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UPCOMING ESD EVENTS

2024 Spring Professional Development & Networking Event (Chicago, Illinois, USA)

Networking Event at DePaul University

Sunday, 19 May 2024

2024 National Restaurant Association Show

18-21 May 2024

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2024

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Thank you to our networking sponsors!

Thank you to our McCormick Place tour sponsor!

PAST EVENTS

2024 ESD Distinguished Speaker Series #2

12 April 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT (NY)

Guest Becky Smith, Vice President Talent Acquisition, MGM Resorts International® shared how to stand out in a competitive employment market.

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2024 ESD Distinguished Speaker Series #1

Tuesday, 2 April 2024 at 08:00 AM EST

Sustainability in hospitality is not just a trend but a necessity in today's world. The industry is challenged by the increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint while meeting the growing demand for travel and accommodation. However, within these challenges lie immense opportunities for innovation and differentiation. Claire Whitely, Head of Environment at Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (SHA), shared insights on the challenges and opportunities faced by the Hospitality Industry.

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ICHRIE ESD Undergraduate Research Symposium

20-21 February 2024

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2023 Fall Professional Development & Networking Event (New York City, NY)

NYC & Company Event Tour
NYC Tourism & Conventions Tour

Thursday, 26 October 2023

Networking Reception

The Porchlight

Thursday, 26 October 2023

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2023 ESD Distinguished Speaker Series #3

Friday, 11 August 2023

ESD and guests Dr. Godwin-Charles Ogbeide (Professor of Strategy, Leadership & Hospitality at Metropolitan State University of Denver) and Dr. Jangwoo Jo (Assistant Professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver) presented, "The impact of ChatGPT in higher education and how educators should respond to ChatGPT".

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2023 ESD Distinguished Speaker Series #2

Friday, 14 July 2023

ESD and guest Wanda Gispert (Vice President Human Resources Global Development at MGM Resorts Interational) presented tips and techniques to “Bridge the Gap” between industry and academia to put our ESD students in front of employers and increase sponsorships for their ESD Chapters.

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2023 ESD Distinguished Speaker Series #1
Friday, 16 June 2023

ESD and guest Dr. Dipra Jha (Associate Professor at Carson College of Business and Assistant Director of the School of Hospitality Business Management at Washington State University) presented, "How hospitality management programs are moving into or already part of a business college". This session will provide tips on how to make it successful.