# Event Details - **Event Name**: Strategy Sessions Live! - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 07:00 am – Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A one-day conference for wine and hospitality professionals designed to engage and inspire. Presented by Comcast Business.About this EventInspired by our industry-focused podcast series, Strategy Sessions Live! is designed to equip wine and hospitality professionals with practical, real-world strategies to grow, evolve, and transform their brands. The program is comprised of six panel-based workshops, intentionally built to foster thoughtful dialogue, candid insights, and meaningful interaction between speakers and attendees.Cost of registration includes:Access to all sessionsContinuous beverage service throughout dayHot breakfastMid-morning snackLunch buffetAfternoon snackThis event would not be possible without the support from our sponsors:Comcast Business (Presenting Sponsor)Pennsylvania Restuarant & Lodging AssociationPennsylvania Wine AssociationDelaware County Community CollegeMid-Atlantic Events MagazineCitadel Credit UnionWaterloo ContainerNiagara LabelPhilly Wine Eastfolk Creative Co.About Thirsty Bandit Co.Thirsty Bandit Co. is a strategy and growth advisory for hospitality, beverage, and consumer brands. The company works with founders, operators, and leadership teams to clarify vision, sharpen brand positioning, and develop practical strategies for sustainable growth. Its approach blends market insight, operational expertise, and brand thinking to uncover opportunities and translate them into measurable results. From wineries and restaurants to hospitality groups and emerging CPG brands, Thirsty Bandit partners with businesses navigating change, expansion, and reinvention.Agenda🕑: 07:00 AM - 08:00 AMAttendee Registration & Breakfast🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMCrafting Brand Identity in a Crowded MarketInfo: In an increasingly crowded and commoditized market, brand identity is no longer just about storytelling. It’s about signaling value, trust, and relevance at every touchpoint. This session explores how wine and hospitality brands can clarify who they are, stand out authentically, and build emotional connections that drive loyalty, pricing power, and long-term growth.🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AMHow User Experience Drives Loyalty, Spend, and AdvocacyInfo: In wine and hospitality, the guest experience is the brand, and it directly impacts loyalty, spend, and word-of-mouth advocacy. This session examines how intentional experience design across service, space, and digital touchpoints can turn first-time visitors into lifelong customers and brand ambassadors.🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMBeyond Compliance: Turning Sustainable Practices into Competitive AdvantageInfo: Sustainability has moved beyond regulatory compliance to become a powerful driver of brand trust and competitive advantage. This session explores how substantiable practices, along with frameworks like B Corp and JUST certifications, can be leveraged not only to validate values, but to strengthen operations, attract conscious consumers, engage teams, and deliver measurable business growth.🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PMLunch🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMUsing AI to Enhance (Not Replace) HospitalityInfo: AI is rapidly reshaping how hospitality businesses operate, but its greatest value lies in enhancing (not replacing) the human touch. This session explores practical, real-world applications of AI that improve personalization, efficiency, and decision-making while preserving the authenticity and emotional connection that define exceptional hospitality.🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PMWinning with Mobile, Pop-Up, and Seasonal RetailInfo: As consumer behavior becomes more fluid, mobile, pop-up, and seasonal retail offer powerful ways to meet guests where they are and capture incremental revenue. This session explores how flexible retail formats, from carts and festivals to seasonal activations, can extend brand reach, drive trial, and unlock new growth beyond your brick-and-mortar. 🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PMBetter Together: The Business of CollaborationInfo: The most successful organizations understand that meaningful growth rarely happens alone. This session explores how collaboration and strategic partnerships can expand capabilities, spark innovation, and create value that no single team or brand could achieve on its own.🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMNetworking & Happy Hour - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/malvern/strategy-sessions-live/100001983306981571 - **Event Categories**: Festivals, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 96.81, max: 96.81, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Malvern - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Desmond Hotel Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton - **lat**: 40.0556379 - **long**: -75.5269138 - **full address**: Desmond Hotel Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton, One Liberty Boulevard, Malvern, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Strategy Sessions Live! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/01d6dfa85b7796b3cb24c95011a0ea1d1cc34498b137e168c4e41d5a2263b063-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1777407348 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Strategy Sessions Live! being held? - **A:** Strategy Sessions Live! takes place on Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 07:00 am to Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Desmond Hotel Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton, One Liberty Boulevard, Malvern, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Strategy Sessions Live!? - **A:** Strategy Sessions Live! is organized by Thirsty Bandit Co.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Strategy Sessions Live! is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Malvern, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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