29 SEP - 1 OCT 2026
Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

2025 Agenda

Programme is subject to change.

Sunday 26 October, 18:30 - 21:30 3 hours

HAMA Cocktail Evening – Invitation Only

Ciel Dubai Marina

Monday 27 October

07:00 - 08:30 1 hour 30 minutes

Padel Tournament at Mouratoglou Tennis Center - Madinat Jumeirah

Networking

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Scheduled for a vibrant morning session, this activity promises not only a competitive edge but also a refreshing start to your day. Engaging in this fast-paced, fun-filled game will not only invigorate your body but also sharpen your mind, offering a unique opportunity to network and bond with fellow attendees. Embrace the spirit of hospitality through sport and kick-start your day with energy and inspiration.

Location: Mouratoglou Tennis Center - Madinat Jumeirah

08:30 - 13:00 4 hours 30 minutes
Summit Stage

UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit

Ministry of Economy & Tourism partners with The Bench to host 'UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit' at FHS World 2025. The event will gather 250+ senior officials, investors, and tourism leaders from 53 African nations to drive partnerships and boost investment in hospitality, tourism, and related sectors.

Please note that this is an invitation-only event, with restricted access.

FHS

World

10:30 - 11:30 1 hour
Centre Stage

Signings & Announcements

Signings and announcements
11:00 - 11:30 30 minutes
Workshop Room (Arena)

From First Timer to Power Player:
Making the Most of FHS World

Networking

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Jonathan Worsley

Chairman & Founder
The Bench

Daria Smith

Portfolio Director
The Bench

11:30 - 12:30 1 hour
Networking Lounge

Speed Networking (Sponsored by FSK & Partners)

Networking

Matthew Weihs

Managing Director
The Bench

12:30 - 13:30 1 hour
Networking Lounge

Networking Lunch

Networking
13:00 - 13:30 30 minutes
Networking Lounge

Themed Socials - Gateway to Growth:
Africa’s Hospitality Renaissance

Networking

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Build meaningful connections with investors, operators, and developers exploring high-growth opportunities and pioneering projects across Africa’s hospitality sector.

13:30 - 13:40 10 minutes
Summit Stage

Welcome to FHS World 2025

Opening / Closing Remarks

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Jonathan Worsley

Chairman & Founder
The Bench

13:30 - 14:00 30 minutes
Centre Stage

Signings & Announcements

Signings and announcements
13:40 - 14:00 20 minutes
Summit Stage

KeyNote:
The UAE’s Blueprint for Tourism, Innovation, and Economic Resilience

Global Outlook

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HE Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri

Minister of Economy and Tourism
United Arab Emirates

13:45 - 14:30 45 minutes
Workshop Room (Arena)

Empowering Connections:
Networking Session

Networking

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Frauke Aoun

General Manager, Affini, A Tribute Portfolio Residence
Business Unit Manage, Marriott International

14:00 - 14:25 25 minutes
Summit Stage

Then and Now:
Two Decades of Hospitality Investment Evolution

Global Outlook

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Moderator

Jonathan Worsley

Chairman & Founder
The Bench

In conversation with

Nasser Al Nowais

Chairman of the Board of Directors
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation P.J.S.C

Gerald Lawless

Non Executive Board Member

14:00 - 14:40 40 minutes
Centre Stage

Automating the Predictable, Humanizing the Exceptional:
Investing in People for the Moments that Matter

NextGen

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Moderator

Paul Griep

Founder, Sustainable Hospitality Challenge - Director Industry Relations and Alumni
Hotelschool the Hague

In conversation with

Hassan Ahdab

Chief Hospitality Operations Officer
TAIBA

Diego Carrete

Founder
Fit Life FZCO

Wesam Okasha

Head of Global Development
TUI BLUE Hotels & Resorts

Rosanna Wang

Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Aristara

14:25 - 14:45 20 minutes
Summit Stage

Redefining Tourism Leadership for a New World

Global Outlook

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Moderator

Richard Dean

Broadcaster, Journalist, Public speaker

In conversation with

HE Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais

Secretary-General Elect
UN Tourism

14:30 - 15:30 1 hour
Workshop Room (Arena)

The Middle East Playbook:
How to Enter and Succeed in Hospitality Investment

Investment and Real Estate

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Giuliano Gasparini, FRICS, CRE, HAMA, IoH, CHIA

Head of Hospitality Asset Management
WASL Group

Amr El Nady

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

14:40 - 15:10 30 minutes
Centre Stage

Efficiency engine:
Automating operations for higher profit margins

Innovation and Technology 

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Moderator

Patrick van der Wardt

Founder
The Hotel IT Guy

In conversation with

Rolf Arndt

Managing Director
Fairmas Services

Jack Bowcott

Chief Executive Officer
Goki

Zen Valli

Chief Revenue Officer
RMS Cloud

14:45 - 15:15 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Serving the Next Wave of Visitors:
Meeting Mixed-Purpose Demand

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

Philippe Najjar

Consulting Partner, Destinations
PwC Middle East

In conversation with

Abhay Bakaya

Chief Development Officer
Starwood Hotels

David Bonnet

Senior Vice President - Finance
Atlantis Dubai

Michael Grieve

Chief Brand Officer
Jumeirah

Stephan Schupbach

Partner / Owner and Chief Executive Officer
Chedi Hospitality

15:00 - 17:00 2 hours
Arena Majlis

FHS Africa 2026:
Advisory Board Meeting

Roy Bannister

Head of Strategic Partnerships: Africa
The Bench

15:10 - 15:25 15 minutes
Centre Stage

TECH Lightning Round

Technology & Innovation

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Maarten Edelman

VP International Sales
dailypoint

Thomas Niens

Vice President Sales
Adyen

Darren King

Chief Executive Officer
Roomnet

15:15 - 15:30 15 minutes
Summit Stage

Hospitality Master Planning and Operational Strategy:
A Data-Driven Approach to Value Creation

Investment and Real Estate

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Gustavo De Hostos

Founder and Managing Partner
FORSITE CREATIVE

15:25 - 15:55 30 minutes
Centre Stage

The Human Touch, Enhanced:
Using AI to Personalize Every Step of the Hospitality Journey

Innovation and Technology 

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Moderator

Jesko von den Steinen

Experience Consulting Innovation Lead
PwC Middle East

In conversation with

Asif Alidina

Co-Founder & CEO
Inntelo AI

Piergiorgio Schirru

Executive Vice President
Blastness

Fouad Talaat

Regional Manager MEA
Booking.com

15:30 - 16:10 40 minutes
Summit Stage

Building Destinations Together:
The Impact of Public-Private Partnerships

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

Michaela Guzy

Founder, CEO + Chief Content Creator
OhThePeopleYouMeet

In conversation with

Abdulla Rashed Al Abdouli

Chief Executive Officer
Marjan

Marinos Giannopoulos

Chief Executive Officer
Enterprise Greece

HE Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer

Chief Executive Officer
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)

Wesam Okasha

Head of Global Development
TUI BLUE Hotels & Resorts

15:30 - 16:30 1 hour
Workshop Room (Arena)

Where Tradition Meets Modernity:
Case Study by Jabal Omar Development Company

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Samer Sabra

Chief Hospitality Officer
Jabal Omar Development Company

Saleh Alhabdan

Chief Executive Officer
Jabal Omar Development Co.

15:55 - 16:25 30 minutes
Centre Stage

Tokenization & Digital Assets:
Transforming the Future of Real Estate with Blockchain

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Moderator

Giuliano Gasparini, FRICS, CRE, HAMA, IoH, CHIA

Head of Hospitality Asset Management
WASL Group

In conversation with

Dilip Bahirwani

Director, Product and Technology
Cavendish Maxwell

Prasanth Kalangi

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Zoniqx

Daniel Radwansky

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
StegX

16:10 - 16:25 15 minutes
Summit Stage

Shaping Tomorrow’s Icons:
The Power of Storytelling in Mega-Developments

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

David Keen

Founder & CEO
QUO

In conversation with

Julien Renaud-Perret

Executive Director Hospitality
New Murabba Development Company

16:25 - 17:15 50 minutes
Summit Stage

A GLOBAL PRESIDENTS FORUM:
The Bulls & Bears of Global Capital Markets

Global Outlook

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Moderator

Rene Beil

Managing Director, Beaufort Global
Chairman, MAARAH HOLDINGS & HAMA President Middle East

In conversation with

Theodor Kubak

Co-Founder, President Emeritus; Director of the Supervisory Board, HAMA Europe
Managing Partner, Arbireo Hospitality Invest

Michelle Russo

CEO & Founder
hotelAVE

A.J. Singh

Professor
UTRGV Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship

David Xiaoou Chen

Chairman & CEO
Fields of Gold Capital and Asset Management Group

16:25 - 16:45 20 minutes
Centre Stage

Smart Hospitality, Smarter Returns:
Measuring the ROI of Automation

Innovation and Technology 

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Moderator

Piergiorgio Schirru

Executive Vice President
Blastness

In conversation with

Jiri Konecny

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
ELKO EP

Khalid Shiba

Chief Information Smart Officer
HDL Automation

16:30 - 17:00 30 minutes
Networking Lounge

Themed Socials - AI’s Role in Hospitality Investment

Networking

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Connect with peers and industry leaders to explore how AI and data-driven solutions are reshaping investment strategies and unlocking new opportunities in hospitality.

16:45 - 17:30 45 minutes
Centre Stage

Signings & Announcements

Signings and announcements
17:00 - 18:00 1 hour
Networking Lounge

Happy Hour in the Arena - Sponsored by Danube Hospitality Solutions

Networking

Raise a glass and make meaningful connections! Enjoy drinks, conversations, and the chance to forge new connections with industry leaders and peers from around the world.

18:30 - 20:30 2 hours

FHS Welcome Reception at Shimmers, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam (Hosted by Jumeirah)

Networking

Kick off FHS World 2025 with breathtaking sunset views, a refreshing sea breeze, and authentic Greek flavours at Shimmers, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam.

Set against the backdrop of Dubai’s stunning beachfront, this relaxed evening will be elevated with live DJ beats, soulful violinists, and the smooth sounds of a saxophone, creating the perfect vibe for networking and unwinding.

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of FHS with an unforgettable night at one of Dubai’s most picturesque and lively venues - Shimmers at the Mina Al Salam.

Tuesday 28 October

05:00 - 06:00 1 hour
Networking Lounge

Happy Hour

Networking
07:00 - 08:00 1 hour

Pilates Session at J Club Jumeirah Beach Hotel – Wellness Studio

Networking

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A 60-minute Pilates class offering a blend of core strengthening, flexibility enhancement, and total body toning. This low-impact session focuses on precise movements for posture, balance, and muscle definition. Suitable for all skill levels, it's a perfect way to stretch, strengthen, and rejuvenate both body and mind.

LOCATION: J Club Jumeirah Beach Hotel – Wellness Studio


09:00 - 09:45 45 minutes
Arena Majlis

Executive Investor Breakfast & Project Showcase – A Closed-Door Gathering

Networking
09:30 - 09:40 10 minutes
Summit Stage

Welcome Back

Opening / Closing Remarks

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Vince Van de Wiele


09:40 - 10:00 20 minutes
Summit Stage

The impact of Geopolitics and your Business Outlook

Global Outlook

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Daniel Thorniley

President
DT-Global Business Consulting

10:00 - 10:30 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Hospitality 2050:
The Long View from the Top

Global Outlook

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Moderator

Stephen Sackur

Former Presenter
HARDTalk

In conversation with

Thomas B. Meier

Chief Executive Officer
Jumeirah

Philip Martin Barnes

Chief Executive Officer
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC

Haitham Mattar

Managing Director MEA & South West Asia, IHG Hotel & Resort
Special Advisor to Secretary General, UNWTO

10:00 - 11:30 1 hour 30 minutes
Workshop Room (Arena)

PitchPoint:
The FHS Investment Spotlight

Innovation and Technology 

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Investor: Sheikh Muhammad, Founder & CEO, Pegasus Capital Investments

Investor: Andrea Monti, Chief Executive Officer, EHL Next


Lola Gamester, Founder, Rook AI & Mathias Upton-Hansen, Founder, Rook AI

Fahid Ali, Co-Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer, Consoome Technologies

Gleb Mykhailov, Chief Executive Officer, Treema Tech Ltd & Inna Tsareva, Chief Operational Officer,Treema Tech Ltd

Prashant Mishra, Chief Executive Officer, Retvens

Fatimah-Zahra Sacranie, Founder, nywhr.com


Moderator

Ali Shahid

CEO
The Bench

Investors

Andrea Monti

Chief Executive Officer
EHL NEXT

Sheikh Muhammad Noman

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Pegasus Capital Investments

In conversation with

Fahid Ali

Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer
Consoome Technologies

Lola Gamester

Founder
Rook AI

Prashant Mishra

Chief Executive Officer
Retvens

Gleb Mykhailov

Chief Executive Officer
Treema Tech Ltd

Daniel Reeves

Chief Commercial Officer
roomangel

Inna Tsareva

COO
Treema Tech Ltd

Mathias Upton-Hansen

Founder
Rook AI

10:05 - 11:00 55 minutes
Centre Stage

Soundscapes of Hospitality:
Albania

Country Pavilion Showcase

Moderator

Gemma Greenwood

Director, Content Inc.
Moderator, Emcee, media training specialist, editor and communications consultant

In conversation with

Pablo Bofill

Chief Executive Officer
Bofill Taller de Arquitectura

Blendi Gonxhja

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports

Michael Jalbert

Chief Executive Officer
Forbes Global Properties

Adelajda Roka

General Director
Territorial Development Agency

10:30 - 10:45 15 minutes
Summit Stage

Beyond the Peak:
What the Numbers Say About the Next Chapter in Hospitality

Investment and Real Estate

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Sarah Duignan

Director, Client Relationships
STR, a CoStar Group company

10:30 - 10:50 20 minutes
Future Stage

A Wake-Up Call for Hospitality:
The Race for Talents is On the Rise

NextGen

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Dr Achim Schmitt

Dean
EHL Hospitality Business School

10:30 - 11:30 1 hour
Workshop Room (Murjaan)

Owners Forum:
The Power Struggle – Owners vs. Operators (Invitation-Only)

Investment and Real Estate

Dinky Puri

Founding Partner
Eagle Wing

Elias Hayek

Shareholder, Co-Chair Hospitality Industry Group, Middle East and Europe
Greenberg Traurig

10:45 - 11:15 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Mapping the Money:
Tracking Smart Capital in a Changing Hospitality Landscape

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator: Amit Nayak, CHA, Vice President, HAMA MEA

Moderator

Amit Nayak, CHA

Vice President
Hospitality Asset Managers Association Middle East and Africa

In conversation with

Amr El Nady

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

Olivier Granet

Managing Partner | Co-Chief Executive Officer
Kasada Capital Management

Sajid Siddique

Senior Vice President - Head - Real Estate Structuring & Advisory
Mashreq Bank

David Zisser

Founder and CEO
OMNAM GROUP

10:50 - 11:30 40 minutes
Future Stage

Rebuilding the Workforce:
Attracting and Retaining Talent in Hospitality

NextGen

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Moderator

Roland Hancock

Partner, Education and Skills Leader and Chief Sustainability Officer
PwC Middle East

In conversation with

Dimitris Manikis

President EMEA
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Professor Scott Richardson

Academic Dean
Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy Les Roches

Eddy Tannous

Chief Operating Officer
Rotana

Markus Venzin

Chief Executive Officer
EHL Group

11:00 - 12:00 1 hour
Centre Stage

Signings & Announcements

Signings and announcements
11:15 - 11:35 20 minutes
Summit Stage

Flying into the Future:
The Economic and Strategic Imperative of Advanced Air Mobility

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Moderator

Stephen Sackur

Former Presenter
HARDTalk

In conversation with

Paul Griffiths

Chief Executive Officer
Dubai Airports

Anthony Khoury

UAE General Manager
Joby Aviation

11:30 - 11:45 15 minutes
Future Stage

From Vision to Vocations:
Creating the Future Leaders of Saudi Hospitality

NextGen

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Fadi Alaseri

Senior Director Education and Capability Building
Red Sea Global

11:30 - 13:00 1 hour 30 minutes
Workshop Room (Murjaan)

From Challenge to Solution:
Hospitality Workforce Sprint

NextGen

Bertrand Audrin

Professor & Human Capital Specialist
EHL Hospitality Business School

Roland Hancock

Partner, Education and Skills Leader and Chief Sustainability Officer
PwC Middle East

Markus Venzin

Chief Executive Officer
EHL Group

Patrick Coodien

Director
QE2 Hospitality Academy

11:30 - 12:30 1 hour
Workshop Room (Arena)

Negotiating with Operators:
Mastering Contract Structures for Maximizing Returns

Investment and Real Estate

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Scott Antel

Partner & Owner
Scotts FZ LLE

11:35 - 11:50 15 minutes
Summit Stage

From Local Roots to Global Reach:
Charting the Hospitality Expansion Journey

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

Stephen Sackur

Former Presenter
HARDTalk

In conversation with

Marc Dardenne

Chief Executive Officer
Modon Holding Hospitality

11:45 - 12:20 35 minutes
Future Stage

From Resilience to Growth:
The European Hospitality Investment Outlook

Global Outlook

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Moderator

Dirk Bakker

Head of EMEA Hotels | EMEA & Global Capital Markets
Colliers

In conversation with

Brian Betel

Global Head of Direct Assets
ASG Iberia

Jan-Patrick Kruger

Managing Director
Pandox AB

11:50 - 12:25 35 minutes
Summit Stage

Building Tomorrow:
The Geographies and Segments Defining Growth

Global Outlook

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Moderator

Nicolas Mayer

Partner, Global Industry Leader Tourism
PwC Middle East

In conversation with

Felicity Black-Roberts

Senior Vice President Development EAME
Hyatt

Alexander Lee

Chief Growth Officer
Jumeirah

Serena Lim

Chief Growth Officer
The Ascott Limited

Suma Venkatesh

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

12:00 - 13:00 1 hour
Centre Stage

Beyond Paradise:
Discovering the Investment Potential of the Philippines

Global Outlook

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Moderator

Katrina Craig

Chief Executive Officer
Hotel Solutions Partnership

In conversation with

Cleofe Albiso

Managing Director
Megaworld Hotels & Resorts

Mariana Beatriz Zobel De Ayala

Senior Vice President, Head of Leasing & Hospitality
Ayala Land, Inc.

Barun Jolly

Senior Vice President and Business Unit General Manager
Robinsons Land Corporation

Jason Paul Malajacan

Senior Vice President
Artstream Hospitality Management Group

12:20 - 12:45 25 minutes
Future Stage

Capital, Coastlines & Control:
The Eastern Mediterranean Investment Map for Owners

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

Judith Cartwright

Founder & Managing Director
Black Coral Consultancy FZ LLE

In conversation with

Dimitris Manikis

President EMEA
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Elie Milky

Chief Development Officer, Middle East, Northeast Africa, Cyprus and Greece
Radisson Hotel Group

12:25 - 12:40 15 minutes
Summit Stage

Hospitality with Purpose:
Landmark Initiatives Reshaping Inclusion in Hospitality

NextGen

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Moderator

Atul Chopra

Founder &CEO
FRESHONTABLE LLC

In conversation with

HE Abdulla AbdulAlee Al humaidan

Director General
Zayed Authority for People of Determination

12:40 - 12:50 10 minutes
Summit Stage

FHS Lifetime Achievement Award

Awards

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Award presenter: HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group

Winner: Abdulla Ahmed AlMoosa, Founder & Chairman, A.A. ALmoosa Enterprises


Moderator

Jonathan Worsley

Chairman & Founder
The Bench

In conversation with

Abdullah Ahmed Al Moosa

Founder & Chairman
A. A. Al Moosa Enterprises | ARENCO Group

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum

Chairman and Chief Executive
Emirates Airline and Group

12:45 - 13:00 15 minutes
Future Stage

TenX Leadership Talk:
Driving Change Across a Continent

Global Outlook

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Moderator

Fritz Dickamp

Managing Director
Studio 49

In conversation with

Pelumi Nubi

Founder
Nubi Network

12:50 - 13:00 10 minutes
Summit Stage

FHS Awards

Awards

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FHS Leadership Award 2025 - Supported by ISHC

Award Winner: Fadi Alaseri, Senior Director Education and Capability Building, Red Sea Global

Future Leader Award 2025 - Supported by EHL

Award Winner: Veronica Asthana, Managing Director, miniMAX Hospitality

FHSWomenPower Impact Leader Award 2025

Award Winner: Laura Eggleton, General Manager, Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown

Moderator

Jonathan Worsley

Chairman & Founder
The Bench

In conversation with

Dr. Carole Ackermann

Chairwoman of the Board President of EHL Board of Trustees
EHL Hospitality Business School

Fadi Alaseri

Senior Director Education and Capability Building
Red Sea Global

Veronica Asthana

Managing Director
miniMAX Hospitality

Laura Eggleton

General Manager
Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown

Maya Ziadeh

Chief Development Officer, Premium Midscale & Economy Middle East, Africa & Turkey, Accor
Accor

13:00 - 14:00 1 hour
Networking Lounge

Networking Lunch

Networking
14:00 - 14:20 20 minutes
Summit Stage

“Art of Creation” Redefining Hospitality

Global Outlook

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Moderator

Louis Abi Abboud

Regional Head - Lifestyle Collective MEAIT
Ennismore

In conversation with

Alan Faena

Founder and President
Faena Group

14:00 - 14:15 15 minutes
Workshop Room (Murjaan)

HAMA Asset Management Workshop - The Future of Hotel Asset Management

Investment and Real Estate

Opening of the Workshop & HAMA MEA Milestones

Amit Nayak, CHA

Vice President
Hospitality Asset Managers Association Middle East and Africa

Rene Beil

Managing Director, Beaufort Global
Chairman, MAARAH HOLDINGS & HAMA President Middle East

14:00 - 14:50 50 minutes
Workshop Room (Arena)

Thinking Reverse to Go Beyond:
A Reverse Learning Experience

NextGen

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Andre Wiringa

Founder and CEO
Start Reverse BV

14:00 - 14:15 15 minutes

From Heritage to Growth:
New Hospitality Investment Hotspots in Italy

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Moderator

Gemma Greenwood

Director, Content Inc.
Moderator, Emcee, media training specialist, editor and communications consultant

In conversation with

VALERIO SOLDANI

TRADE COMMISSIONER TO THE UAE AND OMAN
ITALIAN TRADE COMMISSION

14:15 - 14:50 35 minutes
Future Stage

A Global Perspective - From Asia to the Middle East

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

Larissa Esser

Senior Advisor, Representative to the GCC
Colliers

In conversation with

Ashank Ashok Kothari

Managing Director
Brookfield Advisors India Pvt Ltd

Dr. Aron Hari Harilela

Chairman & CEO
Harilela Hotels Ltd

David Xiaoou Chen

Chairman & CEO
Fields of Gold Capital and Asset Management Group

14:15 - 14:45 30 minutes
Centre Stage

From Heritage to Growth:
New Hospitality Investment Hotspots in Italy

Global Outlook

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Moderator

Gemma Greenwood

Director, Content Inc.
Moderator, Emcee, media training specialist, editor and communications consultant

In conversation with

Marco G Malacrida

Founder
Italia Hospitality

Chiara Gibertini

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Pininfarina SpA

Alessandra Priante

President
ENIT SpA

14:15 - 14:45 30 minutes
Workshop Room (Murjaan)

HAMA Asset Management Workshop - The Future of Hotel Asset Management

Investment and Real Estate

The Luxury Train Experience: KPIs from Luxury Trains around the World

Filip Boyen

Director
Filip Boyen ltd

14:30 - 15:00 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Investors with Influence:
How Private Capital Shapes Hospitality Footprints

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

Dirk Bakker

Head of EMEA Hotels | EMEA & Global Capital Markets
Colliers

In conversation with

Neil Benjelloun

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
JL Equity Group

Selim El Zein

VP - Head of Asset Management
Deyaar PJSC

14:45 - 15:15 30 minutes
Centre Stage

Signings & Announcements

Signings and announcements
14:45 - 15:25 40 minutes
Workshop Room (Murjaan)

HAMA Asset Management Workshop - The Future of Hotel Asset Management

Investment and Real Estate

AI Throughout the Guest Journey: Enhancing Service, Efficiency, and Profitability. The Impact of AI on Hotel Experience and Financial Appeal for Operating Platforms


Geri Cupi

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Hotelworld AI

14:50 - 15:10 20 minutes
Summit Stage

De-Risking Africa:
Building Trust and Track Records for Institutional Investment

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

Jeremy Maggs

Journalist, Radio Host and Television Presenter
iAfrica

In conversation with

Hamza Farooqui

Chief Executive Officer
Millat Global

14:50 - 15:20 30 minutes
Future Stage

The Future Is East:
Mapping the Mindset of Tomorrow’s Asian Tourist

Global Outlook

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Moderator

Ben Baseley-Walker

Founder & Managing Partner
Andart Global

In conversation with

Dominique Backhouse

Managing Director
Companion Communications

Sean Fitzpatrick

Chief Experience Officer
Tatler Asia

Siegfried Nierhaus

Vice President & Head of Development Middle East, India and Africa
H World International

14:50 - 16:00 1 hour 10 minutes
Workshop Room (Arena)

PitchPoint:
The FHS Investment Spotlight

Investment and Real Estate

Investor: Priyanka Vijayan, Director, SEED Ventures

Investor: Julio Corredor, Chief Executive Officer, Shaden Hospitality

Rayan Hanna, Chief Executive Officer, Next House

Masa Abu Qura, Co-Founder & Creative Director, SUKNAYE

Ahmed Alruwaithi, Founder & Group CEO, RG

Sam Payrovi, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, The Ark Companies


Moderator

Ali Shahid

CEO
The Bench

Investors

Julio Corredor

Chief Executive Officer
Shaden Hospitality Company, KSA

Priyanka Vijayan

Director of Ventures
SEED Ventures

In conversation with

Ahmed Alruwaithi

Founder & Group CEO
Riviera Gateway

Rayan Hanna

Chief Executive Officer
Next'House

Sam Payrovi

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
The Ark Companies

Masa Abu Qura

Co-Founder and Creative Director
SUKNAYE

15:10 - 15:20 10 minutes
Summit Stage

Unlocking Capital Flows:
The Evolving Investment Landscape in the Gulf and Saudi Arabia

Investment and Real Estate

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Nicholas Nahas

Partner
Arthur D Little

15:15 - 16:00 45 minutes
Centre Stage

Egypt’s North Coast:
From Seasonal Escape to Year-Round Destination

Global Outlook

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Moderator

Heba El Dessouky

Hospitality Development Director
City Edge Developments

In conversation with

Dr․ Eng. Abdelkhalek Ibrahim

Senior technical assistant to the minister
Ministry of housing, utilities and urban communities

15:20 - 15:55 35 minutes
Summit Stage

From Reform to Investment:
Building Global Partnerships in KSA

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

Camilla Bevilacqua

Partner - Tourism and Hospitality
Arthur D Little

In conversation with

Sohail Alali

Investment Director
Rua Al Madinah Holding

Rami Bissat

VP Investments and Business Development
TAIBA

Tarek Elkady

Vice President Investments
Osoolre

Samer Sabra

Chief Hospitality Officer
Jabal Omar Development Company

15:20 - 15:35 15 minutes
Future Stage

FHS Africa Excellence Award

Awards

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Moderator

Jonathan Worsley

Chairman & Founder
The Bench

In conversation with

Hala Matar Choufany

President - Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Dubai
HVS

15:25 - 16:00 35 minutes
Workshop Room (Murjaan)

HAMA Asset Management Workshop - The Future of Hotel Asset Management

Investment and Real Estate

EEA Financial Sustainability Reporting for Hospitality

Ufi Ibrahim

Chief Executive Officer
Energy & environment Alliance

15:30 - 16:00 30 minutes
Networking Lounge

Themed Socials - Future of Branded Residences

Networking

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Meet developers, investors, and operators to discuss the evolving landscape of branded residences and the trends shaping tomorrow’s luxury and lifestyle projects.

15:35 - 15:55 20 minutes
Future Stage

Driving New Experiences:
The Evolution of an Automotive Luxury Brand into Hospitality

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Moderator

David Keen

Founder & CEO
QUO

In conversation with

Stefano Saporetti

Director of Brand Diversification
Aston Martin

15:55 - 16:10 15 minutes
Summit Stage

Health Meets Hospitality:
Creating Value for People and Planet

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Moderator

Anne Biging

CEO/Founder
Healing Hotels of the World

In conversation with

Faizal Kottikollon

Founder Chairman
KEF Holdings | Tulah Clinical Wellness

15:55 - 16:30 35 minutes
Future Stage

Beyond the Game:
How Immersive Sports and Culture Drive Tourism Growth

Lifestyle and Wellness 

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Moderator

Peter Daire

Senior Executive Advisor, Sports Consulting
PwC Middle East

In conversation with

Sam Dawson

Managing Partner
GSIQ

Sophie Ryan

Head of Corporate Communications, Marketing and Brand
Dubai Racing Club

16:00 - 16:30 30 minutes
Centre Stage

How Operators Drive Asset Value:
Leveraging Technology, Data & AI to Maximize Owner Returns

Innovation and Technology 

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Moderator

Li Hawkins

Partner and Managing Director
Insight Out

In conversation with

Leo Barrit

Vice President of Sales
FLYR

Maarten Edelman

VP International Sales
dailypoint

Thomas Niens

Vice President Sales
Adyen

16:10 - 16:25 15 minutes
Summit Stage

Risk or Rhetoric:
Navigating Climate Risk, Regulation, and Reality in 2025

Investment and Real Estate

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Professor Marc Lepere

Lead in ESG & Sustainability, Executive Education, Department of Banking & Finance
King’s Business School

16:15 - 17:30 1 hour 15 minutes
Workshop Room (Murjaan)

Capital at a Crossroads:
How Sustainability is Rewriting the Rules of Hotel Investment

Investment and Real Estate

Ufi Ibrahim

Chief Executive Officer
Energy & environment Alliance

Professor Marc Lepere

Lead in ESG & Sustainability, Executive Education, Department of Banking & Finance
King’s Business School

16:15 - 17:30 1 hour 15 minutes
Workshop Room (Arena)

The Philippines Advantage:
Private Insights for Strategic Investors

Global Outlook

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Moderator

Katrina Craig

Chief Executive Officer
Hotel Solutions Partnership

In conversation with

Cleofe Albiso

Managing Director
Megaworld Hotels & Resorts

Mariana Beatriz Zobel De Ayala

Senior Vice President, Head of Leasing & Hospitality
Ayala Land, Inc.

Barun Jolly

Senior Vice President and Business Unit General Manager
Robinsons Land Corporation

Maria Margarita M. Nograles

Chief Operating Officer
Tourism Promotions Board Philippines

Roshan Nandwani

Head of Marketing and Consumer Engagement
Ayala Land Hospitality Inc.

Jason Paul Malajacan

Senior Vice President
Artstream Hospitality Management Group

16:25 - 17:00 35 minutes
Summit Stage

Mitigating Risk, Managing Costs:
Hospitality’s Climate-Resilient Playbook

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

Lizzy Coates

Associate Director
Considerate Group

In conversation with

Fred Barnachawy

Chief Investment Officer
DeshCap

Helena Egan

Senior Director of Global Industry Relations
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Dimitrios Kolaxis

Senior Vice President Hospitality
Dubai Holdings

Jitesh Shetty

CEO & Co-founder
Credibl Innovations Inc

16:30 - 16:45 15 minutes
Centre Stage

TECH Lightning Round

Innovation and Technology 

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Zen Valli

Chief Revenue Officer
RMS Cloud

Leo Barrit

Vice President of Sales
FLYR

Jack Bowcott

Chief Executive Officer
Goki

16:45 - 17:30 45 minutes
Centre Stage

Signings & Announcements

Signings and announcements
17:00 - 17:40 40 minutes
Summit Stage

Franchise Models:
A Barrier to Sustainable Hospitality—or a Catalyst for Change?

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

Roi Ariel

General Manager
Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)

In conversation with

Yasser Ahmed

Chief Executive Officer
Action Hotels Limited

Klaus Assmann

Chief Operating Officer - Middle East, India & Southeast Asia
United Hospitality Management (UHM)

Bani Haddad

Founder & Co-CEO
Aleph Hospitality

David Thomson

Senior Vice President Development
The First Group Hospitality

17:40 - 18:10 30 minutes
Summit Stage

The Second Act:
How Investors are Rewriting the Story of Hospitality Assets

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

James Wrenn

Partner - Head of Hotel & Leisure Capital Markets | Middle East & Africa
Knight Frank

In conversation with

Oliver Hogg

Chief Executive Officer
Arzan Investment Management

Jamie Odgers

Vice President
Elaeo Partners

Vijay Raghavan

Director
Golden Sands Hotel Co. LLC.

18:30 - 20:30 2 hours

Evening Reception at Taj Exotica, The Palm (Hosted by IHCL)

Networking

An idyllic island escape, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai is a distinctive beach resort nestled on the iconic Palm Jumeirah. FHS World delegates can network after a fast-paced Day Two against the sparkling Arabian Gulf and Dubai’s shimmering skyline.

Wednesday 29 October

07:00 - 08:00 1 hour

Yoga Session at J Club Jumeirah Beach Hotel – Wellness Studio

Networking

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Start your day with this 60 minutes yoga flow designed for all levels. Shake off sleepy vibes, wake up your muscles, and bring movement to your body. In this class, you’ll open your hips, legs, back, and shoulders and at the end, you’ll feel physically and mentally refreshed, ready to enjoy the day ahead.

LOCATION: J Club Jumeirah Beach Hotel – Wellness Studio


09:00 - 10:00 1 hour
Centre Stage

Signings & Announcements

Signings and announcements
09:30 - 09:50 20 minutes
Summit Stage

Empowering Communities Through Livelihood Opportunities in the Hospitality Sector

Global Outlook

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Moderator

Ufi Ibrahim

Chief Executive Officer
Energy & environment Alliance

In conversation with

Dr Khaled Khalifa

Senior Advisor, Representative to the GCC
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

09:50 - 10:25 35 minutes
Summit Stage

“Hybrid Lives” – The Big Shift and Vision of Future Spaces

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

Rabih Feghali

Hospitality Visionary
Parsli

In conversation with

Saurabh Bakshi

Chief Operating Officer
Azizi Developments

Guy Ivesha

Founder & CEO
Maslow's

Armand Steinmeyer

VP Business Development
The Ascott Limited

10:00 - 10:40 40 minutes
Future Stage

Beyond Yield:
The Emotional Architecture of Luxury Resort Brands

Lifestyle and Wellness 

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Moderator

Kevin Underwood

Head of Hospitality Design
DesignEQ

In conversation with

Shady Hassan

Vice President Development - North Africa
Marriott International

Shaun Killa

Design Director and Founder
Killa Design

Jean- Baptiste Recher

Chief Development Officer Luxury Brands, Middle East, Africa and Turkiye
Accor

Joe Tabet

CEO & Managing Director
JT&Partners

10:00 - 10:20 20 minutes
Centre Stage

Welcome to Restaurant Investment Trends Transforming Hotels

F&B Experience

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James Hacon

Founder & Partner
Think Hospitality

10:20 - 11:00 40 minutes
Centre Stage

25 Jump Street:
Shaping Dubai’s Next Culinary, Bar, Art & Culture Destination

F&B Experience

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Moderator

Louis Abi Abboud

Regional Head - Lifestyle Collective MEAIT
Ennismore

In conversation with

Kris Fade

Founder, Fade Fit
Radio and TV Personality, Entrepreneur

Rabih Fakhreddine

Founder & Group CEO
7 Management

Rizwan Kassim

Founder and CEO
Rikas Hospitality Group

Ronald Philip

Vice President - Investment & Corporate Development
Dubai World Trade Centre

10:25 - 10:40 15 minutes
Summit Stage

Work. Live. Belong. Rethinking Hospitality for the Borderless Professional

Investment and Real Estate

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Hans Meyer

Co Founder & Managing Director
Zoku

10:40 - 11:15 35 minutes
Summit Stage

Future of Hospitality Concepts and Operating Models

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

Marco S. Rentsch

Partner | Global Consulting Hospitality & Tourism Center of Excellence
PwC Middle East

In conversation with

Omar Faisal Issa

Vice President Strategy
TAIBA

Markus Lehnert

Senior Vice President International Hotel Development
Marriott International

Julien Renaud-Perret

Executive Director Hospitality
New Murabba Development Company

Benjamin Sinclair

Chief Brand Development Officer
Faena Hotels & Residences

10:40 - 10:55 15 minutes
Future Stage

Beyond the Tangible, Towards the Meaningful:
Reimagining Perceived Luxury

Lifestyle and Wellness 

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Arjan Pit

Managing Director
UNS United Network Studio

10:55 - 11:10 15 minutes
Future Stage

From Mass to Class:
The Upscale Shift in the All-Inclusive Hospitality Market

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

Catherine Edwards

Chief Growth Officer
QUO Global

In conversation with

Grégory Lanter

Group Deputy CEO
CLUB MED

11:00 - 11:25 25 minutes
Centre Stage

From Neighbourhood Gems to Five-Star Plates:
How Local Concepts Are Transforming Hotel Dining

F&B Experience

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Moderator

Fritz Dickamp

Managing Director
Studio 49

In conversation with

Elena Akopiyants

Director of F&B Operations
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)

Mariam Almansoori

Entrepreneur
Montauk holding group

11:10 - 11:50 40 minutes
Future Stage

Wellbeing Ecosystems:
Building Destinations Around Health and Harmony

Lifestyle and Wellness 

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Moderator

Filippo Lodi

Director
UNS United Network Studio

In conversation with

Angelo Goggioli

Global Key Account Director Hospitality & Residential
Technogym

Lindsay Madden-Nadeau

Senior Director
Red Sea Global

Vickum Nawagamuwage

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Santani Wellness Resorts

Shafi Syed

Global Head, Hotel Development & Acquisitions
Equinox Hotels

11:15 - 11:50 35 minutes
Summit Stage

Investing in Mixed-Use Real Estate:
Strategies for Maximizing Value in Modern Developments

Investment and Real Estate Free for BRF pass holders

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Moderator

Nicolas Nasra

Head of Hotel Advisory
Colliers MENA

In conversation with

Ayman Ezzeddine

Senior Director Development
Radisson Hotel Group

Ronald Philip

Vice President - Investment & Corporate Development
Dubai World Trade Centre

Pedro Ribeiro

Chief Commercial Officer
Rua Al Madinah Holding

11:25 - 12:05 40 minutes
Centre Stage

From Day to Dusk:
How Beach Clubs Redefine F&B, Wellness & Exclusivity

Lifestyle and Wellness 

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Moderator

Jennifer Pettinger-Haines

Partner, Think Hospitality
Founder, The GRIF Collective

In conversation with

Philippe Bassoul

Development Director - Hotels and F&B
Barrière Hotels & Resorts

Olivier Eynard

Chief Operating Officer
RIKAS Hospitality Group

Ryan Hattingh

Group CEO
Agon Capital

Carolyn Turnbull

Chief Executive Officer
Nammos Hotels & Resorts

11:50 - 12:10 20 minutes
Summit Stage

Smart Capital, Young Tenants:
The Investment Case for Student Accommodation

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

Catherine Edwards

Chief Growth Officer
QUO Global

In conversation with

Amit Arora

Chief Operating Officer
Arada

11:50 - 12:30 40 minutes
Future Stage

Affordable, Scalable, In Demand:
The Midscale Hotel Evolution

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

Oussama El Kadiri

Partner - Head of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Advisory
Knight Frank

In conversation with

Abdulrahman Almoayed

Chief Investment & Development Officer
Legacy Hotels Holding

Muin Serhan

Chief Executive Officer
Amsa Hospitality

Wytze Van Den Berg

Vice President EMEA
BWH Hotels

Maya Ziadeh

Chief Development Officer, Premium Midscale & Economy Middle East, Africa & Turkey, Accor
Accor

12:00 - 12:30 30 minutes
Networking Lounge

Themed Socials - Wellness & Wellbeing Trends in Hospitality

Networking

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Network with innovators and decision-makers driving wellness, wellbeing, and holistic guest experiences across hospitality and lifestyle properties.

12:05 - 12:20 15 minutes
Centre Stage

Next-Gen Leisure:
The Business of Competitive Socialising

NextGen

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Moderator

Ben Baseley-Walker

Founder & Managing Partner
Andart Global

In conversation with

Jennifer Pettinger-Haines

Partner, Think Hospitality
Founder, The GRIF Collective

Zachary Pulman

Creative Director
Zachary Pulman Design Studio

12:10 - 12:20 10 minutes
Summit Stage

Living the Brand:
How Branded Residences Drive Culture, Capital, and Communities

Lifestyle and Wellness Free for BRF pass holders

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Giovanni de Niederhäusern

Senior Vice President of Architecture & Product Design
Pininfarina

12:20 - 12:55 35 minutes
Summit Stage

Design, Legacy & Returns:
How Visionary Leaders Shape the Future of Luxury Real Estate

Investment and Real Estate Free for BRF pass holders

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Moderator

Stephen Sackur

Former Presenter
HARDTalk

In conversation with

Nick Candy

Chief Executive Officer
Candy Capital

Marc Socker

Chief Executive Officer
Maybourne

12:20 - 12:40 20 minutes
Centre Stage

Deal Dynamics:
Finding the Sweet Spot Between Ownership Vision and Investor Value

Investment and Real Estate

Moderator

James Hacon

Founder & Partner
Think Hospitality

In conversation with

Tony Habre

Founder
AlphaMind Group

Sanjay Nandi

Group CEO
ADMO Lifestyle Holding

12:30 - 13:00 30 minutes
Future Stage

From Groundbreaking to Grand Opening:
Aligning Project Delivery with Operational Success

Investment and Real Estate

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Moderator

Barry O’Reilly

Head of Project Management UAE, Project & Development Services
JLL

In conversation with

Eoghan Devlin

Project Quantity Surveyor
Compass Project Consulting

Graham Hallett

Chief Development Officer
Marjan

Costas Livadaris

Technical Director - Hotels & Hospitality
Parsons

Henk Meyknecht

Chief Hospitality Officer
Private Equity, Assets & Entities

12:55 - 13:00 5 minutes
Summit Stage

Closing Remarks

13:00 - 14:00 1 hour
Networking Lounge

Networking Lunch

Networking
14:00 - 14:05 5 minutes
Summit Stage

Welcome to the Branded Residences Forum at FHS World 2025

Branded Residences Forum

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Jonathan Worsley

Chairman & Founder
The Bench

Barry Landsberg

Principal
Landsberg Residential Consulting Inc.

14:05 - 14:20 15 minutes
Summit Stage

TenX Leadership Talk - State of the Industry

Branded Residences Forum

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Jeff Tisdall

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

14:20 - 14:35 15 minutes
Summit Stage

Branded Residences Uncovered:
Global Performance Review & Insights

Branded Residences Forum

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Riyan Itani

Founder
Global Branded Residences Ltd.

14:35 - 15:15 40 minutes
Summit Stage

Maximizing Returns, Minimizing Risk:
How to Optimize and Protect Value for Investors

Branded Residences Forum

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Moderator

Peter Bazeli

Principal and Managing Director
Weitzman Associates, LLC

In conversation with

Safiyya Akoojee

Director
Thomson Wilks Inc․

George Azar

Chairman & CEO
Sotheby's International Realty

Daniel von Barloewen

Senior Vice President, Global Mixed-Use Development
Accor One Living

Rabih Elie Karam

Group Chief Executive Officer
Al Ain Asset Management

15:15 - 15:30 15 minutes
Summit Stage

TenX Leadership Talk:
Where Lifestyle Meets Living

TenX Leadership Talk

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Moderator

Gaurav Sinha

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Insignia Worldwide

In conversation with

Christoph Hoffmann

Founder and Co-CEO
25hours Hotels

15:40 - 16:10 30 minutes
Summit Stage

The Perfect Fit:
Selecting the Right Brand for Residential Success

Branded Residences Forum

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Moderator

Ali Manzoor

Senior Director Head of Hospitality, Hotels & Tourism
CBRE MENA

In conversation with

Jaidev Menezes

RVP Mixed Use Development EMEA
Marriott International

Rosa Piro

Chief Investment Officer
Arada

Steve Rossouw

Senior Development Director - Mukaab Residential & Mixed-use Assets
New Murabba

Zayan Salih

Chief Executive Officer
MDC Developers

16:10 - 16:30 20 minutes
Summit Stage

Decoding the Data:
What Guest & User Trends Tell Us

Branded Residences Forum

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Rahul Salgia

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
DigiValet

16:10 - 16:40 30 minutes
Future Stage

The Real Deal:
Unpacking the Financial Realities

Branded Residences Forum

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Moderator

Riyan Itani

Founder
Global Branded Residences Ltd.

In conversation with

Roger A. Allen

Group Chief Executive Officer
RLA Global

Yadhu Mittal

Senior Vice President – Strategy and Compliance
BNW Developments

Federico Rota

Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Al Ain Asset Management

16:30 - 17:00 30 minutes
Summit Stage

The Misconception Myth:
Why Branded Residences Aren’t Just Hotels with Keys

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Moderator

Chris Graham

Managing Director
Graham Associates

In conversation with

Dean Main,

Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer
Rhodium Residence Management

Govind Mundra

Head of Development - Middle East & Africa
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Melisa Pezuk

Head of Development at AMAALA
Red Sea Global

16:40 - 17:00 20 minutes
Future Stage

Legal Structures:
Protecting Interests of Investors, Purchasers & Brands

Branded Residences Forum

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Moderator

Barry Landsberg

Principal
Landsberg Residential Consulting Inc.

In conversation with

Paul Saba

Vice President and Senior Counsel - EMEA
Marriott International

Lada Shelkovnikova

Partner Hotels & Hospitality
Watson Farley & Williams LLP

17:00 - 17:15 15 minutes
Summit Stage

The Next Chapter of Real Estate:
Regeneration Over Preservation

Branded Residences Forum

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Moderator

Alida Saleh

Head of Sustainability, Consulting - MEA
JLL

In conversation with

Alex Zagrebelny

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
R.Evolution Real Estate Developer

17:15 - 17:45 30 minutes
Summit Stage

Iconic by Design:
Crafting The Next Wave of Luxury Living

Branded Residences Forum

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Moderator

Lindsay McGinn

Global Vice President, Residential Marketing,
Accor One Living

In conversation with

Saif Desouky

Project Director
Anax Developments

Adrian Strittmatter

Chief Executive Officer
Saentys

Joe Tabet

CEO & Managing Director
JT&Partners

17:45 - 18:00 15 minutes
Summit Stage

Closing Remarks

18:30 - 20:30 2 hours

BRF Cocktail Reception at Mama Shelter (Hosted by Accor)

Networking

LIMITED ACCESS - INVITATION ONLY FOR BRF DELEGATES & PREMIUM PASS HOLDERS

Mama Shelter Dubai offers a dynamic, eclectic atmosphere with bold design and quirky decor, making it the perfect venue for a relaxed networking session after a long day of insightful discussions and deal-making at the Branded Residences Forum 2025. Enjoy a cocktail reception in this vibrant space, where you can relax, connect, and engage in meaningful conversations.

19:00 - 21:00 2 hours

World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards

Awards

Terra, Expo City, Dubai

Learn more and purchase tickets here.