2026 Davidson Leadership Summit

We recently came together for our 2026 Davidson Leadership Summit in Spokane, Washington. The focus over the course of three days was centered around perpetuating our people-first culture, driving results, and setting the performance standard across our portfolio.

During the general sessions and breakouts, the underlying message was clear: exceptional performance starts at the core. Conference highlights included:

• State of the Company with CEO & President Thom Geshay
• Leading from the Core insights from COO Jason Reader
• Panel discussion on “Decisions that Define Performance” presented by Jason Reader; Steve Contos, EVP, Managing Director – Luxury & International; Nick Gregory, EVP, Operations, Pivot, and Marisa Serrano, SVP, Operations, Davidson Hotels
• Strategic Growth at the Core with CIO Jason Rabidoux
• The Pillars of Performance in various dimensions, from innovation to total guest value and brought to life through meaningful execution
• A friendly game show competition, “DNA Face-Off”

• A motivational keynote and fireside chat between Thom Geshay and Mark Few, Gonzaga University head men’s basketball coach
• Core Financials with CFO Harris White
• Commercial Strategy to Success with Harry Carr, SVP, Commercial Optimization
• From Plate to Profit: F&B at the Core with Greg Griffie, SVP, Davidson Hospitality Group
• Recognition of best-in-class people and properties in 2025 with awards program
• Sponsorship showcase and golf with our valued partners
• Sampling of strategic breakouts to educate, inform, and inspire:
  • Total Guest Value: showcasing activations and partnerships
  • The Core Rhythm: How High performers run the week
  • Building the Bench at Scale
  • Operational Finance in Action

We are confident that coming away from this annual gathering, our leaders are inspired to lead with heart, equipped and empowered to “Handle Hard Better,” and embody Davidson’s core values in their everyday lives.