19-21 September 2022
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
2022 Agenda
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Monday 19 September
07:00 - 11:00
Experiences
FHS HAMA Golf Tournament
Dubai Creek Resort Golf Club, limited to 32 FHS Delegates.
07:00 - 12:00
Experiences
FHS Tennis Tournament
Jumeirah Beach Hotel tennis courts, limited to 16 FHS Delegates.
10:00 - 11:00
Registration Opens
10:00 - 12:00
Experiences
World’s Largest Vertical Farm – Site Visit
Bustanica- Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central, limited to 40 FHS Delegates.
11:00 - 11:05
Summit Main Stage
GRIF
Welcome To GRIF @ FHS
James Hacon
Chief Marketing Officer, MAPAL Group
11:00 - 12:00
Creativity Stage
Hospitality Asset Managers Association - MEA Annual General Meeting
11:05 - 11:25
Summit Main Stage
GRIF
Hotel F&B: Thinking Beyond Concepts
Moderator
Dan Clayton
Strategy and Insight Director, Keane LLC
In conversation with
Emma Banks
Vice President, F&B Strategy & Development EMEA, Hilton
Lloyd Carter
Director of Restaurant and Bar Design and Partnerships, IHG Hotels & Resorts
11:15 - 12:00
Experiences
Fish Farm - Site Visit
Jebel Ali, limited to 20 FHS Delegates.
11:25 - 11:45
Summit Main Stage
GRIF
Accelerating Entrepreneurial Brand Growth
Moderator
Irina Orlandini
Founder & CEO, Spaecial
In conversation with
Fay Economides
Executive Director, M Management Company
Roaya Saleh
President & Founder, RS Management WLL
11:45 - 12:00
Summit Main Stage
GRIF
Successfully Growing & Localising A Global Brand
Moderator
Petra B Spanko
Regional Director, Katch International
In conversation with
Annick Van Overstraeten
Chief Executive Officer, Le Pain Quotidien
12:00 - 12:20
Summit Main Stage
GRIF
Winning With A Multi-Brand Portfolio
Moderator
David Singleton
Founder, ōrāculī
In conversation with
Edward Devenport
Chief Executive Officer, Incipio Group
Pauline Ibrahim
Chief Financial Officer, Blackspoon
Tyrone Reid
Group CEO , MMI and Emirates Retail Leisure
12:20 - 12:50
Summit Main Stage
GRIF
How Important Are Awards To Success Of Aspirational & Destination Dining?
Moderator
Claudia de Brito
Freelance Journalist & Academy Chair, World's 50 Best Restaurants
In conversation with
Nicolas Budzynski
Global Operations Director, LPM Restaurant & Bar
Naim Maadad
Chief Executive & Founder, Gates Hospitality
Panchali Mahendra
Managing Director, Atelier House Hospitality
12:30 - 12:45
Networking Coffee Break
12:50 - 13:10
Summit Main Stage
GRIF
Embracing Responsible Consumerism
Moderator
Hilari Voorthuis
Food & Beverage Manager, India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey, Accor
In conversation with
Michael Ingemann
Director, I am Döner
Omar Shihab
Founder & Chief Sustainability Officer, BOCA
13:10 - 13:25
Summit Main Stage
GRIF
The Future Of Food Halls
Moderator
Sarah-Jane Grant
Director, LXA Associates DMCC
In conversation with
Peter Bruun
COO & CEXO, Boxooo International Ltd
13:25 - 13:30
Summit Main Stage
GRIF
Restaurant Franchise Of The Year Award
Award given by Dentons
Babette Marzheuser-Wood
Partner, Global Head of Franchise Group, Dentons
Karolina Cotronei
Senior Associate, Dentons
13:55 - 14:30
Networking Lunch
14:30 - 15:00
Summit Main Stage
GRIF
Does Food Delivery Really Have A Sustainable Future?
Moderator
Mohamed Fayed
Chief Executive Officer, Grub Tech FZ-LLC
In conversation with
Hayder Alnashie
CEO & Founder, Dash Hospitality Group
Andy Holman
Special Board Advisor, eathos, Rosa's Thai & Advanced Restaurant Consultants
Ian Ohan
Founder & CEO, KRUSH BRANDS and Locale.ae
15:00 - 15:40
Summit Main Stage
GRIF
Will Restaurants Continue To Be An Attractive Investment Proposition?
Moderator
James Hacon
Chief Marketing Officer, MAPAL Group
In conversation with
Ramzy Abdul Majeed
Chairman & CEO, Big On Hospitality
H. Ashton Crosby
Managing Director, Capdesia
Mohammed Jawa
Founder & Chairman, MJS Holding
Craig Rachel
Director - M&A, AlixPartners
15:30 - 16:30
Experiences
Museum of the Future – Site Visit
Jumeirah Emirates Towers, limited to 40 FHS Delegates. Please be advised that registration for Museum of the Future – Site Visit is now full.
15:40 - 16:00
Summit Main Stage
GRIF
Knowing When To Bring In The Right Help To Grow
Moderator
Mark Stretton
Managing Director, Fleet St Communications
In conversation with
Bassam Elia
Co-Founder, Chopstix Group
Menashe Sadik
Co-Founder, Chopstix
16:00 - 16:15
Networking Coffee Break
16:15 - 18:00
Creativity Stage
GRIF
Workshop: How To Build A Successful Hospitality Franchising Business
Franchising can bring important business benefits by sharing risk and leveraging the resources and skills of both franchisor and franchisee. However, the challenge for the restaurant industry has been that a basic royalty fee model does not reward the franchisor sufficiently for innovation and investment. New models are therefore emerging in the industry. In this workshop, we will look at the best financial and business models for restaurant and hospitality franchising. We will examine the key success factors to successful franchising, including investment in your brand and a franchising toolkit that facilitates quality control and know-how transfer. Please download a copy of the "7 steps guide to successful franchising" from the event app.
Moderator
Babette Marzheuser-Wood
Partner, Global Head of Franchise Group, Dentons
In conversation with
Kieran Mallon
Managing Director, Baker Street Hospitality Group
16:30 - 18:00
Summit Main Stage
Sustainable Hospitality Challenge
The Sustainable Hospitality Challenge - "Remote"
The SHC has challenged students from over 40 leading international hotel schools to address a real-life case study and this year's challenge is titled "Remote" - Neom is a city attempting to do what has never been done before, with a vision of what a new future might look like. Located in the Tabuk Province of northwestern Saudi Arabia, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be a part of building a new model of sustainable living, working and prospering. The finalists of this year's long challenge will pitch their innovative ideas to a prominent jury of senior industry leaders with the finalists being acknowledged on stage on 20th September.
Tim Cordon
Area Senior Vice President Middle East & Africa, Radisson Hotel Group
Marc Descrozaille
Chief Operating Officer - IMEA , Accor
Marloes Knippenberg
Chief Executive Officer, Kerten Hospitality
Dimitris Manikis
President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Haitham Mattar
Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Wolfgang Neumann
Chairman, Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Chairman, Hotelschool The Hague
Jochem-Jan Sleiffer
President Middle East Africa & Turkey, Hilton
Sandeep Walia
Chief Operations Officer, Middle East, Marriott International
17:00 - 18:00
Experiences
Turtle Lagoon – Site Visit
Jumeirah Al Naseem, limited to 20 FHS Delegates.
17:30 - 18:30
Experiences
Sunset Talks At The Mina A'Salam
Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Moderator
Gaurav Sinha
CEO, Insignia Worldwide
In conversation with
Anne Biging
CEO & Founder, Healing Hotels of the World
Tim Kobe
CEO/Founder, Eight Design FZ LLC
Nicolas Mayer
Industry Leader Hospitality and Tourism EMEA; Managing Partner Global Center of Excellence Tourism & Hospitality, PwC Middle East
18:30 - 21:00
FHS
Opening Reception At The Jumeirah Mina A'Salam, Hosted By Jumeirah
We are thrilled to welcome you back once again to Madinat Jumeirah where the first hotel investment conference was held almost two decades ago. For the Opening Reception, we will take you on a curated food and beverage journey designed by Jumeirah's award-winning chefs that showcases the Arabian hospitality Jumeirah is well-known for.
Tuesday 20 September
09:00 - 09:10
Summit Main Stage
FHS
Welcome To The Future Hospitality Summit
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman & CEO, The Bench
Gemma Greenwood
Director, Content Inc
09:10 - 09:30
Summit Main Stage
AHIC
Mapping Out The Future Of Tourism
Moderator
Gemma Greenwood
Director, Content Inc
In conversation with
Hoor Al Khaja
Associate Vice President, International Operations, , Department of Economy and Tourism - Dubai
09:30 - 10:05
Summit Main Stage
AHIC
From War, ESG, Supply Chain Chaos To Food Security - How Do Leaders Manage This Challenge & Will Dubai Keep Its Crown?
Pat Thaker
Editorial Director, Middle East & Africa, The Economist Intelligence Unit
09:45 - 10:30
Future Stage
FHS
Elevating The Role Of Hospitality Tech In Driving Operational Efficiency Post Recovery
Moderator
Anantha Narayanan
Chief Technology Officer, Quadriga Systems Limited
In conversation with
Samir Abi Frem
Chief Executive Officer, Lokalee
Will Douglas
Director of Information Systems, MENA, Premier Inn
Sanjay Sharma
Head of Information Technology , Jumeirah Group
Roger Tabbal
VP Global Guest Technology & Innovation, Accor
10:05 - 10:25
Summit Main Stage
AHIC
It Was The Worst Of Times, It Was The Best Of Times – But Where To Now?
Robin Rossmann
Managing Director, STR
10:25 - 10:50
Summit Main Stage
AHIC
The Global Development Leaders & Their Attitude To Risk
Moderator
Edie Rodriguez
Member of the Board of Directors , Saudi Tourism Authority
In conversation with
Agnes Roquefort
Global Chief Development Officer, Accor
Elie Younes
Executive Vice President & Chief Global Development Officer, Radisson Hotel Group
10:30 - 11:00
Future Stage
FHS
Focus on China - Are You Prepared For The Biggest Tourism Market?
Moderator
Sarah Hedley Hymers
Editorial Director, Connecting Travel
In conversation with
Marcus Lee
Chief Executive Officer, China Travel Online
10:50 - 11:05
Networking Coffee Break
11:00 - 12:00
FHS
Future Stage
The Knight Frank Investors Briefing
The Project Lifecycle Of Hotel Investment And How To Avoid Challenges Faced By Owners By invitation only
Turab Saleem
Partner - Head of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Advisory - MENA, Knight Frank
Harmen De Jong
Partner - Real Estate Strategy & Consulting, Knight Frank
Shehzad Jamal
Partner StratCon –Healthcare | Education | Real Estate, Knight Frank
Daniel Pugh
Partner - Head of Hospitality Valuation & Advisory, Knight Frank
Ben Walker
Partner - Head of Project & Building Consultancy, Knight Frank
11:15 - 11:45
Summit Main Stage
AHIC
The Challenges & Opportunities From Asian Hospitality Giants - From Global Expansion, Supply Crunch, Inflation To Sustainability
Moderator
David Keen
Founder & CEO, QUO, Co-Founder, KUBE Ventures
In conversation with
Puneet Chhatwal
MD & CEO, Indian Hotels Company Limited
Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim
Chief Executive Officer, Tetra Hospitality and Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA
Dillip Rajakarier
Group CEO, Minor International & CEO Minor Hotels
11:30 - 12:15
Creativity Stage
FHS
The EIU Workshop - Your Questions Answered From Those Challenges Facing The Private Sector From ESG, Inflation, Supply Chain Chaos To Localisation
Pat Thaker
Editorial Director, Middle East & Africa, The Economist Intelligence Unit
11:45 - 12:20
Summit Main Stage
AHIC
Integrated Resorts & Their Impact On The Economy
Moderator
James Wrenn
Director - Head of Hotel Advisory, MENA Region, Colliers
In conversation with
Abdullah AlAbdouli
Chief Executive Officer, Marjan
Chris Gordon
President, Wynn Development
Alison Grinnell
Chief Executive Officer, RAK Hospitality Holding LLC
12:00 - 13:30
Future Stage
FHS
What's Driving Investment Opportunities In Morocco
12:00 - 12:10 Moderator: Richard Dean, Presenter, Dubai Eye Radio; Director, Roar Interior Design Imad Barrakad, Chief Executive Officer, The Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development - SMIT 12:10 - 12:20 What Are The Numbers Telling Us – How Is Morocco Performing And What Is The Outlook? Philip Wooller, Area Director, Middle East & Africa, STR 12:10 - 12:45 Diving Into Real Projects – Showcase Of Investment Opportunities Moderator: Richard Dean, Presenter, Dubai Eye Radio; Director, Roar Interior Design Salim Mikram, Managing Partner, Istich Consulting 12:45 - 13:10 Investor's Discussion Round Moderator: Bani Haddad, Founder & Managing Director, Aleph Hospitality Ewan Cameron, Director Africa, Westmont Hospitality Group Hamza Farooqui, Founder & CEO, Millat Investments 13:10 - 13:30 Diving Into Real Projects – Showcase Of Investment Opportunities Moderator: Richard Dean, Presenter, Dubai Eye Radio; Director, Roar Interior Design Jihane Touzani, Sales & Marketing Director, The Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development - SMIT
Moderator
Richard Dean
Director, Roar Interior Design, Presenter, Dubai Eye Radio
In conversation with
Imad Barrakad
Chief Executive Officer, The Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development - SMIT
Ewan Cameron
Director Africa, Westmont Hospitality Group
Hamza Farooqui
Founder & CEO, Millat Investments
Bani Haddad
Founder & Managing Director, Aleph Hospitality
Salim Mikram
Managing Partner, Istich Consulting
Jihane Touzani
Sales & Marketing Director, The Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development - SMIT
Philip Wooller
Area Director, Middle East & Africa, STR
12:20 - 12:30
Summit Main Stage
FHS
Announcement - Signing Ceremony
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman & CEO, The Bench
12:30 - 12:50
Summit Main Stage
FHS
Hard Talk With H.E Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi
Moderator
Amit Nayak, CHA
Vice President, Hospitality Asset Managers Association, MEA
In conversation with
His Excellency Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi
Chairman, ENBD REIT and Edelman Middle East
12:50 - 13:30
Summit Main Stage
AHIC
The Evolving World Of Finance
Moderator
Amit Nayak, CHA
Vice President, Hospitality Asset Managers Association, MEA
In conversation with
Khalid Anib
Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi National Hotels
Kapil Jobanputra
Head, Commercial Real Estate, AME, Standard Chartered Bank
Zain Qureshi
Chief Executive Officer, Advice Re Capital
Vijay Raghavan
Director, Golden Sands Hotel Co. LLC.
13:30 - 14:15
Networking Lunch
14:15 - 14:50
Innovation Stage
FHS
The Better Hotel Investment? Why Budget Lifestyle Hotels Are The Future
Moderator
Edie Rodriguez
Member of the Board of Directors , Saudi Tourism Authority
In conversation with
Patrick Antaki
Chief Operating Officer, Hospitality Management Holding (HMH)
Markus Lehnert
SVP International Hotel Development EMEA, Marriott International
Stephen Kamat
Vice President Brands, Marketing & Communications, Millennium Hotels and Resorts
Marie-Noële Schwartzmann
Chief Development Officer, Deutsche Hospitality
14:15 - 14:45
Summit Main Stage
AHIC
Innovations Driving The Cost Challenges Of Responsible Procurement & Sourcing
Moderator
Richard Dean
Director, Roar Interior Design, Presenter, Dubai Eye Radio
In conversation with
Emma Banks
Vice President, F&B Strategy & Development EMEA, Hilton
Atul Chopra
Founder & CEO, Fresh On Table DWC LLC
Brett Whitfield
Senior Vice President & Head of Global Procurement, Jumeirah Group
14:20 - 15:00
Future Stage
FHS
A Game Changer For The Industry! The Future Of Education In The Metaverse
Moderator
Jeroen Greven
Managing Director, The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
In conversation with
Nyla Khan
Cofounder, Mirai Partners
Ian Millar
Senior Lecturer, EHL Hospitality Business School
Adnan Sawadi
Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Transformational Development & Knowingo
14:45 - 15:00
Summit Main Stage
AHIC
Sustainable Design: What Are The Designers Dreaming-up?
Tim Peck
Chairman, OBMI
14:50 - 15:20
Innovation Stage
FHS
The Rise of Experiential Eco Centric Hotels In The Middle East
Moderator
Gemma Greenwood
Director, Content Inc
In conversation with
Noelle Homsy
Co-Founder, ENVI Lodges
Marloes Knippenberg
Chief Executive Officer, Kerten Hospitality
Rami Moukarzel
Managing Partner, Earth Hotels
15:00 - 15:40
Future Stage
FHS
How To Build Investable Startups And Recognizing Where Disruption Is Needed In Legacy Hospitality Groups
Moderator
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman & CEO, The Bench
In conversation with
Saeed Alnofeli
Director, In5 - Tecom Group
Obediah Ayton
Managing Partner, Synaptech Capital
Frederico Fernandes
Managing Director GCC, Vports
Antoine Medawar
Chairman Founder , Exploretech
15:00 - 15:15
Summit Main Stage
AHIC
The Future Of Green Infrastructure & How It Will Transition To The Future Of Hospitality
Alaa Abusiam
Chief Executive Officer, Egis, Middle East
15:15 - 15:50
Summit Main Stage
AHIC
Data Driven Sustainable Investments & Regulations Driving Change - From Green Washing To Science Based Benchmarks
Moderator
Morgan Tuckness
Senior Manager Design & Architecture Hotel Development, NEOM
In conversation with
Xander Bueno de Mesquita
Owner, Treating Life Well
Dr. Shamir Ghumra
Head of Building Performance Services, BRE
Ufi Ibrahim
Founder & CEO, Energy and Environment Alliance (EEA)
15:20 - 16:00
Innovation Stage
FHS
Third-Party Management On The Rise: What Hotel Owners Should Consider
Moderator
Rabih Feghali
Board Member, Hospitality Asset Manager's Association MEA
In conversation with
Hala Matar Choufany
President - Middle East, Africa & South Asia , HVS - Dubai
Bani Haddad
Founder & Managing Director, Aleph Hospitality
Euan McGlashan
Global Founder & CEO, Valor Hospitality Partners
David Todd
Head of Operations, Middle East and Africa , IHG Hotels & Resorts
15:50 - 16:10
Networking Coffee Break
16:00 - 17:30
Future Stage
FHS
How Will You 'Lead The Change'?
Special Open Mic Sessions. This is a unique opportunity to address FHS delegates, and present innovations, strategic leadership or sustainable practices. Open to registered delegates only!
Moderator
Aradhana Khowala
CEO & Founder, Aptamind Partners and Chair of the Global Advisory Board, The Red Sea Company, Aptamind Partners, CEO & Founder
Moderator
Catherine Monthienvichienchai
Chief Branding Officer, QUO Global
In conversation with
Alexander Sassen
Lecturer Finance & ESG, Hotelschool The Hague
Anne Biging
CEO & Founder, Healing Hotels of the World
Nivesh Bhagtani
Senior Business Research & Development Executive, MJS Holding, Founder, Young Hotelier Network
Christian Abell
Creative Officer & Founder, Architaste
Elham Bolooki
Experiential Learning Manager & Senior Instructor, Dubai College of Tourism
Pallavi Dean
Founder & Creative Director, Roar
Gauthier Guillaume
Founder, CEO & Creative Director, GG&Grace International
Amruda Nair
Director, Araiya Malta Limited
Shwetank Singh
General Manager Operations, Arenco Real Estate
David Thomson
Senior Vice President, TFG Hospitality
16:10 - 16:30
Innovation Stage
FHS
Innovative Franchise Models: Equity Participation And Manchise
Franchising can bring important business benefits by sharing risk and leveraging the resources and skills of both franchisor and franchisee. However, the challenge for the restaurant industry has been that a basic royalty fee model does not reward the franchisor sufficiently for innovation and investment. New models are therefore emerging in the industry. The panel will discuss new financial and business models for restaurant and hospitality franchising. Please download a copy of the "7 steps guide to successful franchising" from the event app.
Moderator
Babette Marzheuser-Wood
Partner, Global Head of Franchise Group, Dentons
In conversation with
Nadim Majdalani
CEO, Eathos Ltd
Kurt Zdesar
Founder, Chotto Matte
16:10 - 16:25
Summit Main Stage
AHIC
Accelerating Sustainable Development & Operations In The Hospitality Sector
Moderator
Sarah Hedley Hymers
Editorial Director, Connecting Travel
In conversation with
Haitham Mattar
Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG Hotels & Resorts
16:25 - 16:40
Summit Main Stage
Sustainable Hospitality Challenge
Sustainable Hospitality Challenge - Winner Presentation & Award Giving
Paul Griep
Founder Sustainable Hospitality Challenge; Director Industry Relations, Hotelschool The Hague
Marloes Knippenberg
Chief Executive Officer, Kerten Hospitality
Wolfgang Neumann
Chairman, Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Chairman, Hotelschool The Hague
16:30 - 17:30
Creativity Stage
FHS
Round Table Discussion - Your Questions Answered From Data Driven Sustainable Investments & Regulations Driving Change - From Green Washing To Science Based Benchmarks
Ufi Ibrahim
Founder & CEO, Energy and Environment Alliance (EEA)
Xander Bueno de Mesquita
Owner, Treating Life Well
Dr. Shamir Ghumra
Head of Building Performance Services, BRE
16:30 - 17:00
Innovation Stage
FHS
Can Hospitality Become The Change Agent For Humanity?
Moderator
Anne Biging
CEO & Founder, Healing Hotels of the World
In conversation with
Yuki Kiyono
Global Head of Wellness and Spa, AMAN
16:40 - 17:20
Summit Main Stage
AHIC
A Discussion With Industry CEO's
Moderator
Wolfgang Neumann
Chairman, Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Chairman, Hotelschool The Hague
Moderator
Son-Trang Nguyen
Young Leader, QUO Global
In conversation with
Guy Hutchinson
President & CEO, Rotana Hotels Management Corporation PJSC
Jochem-Jan Sleiffer
President Middle East Africa & Turkey, Hilton
Sandeep Walia
Chief Operations Officer, Middle East, Marriott International
17:00 - 17:45
Innovation Stage
FHS
Overcoming The Challenge Of Supply Chain Management In The Hospitality Industry
Moderator
Tini Meyer
Co-Founder, interior360
In conversation with
Mohamed Awadalla
Chief Executive Officer, TIME Hotels
Thomas B. Meier
Chief Operating Officer, Jumeirah Group
Wenceslaus Vedanayagam
Executive Director of Finance and Administration MENA Region, Louvre Hotels Group
Rachel Willacy
Regional Head of Procurement, Compass Project Consulting
17:20 - 17:45
Summit Main Stage
FHS
Learnings A Year On - Entrepreneurs Speak Frankly Of Their Challenges & What They Would Do Differently
Moderator
Gemma Greenwood
Director, Content Inc
In conversation with
Jalil Mekouar
Founder & CEO, inHovate Solutions
Chris Nader
Co-Founder & CEO, ENVI Lodges
Fuad Sajdi
Founder and CEO, Toggle Market
17:45 - 18:15
Summit Main Stage
GRIF
And To Close The Day….The Story Of Transformation & Rebirth Of A Global Brand
James Hacon
Chief Marketing Officer, MAPAL Group
Alan Laughlin
CEO, Vapiano
18:15 - 18:20
Summit Main Stage
FHS
Closing Remarks
18:30 - 21:30
FHS
Networking Reception At Address Fountain Views On The Terrace Hosted By Emaar
A trilogy of luxury skyscrapers gracing Downtown Dubai’s spectacular skyline, Address Fountain Views is a premium entertainment gateway that offers limitless access to superlative luxury, uplifting leisure and the world’s most remarkable retail. We look forward to welcoming FHS guests to showcase our luxury hospitality.
Wednesday 21 September
07:00 - 08:00
Experiences
Group Fitness Class
J Club – Madinat Jumeirah, limited to 30 FHS Delegates.
07:00 - 08:00
Experiences
Yoga Class
Talise Spa – Jumeirah Al Qasr, limited to 20 FHS Delegates.
09:00 - 09:40
Innovation Stage
FHS
A Gloves-off Conversation Exposing The Disconnect Between Owner, Operator & What Guests Actually Want
Moderator
Scott Antel
Owner/Founder, Scotts FZ
In conversation with
Maher Abou Nasr
Vice President, Operations - KSA, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Anil Bhardwaj
Director, A.A. Almoosa Enterprises LLC (The Arenco Group)
Erwan Tarouilly
Acting CEO & Chief Financial Officer, Ishraq Hospitality, part of Mohamed and Obaid Almulla
Tatiana Veller
Managing Director, Stirling Hospitality Advisors
09:00 - 09:02
Summit Main Stage
FHS
Welcome Back
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman & CEO, The Bench
09:02 - 09:30
Summit Main Stage
FHS
Turbulent Times For Tourism And The Aviation Sector
Moderator
Nicholas Wyatt
Head of Research & Analysis, Travel & Tourism, GlobalData
In conversation with
Kashif Khalid
Regional Director - Middle East & Africa, IATA
09:30 - 11:00
Future Stage
FHS
The Startup Den: Business Startups That Are Transforming The Industry
Applications for Startup Den have now been closed.
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman & CEO, The Bench
Saeed Alnofeli
Director, In5 - Tecom Group
Obediah Ayton
Managing Partner, Synaptech Capital
Antoine Medawar
Chairman Founder , Exploretech
Cyrus Alavi
CEO & Founder, NÜWATER
Marco Antonio Caporale
Entrepreneur, Heima
Thomas Eliopoulos
Founder/CEO, Nourish
Lorelei Regragui
MasterKey Keeper (Founder & CEO), StayK
Stephanie Schachtschabel
Founder, Welcome to the World
Adeel Shah
CEO & Co-Founder, Rakam Tech
Stacey Sharp
Founder/CEO, RetreatMi
Selena Souah
Founder & Chairman, REGCARD
Benjamin Mouflard
Co-Founder & CEO, Chatfood
Mohannad Zikra
Chief Executive Officer, Stella Stays
09:30 - 10:10
Summit Main Stage
AHIC
Destinations 'Leading The Change'
Moderator
Turab Saleem
Partner - Head of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Advisory - MENA, Knight Frank
In conversation with
Badr Alherbish
Executive Director of Strategy, Tourism Development Fund
His Excellency Ahmed Al Qaseer
Chief Executive Officer, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority - Shurooq
Imad Barrakad
Chief Executive Officer, The Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development - SMIT
Raki Phillips
Chief Executive Officer, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
09:40 - 09:50
Innovation Stage
FHS
Overview Of Travel And Tourism In Africa
Engy Naguib
Senior Engagement Manager, Public Sector and Tourism MEA, Euromonitor International
09:50 - 10:30
Innovation Stage
FHS
Investment Opportunities - Development Bright Spots In Africa
Moderator
Amr Elsayed Anwar Mohamed ElNady
Head of Hotels & Hospitality MEA , Jones Lang LaSalle
In conversation with
Ewan Cameron
Director Africa, Westmont Hospitality Group
Hamza Farooqui
Founder & CEO, Millat Investments
Olivier Granet
Managing Partner & CEO, Kasada Capital Management
Jameel Verjee
Founder & CEO, CityBlue Hotels (a member of The Diar Group)
10:10 - 10:30
Summit Main Stage
FHS
World Cup Briefing - A Transformational Global Event Stimulating Tourism Initiatives In The Region
Moderator
Martin Berlin
Partner - Global Deals Real Estate Leader, PwC Middle East
In conversation with
Shabib AlMaamari
Managing Director , Visit Oman
Berthold Trenkel
Chief Operating Officer, Qatar Tourism
10:30 - 11:00
Networking Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:40
Innovation Stage
FHS
Middle East Hotel Development Picks Up The Pace - What Is Hot At The Moment?
Moderator
Martin Berlin
Partner - Global Deals Real Estate Leader, PwC Middle East
In conversation with
Chadi Hauch
Regional VP Lodging Development, Middle East, Marriott
Carlos Khneisser
VP Development MEA, Hilton
Elie Milky
Vice President Development, Radisson Hotel Group
Laure Morvan
Chief Development Officer India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey, Accor
11:00 - 11:25
Summit Main Stage
AHIC
Hard Talk With Hospitality Leaders in Saudi Arabia
Moderator
Christopher Lund
Executive Director, Head of Hotels MENA, Colliers
In conversation with
Hassan Ahdab
President of Hotel Operation, Dur Hospitality
Samy Boukhaled
Vice President Hotels, Elaf Group
11:25 - 12:05
Summit Main Stage
FHS
Exploring The Future Of Hospitality
Moderator
Ali Manzoor
Head of Hospitality, Hotels & Tourism, CBRE Middle East Region
In conversation with
Louis Abboud
Deputy Head of Middle East, Africa and Turkey, Ennismore
Mohammed Al Otaibi
CEO, Ajdan Real Estate Development Company
Omar El Hoss
Senior Director - Commercial Management, Dubai World Trade Centre
Marko Vucinic
Director of Hospitality and Real Estate Development, Tourism Development Fund
11:40 - 12:10
Innovation Stage
FHS
Trends & Their Impact On Hospitality Design & Branding
Moderator
Sarah-Jane Grant
Director, LXA Associates DMCC
In conversation with
Elyza Falzon
Vice President, Architecture, Design & Construction, MENA, Hilton
Gauthier Guillaume
Founder, CEO & Creative Director, GG&Grace International
Stephen Laucirica
Senior Director Design & Engineering IMEA, IHG Hotels & Resorts
12:05 - 12:20
Summit Main Stage
FHS
Announcement - Signing Ceremony
12:10 - 12:40
Innovation Stage
FHS
Evolution In Developing And Retaining Leaders Of Tomorrow
Moderator
Olivier Harnisch
Founder, Lunasole Hospitality
In conversation with
Adnan Aleid
Tourism Expert
Nivesh Bhagtani
Senior Business Research & Development Executive, MJS Holding, Founder, Young Hotelier Network
Shenin Hamid
Founder and CEO, Inspire Events and Activations
12:20 - 12:30
Summit Main Stage
FHS
The Great Resignation Or Confirmed Desperation? A Keynote On How The Hospitality Industry Can Survive The Talent Crisis
Aradhana Khowala
CEO & Founder, Aptamind Partners and Chair of the Global Advisory Board, The Red Sea Company, Aptamind Partners, CEO & Founder
12:30 - 13:15
Summit Main Stage
FHS
It All Starts With One Person - How Can the Hospitality Industry Champion Positive Empowerment While Being Diverse & Inclusive?
Moderator
Michael Levie
Co-Founder, Kube Ventures
In conversation with
Elham Bolooki
Experiential Learning Manager & Senior Instructor, Dubai College of Tourism
Ellen Dubois du Bellay
Chief Human Resources Officer, Jumeirah Group
Julia Miller
Senior Director, Human Resources, Middle East, Africa & Turkey, Hilton
Hafsa Qadeer
CEO & Founder, ImInclusive
Assia Riccio
Founder & CEO, Evolvin' Women
13:15 - 13:30
Summit Main Stage
FHS
FHS 2022 Awards Presentation
Lifetime Award for Services to the Industry - Ranjan Nadarajah Leadership Award - Amit Nayak, CHA, Vice President, Hospitality Asset Manager's Association, MEA Be The Change Award - Assia Riccio, Founder & CEO, Evolvin' Women
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum
Founding Patron, AHIC; President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman, Dubai Airports; Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group; Chairman, Dubai Holding
Ranjan Nadarajah
Amit Nayak, CHA
Vice President, Hospitality Asset Managers Association, MEA
Assia Riccio
Founder & CEO, Evolvin' Women
13:30 - 13:35
Summit Main Stage
FHS
Closing Remarks
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman & CEO, The Bench
13:30 - 14:30
Networking Lunch & End Of Conference
14:00 - 16:00
Summit Main Stage
FHS
Student Leadership Workshop
Moderator
Fadia Shafi
Student, Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
Moderator
Yuvraj Bhagtani
Student, Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
In conversation with
Jeroen Greven
Managing Director, The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman & CEO, The Bench
Gauthier Guillaume
Founder, CEO & Creative Director, GG&Grace International
Michael Levie
Co-Founder, Kube Ventures
Thomas B. Meier
Chief Operating Officer, Jumeirah Group
Jochem-Jan Sleiffer
President Middle East Africa & Turkey, Hilton