Derek Baum

Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP) is a nonprofit association that serves as the spokes group for the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry. The non-profit company is based in Austin, TX. Established in 1952, HFTP is headquartered in Texas, USA, with offices in other locations. HFTP offers expert networks, educational resources, career development programs, research, leadership opportunities, and conferences and events. It produces international events throughout the year, including the world's largest hospitality technology tradeshow and conference brand: HITEC. HFTP also oversees the hospitality-specific Pineapplesearch.com® and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI). The HFTP Foundation, the newly-established philanthropic arm of HFTP, assists in securing nonprofit funding for hospitality and travel industry-related research. HFTP has 61 local chapters throughout the world, enabling hospitality financial and technology professionals the chance to network and share solutions.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America offers school programs. The firm's programs include character and leadership, education and career, health & life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation. Boys & Girls Clubs of America was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Visit Orlando operates as a tourism sales and marketing organization. It serves Leisure, travel and tourism industries. The company was founded in July 1984 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Ontario Science Centre operates as a science museum center. It offers hands-on experiences and engagement with science of local, national and global relevance. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.