Agenda
Discover the Full Agenda for the 2025 Purdue HTM Spirit of Hospitality Summit – Uniting Industry Leaders, Innovators, and Future Experience Engineers.
The call for speakers is currently open. The agenda will be updated once the review process is completed and speakers have been notified.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Registration outside of Fowler Hall will be open from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
The Hospitality Networking Suite will be open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
9:00 – 9:30 AM — Welcome and Opening Ceremony
Location: Fowler Hall in Stewart Center
9:30 – 10:15 AM — Keynote Address
Location: Fowler Hall in Stewart Center
10:30 – 11:15 AM — Concurrent Session I
Approximately four session options will be offered.
10:30 – 11:15 AM — Experiential Workshop
An interactive hands-on workshop will be offered.
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM — Concurrent Session II
Approximately four session options will be offered.
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM — Experiential Workshops
An interactive hands-on workshop will be offered.
12:15 – 1:30 PM — Lunch
Lunch break on your own.
1:30 – 2:15 PM — Keynote Address
Location: Fowler Hall in Stewart Center
2:30 – 3:15 PM — Concurrent Session III
Approximately four session options will be offered.
2:30 – 3:15 PM — Experiential Workshops
An interactive hands-on workshop will be offered.
3:30 – 4:15 PM — Concurrent Session IV
Approximately four session options will be offered.
3:30 – 4:15 PM — Experiential Workshop
An interactive hands-on workshop will be offered.
5:30 – 7:30 PM — Keith Molter Networking Reception
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Registration outside Fowler Hall will be open from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The Hospitality Networking Suite will be open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
9:00 – 9:30 AM — Pre-engagement Program
Location: Fowler Hall in Stewart Center
9:30 – 10:15 AM — Keynote Address
Location: Fowler Hall in Stewart Center
10:30 – 11:15 AM — Concurrent Session V
Approximately four session options will be offered.
10:30 – 11:15 AM — Experiential Workshops
An interactive hands-on workshop will be offered.
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM — Concurrent Session VI
Approximately four session options will be offered.
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM — Experiential Workshops
An interactive hands-on workshop will be offered.
12:15 – 1:30 PM — Lunch
Lunch break on your own.
1:30 – 2:15 PM — Concurrent Session VII
Approximately four session options will be offered.
1:30 – 2:15 PM — Experiential Workshops
An interactive hands-on workshop will be offered.
2:30 – 3:15 PM — Concurrent Session VIII
Approximately four session options will be offered.
3:30 – 4:15 PM — Closing Panel Discussion
Location: Fowler Hall in Stewart Center
4:15 – 5:00 PM — Eta Sigma Delta Induction Ceremony
Location: Fowler Hall in Stewart Center