Are you ready to meet Tampa Bay’s hottest restauranteurs and hoteliers?

From Michelin awarded restaurant, Rooster & The Till, to the first 5-star hotel in Tampa Bay, the people taking Tampa Bay’s hospitality to a new level will speak at our next Connection of Innovation event. Don’t miss networking, dinner and an intimate discussion about design, food and tech.

Hospitality Industry Leaders Speaking at the Event Include:

Mark Gordon, Managing Editor of The Business Observer will moderate.

Chon Nguyen, Partner at Proper House Group – Chon leads two technology companies and the Proper House Group, operating six restaurants in Tampa’s hottest locations, including Sparkman Wharf, Seminole Heights and Water Street. One of his restaurants, Rooster & The Till, is a 2022 Michelin BIB Gourmand Award recipient.

Chris Southwick, General Manager at The Tampa EDITION – Chris’ twenty-five-year career with Marriott International began as Chef Tournant at The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland. He successfully progressed to Executive Chef roles at Ritz-Carlton locations in Pasadena, Moscow, Sarasota and Sanya. His next position was at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, where he served as Director of Food and Beverage and Director of Operations.

More speaker announcements soon.

This event is in partnership with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.