DAVID REV CIANCIO, RESTAURANT CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER & OWNER

Rev is a New York City restaurant owner and knows exactly how hard it is to operate and brand a hospitality business.

He is a hospitality marketing consultant, customer and technology evangelist at Branded Strategic Hospitality, with more than 20 years experience in B2B digital marketing and business development, specializing in hospitality marketing, content, local SEO, reputation management and demand generation. He helps technology companies, brands and restaurants to acquire and retain more customers.

Rev is known as an “expert burger taster,” pens hospitality and marketing tips on his Instagram @revciancio, as well as his LinkedIn Profile and hosts the Restaurant Marketing Podcast. He believes that Pizza is a religion.

WILL DIETRICHS, VP OF SALES, POPMENU

Will Dietrichs works closely with independent restaurants and major hospitality groups to deliver high-impact, digital marketing solutions that drive profitable growth. With extensive experience in end-to-end go-to-market strategy, he advises operators on the tools and best practices needed to successfully scale business in domestic and international markets. Will leads Popmenu’s sales organization and partnership execution, helping to drive advancements in AI that give restaurants a true competitive edge. Prior to Popmenu, he led enterprise sales at Commissions, Inc.

Kelly is the founder of CRUMBS, a firm specializing in delivering high volume incremental revenue within the hospitality space. Her core areas of impact include Catering, Group Dining, Fundraising, Sales Training, Customer Service, Loyalty & Marketing. The solutions provided by CRUMBS are meant to deliver revenue to restaurants fast, provide a long lasting impact on consistently increasing sales & set brands apart in the space with unique strategies.

Kelly Grogan is a dynamic leader in the hospitality and restaurant industry, with extensive experience driving revenue, creating innovative strategies, and scaling businesses. Kelly’s expertise includes launching and managing catering programs, optimizing marketing efforts for growth, and building incremental revenue channels. Known for a hands-on approach and creative problem-solving, Kelly has successfully collaborated with major restaurant brands to enhance their visibility and profitability. With a proven track record in business development, team leadership, and operational excellence, Kelly excels at crafting impactful programs, leading sales initiatives, and developing SEO-enriched content. As a forward-thinker in the industry, Kelly is passionate about helping brands connect with their communities, build strong partnerships, and unlock untapped revenue potential.

Mark Sorenson is the founder and CEO of Social High Rise, where he and his team help restaurants take the hassle out of managing social media and online reviews. Before that, he created Karmakey, a digital loyalty program built specifically for restaurants. He’s passionate about mentoring young entrepreneurs, advocating for women in leadership, and helping restaurant owners succeed. Mark is also a husband, dad, cancer survivor, and distance runner who believes in working hard, staying scrappy, and doing meaningful work.