PREVIEW - WILL UPDATE AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER EVENT | ||
General Sessions IHG Americas Corporate Headquarters - 3 Ravinia Dr., Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30346 2nd Floor - Conference Center Agenda is subject to change | ||
8:00 - 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Check-In | |
9:00 AM | Welcome and Owner Introductions | Gina Merz VP, Franchise Lifecycle, Americas |
9:30 AM | Fireside Chat with our CEO | Jolyon Bulley CEO, Americas Chris Bagnato SVP, Hotel Lifecycle & Growth, Americas |
10:05 AM | Development | Mark Sergot Chief Development Officer, Americas |
10:25 AM | Hotel Lifecycle & Growth | Gina Merz VP, Franchise Lifecycle, Americas |
10:35 AM - 10:50 AM | Networking Break | |
10:50 AM | Pre-Construction and Plan Review | Keita Cooper Director of Renovations, Premium Brands Shannon Davis Head of Design Review |
11:10 AM | Construction Services | Tony Rawe Director of Construction Strategy |
11:35 AM | IHG Owners Association | Steve Sickel CEO, IHG Owners Association |
12:00 - 1:15 PM | Lunch Hosted by IHG Owners Association | |
1:15 PM | Technology Support | Kerrell Hurt VP, Partner Engagement, Technology |
1:40 PM | Procurement | Chequetta Dessources VP, Global Procurement |
2:00 PM | Hotel Lifecycle & Growth & Partners: Q&A Session | Marvilene Holland Director of Franchise Openings |
2:30 - 2:50 PM | Networking Break | |
2:50 PM | IHG University & Owner Learning Solutions | Derrick Wheeler Manager of Owner Learning Solutions |
3:10 PM | Commercial Revenue | Christina Kozub Director of Commercial Performance |
3:25 PM | Operations, Commercial and Global Sales Panel with Q&A Session | Sean Sauer Head of Quality, Americas Chris Bradley Regional Director Revenue Management, New Hotel Openings Christina Kozub Director of Commercial Performance |
4:00 PM | Breakout 1: The IHG F&B Journey: From Concept to Opening Day and Beyond | Michael Gayton Head of Hotel Operations Support Renzo Freitas Head of Food & Beverage |
Breakout 2: Meet your Design Review Manager | ||
4:30 PM | Closing Remarks | Chris Bagnato SVP, Hotel Lifecycle & Growth, Americas Gina Merz VP, Franchise Lifecycle, Americas |
4:30 - 6:30 PM | Reception at Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia | |
PREVIEW - WILL UPDATE AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER EVENT | ||
IHG Design Center Tours 1289 Seaboard Industrial Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 | ||
8:30 AM | Tour 1: Pick up at Crowne Plaza Perimeter Ravinia | |
9:15 AM – 10:45 PM | IHG Design Center Tours and Return to Crowne Plaza or ATL Airport | |
10:30 AM | Tour 2: Pick up at Crowne Plaza Perimeter Ravinia | |
11:15 AM – 12:45 PM | IHG Design Center Tours and Return to Crowne Plaza or ATL Airport | |
Welcome to IHG Owner Orientation
Sept 15–16, 2026
During this complimentary, two-day event, leaders from across the business will introduce you to IHG Hotels & Resorts through sessions focused on the support, tools and resources to successfully move from ground break, to opening and beyond. REGISTRATION IS FREE. If you register, please note a $500 cancellation fee will apply if you cancel your registration within 7 days of the event or fail to attend without prior notice.
Registration Coming Soon!
Visit the IHG Design Center
The IHG Design Center, where we showcase and innovate IHG Hotels & Resorts’ brands, is located in Atlanta. We invite you to tour the IHG Design Center while you are in town for the IHG Owner Orientation.
Tours will be available on Wednesday, September 16 at 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. ET, with transportation departing from the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. ET. Transportation to the airport after the tours will also be provided.
Please indicate in the registration form if you would like to the visit the IHG Design Center.
Agenda
