INDIE
CULTIVATE
2022
INDIE
CULTIVATE
2022
JUNE 20th & 21st,
New York City
INDIE
CULTIVATE
2022
JUNE 20th & 21st,
New York City
INDIE
CULTIVATE
2022
JUNE 20th & 21st,
New York City
INDIE
CULTIVATE
2022
JUNE 20th & 21st
INDIE Cultivate celebrates the pursuit of visionary ideas in hospitality, travel, & lifestyle. Our community is continuously pushing the boundaries of imagination & innovation, to nurture new concepts.
Get inspired, get connected, and get creative!
INDIE Cultivate celebrates the pursuit of visionary ideas in hospitality, travel, & lifestyle. Our community is continuously pushing the boundaries of imagination & innovation, to nurture new concepts.
Get inspired, get connected, and get creative!
June 20th & 21st, 2022
June 20th &21st, 2022
June 20th & 21st, 2022
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY
Get inspired as we head to historic Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York. On June 20th we will enjoy an immersive experience tour, 'cause what's the point of going somewhere if you don't get to SEE it?
On June 21st, after a stimulating day of engaging panels, INDIEtalks and start-up pitches, we'll revel in an evening of Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails with fellow visionaries in the space.
In ILC fashion, we keep things real, refreshing and intimate.
Get inspired as we head to historic Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York. On June 20th we will enjoy an immersive experience tour, 'cause what's the point of going somewhere if you don't get to SEE it?
On June 21st, after a stimulating day of engaging panels, INDIEtalks, start-up pitches, we'll revel in an evening of Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails with fellow visionaries in the space.
In ILC fashion, we keep things real, refreshing and intimate.
LOCATION
Location
Wythe Hotel 80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Wythe Hotel 80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Wythe Hotel 80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Need Accommodations?
Need Accommodations?
Is your company
the next big thing?
Is your company the next big thing?
Is your company the next big thing?
Is your company the next big thing?
Is your
company the
next big thing?
INDIE Cultivate embraces the spirit of innovation! Along with INDIE Talks, diverse panels, & INDIE Convos, the event will feature two start-up pitch sessions. Start-up submissions are now closed, and the start-ups who recieve the most votes from ILC leadership will be announced to pitch at Cultivate. After pitch sessions are completed, one Seed & one Growth start-up will be declared the winners at the event by our panel of esteemed judges!
Apply to pitch your start-up at
INDIE Cultivate!
Deadline to Apply: Thursday, May 5th
INDIE Cultivate embraces the spirit of innovation! Along with INDIE Talks, diverse panels, & INDIE Convos, the event will feature two start-up pitch sessions. Start-up submissions are now closed, and the start-ups who recieve the most votes from ILC leadership will be announced to pitch at Cultivate. After pitch sessions are completed, one Seed & one Growth start-up will be declared the winners at the event by our panel of esteemed judges!
Judges include:
Pitches will be voted on by a panel of esteemed judges,
and the winners will be announced
by the end of the day on the 21st!
David Millili, Mentor, NYU's Hospitality Innovation Hub
Pitches will be voted on by a panel of esteemed judges,
and the winners will be announced
by the end of the day on the 21st!
Michael Shatzberg, Founder & Co-Managing Partner,
Pitches will be voted on by a panel of esteemed judges,
and the winners will be announced
by the end of the day on the 21st!
Branded Strategic Hospitality
Pitches will be voted on by a panel of esteemed judges,
and the winners will be announced
by the end of the day on the 21st!
Spiro Frangos, SVP, Asset Management Diamond Rock
Pitches will be voted on by a panel of esteemed judges,
and the winners will be announced
by the end of the day on the 21st!
Use code SHINDIG for 10% rates at The Hoxton, conveniently located one block away
Use code SHINDIG for 10% rates at The Hoxton, conveniently located one block away
Use code SHINDIG for 10% rates at The Hoxton, conveniently located one block away
Special rates at the nearby Williamsburg Hotel available now
*requires a 2-night minimum*
Speakers
Schedule
June 20th
Day 1: Experiential Immersion
1:00-6:00 pm
1:00 - 6:00pm
All Access Immersive Experience
Red Hook Labs
5 hour immersive experience in New York includes taking in the sights, sounds, art & architecture of one of the most bustling cities in the world!
Red Hook Labs
Our first stop will be at Red Hook Labs, a public-benefit corporation located in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Labs is comprised of three individual Labs: Studio, School, Gallery. Each combine to make a truly dynamic and diverse space where the most talented emerging artists, alongside the most acclaimed, go to work, create, exhibit, teach, learn, collaborate, celebrate, employ and be employed.
Our first stop will be at Red Hook Labs, a public-benefit corporation located in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Labs is comprised of three individual Labs: Studio, School, Gallery. Each combine to make a truly dynamic and diverse space where the most talented emerging artists, alongside the most acclaimed, go to work, create, exhibit, teach, learn, collaborate, celebrate, employ and be employed.
Walking Tour of Red Hook's Waterfront Area
5 hour immersive experience in New York includes taking in the sights, sounds, art & architecture of one of the most bustling cities in the world!
Walking Tour of Red Hook's Waterfront Area
On our next stop, we will learn about the preservation of Red Hook’s waterfront from
Carolina Salguero, Founder and Executive Director of PortSide New York. PortSide New York
focuses on connecting New Yorkers to the benefits of the harbor while working to change
NYC policy so maritime activity of all kinds—commercial, educational, recreational—is a
greater part of redevelopment plans for the waterfront. We’ll stop to admire and learn about
historical builds and new development alike. This tour will act as a bridge to our next stop.
On our next stop, we will learn about the preservation of Red Hook’s waterfront from
Carolina Salguero, Founder and Executive Director of PortSide New York. PortSide New York focuses on connecting New Yorkers to the benefits of the harbor while working to change NYC policy so maritime activity of all kinds—commercial, educational, recreational—is a greater part of redevelopment plans for the waterfront. We’ll stop to admire and learn about historical builds and new development alike. This tour will act as a bridge to our next stop.
Pulley Collective
5 hour immersive experience in New York includes taking in the sights, sounds, art & architecture of one of the most bustling cities in the world!
Pulley Collective
We will tour the roastery while learning more about Pulley Collective’s customizable coffee program. Don’t worry, we'll get to taste some coffee too!
We will tour the roastery while learning more about Pulley Collective’s customizable coffee program. Don’t worry, we'll get to taste some coffee too!
Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition
5 hour immersive experience in New York includes taking in the sights, sounds, art & architecture of one of the most bustling cities in the world!
Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition
BWAC was organized in 1978 by 16 artists looking for a place to exhibit. Since then, BWAC has grown to become Brooklyn’s largest artist-run organization. We will tour the spring show and end our time in Red Hook with a happy hour in this space!
June 21st at Wythe Hotel Brooklyn, NY
June 21st at Wythe Hotel Brooklyn, NY
Day 2: Panels, Speakers, Pitches & More!
8:00 am
Registration
Breakfast & coffee provided to fuel the day
*Groom Guy will be available to give haircuts from 8:00am-9:15am!
Groom Guy is a premium service brand that integrates onsite hair services and product supply under the hospitality framework.
9:30 am
9:45 am
Welcome
INDIEtalk: The Humility Of A Hospitality Start-Up
The more you know about everything in this business, the more you realize you don’t know anything.
Jeff David, President, Align Hospitality
10:10 am
Start-Up Pitches Seed Round
Start-Ups:
MODwell
The Course App
Stay Altered
Judges:
David Millili, Mentor, Hospitality Innovation Hub
Betsy Mule, Investor, F-Prime Capital
Jessica Hayes, Director of Business Development, Tambourine
11:20 am
Panel: The Future of Food
Panel: The Future of Food
Jodi Genshaft, VP, Marketing at Gotham Greens
Christina Grace, Founder & CEO, Foodprint Group
Meg Savage, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Feed Forward
Moderated by: Erik Warner, Co-Founder, Eagle Point Hotel Partners
12:00 pm
Panel: Investing in the Next Wave of Innovation
Panel: Investing in the Next Wave of Innovation
Kurien Jacob, Principal, Highgate Tech Ventures
J.P. Bowgen, Investor, Camber Creek
Romil Patel, Head of Business Operations & Strategy, Bridgeton Capital
Moderated by: Shannon Knapp, President & CEO, The Leading Hotels of the World
12:35 pm
Lunch!
*Groom Guy will be available to give haircuts from 12:45pm-1:45pm!
1:45 pm
Panel: The Evolution & Revolution of Spaces
Jessica Werner, Executive Vice President, Sage Studio at Sage Hospitality Group
Vincent Ficarra, Founder & Creative Director, Revolver New York
Moderated by: Rob Cortiglia, VP, Sciame Construction
2:20 pm
INDIE Convo: Net Zero, No Time to Waste
INDIE Convo: Net Zero, No Time to Waste
Bruce Becker, Owner, Hotel Marcel
Dieter Cartwright, Partner, Dutch East Design
Moderated by: Ron Swidler, Chief Innovation Officer, The Gettys Group
2:50 pm
Start-Up Pitches Growth Round
Start-Ups:
Kuju Coffee
Sensible Weather
Deskpass
Judges:
Michael Schatzberg, Founder & Co-Managing Partner, Branded Strategic Hospitality
Brian Sparacino, President & CEO, Rebel Hospitality
Sumindi Peiris, President, Z-Pop Media
4:00 pm
Panel: Teach Us!!! Crypto & NFTs
Panel: Teach Us!!! Crypto & NFTs
Josh Goldblum, Founder & CEO, Blue Cadet
Kevin McCoy, Co-Founder, Monegraph; Co-Founder, Metadyne
Tommy Farr, Founder & CEO, Metaverse Hospitality
Moderated by: Crystal Vinisse Thomas, VP Global Brand Leader, Hyatt
4:40 pm
Pitch Winners Announced
4:50 pm
Imbibe & Vibe
Grab a drink and get connected!
*Groom Guy will be available to give haircuts from 5:00pm-6:00pm!
Sponsors
Independent Lodging Congress has many opportunities for potential sponors. If interested in getting involved and being a supporter of the ever growing Indie Community, please reach out to Carly Bianco at [email protected] for more information.
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