About this Event
The New Power Players: AI, Media, and Market Forces in Hospitality
The hospitality industry is in the middle of a major reset. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how people discover where to eat, stay, and connect, while press and social media are redefining what gets noticed and recommended. For owners, operators, and industry professionals, the question is no longer if these changes will take hold but how to navigate them successfully.
DFW Press & Media invites you to an essential conversation with the visionaries shaping the future of hospitality in North Texas and beyond. We have assembled key leaders from the region's dining, travel, and media scenes to pull back the curtain on today's evolving landscape. They will share firsthand insights on how AI tools are influencing consumer behavior, what shifting media dynamics mean for reputation, and how market forces are rewriting the rules of discovery and loyalty.
Meet Our Panelists
Christine M. Magrann, President & Chief Operating Officer| FB Society
John B. Gessner, Hospitality Attorney at Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC & Restaurant
Julian Rodarte, Restauranteur, Chef for Dee Lincoln Concepts
Patrick Esquerre, Founder of La Madeleine Restaurants, Author and Entrepreneur Sarah Blaskovich, Senior Food Writer | Dallas Morning News
Moderator
Merry Miller Guba, TV Host, Author, World Renowed Harpist, Recording Artist w/ 21 Albums & Grammy Nominations
Date & Time:
May 26, 2026
5:30 PM Networking
6:00 PM Panel Discussion
8:00 PM Event Concludes
Location:
12 Cuts Brazialian Steakhouse
Addison, TX 75001
Ticket Pricing:
Members: $10
Non-Members: $20
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse, 18010 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, United States
USD 12.51 to USD 23.18
