what the industry can do to grow the pool.
    - Loyalty Program Leaders: If your focus is on rewards and restaurant loyalty, you've come to the right table.
    - HR and Training Heroes: Come find out how to get the best out of your teams and your role, and tips to navigate the workplace at all levels of your organization.
    - The Techies: Let's get technical with industry leaders making their mark in the exploding innovation space.
    - Comms and PR Pros: How to reach audiences, get messages out, and make connections in a constantly changing world of media.
    - Mentors and Mentees: In this indusry, finding guidance and guiding others can make all the difference, especially for women hoping to create a support system.
    - Menu Mavens: Ideate with the experts on how to win with your menu offerings and stand out from the pack.
    Where
    Summit DE



The Women in Restaurant Leadership “Together Summit” will gather female leaders from around the industry to connect, foster mentorship opportunities, and gather career advice and tips.
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