October 14–15, 2026

SUMMIT
PROGRAM

Two days of industry-defining conversations. Presentations, panels, workshops, and more.

Two-Day Stage Program
50+ Panel Discussions
Preliminary Schedule
2026 Sessions

Twelve Topics.
One Stage.

Curated to reflect the real challenges and opportunities facing hospitality leaders in 2026 and beyond.

01
Cost vs Experience: Where to Invest and Where to Cut?
02
Global Food Trends Shaping Hotel F&B
03
The Future of Hotel Bars: Social Hubs, Profit Centers, or Brand Builders?
04
Hospitality in a Turbulent World: How Geopolitics and Global Economics Are Reshaping Travel
05
From Selling Rooms to Selling Experiences: The New Hotel Business Model
06
Personalization at Scale: Can Technology Deliver Truly Unique Guest Experiences?
07
Franchise or Management Agreement: Which Hotel Operating Model Is Right for Owners?
08
What Hospitality Can Learn from Luxury, Fashion and Retail About Brand Building
09
Selling the Hotel Before the Stay: Content, Storytelling and the New Guest Journey
10
Beyond Conferences: How Hotels Turn Events into Year-Round Revenue Streams
11
Running Profitable Hotels in the Era of Rising Costs
12
Operational Excellence: How the Best Hotels Run Flawless Operations

* This is a preliminary program and is subject to change. Full session details, speakers, and times will be announced closer to the event.

Session Formats

More Than Just Panels

Keynotes

In-depth presentations from industry leaders sharing deep expertise, data, and insights on the summit's core themes.

Panel Discussions

Moderated conversations between multiple executives allowing different perspectives and lively debate on the industry's most contested topics.

Workshops

Smaller, hands-on sessions designed for deeper engagement, practical takeaways, and collaborative problem-solving.

One-on-One Interviews

Intimate conversations between a moderator and a senior industry figure — candid, direct, and insightful.

Speed Networking

Structured sessions designed to maximize meaningful connections in minimum time — everyone leaves with new contacts.

Showcase Sessions

Partner companies present their solutions and case studies directly to an audience of qualified decision-makers.

Full Agenda

Complete Schedule
Coming Soon

The full day-by-day schedule with speaker assignments and session times will be published as we confirm speakers and finalize programming. Follow us for updates.