Interested in learning how immersive technologies like #virtualreality and #augmentedreality are changing #hospitality? Register to hear our CEO, Ron Swidler and other industry experts speak about the benefits of these technologies and their personal experiences with them at VRAR Chicago's The Next Evolution Wednesday, August 7th at 5:30pm CST. Can't join in person? Register to join virtually in Virbela's FrameVR 6pm CST or watch the event's livestream on youtube[dot]com/@AWEXR at 6:15pm.
Join us August 7th with Ron Swidler With a passion for pioneering ideas and new approaches to hospitality design, Ron brings more than two decades of experience to The Gettys Group as Principal in charge of branding. He is frequently asked to speak at industry events and has been quoted in numerous publications featuring his hospitality, design and branding expertise. Ron received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and is affiliated with the Hospitality Leadership Advisory Board at Kendall College; and the DePaul University, Driehaus College of Business Advisory Board. He also has served as an adjunct professor at Kendall College School of Hospitality; Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon, France; Institut Paul Bocuse, Shanghai, China, and Haaga Helia University, Helsinki, Finland. Ron has been a guest lecturer at the Kellogg School of Business and NHTV University in Breda, Netherlands. Ron has been a keynote speaker at a number of industry conferences, including the HNN Data Conference, BITAC Global, HD Summit, and GastroPro Europe. He also has appeared as a guest on several radio shows and podcasts, including TravelingGlenn, The Savvy Traveler and more. The Hotel of Tomorrow® is an industry-leading global think tank comprised of hotel brands, owners, operators, consultants, students, and suppliers who are envisioning the future of the hospitality industry. Members and sponsors will gather on a virtual airship in the metaverse to create and review new concepts around hotel safety, health and wellness, automation technologies, design innovation, and sustainability. The goal is to facilitate partnerships, collaboration, and bring new hospitality experiences to life with industry leaders from around the globe. AWE Nite Chicago | The Next Evolution The Next Evolution of Hospitality & Tourism Free to Attend | August 7th | 4245 N Knox Ave ✶ In-Person at 2112 5:30pm ✶ Virtually in Virbela's FrameVR 6pm ✶ Livestream youtube[dot]com/@AWEXR 6:15pm Powered by VRAR Chicago #TheNextEvolution #AR #VR #XR #SpatialComputing #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality #Chicago #gaming #entertainment #productivity #tech #emergingtech #emergingtechnology #B2B #AI #technology #WebXR #developer #Innovation #design #AWE #Metaverse #immersive #immersivetechnology #hospitality #tourism #shopping #restaurant #restaurant #finedining #hotel #motel #themepark #disney #travel #culture