Padel Tournament at J Club Mina A'Salam

Golf Tournament at Emirates Golf Club

Registration

Official Opening FHS World 2024

Jonathan Worsley

Chairman & CEO
The Bench

Ruben Bruin

Young Leader

The Future Growth of Tourism in Dubai:
Harnessing Innovation, Sustainability, Accessibility and Leadership

Moderator: Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO, the bench

His Excellency Issam AbdulRahim Kazim

Chief Executive Officer
Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM)

Jonathan Worsley

Chairman & CEO
The Bench

Empowering Connections:
Networking Session

Naureen Ahmed

Founder
Inspiring Women in Hospitality

From Boom to Doom and Gloom – Overtourism’s Deja Woes

Aradhana Khowala

CEO & Founder
Aptamind Partners

Building the Future:
The Changing Face of Market and Investor Growth in The Maldives

Moderator

Ben Baseley-Walker

Founder & Managing Partner
Andart Global

In conversation with

Majd Hamamouchi

Corporate Business Development Director
TIME Hotels

Eezan Shahul Hameed

Chief Commercial Officer
Maldives Fund Management Corporation

Tony Miki

Partner
Foster & Partners

Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed

Managing Director
Maldives Airports Company Limited

Amman Shah

Executive Director
Dubai Holdings Investment

TenX Leadership Talk:
Building Tomorrow's Foundation for the Future of Travel

Moderator

Nick van Marken

Managing Director
van Marken Limited

In conversation with

Paul Griffiths

Chief Executive Officer
Dubai Airports

India 2047:
Unlocking the Future of Hospitality in a Rising Global Power

Amit Nayak, CHA

Vice President
HAMA MEA

Announcement #1

Visionary Leadership:
Driving Abu Dhabi’s Leisure and Entertainment Growth through Immersive Destinations

Moderator

Amit Nayak, CHA

Vice President
HAMA MEA

In conversation with

Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi

Group Chief Executive Officer
Miral

Invest in Morocco:
Showcasing Unique Hospitality Projects

Nada Sehir

Tourism Investment Maketing Department Head
The Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development (SMIT)

Younes Hajoui

Director of Investment Development
Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development SMIT

Innovations and Trends Shaping the Future of Mobility

Moderator

Reina Takla

Head of Business Section
Arab News

In conversation with

Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed

Managing Director
Maldives Airports Company Limited

Dr. Martin Šoltés

Chief Executive Officer
EVUM Motors

Annoucement #2

The World's First AI-Created Restaurant

James Hacon

Founding Partner
Think Hospitality

Announcement #3

Sustainable Cook Off

Judges:

• Atul Chopra, Founder & CEO, Fresh on Table
• Bhatt Dwarika, Dubai Chairman, Emirates Culinary Guild
• Amit Nayak, CHA, Vice President, HAMA MEA
• Majed Al Sabagh, Manager / Owner Chef Training and Consultancy
• Atim Suyatim, Vice President Public Relations, Emirates Culinary Guild
• Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO, The Bench

Lunch

Future-Proofing Hospitality:
The Evolution of People and Spaces

Alexis Marcoux Varvatsoulis

Chief Consulting Officer & Partner
Livit Consulting & Design

Welcome Remarks

Marina Franolic

Head of Investors Relations
The Bench

Welcome Remarks

Matthew Weihs

Group Managing Director
The Bench

UN Tourism Women in Tech Start Up Competition Semi Finals

Gwen Wunderlich

CEO & Founder
WKC Global

Luis Nicolas Barrios

Regional Manager Innovation Education and Investment
UN Tourism

Maya Ayoub

Founder & CEO
District-Twelve

Jonathan Worsley

Chairman & CEO
The Bench

Your Path to Red Sea Global:
Exploring Projects and Partnership Opportunities

Mohammed Al Fardan

Head of Procurement
Red Sea Global

Ben Edwards

Group Head of Cost, Commercial, and Procurement
Red Sea Global

Spotlight European Hospitality:
2024, the Turning Point for Transactional Activity

Larissa Esser

Senior Director International Transactions
Colliers

Shaping Tomorrow:
What’s in the Pipeline for Africa's Booming Hospitality Market

Trevor Ward

Managing Director
W Hospitality Group

Master Planning for Transformative Hospitality and Destination Investments in Shifting Sands

Moderator

Zoe Stanford

Business Development Manager
Compass Project Consulting

In conversation with

Imad Barrakad

Chaiman & CEO
The Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development (SMIT)

Khawla Al Hashimi

Chief Projects Officer
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority - Shurooq

Wyatt Roy

Head of Innovation
NEOM

Dr. Fahad bin Mushayt

Chief Executive Officer
ASFAR

European Hospitality Revival:
Creating Investment Opportunities in Mature Markets

Moderator

Tea Ros

Managing Director
Strategic Hotel Consulting

In conversation with

Dr. Peter Ebertz

Managing Director & Head of Hotels
Art-Invest Real Estate Management

Dr. Marinos Giannopoulos

Chief Executive Officer
Enterprise Greece

Benjamin Habbel

Managing Partner & Co-Founder
Limestone Capital

Insights into Africa's Dynamic Investment Landscape

Moderator

Alain Debare

Partner – Head of Investments and Asset Management, Middle East and Africa
HVS

In conversation with

JS Anand

Founder & CEO
Leva Hotels

Hamza Farooqui

Chief Executive Officer
Millat Investment

Khalil Manji

Partner
CHIC

Building Tomorrow:
Pioneering Sustainable Hospitality Development

Moderator

Jules Ugo

Chief Executive Officer
LOTUS Arabia

In conversation with

Osama AlOthman

Chief Executive Officer
Aseer Investment Company

Guests' Quest for Unique Experiences:
The African Approach to Authentic Leisure

Moderator

Trevor Ward

Managing Director
W Hospitality Group

In conversation with

Wesam Okasha

Head of Global Development
TUI BLUE Hotels & Resorts

Jameel Verjee

Founder & CEO
CityBlue Hotels (a member of The Diar Group)

Amos Wekesa

Chief Executive Officer
Great Lake Safaris & Uganda Lodges

Decarbonisation and the Pathway to Net Zero – Start with the Data!

Best practice in Data Measurement

Richard Williamson

Chief Operating Officer
Considerate Group

Resilience Strategies:
Building Anti-Fragile Hospitality Investments in Resort Destinations

Moderator

Tea Ros

Managing Director
Strategic Hotel Consulting

In conversation with

Felicity Black-Roberts

Senior Vice President Development EAME
Hyatt

David Vely

Vice President Development, Middle East, Africa & India
Club Med

Net Positive Hospitality:
Can Hotels Achieve True Net Positive Hospitality or Is It Just a Marketing Ploy

Moderator

Radhika Arapally

Founder
Sustainability Kiosk

In conversation with

Pascal Armoudom

Partner
Kearney

Inge Huijbrechts

Chief Sustainability & Security Officer
Radisson Hotel Group

Patrick O'Meara

Director of Partnerships & Business Engagement
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Beyond the AI Hype - An Interactive Workshop with Practical Problem Solving Demos

Ali Shahid

Marketing Director
The Bench

Fireside Chat:
How to Align Tourism Strategies Across Key African Markets for Sustainable Growth

Mark Dunford

Chief Executive Officer
Knight Frank

Announcement #4

Coffee Break

TenX Leadership Talk:
The Allure of Hospitality Investment in Africa

Moderator

Matthew Weihs

Group Managing Director
The Bench

In conversation with

Rahul Chaudhary

Managing Director & Global CEO
CG Corp & CG Hospitality Holdings

Sustainable Hospitality Challenge

The Sustainable Hospitality Challenge (SHC), founded by Hotelschool The Hague, is the leading global student challenge that enforces true sustainable impact by means of collaboration.

Moderator: Paul Griep, Founder, Sustainable Hospitality Challenge, Director Industry Relations & Alumni, Hotelschool The Hague

Jury Members:

• Colin Abercrombie, Strategy Director Hotel Division, NEOM
• Dirk Bakker, Chief Executive Officer Netherlands and Head of Hotels EMEA, Colliers
• Michael Cheng, Dean, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Florida International University
• Karin van den Berg, Senior Director Of Operations UAE Full Service, Hilton
• David Keen, Founder & CEO, QUO
• Marloes Knippenberg, Chief Executive Officer, Kerten Hospitality
• Gregory Lanter, Global Chief Development Officer, ClubMed
• Gustaf Lantz, SVP APAC & EMEA, GuestWorldwide
• Patrick O ‘Meara, Chief Operating Officer, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance 
• Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
• Haitham Mattar, Managing Director MEA & South West Asia, IHG. Special Advisor to Secretary General UN Tourism
• Amit Nayak, CHA, Vice President, HAMA MEA
• Francesco Scullica, President Coordinator Interior and Spatial Design, Politecnico di Milano
• Paul Stevens, Chief Operating Officer, MEA and Turkey, Accor
• Wyatt Roy, Head of Innovation, NEOM
• Sandeep Walia, Chief Operations Officer, Middle East, Marriott International
• Matthijs Welle, Chief Executive Officer, MEWS
• Andre Wiringa, Founder & Chief Reverse Officer, StartReverse

Announcement #5

Announcement #6

Unveiling the Invisible:
Women and Implicit Bias in Leadership.

Dr. Sowon Kim

Professor
EHL Hospitality Business School

Speed Networking

Speed Networking is a great way to break the ice and ensure you go into FHS already knowing your fellow attendees. Meet over 30 new contacts before the conference has officially started! Don't forget to bring lots of business cards! Taking place prior to the Opening Reception.

Welcome Reception at Jumeirah Mina A'Salam

Fresh on Table will be supporting Jumeirah’s culinary team with many ingredients from local farms and producers, minimising the carbon footprint, while guests can indulge in decadent desserts made with honey sourced from local Abu Dhabi farms—a project of the Zayed Higher Organisation that supports equity and inclusion for people of determination. Every detail has been considered, from reusable cooking stations and props to the repurposing of plants and greenery throughout the hotel after the event, ensuring a waste-free experience. In keeping with Jumeirah’s commitment to the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, there will be no single-use plastics, and all water will be provided by our onsite Nordaq water bottling plant.

Join us in making a positive impact on our environment and community!

Pilates Session at J Club Jumeirah Beach Hotel

HIIT Session at J Club Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Registration

Welcome Back

Moderator

Gemma Greenwood

Director
Content Inc

In conversation with

Jonathan Worsley

Chairman & CEO
The Bench

The Global Geopolitical Landscape and its Influence on the Hospitality Industry

Pat Thaker

Editorial Director, Middle East & Africa
The Economist

What Are the Numbers Telling Us? A Look at Hotel Performance From a Global Perspective

Sarah Duignan

Director, Client Relationships
STR

Round Table:
Transforming Education for the Future of Hospitality

Jeff Strachan

AVP Business Operations
Dubai College of Tourism

Balancing Growth:
Integrating Tourism in Government Policy-Making to Tackle Overtourism and Other Key Challenges

Moderator

Lenah Hassaballah

Editor
CNN Business Arabic

In conversation with

Fatim-Zahra Ammor

Minister of Tourism, Crafts and Social and Solidarity Economy
Kingdom of Morocco

A Global Perspective:
UN Tourism's Role in Addressing Sustainable Growth in Travel

Moderator

Lenah Hassaballah

Editor
CNN Business Arabic

In conversation with

Haitham Mattar

Managing Director India, Middle East & Africa
IHG Hotels & Resorts

Coffee Break

Keynote:
Leveraging Global Opportunities in Today’s Competitive Business World

Moderator

Stephen Sackur

Presenter
HARDTalk

In conversation with

His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri

Minister of Economy
United Arab Emirates

TenX Leadership Talk:
Insights of a CEO’s Journey

Moderator

Stephen Sackur

Presenter
HARDTalk

In conversation with

Sébastien Bazin

Group Chairman & CEO
Accor

Capital Talks:
Global Investment and the Allure of the Hospitality Industry

Moderator

Alyshia Mangalji

Vice President - Europe & Africa
Westmont Hospitality

In conversation with

Adeeb Ahamed

Managing Director
Twenty14 Holdings

David Damiba

Managing Partner & Co-CEO
Kasada Capital Management

Lourie Kruger

Chief Financial Officer
Katara Hospitality

Andreas Löcher

Head of Investment Management Operational (Hotel / Retail)
Union Investment Real Estate

Announcement #7

Regenerative Tourism:
Innovating High-End Hospitality for Tomorrow

Moderator

Stephen Sackur

Presenter
HARDTalk

In conversation with

Greg Djerejian

Group Head of Investment, and Group Chief Legal Officer
Red Sea Global

Saudi Vision 2030:
Reimagining Hospitality

Moderator

David Keen

CEO & Founder
QUO

In conversation with

Stephen Ansell

Managing Director – Middle East and Africa
Hyatt

Maria Pichon

Brand Development Director Hotel Division
NEOM

Announcement #8

TenX Leadership Talk:
People First for the Future of Hospitality

Moderator: Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO,The Bench

Satya Anand

President - Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
Marriott International

Jonathan Worsley

Chairman & CEO
The Bench

Sustainable Cook Off

Judges:

• Atul Chopra, Founder & CEO, Fresh on Table
• Bhatt Dwarika, Dubai Chairman, Emirates Culinary Guild
• Amit Nayak, CHA, Vice President, HAMA MEA
• Majed Al Sabagh, Manager / Owner Chef Training and Consultancy
• Atim Suyatim, Vice President Public Relations, Emirates Culinary Guild
• Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO, The Bench

Lunch

Sustainable Hospitality Challenge - The Hospitality Leaders of Tomorrow Reimagining our Industry

Winner Presentation & Award Giving

Paul Griep

Founder, Sustainable Hospitality Challenge
Director Industry Relations & Alumni, Hotelschool The Hague

Satya Anand

President - Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
Marriott International

Welcome Back

Francine Aclan

Young Leader

Welcome Back

Rahul Dahiya

Young Leader

Welcome Back

Marco Palamara

Young Leader

Leading with Purpose:
Commitment to People, Planet and Profit

Moderator

Dr John Blakey

Author - Force for Good
John Blakey Ltd

In conversation with

Philip Barnes

Chief Executive Officer
Rotana

Artur Gerber

Chief Executive Officer
TUI BLUE Hotels & Resorts

Guy Hutchinson

President, Middle East & Africa
Hilton

Duncan O’Rourke

Chief Executive Officer, Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific - Premium, Midscale & Economy
Accor

Beyond Borders:
Strategic Fund Structuring for Cross-Border Investments to transform the Global Hospitality Landscape

Moderator

Paula Naoufal

Senior Reporter
CNN Business Arabic

In conversation with

Thomas B. Meier

Chief Operating Officer and interim Chief Executive Officer
Jumeirah

Mohannad Mosly

Vice President
SEDCO Capital

Choon Wah

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), H World International
Managing Director, Steigenberger Hotels GmbH

Consumer – what are the demands and preferences of the next generation traveler?

Pascal Armoudom

Partner
Kearney

UN Tourism Women in Tech Start Up Competition Semi Finals

Maya Ayoub

Founder & CEO
District-Twelve

Tourism 2.0:
Transforming Destination Investment into an Unmatched Opportunity

Moderator

Jules Ugo

Chief Executive Officer
LOTUS Arabia

In conversation with

Bhagya Mahavithanage

Deputy Director - Investor Relations Unit
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority

Unveiling Global Affairs:
An Open Conversation With Pat Thaker, Editorial Director MEA, the Economist Intelligence Unit

Pat Thaker

Editorial Director, Middle East & Africa
The Economist

Who’s Really in Charge? The Hidden Power of Third Party Management in Hospitality

Moderator

Nicolas Mayer

Global Tourism and Hospitality Industry Leader
PwC

In conversation with

Eng. Rawaf I. Bourisli

Vice Chairman
Action Hotels

Greg O'Stean

Chief Executive Officer
United Hospitality Management

Next-Gen Lifestyle Brands:
Leveraging International Branding to Integrate Local Art, Culture, and Destination Experiences

Gaurav Sinha

Chief Executive Officer
Insignia Worldwide

TenX Leadership Talk:
Mastering Growth with an Asset-Light Strategy

Moderator

Anthony Lagrabette

Director - Asset Management , Hotels & Tourism Middle East Region
CBRE

In conversation with

Kevin Goh

Chief Executive Officer
The Ascott Limited

Emerging Lifestyle Brands:
Bridging Luxury and Midscale Markets with Locally Inspired Experiences in New and Established Destinations

Moderator

Katerina Argyrou

Partner, Real Estate, Hospitality and Leisure
PwC

In conversation with

Charbel Boutros

VP Development MEA
IHG Hotels & Resorts

Carlos Khneisser

Vice President Development Middle East & Africa
Hilton

Elie Milky

Vice President Development
Radisson Hotel Group

The Future of Hospitality Management:
From White Label Operators, Franchising, to Traditional Management Agreements

Moderator

Marco Rentsch

Partner, Global Consulting Hospitality & Tourism Center of Excellence
PwC

In conversation with

Bani Haddad

Founder & Managing Director
Aleph Hospitality

Adil Jabrayilov

Development Director MENA
Louvre Hotels Group

Amith Khanna

Head of Franchise, IMEA
IHG Hotels & Resorts

Panos Loupasis

Market Managing Director Türkiye, Middle East & Africa
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Global Insights:
Aligning Growth Strategies for Consumer Satisfaction and Asset Owner Success

Moderator

Anthony Lagrabette

Director - Asset Management , Hotels & Tourism Middle East Region
CBRE

In conversation with

Vijay Raghavan

Director
Arenco

Global Expertise, Local Talent:
Hospitality's Balancing Act

Moderator

Georgette Davey

Managing Director
Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy Les Roches

In conversation with

Aseem Kapoor

Founder & Chief Executive
ARK People Solutions

Shaikha Al Nowais

Corporate Vice President - Owner Relationship Management
Rotana

TenX Leadership Talk:
Leading with Purpose for Sustainable Success

Moderator

Reina Takla

Head of Business Section
Arab News

In conversation with

Elie Younes

Executive Vice President & Global Chief Development Officer
Radisson Hotel Group

Forming Culture to Build Brands

David Keen

CEO & Founder
QUO

Commercially Driven Asset Management in Hospitality:
Strategies for Maximizing Returns

Moderator

Judith Cartwright

Founder & Managing Director
Black Coral Consulting

In conversation with

Aboudi Asali

Executive Vice President, Head of Hotels Advisory MENA
JLL

Dr. Naim Maadad

CEO & Founder
Gates Hospitality

Suma Venkatesh

Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development
The Indian Hotels Company Limited

Invest in Italy:
Showcasing Unique Hospitality Projects

Moderator

Jules Ugo

Chief Executive Officer
LOTUS Arabia

In conversation with

Paolo Barletta

Chief Executive Officer
Arsenale Spa

Chiara Caruso

Director National Tourism Fund
CDP Real Asset SGR SpA

Andrea Delfini

Founder & CEO
Blastness

Pier Ezhaya

General Manager, Tour Operating
Alpitour World

Coffee Break

Emergence of Real Estate Investment Trusts in the Middle East

Moderator

Paula Naoufal

Senior Reporter
CNN Business Arabic

In conversation with

Amr El Nady

Head of Hotels & Hospitality MEA and Managing Director, Global Hotel Desk
JLL

Jamie Odgers

Director, Real Estate Advisory
Standard Chartered Bank

Asad Rahman

Senior Director
Mashreq Bank

Announcement #9

Tech-Driven Tranquility:
Enhancing Wellness Through Robotics

Denis Ledenkof

Chief Executive Office
RoboSculptor

The Hotel of the Future

Turab Saleem

Partner - Hospitality,Tourism & Leisure Advisory Services - MENA
Knight Frank

Purpose-Driven Leadership:
Practical Tools and Models for Thriving in a Purpose-Driven Agenda

Dr John Blakey

Author - Force for Good
John Blakey Ltd

The BIG Project Pitch:
International Hospitality Projects Revealed

Moderator

David Singleton

Founder
Oraculi

In conversation with

Marta Garcia de Alcaraz

Co-founder and Business Development Director
Salasia Group

Coley Brenan

Partner & Head of Europe
KSL Capital Partners

Giuliano Gasparini

Head of Hospitality Asset Management
WASL / Dubai Real Estate Corporation

Philipp Klohr

Senior Vice President
Mubadala

Louis Thompson

Chief Executive Officer
Nomadic Resorts

Ottar Zahl Jonassen

CEO & Founder
Marelius AS

Greening Hospitality:
When ESG Law Compliance Impacts Your Hotel Real Estate Value

Moderator: Giuliano Gasparini, Head of Hospitality Asset Management, WASL / Dubai Real Estate Corporation

Gergely Balint

Associate Partner Valuation
Cavendish Maxwell

Giuliano Gasparini

Head of Hospitality Asset Management
WASL / Dubai Real Estate Corporation

Dale Qi Shen

Director - Real Estate Structuring & Advisory
Mashreq Bank

Journey to a Sustainable Tourism Future:
Paving the Way for Eco-Friendly Travel

Engy Naguib

Senior Engagement Manager - Tourism
Euromonitor International

TenX Leadership Talk:
Harmony in Health - Integrating Wellness, Medical Innovations, and Hospitality

Moderator

Kathryn Moore

Managing Director
Spa Connectors

In conversation with

Simone Gibertoni

Chief Executive Officer
Clinique La Prairie & Co-founder CLP Holistic Health

India 2047:
The Future of Travel and Hospitality in India​

Moderator

Stephen Sackur

Presenter
HARDTalk

In conversation with

Puneet Chhatwal

Managing Director & CEO
Indian Hotels Company Limited

New Horizons Ahead:
Trends and Developments in Tomorrow’s Designs

Moderator

Yosor Al Suhaili

Principal & Head of Business Development
Andart Global

In conversation with

Elyza Falzon

Vice President - Architecture, Design & Construction ME & SSA
Hilton

Ana Lobo Martins

Director, Interior Design
ARC International Design Consultants

Tony Miki

Partner
Foster & Partners

The Future of Wellness:
Brand Challenges and Opportunities

Moderator

Catherine Edwards

Chief Strategy Officer
QUO

In conversation with

Sara Codner

Area Director Spa & Wellness
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Sammy Gharieni

CEO / Founder
Gharieni Group

Lindsay Madden-Nadeau

Senior Director - Wellness Strategy
Red Sea Global

Amanda Schmiege

Senior Director of Spa and Wellness
Four Seasons

Trailblazing Careers in Hospitality:
Leading the Way

Moderator

Lenah Hassaballah

Editor
CNN Business Arabic

In conversation with

Hala Matar Choufany

President, Middle East & Africa
HVS

Company Culture and Relationships as a Competitive Advantage

Moderator

Dr. Bertrand Audrin

Professor
EHL Hospitality Business School

In conversation with

Aseel Hussain Bondagjy

Hotel Talent Development Manager
NEOM

William-Harley Fleming

Chief Operating Officer
Millennium Hotels & Resorts Middle East & Africa

Paul Keen

Director of Project Management
QUO

Eddy Tannous

Chief Operating Officer
Rotana

Evening Reception at Taj Dubai - Hosted by IHCL

Hosted by IHCL, the evening reception will be held at Miss Tess and Treehouse, offering guests the chance to experience two distinct yet equally captivating dining venues. Miss Tess, nestled on the third floor of the Taj Dubai, transports guests on a vibrant culinary journey through Asian flavors, from contemporary Chinese to traditional Japanese and Thai cuisine, with each dish presenting a modern interpretation of time-honored recipes. Meanwhile, Treehouse, located in the serene back garden of the Burj Khalifa, invites guests to a chic urban hideaway, where Mediterranean-inspired bites and soulful house tunes create an ambiance of relaxed sophistication. Together, these venues epitomize the fusion of culinary artistry and experiential dining, each promising unforgettable moments in Dubai's vibrant dining scene.

Yoga Session at J Club Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Spinning Class at J Club Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Welcome Back

Ries Anderson

Young Leader

Hospitality in Saudi Arabia:
Aligning with Vision 2030 for a Sustainable Future

Moderator

Yousef Gamal El-Din

Anchor and Entrepreneur
Stagespring

In conversation with

Hassan Ahdab

Chief Hospitality Operations Officer
Taiba Investments

Eng. Sultan Alshehri

Chief of Investment
Aseer Development Authority

Dr. Adel Ezzat

Chief Executive Officer
Elaf Group

Amir Lababedi

Managing Director Development MENA
Hilton

Welcome Back

Katrina Chin

Young Leader

Welcome Back

Emma Doherty

Young Leader

HAMA Workshop & Annual Debriefing

Moderator

Amit Nayak, CHA

Vice President
HAMA MEA

In conversation with

Simon Hasdell

Vice President Asset Management Hospitality
IFA Hotels & Resorts

Back to Basics:
Addressing Key Bottlenecks in Hospitality Innovation Before Advancing to Advanced Technologies

Moderator

Fritz Dickamp

Managing Director
Studio 49

In conversation with

Mohammed Altajir

Board Member
Tratok Holding

Tjalling van den Burger

Vice President Enterprise Sales
Adyen

Tatiana Labaki

Director Innovation & Technology at Hotel Division
NEOM

Gavin Weaver

Regional Director
AtkinsRéalis

Bespoke F&B Data:
Driving Strategic Decision-Making in Hotels

Gustavo De Hostos

Founder & Managing Partner
Forsite Creative

Unlocking F&B Success:
Boosting Hotel Real Estate Value with Effective Third-Party Outlet Agreements

Moderator

Jennifer Pettinger

Co-Founder, Global Restaurant Investment Forum, Partner,
THINK Hospitality

In conversation with

Anil Bhardwaj

Director
The Arenco Group

Miguel Chillerón

Director of AI & Design
Livit Consulting & Design

Rizwan Kassim

Founder & Managing Partner
RIKAS Hospitality Group

Iconic Developments:
Navigating the Next Wave of Urban Hospitality

Moderator

Stephen Sackur

Presenter
HARDTalk

In conversation with

Michael Dyke

Chief Executive Officer
New Murabba Development Company

The Rise of Luxury Hospitality:
Trends and Differentiators Shaping the Future of High-End Tourism

Moderator

Nicholas Nahas

Partner
Arthur D. Little

In conversation with

Amir Golbarg

Senior Vice President - Middle East, Africa & India
Minor Hotels

Mark Kirby

Chief Operating Officer - Head of Hospitality
Emaar Hospitality Group

Gregory Lanter

CEO Global Development Construction Property
Club Med - All-Inclusive Beach and Mountain Resorts

Agnès Roquefort

Global Chief Development Officer Luxury & Lifestyle
Accor

Cyber Resilience in Hospitality:
Future-proofing your Data

Moderator

Fritz Dickamp

Managing Director
Studio 49

In conversation with

Shamsh Hadi

Founder & CEO
ZorroSign

The World's First AI-Created Restaurant Revealed

James Hacon

Founding Partner
Think Hospitality

Signings & Announcements

The New USALI 12th Edition:
What To Expect

Giuliano Gasparini

Head of Hospitality Asset Management
WASL / Dubai Real Estate Corporation

From Search to Stay:
Enhancing Booking Tech for a Seamless Guest Journey

Moderator

Gemma Greenwood

Director
Content Inc

In conversation with

Piergiorgio Schirru

Executive Vice President
Blastness

Fouad Talaat

Regional Manager Middle East & Africa
Booking.com

Tariq Valani

Senior Vice President - Global Support Services
Accor

FHS Awards 2024

FHS Lifetime Achievement Award - Winner Presentation & Award Giving: Selim El Zyr, Vice Chairman and Co-Founder, Rotana

FHS Leadership Award (in partnership with Hospitality News Middle East) - Winner Presentation & Award Giving: Rizwan Kassim, Founder & Managing Partner, RIKAS Hospitality Group

Future Leader Award (in partnership with EHL Hospitality Business School) - Winner Presentation & Award Giving: Errikos Christodoulou, Hotel Operations Manager, MarBella Collection

Jonathan Worsley

Chairman & CEO
The Bench

Selim El Zyr

Vice Chairman and Co-Founder
Rotana

Rizwan Kassim

Founder & Managing Partner
RIKAS Hospitality Group

Errikos Christodoulou

Hotel Operations Manager
MarBella Collection

Beyond the Plate:
Culinary Experiences as a Pillar of Destination Tourism

Moderator

Seymone Moodley

Editor In Chief
Hotel & Catering News Middle East

In conversation with

Sahar Parham Al Awadhi

Pastry Chef
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts

Panchali Mahendra

Chief Executive Officer
Atelier House Hospitality

Neha Mishra

Founder
Kinoya Restaurant Dubai - Michelin Bib Gourmand

Coffee Break

The Rise of Blended Accommodation:
Is a Serviced Residence Really Just a Serviced Residence?

Serena Lim

Chief Growth Officer
The Ascott Limited

Capitalizing on the Alternative Accommodation Boom:
Unveiling Realities and Global Trends

Moderator

Adeline Phua

Managing Lyf Partner
The Ascott Limited

In conversation with

Amit Arora

Chief Operating Officer
Arada

RevoluationAIsing Tourism

Naiara Lopez Giner

Tourism Advisory Lead
Colliers MENA

Bridging the Gap:
Integrating SDGs into Core Business Strategies for Sustainable Success

Moderator

Parisa Chum

Head of Sustainability Communications
Flint Culture

In conversation with

Atul Chopra

Founder & CEO
FreshOnTable

Edward Hamod

Founder & CEO
Switch Foods

Bryanne Tait

Group Senior Director Sustainability
Jumeirah

Kelly Timmins

Executive Director, Sustainability & Marine Animal Operations
Atlantis Dubai

Luxury Fashion Brands in Real Estate:
Crafting Spaces of Elegance

Moderator

Stephen Sackur

Presenter
HARDTalk

In conversation with

Pier Paolo Righi

CEO & President
Karl Lagerfeld

Disrupting the Market:
How AI in the Hospitality Industry Is Changing the Game?

Moderator

Nicolas Nasra

Director - Head of Hotel Advisory
Colliers MENA

In conversation with

Peter Heneghan

Futurist and Founder of AI & Communications agency
The Future Communicator

Klaus Kohlmayr

Chief Evangelist & Development Officer
IDeaS Revenue Solutions

Jens Schramm

CEO & Member of the Executive Board
Robosculptor

Unveiling Market Trends:
Insights into Branded Residences

Zhann Jochinke

Director of Market Intelligence and Research
Cavendish Maxwell

Branded Residences:
A New Era in Real Estate Investment

Moderator

Andrew Sangster

Editorial Director and Owner
Hotel Analyst

In conversation with

Paul Bridger

Chief Operating Officer
Rove Hotels

Ali Ghaleb Jaber

Chief Executive Officer
GJ Properties Investments LLC

Eezan Shahul Hameed

Chief Commercial Officer
Maldives Fund Management Corporation

Stephen Rossouw

Director Development
New Murabba Development Company

Hoteliers Are From Mars, Restauranters Are From Venus:
Why Hoteliers Can’t Run Restaurants?

Moderator

James Hacon

Founding Partner
Think Hospitality

In conversation with

Josh Craddock

Group Director Marketing
EatX

Christian Gradnitzer

VP Business Development
RIKAS Hospitality Group

Digital Transformation - The Future of Design and Customer Experience

Moderator

Markus Schreyer

Chairman
META Foundation

In conversation with

Laurent Cartier

Chief Research & Development Officer
Amsa Hospitality

Sissi Johnson

President
Berlin Fashion Film Festival

Joe Tabet

Founder & Managing Director
JT+Partners

Closing Remarks

Moderator

Stephen Sackur

Presenter
HARDTalk

In conversation with

Jonathan Worsley

Chairman & CEO
The Bench

Welcome to the Branded Residences Forum

Jonathan Worsley

Chairman & CEO
The Bench

Setting the Stage - Introduction to the Branded Residences Forum, Industry Overview, Key Insights, Concepts & Trends

Jeff Tisdall

Chief Business Officer, Accor One Living
Global Head of Mixed-Use, Accor

Unpacking the Benefits of Branded Residences for Investors

Moderator

Louis Abboud

Chief Development Officer, Deputy Head MEAT & Global Head F&B Development
Ennismore

In conversation with

George Azar

Chairman & CEO
Sotheby's International Realty

Husni Al Bayari

Chairman & Founder
Bayari Investments

Charlie Walsh

Head of Sales & Marketing
The OWO Residences by Raffles

EAHM Leadership Series:
CEO for the Day

Moderators

David Keen

CEO & Founder
QUO

Markus Schreyer

Chairman
META Foundation

Raghuveer Swamy

Student
Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management

In conversation with

Naureen Ahmed

Founder
Inspiring Women in Hospitality

Hala Matar Choufany

President, Middle East & Africa
HVS

Bani Haddad

Founder & Managing Director
Aleph Hospitality

Marloes Knippenberg

Chief Executive Officer
Kerten Hospitality

Tiffany McGrath

Director Sustainable Hospitality
Sustainability Kiosk

Jeff Strachan

AVP Business Operations
Dubai College of Tourism

Eddy Tannous

Chief Operating Officer
Rotana

Site Tours

Smart Grow Farms

Smart Grow Farms is a technology-driven, ISO-certified indoor vertical farm in Dubai, founded by agri-tech entrepreneur and former banker Ganthi Palvannasundaram. With a mission to revolutionize food production and distribution, the farm uses soilless agriculture methods and advanced automation to monitor and control the growing environment for salad greens, herbs, and vegetables. This innovative approach enhances productivity, improves crop quality, and reduces the need for harmful pesticides, ensuring that the produce is free from bacteria like E.coli, Salmonella, and Legionella. Ganthi’s passion for gardening, nurtured since childhood, led her to leave a successful 14-year banking career to establish Smart Grow Farms, where fresh, local harvests are now a reality. We are delighted to welcome you to our indoor vertical farm to witness the future of agriculture.

Museum of the Future

The Museum of the Future in Dubai is an architectural and engineering marvel. It confidently straddles the past and the future, applying advanced technology to traditional artforms. The museum ‘speaks Arabic’: its facade is a canvas for the poetry of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum rendered in the calligraphy of Mattar bin Lahej. The Museum of the Future welcomes people of all ages to see, touch, and shape our shared future. Go on a journey through possible futures and bring hope and knowledge back to the present.

Operator Perspective - A Look at How Leading Operators of Branded Residences View their Relationship With Development Partners and Homeowner Communities

Moderator

Ali Manzoor

Senior Director Head of Hospitality, Hotels & Tourism
CBRE MENA

In conversation with

Daniel von Barloewen

Regional Vice President, Accor One Living
Head of Mixed-Use (EMEA), Global Development Lead, Accor

Barry Landsberg

Residential Advisor, Virgin Hotels Collection
Principal, Landsberg Residential Consulting Inc.

Jonathan Tomlinson

Global Head and SVP Private Homes and Branded Residential
Kerzner International

Adelina Wong Ettelson

Global Head of Residential Marketing
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Coffee Break

Marketing Case Studies - Short Presentations by Leading Marketing Professionals Who Have Helped Drive the Success of Branded Residence Projects

Moderator

Curtis Tischler

CEO & Founder
SagePoint Real Estate Company, INC.

In conversation with

Sally Maier-Yip

Founder & Managing Director
11K Consulting

Sudhin Siva

Chief Asset Management Officer
Shamal Holding

Richard Stevens

Group Chief Executive Officer
Sectorlight

Adrian Strittmatter

Chief Executive Officer
Saentys

The Leading Edge of Global Residential Markets - Examining The Role of Innovation, Architecture and Design in Branded Residence Projects

Moderator

Andy Hawkins

Head of Global Residential Development Sales
Savills

In conversation with

Mark Eacott

Global VP Design
Ennismore

Philip S. Gillard

Managing Director
Arquitectonica

Federica Grignolo

Associate
Studio Carter

Legal Structures:
Protecting Interests of Investors, Purchasers & Brands

Moderator

Lara Y. Barrett

Senior Vice President Legal - Luxury & Lifestyle, Special Projects & Global Legal Lead for Accor One Living
Accor

In conversation with

Khaled Adnan Kaawar

Chief Executive Officer
Strata Global

Scott Antel

Founder & Owner
Scotts FZ LLE

Richard Bursby

Partner
Taylor Wessing LLP

Moustafa Said

Founding Partner
Wisefields

Strategies to Drive the Development and Operation of Sustainable Homeowner Communities that Deliver on Health and Wellbeing Objectives

Moderator

Paul Rands

Managing Director
Future of Hospitality Institute

In conversation with

Emlyn Brown

Senior Vice President - Well-Being
Accor

Ricardo Moreira

Managing Director
XCO2

Ashley Scott

Global Practice Principal, Planning + Landscape
WATG

Making Standalones Work - Bringing the Brand to Life in the Absence of a Co-Located Hotel

Moderator

Peter Bazeli

Principal and Managing Director
Weitzman

In conversation with

Mitra Ghamsari

Chief Executive Officer
Persepolis Investments

Rosa Piro

Senior Business Development Director
Arada

Jean-Baptiste Recher

Regional VP Development Luxury Brands MEAT
Accor

Structuring Rentals Programs to Appeal to Buyers, While Protecting the Interests of Hotel Owners & Developers

Moderator

Rico Picenoni

Head of Global Residential Development Consultancy
Savills

In conversation with

Daniel von Barloewen

Regional Vice President, Accor One Living
Head of Mixed-Use (EMEA), Global Development Lead, Accor

Barry Landsberg

Residential Advisor, Virgin Hotels Collection
Principal, Landsberg Residential Consulting Inc.

Carlos Leal

General Director
United Investment Portugal

Future Telling – What Shapes and Forms will Branded Residences Take in Coming Years

Moderator

Riyan Itani

Founder
Global Branded Residences

In conversation with

Imran Changezi

Executive Director Hospitality Development
Diriyah Company

Bernardo Fort-Brescia

Founder & Principal
Arquitectonica

Peter Heneghan

Futurist and Founder of AI & Communications agency
The Future Communicator

Pier Paolo Righi

CEO & President
Karl Lagerfeld