SPEAKERS

With nearly three decades as a practitioner at the forefront of commercial leadership and business growth, Kate Burda stands out for her rare ability to bridge proven real-world experience with future-ready innovation. As Founder at Kate Burda & Co, her career spans from leading high-performance commercial teams of sales, marketing, and revenue management across the hospitality sector to spearheading the launch of transformative software solutions.

At Ignite, Kate drives the fusion of “thoughtware” and software—delivering both hands-on advisory and next-gen technology that empowers revenue teams. Through Ignite’s consultancy “thoughtware,” she shapes strategy, culture, and commercial enablement for organizations eager to grow. With Ignite’s software—the newly funded platform for revenue strategy and enablement—Kate is making advanced AI accessible and practical for hospitality leaders looking to elevate guest experience and accelerate top-line results.

Ignite stands apart by combining the power of clear, actionable insight with scalable digital tools, ensuring that every customer engagement is rooted in both deep industry expertise and breakthrough technology.
Kate’s mission: to spark growth by bringing clarity and confident action to an industry navigating relentless change—making AI and technology work not just for headlines, but for bottom-line success.