This intimate and informal gathering featured the compelling story of Luis Ramallo and his son Martin Ramallo’s journey to create and build a themed roadside attraction and business, Alien Fresh Jerky. Attendees learned about their fascinating story, the challenges they overcame, and the entrepreneurial spirit that compelled them forward to success- and what they have in store next! They enjoyed a rare chance to network with industry leaders before the next day’s formal program. |
Attendees dove into the opportunities, stories of resiliency, available resources, and various perspectives of leaders in the experience business all across the globe. They heard about resources available to both US and Non-US businesses as they explored international work, about moments where leaders had their fortitude tested, strategies to minimize risk, and methods of international engagement to help support them and their business’s growth. |
5:00-6:00pm PDT
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Reception
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6:00-7:00pm PDT
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Fireside Chat
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Luis Ramallo, Alien Fresh Jerky
Martin Ramallo, Alien Fresh Jerky |
Doors Open, Breakfast Served
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Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Blossom Ballroom
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Opening Remarks
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Moderators:
Jon Binkowski, Renaissance Entertainment, LLC Matthew Cross, OE Experiences |
Resiliency Story: Unfreezing Assets in a Foreign Country
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Steve Birket, Birket Engineering, Inc.
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Session 1: International Business Resources
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Jasmine Braswell, U.S. Department of Commerce
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Roundtable Discussions
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Resiliency Story & Session 2: Conducting International Business: Culture, Contracts, and a Lens for Success
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Wendy Heimann-Nunes, Nolan Heimann LLP
Kile Ozier, Ozier Creative LLC Owen Zhao, President, Max-Matching Entertainments Co., Ltd. |
Roundtable Discussions
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Session 3: Hasbro’s Box of Toys: Different Business Models, Different Countries
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Matt Proulx, Hasbro, Inc.
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Roundtable Discussions
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Lunch
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Shirley's Brasserie
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