Master of Ceremony

Dan Ryan, Founder and CEO of Agency 967, is a prominent figure in the hospitality industry with over 30 years of experience. From the age of 19, Dan has been deeply involved in all aspects of hospitality, including design, purchasing, and manufacturing. As the visionary behind Agency 967, he leads a team dedicated to providing top hotels worldwide with premier furniture solutions, showcasing his unwavering commitment to excellence.

Additionally, Dan is the founder of the podcast "Defining Hospitality," where he explores the true meaning of hospitality alongside some of the industry's most innovative thought leaders. With his wealth of experience and passion for the industry, Dan brings invaluable insights to each episode, shedding light on the latest trends and challenges facing hospitality professionals.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Dan finds great joy in traveling the world with his family and accompanying customers as they embark on their hotel ventures. His journey epitomizes the essence of hospitality, characterized by dedication, expertise, and an enduring love for both his work and the global community he serves.

DAN RYAN
Founder and CEO
Defining Hospitality and Agency 967

Project Jury

Christina Zimmer

Owner

Zimmer Studio

michael medzigian

Chairman & Managing Partner -Watermark Capital Partners

RIKA LISSLO

VP of Development

Hyatt Americas

James Woods

Partner

Kompany Holdings

JOSH OWEN

Vignelli Distinguished Professor and Director, Vignelli Center for Design Studies at RIT

President, Josh Owen LLC

Mark Friesen

Principal

Beyer Brown & Assoc.

Damien Perrot

Global Chief Design, Technical Services and Innovation Officer

Accor Premium, Midscale & Economy

LARRY TRAXLER

SVP Global Head Architecture & Design

Hilton Hotels

Product Jury

John Edelman

CEO

Heller Furniture

Claude Amar

Managing Director

The Hardy Group Int.

John Hardy

Chairman and Founder

The Hardy Group

eran chen

Founder, Executive Director

ODA

Dan Dobin

Chairman

Valley Forge Fabrics

Isaac Kubryk

CEO

Global Allies

ALEX LOPATYNSKY, AIA, FITWEL AMBASSADOR

Principal, Managing Director, Cooper Carry

Advisory Board

The Hardy Group
LW Hospitality Advisors
Lotta Hospitality Design
M
JG Neukomm Architecture
UNLV
Black Fire Innovation
Studio 11 Design
CHMWarnick
RobertDouglas
This Assembly
Watts & Drey
Carrier Johnson + Culture

Créme Architecture and Design
Cooper Carry
The Chartres Lodging Group
The Berman Group
The Hardy Group
NYU
AHLA

Beyer Brown and Associates
Watts & Dray
University of Illinois
DLR Group
Curioso