2026
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
Event Themes
Sunday 11 May
13:00 - 15:00 2 hours
Registration
15:00 - 15:10 10 minutes
Summit Stage
Welcome to NextGen Investment Forum
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman & CEO
The Bench
15:10 - 15:30 20 minutes
Summit Stage
Vision for Global Tourism:
A Conversation with Harry Theoharis, Candidate for UN Tourism Secretary-General
Moderator
Aradhana Khowala
CEO & Regenerative Tourism Expert
Aptamind Partners
In conversation with
Harry Theoharis
Member of Parliament, Hellenic Parliament
Candidate for UN Tourism Secretary-General
15:30 - 16:00 30 minutes
Summit Stage
Rethinking Hospitality Schools:
Education, Experience & Environment
NextGen Talent & Hospitality Education
Moderator
Arjun Singh
Founding Director
Hospitality and Tourism Management Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship
In conversation with
Dr․Fabien Fresnel
Chief Executive Officer
The Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality
Glenn Mandziuk
Chief Executive Officer
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
Muin Serhan
Chief Executive Officer
Amsa Hospitality
16:00 - 16:15 15 minutes
Summit Stage
UN Tourism Presents:
Tourism Education Guidelines
NextGen Talent & Hospitality Education
Luis Nicolas Barrios
Regional Manager Innovation Education and Investment
UN Tourism
16:00 - 17:00 1 hour
Centre Stage
Announcements & Signings
16:15 - 16:45 30 minutes
Summit Stage
How Can We Rebrand Hospitality Careers to Attract Saudi Youth?
NextGen Talent & Hospitality Education
Moderator
Lameese Damiri
Senior Education Specialist
UNTourism
In conversation with
Dr. Abeer Alamri
Skills Development and Talent Optimization Expert
Layla Alamri
Education Senior Manager
Red Sea Global
Paul Keen
Director of Operations and Culture
QUO
Ibrahim Osta
Global Tourism Lead and Senior Economic Growth Advisor
Chemonics International
16:45 - 17:30 45 minutes
Summit Stage
What Are the Best Models for Ongoing Professional Development in Hospitality in Saudi Arabia?
NextGen Talent & Hospitality Education
Moderator
Adrian Artimov
Chief Commercial Officer
Sommet Education
In conversation with
Yasser Faisal Al-Sharif
Founder
Al Sadu Advisory
Imran Changezi
Executive Director Hospitality Development & Dean of Centre Expertise, CoE
Diriyah Company
Mohammed Marghalani
Chief Franchised Assets Officer
Dan Company, PIF Subsidiary
Paul Kendall Stevens
Chief Operating Officer - MEA
AccorHotels Middle East & Africa FZ-LLC
16:45 - 17:30 45 minutes
Future Stage
Masterclass:
How engagement, culture and leadership make or break brand & property value in the region (and beyond)?
NextGen Talent & Hospitality Education
Moderator
Andre Wiringa
Founder & CEO
Start Reverse
In conversation with
Paul Bridger
Chief Operating Officer
Rove Hotels
Sebastien Carre
Group Head of Hospitality
Red Sea Global
Olivier Harnisch
Founder & CEO
Lunasole Hospitality
Jan-Patrick Krüger
Managing Director
Pandox AB
16:45 - 17:30 45 minutes
Yanbu Breakout Room
The Guest Experience Reimagined:
A Saudi Hospitality Design Challenge
NextGen Talent & Hospitality Education
Moderator
Ebrahim Al Qassab
Projects Director
Baraka for Real Estate Development & Investment
In conversation with
Dr. Ahmed Abdulwahab Khan Alhashimi
Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO)
Sumou Investment Global
Dr. Fahad Al Otaibi
Senior Advisor at the Architecture & Design Commission
Ministry of Culture
Marloes Knippenberg
Chief Executive Officer
Kerten Hospitality
Joe Tabet
Founder & Managing Director
JT+Partners
17:30 - 18:30 1 hour
Al Omsiat B
Speed Networking
18:30 - 21:00 2 hours 30 minutes
FHS Welcome Reception at Yauatcha | Hosted by Al Khozama
Monday 12 May
07:00 - 08:00 1 hour
Yoga at the Top of the Tower
Networking
Location: Top of the Al Faisaliah Tower, The Globe
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.
09:30 - 09:45 15 minutes
Summit Stage
Welcome to FHS Saudi Arabia 2025
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman & CEO
The Bench
Jessy El Murr
Former Journalist
BBC
09:45 - 09:55 10 minutes
Summit Stage
Opening Remarks
HH Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khalid Al Saud
Secretary General, King Faisal Foundation (KFF)
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Al Khozama Investment Company
09:55 - 10:10 15 minutes
Summit Stage
Where Vision Shapes Opportunity
Focus on Saudi Arabia
Moderator
David Keen
CEO & Founder
QUO
In conversation with
Mahmoud Abdulhadi
Deputy Minister, Destination Enablement
Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia
10:10 - 10:20 10 minutes
Summit Stage
The Future of Hospitality in Saudi Arabia and Beyond
Investment, Finance & Real Estate
Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi
Chief Executive Officer
Taiba Investments
10:20 - 10:40 20 minutes
Summit Stage
The Invisible Hand:
The Past and Future of Hospitality
Branding & Culture
Johannes Torpe
Designer & Musician
Johannes Torpe Studios
10:30 - 11:30 1 hour
Yanbu Breakout Room
Empowering Female Leaders:
Fostering Inclusion for Lasting Impact
Muna Bu Khamseen
Executive Assistant Manager
Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences
10:40 - 11:05 25 minutes
Summit Stage
Inside the Mind of the Global Investor:
What Draws Capital to Saudi Arabia
Investment & Development
Moderator
Maximilian Quack
Senior Vice President, Hotels & Hospitality MEA
JLL
In conversation with
Christophe Beauvilain
Managing Partner
Pygmalion Capital
Amin Ismail
Managing Director
Certares
11:15 - 11:55 40 minutes
Summit Stage
Safeguarding Hospitality Investments Amid Market Shifts:
Is Saudi Arabia Still the Land of Opportunity?
Focus on Saudi ArabiaInvestment, Finance & Real Estate
Moderator
Yousef Gamal El-Din
Former News-Anchor
Bloomberg
In conversation with
Naif AlMadi
Chief Business Officer
Tourism Development Fund
Luc Delafosse
Vice President, Hospitality Management,
Al Khozama Investment Company
Cyril Piaia
Chief Executive Officer
Confidential
AlaaEldin Saleh
Chief Hotels Operating Officer
Rua Al Madinah Holding Company
11:30 - 12:00 30 minutes
Networking Lounge
Curated Connections - Technology, AI & Tech
Daria Smith
Portfolio Director
The Bench
11:45 - 13:00 1 hour 15 minutes
Centre Stage
Announcements & Signings
11:55 - 12:10 15 minutes
Summit Stage
Beyond the Whistle:
The FIFA World Cup 2034’s Ripple Effect on the Saudi Hospitality Sector
Focus on Saudi Arabia
Dr. Sarah Gasim
Senior Vice President, Head of Hotels KSA
JLL
12:00 - 12:30 30 minutes
Yanbu Breakout Room
Navigating the Hospitality Investment Industry in Saudi Arabia:
A Beginner's Guide
Investment & DevelopmentFocus on Saudi Arabia
Moderators
Dunia Joulani
Partner | Head of Travel, Hospitality and Leisure
Deloitte Middle East
Keri Watkins
Co-Head of Real Estate & Hospitality, MENA
Baker & McKenzie LLP
In conversation with
James Edmondson
Director Infrastructure & Real Estate
Deloitte Middle East
Imshan Jamal
Managing Director & Co-Founder
EQ Group
12:10 - 12:40 30 minutes
Summit Stage
The Changing Face of Saudi Arabia:
The Role of Mega Events in Driving Modernization, Infrastructure Growth, and Tourism Excellence
Focus on Saudi Arabia
Moderator: Ahmad Arab, Founding Partner, Horwath HTL Saudi
Abdullah Azhari
CEO & Managing Director
Saudi Icon Company
Gavin Weaver
Regional Director
AtkinsRéalis
Maher Abou Nasr
Vice President Operations Saudi Arabia
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Ahmad Arab
Founding Partner
Horwath HTL Saudi
12:40 - 12:55 15 minutes
Summit Stage
Building for Tomorrow:
At the heart of Riyadh’s New Downtown
Brand & Destination
Moderator
Sarah Varghese
Global Head of Cities
KPMG Saudi Arabia
In conversation with
Julien Renaud-Perret
Executive Director Hospitality
New Murabba Development Company
13:05 - 13:20 15 minutes
Summit Stage
How Is Saudi Arabia Preparing for a Tourism Transformation to Connect Travelers Locally and Globally?
Focus on Saudi Arabia
Moderator
Jessy El Murr
Former Journalist
BBC
In conversation with
Steven Greenway
Chief Executive Officer
flyadeal
13:20 - 14:00 40 minutes
Lunch
14:00 - 14:20 20 minutes
Summit Stage
Setting the Scene for Hotel Performance and Development in Saudi Arabia
Investment, Finance & Real Estate
Philip Wooller
Senior Director
STR, a Costar Group Company
14:00 - 14:30 30 minutes
Centre Stage
Announcements & Signings
14:15 - 15:00 45 minutes
Future Stage
Branding with Culture:
Forming a Dynamic Ecosystem that Resonates and Connects
Branding & Culture
Catherine Edwards
Chief Growth Officer
QUO
14:20 - 14:30 10 minutes
Summit Stage
Risk or Rhetoric:
Navigating Climate Risk, Regulation, and Reality in 2025
Sustainability & InnovationSustainability & ESG
Professor Marc Lepere
Lead in ESG & Sustainability, Executive Education, Department of Banking & Finance
King’s Business School
14:30 - 15:00 30 minutes
Summit Stage
Financing Hospitality Ventures:
Maximizing Capital for Growth and Success
Investment & DevelopmentInvestment, Finance & Real Estate
Moderator
Khaled Zowayed
Partner, Co-Head of Real Estate and Hospitality Middle East
Baker McKenzie
In conversation with
Hossam Al-Basrawi
Chief Executive Officer
Alrajhi Capital
Sean Hehir
President & CEO
Trinity Investments
Khalid Mulla
Chief Financial Officer
Rua al Madinah
14:30 - 15:30 1 hour
Yanbu Breakout Room
The Future of Hotel Asset Management - HAMA Asset Management Workshop - Invitation Only
Theodor Kubak
Co-Founder, President Emeritus, Director of the Supervisory Board, HAMA Europe
Managing Partner, Arbireo Hospitality Invest
14:30 - 16:00 1 hour 30 minutes
Centre Stage
Start-Up Den
Judges:
- Fahad Mohammed Alobailan, Chief Executive Officer, Baan Holding
- Khalid Alsatti, Senior Specialist, UN Tourism
- Ahmad Arab, Founding Partner, Horwath HTL Saudi
- Sundip Patel, Chief Executive Officer, Ezdaher Financing Company
Participants:
- Lena AlAmeel, Founder & Creatrix, Barriya
- Sarah Albaiz, Managing Director, Qantara
- Asif Alidina, Co-Founder & CEO, Inntelo AI
- George Bos, Founder, The Natural Bottle
- Israa Sammoura, Chief Executive Officer, Meyraki
- Daniel Hill, Chief Executive Officer, AQUIVIO
Khalid Alsatti
Senior Specialist
UN Tourism
Fahad Mohammed Alobailan
Chief Executive Officer
BAAN Holding
Ahmad Arab
Founding Partner
Horwath HTL Saudi
Sundip Patel
Chief Executive Officer
Ezdaher Financing Company
George Bos
Founder
The Natural Bottle
Sarah Albaiz
Managing director
Qantara
Lena AlAmeel
Founder & Creatrix
Barriya
Asif Alidina
Co-Founder & CEO
Inntelo AI
Israa Sammoura
Founder & CEO
Meyraki
Daniel Hill
Chief Executive Officer
AQUIVIO
15:00 - 15:15 15 minutes
Summit Stage
The Future of Global Tourism
Moderator
Yousef Gamal El-Din
Former News-Anchor
Bloomberg
In conversation with
Philip Barnes
Chief Executive Officer
Rotana
15:15 - 15:30 15 minutes
Summit Stage
Beyond the App:
Transforming Digital Ventures into Offline Hospitality
Technology & Innovation
Moderator
Yousef Gamal El-Din
Former News-Anchor
Bloomberg
In conversation with
Michael Acton Smith
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman
Calm
15:15 - 16:00 45 minutes
Future Stage
Your Path to Red Sea Global:
Exploring Projects and Partnership Opportunities
Gregory Djerejian
Group Head of Investments
Red Sea Global
15:30 - 16:00 30 minutes
Summit Stage
Is the Pursuit of Luxury Compatible with Sustainability in Saudi Arabian Hospitality?
Luxury, F&B, and Experiential Hospitality
Moderator
Richard Williamson
Chief Operating Officer
Considerate Group
In conversation with
Hicham Hassouni
Chief Business Officer
Our Habitas, EVP KSA Ennismore
Ana Lobo Martins
Director, Interior Design
ARC International Design Consultants
Omar Romero
Chief Development & Luxury Officer
Minor Hotel Group Limited
15:30 - 16:00 30 minutes
Investor Lounge
Curated Connections - Funding
16:00 - 16:15 15 minutes
Summit Stage
Service Excellence in Vulnerable Times
Branding & CultureLuxury, F&B, and Experiential Hospitality
Carsten K. Rath
Entrepreneur
Passion for Excellence AG
16:00 - 17:30 1 hour 30 minutes
Centre Stage
Announcements & Signings
16:15 - 16:30 15 minutes
Summit Stage
TenX Leadership Talk:
The Future of Mid-Scale & Upscale Hospitality in Saudi Arabia’s Transforming Tourism Sector
Focus on Saudi ArabiaInvestment, Finance & Real Estate
Moderator
Jessy El Murr
Former Journalist
BBC
In conversation with
Ron Pohl
President
BWH Hotels
16:15 - 17:00 45 minutes
Future Stage
The Mukaab:
Building Tomorrow’s Opportunities, Today
Intelligence Talks
Stephen Rossouw
Senior Director of Development
New Murabba Development Company
Julien Renaud-Perret
Executive Director Hospitality
New Murabba Development Company
16:30 - 17:00 30 minutes
Summit Stage
From London to Riyadh - Perspectives from a Pioneering Developer on the Future of Branded Living
Branded Residences
Moderator
Keri Watkins
Co-Head of Real Estate & Hospitality, MENA
Baker & McKenzie LLP
In conversation with
Nick Candy
Chief Executive Officer
Candy Capital
Jerry Inzerillo
Group CEO
Diriyah Company
17:00 - 17:30 30 minutes
Summit Stage
Unveiling Market Trends:
Insights into Branded Residences in the Kingdom
Branded Residences
Moderator
Ali Manzoor
Senior Director Head of Hospitality, Hotels & Tourism
CBRE MENA
In conversation with
Daniel von Barloewen
Senior Vice President, Global Mixed-Use Development
Accor
Stephen Cheesebrough
Head of Development
Red Sea Global
Julien Laloye
Senior Director, Mixed-Use Development (EMEA)
Marriott International
19:00 - 23:00 4 hours
FHS Evening Reception at Maison Assouline - Hosted by RIKAZ
You are cordially invited to a night of culture, creativity, and connection. Join our exclusive social gathering celebrating the elegant fusion of art and hospitality. Mingle with industry visionaries and creative luminaries for an evening where culinary artistry meets aesthetic inspiration.
Coaches will leave from outside the main entrance of the Prince Sultan Grand Hall at 6pm.
Tuesday 13 May
07:00 - 08:00 1 hour
Pilates at the Top of the Tower
Networking
Location: Top of the Al Faisaliah Tower, The Globe
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.
09:30 - 09:35 5 minutes
Summit Stage
09:35 - 10:05 30 minutes
Summit Stage
Saudi Arabia Tourism Outlook:
Shaping the Future from 2025 to 2040
Investment & DevelopmentReligious Tourism
Moderator
Dunia Joulani
Partner | Head of Travel, Hospitality and Leisure
Deloitte Middle East
In conversation with
Ibrahim Alturki
Chairman
Growth Partner
Muhammad Bassrawi
President Domestic Tourism Business Unit
Saudi Tourism Authority
Elie Milky
Vice President Development ME, Cyprus, Greece & Pakistan
Radisson Hotel Group
10:00 - 10:05 5 minutes
Future Stage
10:05 - 10:35 30 minutes
Summit Stage
Planning with Purpose:
Integrating Tourism Strategy and Conservation in Destination Development
ESG & Human CapitalDestination Development
Moderator
Ben Baseley-Walker
Founder & Managing Partner
Andart Global
In conversation with
Waleed Abualnadi
Commercial Director
Saudi Icon Company
Hussam Alhuzaimi
Co-Founder & CEO
Evolve Hospitality
Natasha Martin
Director, Visitor Experience – Nature Reserve
NEOM
Joe Tabet
Founder & Managing Director
JT+Partners
10:05 - 10:20 15 minutes
Future Stage
Keynote:
Industry Insights from a Saudi Perspective
Branded Residences
Jeff Tisdall
Chief Business Officer
Accor One Living
10:20 - 11:15 55 minutes
Future Stage
Stakeholder perspectives – How do branded residences create value for investors, homeowners and brands
Branded Residences
Moderator
Rico Picenoni
Head of Global Residential Development Consultancy
Savills
In conversation with
Rashid Aboobacker
Portfolio Director
Rua Al Madinah Holding Company
Daniel von Barloewen
Senior Vice President, Global Mixed-Use Development
Accor
Imran Changezi
Executive Director Hospitality Development & Dean of Centre Expertise, CoE
Diriyah Company
Rohan Ranade
Associate Vice President, Real Estate & Development
The Indian Hotels Company Limited
10:40 - 11:00 20 minutes
Summit Stage
The Power of the Middle:
Scalable, Sustainable, Smart
Brand & Destination
Moderator
Nikolina Angelkova
Former Minister Tourism
Bulgaria
In conversation with
Dimitris Manikis
President EMEA
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Duncan O’Rourke
Chief Executive Officer, Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific - Premium, Midscale & Economy
Accor
11:00 - 11:30 30 minutes
Summit Stage
Balancing Growth:
Unlocking the Potential of Mid-Market Hospitality in Saudi Arabia's Luxury Landscape
Investment & DevelopmentFocus on Saudi Arabia
Moderator
Oussama El Kadiri
Partner - Head of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Advisory Services
Knight Frank MENA
In conversation with
Ayman Ezzeddine
Director, Business Development, Middle East, Egypt and Pakistan
Radisson Hotel Group
Adil Jabrayilov
Development Director MENA
Louvre Hotels Group
Alexey Korobkin
Senior Director Development
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Talal Yousif
Director - Lodging Development
Marriott International
11:15 - 11:40 25 minutes
Future Stage
Navigating the Legal Framework of Branded Residences in Saudi Arabia
Branded Residences
Moderator
Rhonda Hare
General Legal Counsel
Ennismore
In conversation with
Moustafa Said
Founder & Partner
Wisefields
Khaled Zowayed
Partner, Co-Head of Real Estate and Hospitality Middle East
Baker McKenzie
11:30 - 11:50 20 minutes
Summit Stage
Could Hotel F&B set a World first by dominating the Mid Sector Dining Market in the kingdom?
Luxury, F&B, and Experiential Hospitality
Moderator
Stefan Breg
Managing Partner-Consulting
KEANE: Consult & Create
In conversation with
Ibrahim Alsini
Executive Partner
Inaar
Ola Kayal
Founder & CEO
Nabati
Muin Serhan
Chief Executive Officer
Amsa Hospitality
11:30 - 13:00 1 hour 30 minutes
Centre Stage
Announcements & Signings
11:30 - 12:00 30 minutes
Networking Lounge
Curated Connections - Wellness
11:40 - 12:00 20 minutes
Future Stage
Selling Luxury:
Marketing Branded Residences to Chinese Investors
Branded Residences
Sally Maier-Yip
Founder and Managing Director
11K Consulting
11:50 - 12:05 15 minutes
Summit Stage
The Transformation Economy is here, are you ready?
Luxury, F&B, and Experiential Hospitality
Jake Haupert
Founder, Chair, and Chief of Innovation and Impact
Transformational Travel Council
12:00 - 12:40 40 minutes
Future Stage
The Brand Advantage:
How Branding Enhances Sales & Marketing in Residential Real Estate
Branded Residences
Moderator
Jade Hall
Founding Director
Astral Placemaking Group
In conversation with
Antony Doucet
Chief Experience Officer
Kerten Hospitality
Lindsay McGinn
Global Vice President, Residential Marketing
Accor
Clare Moukabaa
Partner-Residential Consultancy
Knight Frank Middle East Limited
12:05 - 12:30 25 minutes
Summit Stage
Branding Saudi:
Forming an Authentic Identity in a Global Market
Branding & CultureFocus on Saudi Arabia
Moderator
Catherine Edwards
Chief Growth Officer
QUO
In conversation with
Majed Kaki
Vice President Business Development
Elaf Group
Govind Mundra
Head of Development - MEA
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Saurabh Tiwari
Area Director - Operations, Middle East & CIS
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
12:30 - 12:45 15 minutes
Summit Stage
How to Make a Brand Last?
Moderator
Jessy El Murr
Former Journalist
BBC
In conversation with
Maud Bailly
Chief Executive Officer
Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems
12:30 - 13:00 30 minutes
Networking Lounge
Curated Connections - Branded Residences
Branded Residences
12:45 - 13:00 15 minutes
Summit Stage
All-Inclusive Reimagined:
How Gen Z and Luxury are Redefining the Upscale Travel Experience
Luxury, F&B, and Experiential Hospitality
Moderator
Ben Baseley-Walker
Founder & Managing Partner
Andart Global
In conversation with
Gregory Lanter
Group Deputy CEO
Club Med
13:00 - 13:20 20 minutes
Summit Stage
Pathways to Holistic Wellness:
Mapping Saudi Arabia’s Role in Global Wellness Tourism
Wellness & Medical Tourism
Moderator
Nicolas Nasra
Head of Hotel Advisory Hospitality & Tourism
Colliers MENA
In conversation with
Heidi Grimwood
Vice President
ELE | NA Elements of Nature
Tommy Lai
Chief Executive Officer
Alyvate Hospitality
Lindsay Madden-Nadeu
Sr. Director Wellness Strategy
Red Sea Global
13:20 - 13:35 15 minutes
Summit Stage
FHS Awards
Future Leader Award (in partnership with Sommet Education) Winner: Lama AlQawasmi, Co-Founder and COO, Hospitality Talents
Jury Members for the Future Leader Award:
- Louis Nicolas Barrios, Regional Manager Innovation Education and Investment, UN Tourism
- Carlos Díez de la Lastra, Chief Executive Officer, Les Roches
- Anouck Weiss, Chief Communication Officer, Sommet Education & Co-founder and Executive Vice President, Sommet Education Foundation
- Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO, The Bench
Impact Leader Award Winner: Narjes Fallatah, Revenue Manager, Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
Jury Members for the Impact Leader Award:
- Dr. Abeer A. Alamri, Skills Development and Talent Optimization Expert
- Nikolina Angelkova, Former Minister Tourism, Bulgaria
- Sarah Gasim, Senior Vice President, Head of Hotels KSA, JLL
Moderator
Nikolina Angelkova
Former Minister Tourism
Bulgaria
In conversation with
Lama AlQawasmi
Co-Founder & COO
Hospitality Talents
Dr. Abeer Alamri
Skills Development and Talent Optimization Expert
Luis Nicolas Barrios
Regional Manager Innovation Education and Investment
UN Tourism
Carlos Díez de la Lastra
Chief Executive Officer
Les Roches
Dr. Sarah Gasim
Senior Vice President, Head of Hotels KSA
JLL
Narjes Mohammed
Revenue Manager
Makkah clock Royal Tower. A Fairmont Hotel
Anouck Weiss
Chief Communication Officer, Sommet Education
Co-founder and Executive Vice President, Sommet Education Foundation
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman & CEO
The Bench
13:30 - 14:15 45 minutes
Lunch
14:00 - 14:30 30 minutes
Future Stage
Welcome Remarks - Net Positive Solution Labs powered by World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (On Invitation Only)
Sustainability & ESG
Glenn Mandziuk
Chief Executive Officer
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman & CEO
The Bench
14:25 - 14:40 15 minutes
Summit Stage
Enhancing Lives Through Innovation:
Crafting Visitors' Experiences for Building Resilient, Sustainable Cities
Moderator
Ben Baseley-Walker
Founder & Managing Partner
Andart Global
In conversation with
Abdulrahman Ibrahim
Chief Data and Innovation Officer
Madinah Development Authority
14:30 - 14:45 15 minutes
Future Stage
The Existential Business Case for Net Positive Hospitality
Caty Batten
Net Positive Innovation Lead
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
14:40 - 14:55 15 minutes
Summit Stage
Setting the Scene for Hospitality Asset Stability:
Balancing Financial Strength for Owners & Brands
Investment, Finance & Real Estate
Moderator
Nicolas Nasra
Head of Hotel Advisory Hospitality & Tourism
Colliers MENA
In conversation with
Serena Lim
Chief Growth Officer
The Ascott Limited
14:45 - 15:45 1 hour
Future Stage
Strategic foresight and horizon scanning:
What lies ahead for Hospitality and Tourism in this rapidly changing world
Pascal Armoudom
Partner
Kearney
Charlotte Boutboul
Lead Urban Transformation & Tourism
World Economic Forum
14:55 - 15:30 35 minutes
Summit Stage
Hospitality Asset Stability:
Balancing Financial Strength for Owners & Brands
Hotelisation of Traditional Assets
Moderator
Nicolas Nasra
Head of Hotel Advisory Hospitality & Tourism
Colliers MENA
In conversation with
Hassan Ahdab
Chief Hospitality Operations Officer
Taiba Investments
Joao Cravo
Vice President for Asset Management
United Hospitality Management
Siegfried Nierhaus
Vice President and Head of Development
H World International
Samer Sabra
Chief Asset Management Officer
Jabal Omar Development Co.
15:30 - 15:45 15 minutes
Summit Stage
Empowering Local Talent for a New Era of Hospitality:
Driving Cultural Change in KSA
Technology & Innovation
Moderator
Linh K. Vu
Owner & Managing Director
Key Hospitality Consulting
In conversation with
Aseel Hussain Bondagjy
Hotel Talent Development Manager
NEOM
15:45 - 16:25 40 minutes
Summit Stage
The Future Workforce:
Empowering Talent, Leadership, and Inclusion
ESG & Human Capital
Moderator
Andre Wiringa
Founder & CEO
Start Reverse
In conversation with
Benoît-Etienne Domenget
Chief Executive Officer
Sommet Education
Amir Ali Golbarg
Senior Vice President - India, Middle East & Africa
Minor Hotel Group Limited
Aseem Kapoor
Founder & Chief Executive
ARK People Solutions
Muin Serhan
Chief Executive Officer
Amsa Hospitality
15:45 - 16:30 45 minutes
Future Stage
A Net Positive vision for the future of hospitality – and how to achieve it
ESG & Human Capital
Caty Batten
Net Positive Innovation Lead
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
15:45 - 16:15 30 minutes
Networking Lounge
Curated Connections - Hospitality Education & Talent
16:25 - 16:40 15 minutes
Summit Stage
Beyond Recruitment:
Creating Communities, Not Just Workforces
Moderator
Linh K. Vu
Owner & Managing Director
Key Hospitality Consulting
In conversation with
Patrick Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Strive Services Group
16:30 - 17:00 30 minutes
Future Stage
How to lead your destination to Net Positive:
essential ways of ‘thinking, being and doing’ for 2030 and beyond
Caty Batten
Net Positive Innovation Lead
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
16:40 - 17:00 20 minutes
Summit Stage
Revitalizing Aging Assets:
Maximizing Performance & Energy Efficiency in Hospitality Investments
Sustainability & InnovationInvestment, Finance & Real Estate
Moderator
Amr Fakiha
Strategy & Growth Director, Project & Development Services, KSA
JLL
In conversation with
Glenn Mandziuk
Chief Executive Officer
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
Mark Sperring
Regional PMC Director
Compass Project Consulting
17:00 - 17:35 35 minutes
Summit Stage
From White Label Operators, Franchising to Traditional Management Agreements - What is the Future?
Investment & Development
Moderator
Scott Antel
Founder
Scott's Fz
In conversation with
Victor Abou Ghanem
Chief Executive Officer
Story Hospitality
Tariq Dowidar
Vice President, KSA
Aleph Hospitality
Eddy Tannous
Chief Operating Officer
Rotana
David Thomson
Senior Vice President Development
The First Group Hospitality
17:00 - 17:20 20 minutes
Future Stage
Local Member Showcase:
Net Positive Pathway in Action
17:20 - 17:30 10 minutes
Future Stage
Taskforce 2030 & Closing Remarks
Glenn Mandziuk
Chief Executive Officer
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
17:35 - 17:40 5 minutes
Summit Stage
Closing Plenary:
The Road Ahead for Global Hospitality