Akerman is a proud sponsor of the INDIE Confab Chicago, presented by the Independent Lodging Congress (ILC). The ILC's Confab series explores different cities and their unique hospitality scenes and communities. Ronald Kornreich will speak on a panel titled “Doing a Deal: Investment with Sage Hospitality Group,” during the two-day event.

The ILC is a place of discovery, collaboration, and idea generation for professionals in the independent hospitality space. ILC host events that focus on meaningful conversations with like-minded professionals, offer panel discussions that feature well-known industry leaders, and amplify trailblazing voices of tomorrow who are working towards changing the industry for the better.