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SUMMARY:The Future of Retail and Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected our economy and society\, accelerating major changes in business strategies\, digital transformation\, and productivity measures. Hospitality and retail (industries that heavily relied on personal interactions) were immediately impacted. These industries had to reimagine their business landscapes and quickly adopt e-commerce\, digitalization\, artificial intelligence\, and automation to continue providing a personalized experience to customers in addition to face-to-face interaction. \nDuring this webinar\, panelists will discuss the impact of huge shifts on the future of hospitality and retail in the Greater Washington region\, providing their insights on how inclusive innovation can advance our region’s economic growth and solve for opportunity gaps\, how technology and data analytics will influence new customer expectations\, and whether these industries will return to or exceed pre-pandemic levels. \nPanel: \n\nLicy DoCanto\, Managing Director for Washington\, DC Office\, APCO Worldwide (moderator)\nChad Horrell\, Senior Manager – East\, DoorDash\nChristine Kettmer\, Senior Director\, Global Enterprise Insight & Strategy\, Marriott International\nKaren Strack\, SVP Marketing\, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW)\n\n\nAbout the Future of Work Series\nThis extended series will explore how the COVID-19 pandemic and other dynamics are changing how we work\, and by extension how we live\, learn\, travel\, shop\, and play into the future. \nLearn more about the series here.
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/the-future-of-retail-and-commerce/
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SUMMARY:Executive Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Our executive meal series is about connecting with other business leaders in a relaxed\, intimate setting. Conversations are loosely facilitated by a Board of Trade member and address timely topics impacting the business community. \nFor more information and to request an invitation\, contact events@bot.org. \n  \nThank you to our in-person meal sponsor!
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-25/
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