A lively conversation on the real state of robotics in hospitality, from where automation is already delivering ROI to what is still holding broader adoption back. Thank you to Sloan Dean, Susan Graves, Roman Pedan, and Ried Floco for joining me and sharing such candid perspectives on the operational realities, workforce impact, and future of hotel robotics.
Sloan Dean is a hospitality leader and podcast host known for pairing operator pragmatism with genuine curiosity. He previously served as CEO of Remington Hotels, where he led large scale hotel operations and worked closely with owners, brands, and on property teams across a diverse portfolio.
As a hospitality industry pro and solution advisor for the industry, I help increase revenue and customer satisfaction through innovative solutions. As founding chair of the Innovation & Technology committee at OHLA, I have led initiatives to introduce cutting-edge technologies to the industry, increasing the value of the asset for owners while improving operational efficiencies, reducing expenses and improving recruitment/retention of...
Roman Pedan is the Founder and CEO of Kasa, a technology-enabled hospitality brand that bridges technology and real estate operations. Since founding the company in 2016, Roman has scaled Kasa to over 80 properties and more than $150 million in annual booking revenue. The platform has raised significant venture capital from investors including Silver Lake Waterman, Ribbit Capital, and Citi Ventures.
Ried Floco serves as President and Director of TechForce Robotics, Inc., bringing more than 30 years of hospitality industry expertise and more than 15 years of software development and technology leadership to the role.
Nazpari Aydin is a Cornell graduate and the co-founder of the Destination AI Forum, where she helps bring together builders, thinkers, and leaders to explore the future of artificial intelligence. With a strong academic foundation and a passion for innovation, she is dedicated to creating spaces for meaningful conversation, collaboration, and discovery in the AI community.
Destination AI is the dedicated AI conference and media platform for the hospitality industry, helping hoteliers understand, evaluate, and adopt emerging technologies. Through its annual conference, webinars, and industry content, Destination AI educates hospitality leaders on the practical use cases and key considerations shaping the future of AI in hospitality. Destination AI will host its 3rd Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
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