SDA Workforce & Culture Change Symposium to be held in Las Vegas, NV, October 16-18, 2024, will bring together senior living leaders from various organizations to discover how to align senior living with hospitality culture with a keen focus on workforce development, recruiting, training, and retention of top talent to remain competitive in the hospitality marketplace.
The symposium agenda aims to provide senior living leaders with actionable insights, best practices, and strategies for aligning senior living with hospitality culture, developing a high-performing workforce, and achieving competitive advantage. The sessions will allow attendees to dive deeper into specific topics and learn from industry leaders and peers.
Invest in the future of senior dining and hospitality. Please contact us to express your interest or find out more about your participation.
We look forward to welcoming you to the SDA Workforce & Culture Change Symposium 2024.
"What I gave from the symposium this year is it is everybody's having the same struggles. We're all trying to figure out how to identify and attract the right talent to be able to keep them because we can get them in the door but if we don't close the back door, then we have challenges."
"Come join us, collaborate, open up to new ideas, share your best practices it makes all of us better and you will certainly get something out of it."
"Being able to be around like-minded people that are doing the exact same work, maybe at a higher scale, at a larger scale, or even at a smaller scale, sharing some best practices that's, that's been huge."
Operator registration is for individuals directly working at a community or company managing/owning multiple communities, including contract foodservice professionals.
Early Bird Rate Regular Rate
Until 8/1/2024 After 8/2/2024
Member Rate: $675 $750
Non-Member Rate: $750 $825
Partner | Spouse: $200 $200
(Includes: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner & 1 cocktail reception)
Group Registration Savings: 5+ Attendees 10% SAVINGS
Contact SDA for group registration Kathie Ritterson: kathie@seniordining.org or 980-434-1114
**Friday Night Dining Tour of Las Vegas Cost**
$250 per person | $60+ per person beverage package option
Experience up to four world-class restaurants — all in one evening at prime time with VIP service. At each celebrated venue, you’ll be whisked immediately to the best seats to indulge in 3 to 4 signature dishes, including dessert at the last stop.
DINING DURING THE SYMPOSIUM
Continuing Education
CEU certificate of attendance will be given to all full conference attendees upon request. NAB, CDM, AND and RD
Wednesday
Dinner with cocktails & hors d'oeuvres
Thursday
Team Building Breakfast with the attendees of the Chef Experience
Kick-off the day with an energizing session focused on the foundational aspects of career pathway development. Led by industry expert Harris Ader, this session will guide participants through the process of identifying key stages in career progression and the necessary skills at each level. You'll engage in collaborative exercises designed to map out clear pathways from entry-level positions to executive roles, ensuring a structured approach to career development.
Join us for a dynamic midday session that explores innovative strategies for fostering career growth in senior living hospitality. Participants will break into groups to brainstorm and develop unique pathway models, focusing on the integration of professional development programs and leadership training. This session aims to equip you with creative solutions to enhance employee engagement and retention through well-defined career pathways.
Conclude the day with a practical session dedicated to the implementation of career pathways. Harris Ader will provide hands-on guidance on utilizing various tools and techniques to effectively roll out career development programs within your organization. Through case studies and real-world examples, you'll learn how to align career pathways with organizational goals, measure success, and make continuous improvements.
Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres
Friday
Team Building Breakfast with the attendees of the Chef Experience
Creating Memorable Resident Experiences: Integrating Wellness, Dining, and Activities
This session explores how to seamlessly integrate wellness, dining, and activities to create enriching experiences for residents. Learn strategies for combining nutrition, physical activity, and social engagement to foster a stronger sense of community and enhance overall well-being. Leave with actionable ideas to elevate resident satisfaction through personalized and memorable experiences.
Fostering Innovation and Creativity: Learn how to create an environment that encourages new ideas and creative problem-solving, featuring success stories from leading organizations.
Join the attendees from the chef training experience on a dining tour of Las Vegas hotels. *This activity requires an extra charge*
Schedule is subject to change
CEO
Senior Dining Association
Paris Las Vegas
3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Make your hotel reservations online. We have secured a nightly rate starting at $169 (plus taxes and $30 daily resort fee).
Includes:
Room Rate is available 3 days prior and post event, based on availability.
Group Registration: The SDA will make your group hotel reservations for you! Contact Kathie Ritterson: 980-434-1114 or kathie@seniordining.org
The room block cutoff date is Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
Flight Discounts are available 10/13/24 to 10/21/24
Delta Airlines: use this link to save 3-10%. Meeting event code NY38W.
United: use this link to save 2-10%. Meeting event code ZNQZ289566.
Southwest: use this link to save 1-2-%. Also get 15% additional bonus points.
*All discount percentage savings depend on the class of the ticket.
The Symposium is an event for leaders in senior living and dining operations. At Symposium, you'll find Dining Directors, VPs of Dining & Culinary Operations, VPs of Operations, Executive Directors, Presidents, COOs, and more.
SPECIAL NEEDS
The SDA is committed to making our activities accessible to all individuals, as determined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) . Please contact us before the conference if we can help accommodate any special needs.
Continuing Education Credits
CEU certificate of attendance will be given to all full conference attendees upon request. NAB, CDM, AND and RD
Attire
The attire for the conference and all events is Business Casual.
Payment
Credit Card: We accept Visa, MasterCard & American Express.
Check: Make Checks Payable to: Senior Dining Association and mail to 1234 Mann Drive, Suite 200, Matthews, NC 28105.
Conference registration will be cancelled if checks are not received within 21 business days of completion of the registration form.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR ATTENDEE CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE September 20, 2024. NO REFUNDS will be given after this date. Tickets are transferable within your organization.
E-mail all written cancellations to Kathie Ritterson at kathie@seniordining.org . The SDA has the right to cancel any registration for any reason deemed by the association. Registrations will be refunded less a $100 processing fee.
Contractors, brokers, or consultants are not eligible to have a badge under another exhibiting company's name.
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The code of conduct outlines what behavior is expected of Attendees, and what behaviors will not be tolerated. All Attendees at any SDA in-person, or online function are expected to abide by this Code. Code of Conduct
Mon | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Tue | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Wed | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Thu | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Fri | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
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