Arabian Hospitality
Investment Conference
Part of FHS
25-27 September | Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Part of FHS
25-27 September | Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
07:30 – 11:00
Showcase your tennis skills on the courts of the Madinat Jumeirah and the first Mouratoglou Tennis Center in Dubai, launched by Patrick Mouratoglou, one of the most influential coaches in tennis. Nicknamed “The Coach”, Patrick is considered the gold standard on the international circuit and has been the official coach of Serena Williams since 2012.
The members of the winning team will each be awarded a Vertuo Deluxe machine courtesy of Nespresso live on stage at AHIC on 20th of September.
Pre-registration is required to reserve your spot and will be available shortly.
09:00 – 10:45
ROOM: AHIC Chat
Hosted By:
René Beil
President, HAMA MEA
Amit Nayak, CHA
Vice President and Executive Board Member, HAMA MEA
08:45 – 09:00
ROOM: AHIC Studio
Jennifer Pettinger-Haines
Managing Director Middle East, Bench
09:00 – 09:25
ROOM: AHIC Studio
Benjamin Calleja
Chief Executive Officer, Livit Design
09:25 – 10:00
ROOM: AHIC Studio
Emma Banks
Vice President, F&B Strategy and Development EMEA, Hilton
Antonio Gonzalez
Chief Executive Officer, Sunset Hospitality Group
Jillian MacLean
Founder & CEO, Drake & Morgan
Chris Miller
Founder, White Rabbit Projects
10:00 – 11:30
ROOM: AHIC Stage
How Innovation Can Drive The Future Of A More Sustainable Hospitality Industry?
The SHC has challenged students from leading international hotel schools to address a real-life case study "The Future of Hospitality 2050“ based on the sustainable challenges that the industry is currently facing. This year, finalists will pitch their innovative ideas to a prominent jury of senior industry leaders with the finalists being acknowledged on stage at AHIC on 21 September.
Jury Members:
Marloes Knippenberg
Chief Executive Officer, Kerten Hospitality
Dirk Bakker
Head of EMEA Hotels & CEO Netherlands, Colliers
Tim Cordon
Senior Area Vice President Middle East & Africa, Radisson Hotel Group
Haitham Mattar
Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG
Wolfgang M. Neumann
Chairman, Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
Jochem-Jan Sleiffer
President Middle East, Africa & Turkey, Hilton
Morgan Tuckness
LEED-AP Design & Architecture, NEOM Hotel Development
Sandeep Walia
Chief Operating Officer Middle East, Marriott International
Mark Willis
Chief Executive Officer, India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey, Accor
Participants:
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL)
Lukas Lauber
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne
Stefano Abedum de Lima Hanzawa
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne
Eve Mignot
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne
Hotel Institute Montreux (HIM)
Mara Constantin
Hotel Institute Montreux (HIM)
Felix Linnarinne
Hotel Institute Montreux (HIM)
Chen (Lott) Tian
Hotel Institute Montreux (HIM)
Hotelschool The Hague
David Eggink
Hotelschool The Hague
Anja Metzler
Hotelschool The Hague
Nicolas Schultze
Hotelschool The Hague
Ryerson University
Michelle Novotny
Ryerson University
Raina Patel
Ryerson University
Brian Riback
Ryerson University
Université de Cergy-Pontoise Paris Seine, School of International Hospitality Management
Yahya Maghrebi
Université de Cergy-Pontoise Paris Seine, School of International Hospitality Management
Inès Manamperi
Université de Cergy-Pontoise Paris Seine, School of International Hospitality Management
Thi Hanh Nguyen
Université de Cergy-Pontoise Paris Seine, School of International Hospitality Management
Zuyd Hotelschool Maastricht
Fei Duindam
Zuyd Hotelschool Maastricht
Aafke Goetheer
Zuyd Hotelschool Maastricht
10:00 – 10:30
ROOM: AHIC Studio
Where will we see the shift from concepts, design and the bottom line?
Eric Ullmann
Principal, OBMI
Lynne Bellinger
Director of Food & Beverage Development, Marriott International
Christian Abell
Founder and Creative Officer, Architaste
10:30 – 10:45
ROOM: AHIC Studio
Rabih Fakhreddine
CEO & Founder, 7 Management
Fady Ghanem
Partner, Corporate Structuring, Al Tamimi & Company
10:45 – 11:00
ROOM: AHIC Studio
How do you communicate now? Understanding the shift from the ME culture to community. Looking at the importance of immersive touch points as well as data when planning your communications strategy.
Petra Boutry Spanko
Regional Director, Katch International
Georgina Woollams
Founder & Managing Director, Katch International
11:00 – 11:20
ROOM: AHIC Studio
David Singleton
Partner, Strategic Advisor and Coach, Socius Group
In conversation with:
Didier Souillat
Chief Executive Officer, Time Out Market
Ian Ohan
Founder & CEO, KRUSH Brands
11:00 – 12:00
ROOM: AHIC Chat
Participants:
Catalin Cighi
Managing Partner, Cain Group
Noelle Homsy
Co-Founder, ENVI Lodges
Hamza Khan
Co-founder, Letswork
Jalil Mekouar
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, inHovate Solutions
Jareer Oweimrin
Co-Founder, Fluidmeet
Pascal Petit
Founder & CEO, Thynk
Fuad Sajdi
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Toggle Market
Judges:
Bani Haddad
Founder & Managing Director, Aleph Hospitality
Michael Levie
Co-Founder, KUBE Ventures & CitizenM
To be considered for the AHIC Innovation Den, please send details of your start-up to jonathan@benchevents.com
11:30 – 12:30
12:30 – 12:45
ROOM: AHIC Stage
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman & CEO, Bench
12:45 – 13:10
ROOM: AHIC Stage
Khatija Haque
Chief Economist and Head of Research, Global Markets & Treasury, Emirates NBD
13:10 – 13:25
ROOM: AHIC Stage
Aradhana Khowala
Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Aptamind Partners
In conversation with:
Samih Sawiris
Chairman, Orascom Hotels and Development
13:25 – 13:40
ROOM: AHIC Stage
Robin Rossmann
Managing Director, STR
13:40 – 14:00
ROOM: AHIC Stage
How his regions have adapted over the last 18 months and what key lessons are he applying moving forward? Where are the bright spots?
Kenneth Macpherson
Chief Executive Officer, Europe, Middle East, Asia & Africa, IHG
14:00 – 14:45
ROOM: AHIC Stage
Where is investment heading? Where do investors see the opportunities moving forward? How is the asset class of hospitality and tourism viewed? Looking at the long term perspective.
Neil George
Managing Director, InnSight Advisory
In conversation with:
Karim Abdel-Latif
Investment Professional, Actis
Fardan Al Fardan
Senior Executive Officer, Embassy Capital Limited
Amr El Nady
Head of Hotels & Hospitality MEA and EVP, Global Hotel Desk, JLL
Philipp Klohr
Vice President - UAE Diversified Assets, Mubadala
14:45 – 15:00
ROOM: AHIC Stage
Federico J. González
Global Chief Executive Officer, Radisson Hotel Group
15:00 – 15:10
ROOM: AHIC Stage
Fusing media, flexible destination dining and memberships.
David Singleton
Partner, Strategic Advisor and Coach, Socius Group
In conversation with:
Stephen Valentino
Chief Executive Officer, The London Project
15:10 – 15:15
ROOM: AHIC Stage
Ian Ohan
Founder & CEO, KRUSH Brands
15:15 – 16:00
15:30 – 16:15
ROOM: AHIC Chat
What are some of the latest trends in the market and does there seem to be a shift in last 18 months from the standard management contract?
Khalid Anib
Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi National Hotels PJSC
Ian Arnott
Senior Counsel, Al Tamimi & Company
Anton Bawab
Head of Operations, The Red Sea Development Company
Paul Saba
Vice President & Senior Counsel, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International
16:00 – 16:20
ROOM: AHIC Stage
Marloes Knippenberg
Chief Executive Officer, Kerten Hospitality
In conversation with:
David Keen
Co-Founder, KUBE Ventures
Michael Levie
Co-Founder, KUBE Ventures & CitizenM
16:20 – 16:35
ROOM: AHIC Stage
Historically with all previous major disruptions to travel and tourism we have seen a quick return to the status quo. Covid has sparked long and lasting change, what is the impact now and moving forward?
Dr. Martin Berlin
Partner & Global Deals Real Estate Leader, PwC
16:35 – 17:15
ROOM: AHIC Stage
Dr. Martin Berlin
Partner & Global Deals Real Estate Leader, PwC
In conversation with:
Guy Hutchinson
President & Chief Executive Officer, Rotana
Chris Miller
Founder, White Rabbit Projects
Vijay Raghavan
Director, Golden Sands Hotel Group
Sandeep Walia
Chief Operating Officer Middle East, Marriott International
17:15 – 17:45
ROOM: AHIC Stage
Amit Nayak, CHA
Vice President and Executive Board Member, HAMA MEA
In conversation with:
Imad Barrakad
Chairman & CEO, Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development (SMIT)
Salvatore Lavallo
Head of Foreign Direct Investment, Abu Dhabi Investment Office
Yousuf Lootah
Executive Director, Tourism Development & Investments, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
17:45 – 18:00
ROOM: AHIC Stage
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman & CEO, Bench
In conversation with:
Adeeb Ahamed
Managing Director, Twenty14 Holdings
18:15 – 20:00
We are delighted to be back home at the Madinat Jumeirah, a place where some of the most memorable moments have taken place including being the first event to take place at the Madinat Conference Centre over 15 years ago!
For the Opening Reception, we will be immersed into an experience that has been tailored by Jumeirah’s award winning chefs and signature services and showcasing charming Arabian hospitality and class that Jumeirah is well-known for.