Thursday, April 24

  • The Lounge, 2nd Floor

    Rise & Lead: 

    A morning walk that blends movement with a powerful leadership conversation, exploring how play, movement, and mindfulness all fuel great leadership.

    We’ll start with a Q&A with 

    Blanca Gonzalez, Senior VP, General Manager for WSS/Foot Locker Inc.

  • Andaz Patio, 2nd Floor

    MENU:

    • Model Bakery Muffin Breakfast Sandwich: Egg, Cheese, Bacon. NO Bacon option is available.

    • Orange Juice

    • Yogurt

    • Fruit Salad

    • Granola

  • Andaz The Great Room, 1st Floor

    Speaker Box:

    Brandon Santiago 

    Candy Santana 

    Gina Brillon

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    Art Beyond Expression: How Play Ignites and Heals.

    Art isn’t just expression—it’s revolution. It’s play in its purest form, a tool for igniting ideas, healing wounds, and reshaping perspectives. In this conversation, artists, storytellers, and visionaries share how they use art to process pain, challenge power structures, and create movements.

    Guide: 

    Shihan Van Clief 

    Panel: Man One, Zuly Inirio, Tricia Benitez Beanum

  • Andaz Great Room, 1st Floor

    Play as an Antidote to Burnout: Rest, Risk & Reinvention

    What if the cure for burnout isn’t just rest, but reconnection to joy, curiosity, and play? In high-pressure environments, we’re told to “push through,” but what if the key to longevity is a radical shift in mindset?

    This session explores how reclaiming play as a daily practice can prevent burnout, restore creativity, and make us more adaptive, innovative, and fearless leaders. 

    Presenter:

    Daisy Auger-Domínguez

  • Andaz Great Room, 1st Floor

    Play It Forward: Turning Passion Into a Movement 

    Passion is the spark—play is the fuel. This session spotlights founders and changemakers who turned their passions into global impact. Through their stories, discover how embracing curiosity, creativity, and play can transform ideas into movements that drive real change.

    Guide: Carmen Perez 

    Panel: Scott Budnick, Shirley Torres 

  • Location: Maco Vineyards,

    3265 Silverado Trail

    Napa, CA

    94558

    Set against the stunning backdrop of rolling vines and distant mountains, and music flowing from a live DJ,  this is your moment to unwind, connect, and play fully. 

    Come dressed to move, sip, and celebrate the power of play. This isn't just a vineyard visit — it's your playground for the day.

    Address:

    3165 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558

    www.macovineyards.com

    ** Rideshare and drivers, there’s plenty of space for parking 

    LUNCH MENU:

    Carnitas, Chicken, and Veggie Tacos

    Chips & Guacamole

    Rice and Beans

    Sponsored by DoorDash

  • The Lounge, 2nd Floor, Vinter Suite

    The Role of Play in Healing & Transformation

    In this immersive conversation and workshop, we’ll explore how play helps us process grief, rewire the brain, reduce stress, and unlock personal breakthroughs. From movement to plant medicine and psychedelics, we’ll dive into how playful practices can support healing through loss, guide transformation, and reignite our connection to joy.

    This is an open conversation with Q&A. Guests are invited to enjoy plant-based, non-alcoholic beverages, to bring calm and good energy.

    Guides: 

    Christine De La Rosa 

    Melanie Davis 

    Monica Cadena 

    Sponsored by The People’s Eco-System

  • Andaz Dining Room, 1st Floor

    MENU:

    • Roasted Corn Bisque Assortment of Bread, Butter

    • Grilled Red Grapes, Goat Cheese, Wild Rocket Arugula, Crispy Prosciutto, Red Wine Vinaigrette

    • Farro, Grilled Radicchio, Honeycrisp Apple, Toasted Walnuts, Champagne Vinaigrette

    • Red Wine Braised Short Rib with Foraged Mushroom Jus

    • Ora King Salmon with Citrus Beurre Blanc, Pan Roasted Haricot Vert, Roasted Root Vegetables 

    • Wine Poured 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

    Winemaker Notes

    This full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon expresses flavors of plum, tobacco, black cherry, and blueberry, and ends with the smooth velvety finish.

  • Andaz Great Room, 1st Floor

    Play Time 

    Attire: Floral Chic 🌸