We've crafted the lineup so you can dive into every keynote, workshop, and session without missing a beat. No tough choices, just pure knowledge and fun, all wrapped in one incredible event.
Day or night, we’ve got you covered.
AGENDA
AGENDA
We've crafted the lineup so you can dive into every keynote, workshop, and session without missing a beat. No tough choices, just pure knowledge and fun, all wrapped in one incredible event.
Day or night, we’ve got you covered.
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At Hostchella, our thoughtfully designed agenda means you won’t have to choose between sessions. Enjoy every keynote, workshop, and event without missing a beat—so you can make the most of every learning and networking opportunity.
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AGENDA
Please note, session times and topics are subject to change.
| TIME (EST) | SESSION | SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Breakfast & networking | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Welcome to Hostchella | Daniel Lewis, MC |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | 10 Years of Hostaway | Marcus Rader, CEO & Co-Founder, Hostaway |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | The Future of Guest Experience: How AI and Automation are Revolutionizing Vacation Rental Operations | Francois Gouelo, CEO and Co-Founder of Enso Connect |
| 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | Break | |
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Behind the Scenes: Hostaway's Product Team | Rick van der Plas, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Hostaway |
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Lunch | |
| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | OTA Power Panel | Moderator: Ken Weary, Chief Operations Officer, Hostaway Panelists: Joe Hayes, Connectivity Program Manager, Booking.com - Blake Borgeson, Field Operations Manager, Airbnb - Melissa Lopez, Director VR Partner Success, Vrbo |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Real-Life AI Use Cases (Seriously) with Michael Chang | Michael Chang, Co-founder & General Partner, Trustbnb Vacation Rentals |
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Strategic Owner Acquisitions presented by The Rentalz Company LLC | Speaker: Kerry Marisa, EVP of Growth, The Rentalz Company LLC |
| 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | Day One Wrap | Cassie Fields, Chief Revenue Officer, Hostaway |
| 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Taps & Tunes Cocktail event |
| TIME (EST) | SESSION | SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Breakfast & networking | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Opening remarks | Daniel Lewis, MC |
| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM | Crystal Ballers: 2026 Predictions | Moderator: Phil Hodges, VP of Customer Support & Onboarding, Hostaway Panelists: Ian Gamble, Platform Partnerships, Stripe, Daniel Leifeld, Director of Business Development, Key Data, Jeremy Gall, Founder & CEO,Breezeway |
| 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM | How I Run 58 Airbnb Units with a Fully Remote Team | Hailie Maarie,CMH BNB |
| 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Break | |
| 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Direct Booking Success: What It Takes to Get There | Moderator: Josh Loe, Chief Customer Officer, Hostaway Panelists: Krista Goodrich - SaltyDog, Derek DeCesere - SandStays, Raouf Yousfi - The Flex Living |
| 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | The Art of Experiential Hospitality | Isaac French |
| 12:45 PM - 1:00 PM | Getting The Most Out Of Hostaway Dynamic Pricing | Speaker: Kyle Loveland, Solutions Engineer and Special Projects Lead, Hostaway |
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Lunch | |
| 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM | Unlocking the Power of Hostaway AI Auto-Reply | Alex Huras, Director of Product Marketing, Hostaway |
| 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM | Secrets of Success: Hostaway Booking Engine in Action | Maria Lopez, VP of Product, Hostaway |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Creating Success with Your Success Manager (Interactive Session) | Josh Loe, Chief Customer Officer, Hostaway |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Break | |
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | The Last Jam: Closing Notes & Takeaways | MC: Daniel Lewis and Marcus Rader, CEO & Co-Founder, Hostaway |
| 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | After Party: Happy Birthday Hostaway! |
EXPERIENCE EVERY MOMENT
At Hostchella, our thoughtfully designed agenda means you won’t have to choose between sessions. Enjoy every keynote, workshop, and event without missing a beat—so you can make the most of every learning and networking opportunity.
SPEAKERS
Hostchella is bringing together the brightest minds in the short-term rental industry, featuring a lineup of speakers who are leaders in the space.
