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Explore cutting-edge products from over 300+ local and international exhibitors.
Learn from 110+ industry leaders as they unveil the latest trends, navigate market challenges, and dispel industry myths at our conferences.
Expand your network and commercial horizons by connecting with esteemed international industry contacts.
Stay updated with the newest innovations and trends in hospitality, technology and F&B shaping the business landscape.
Engage in thought-provoking discussions, cultivate new partnerships, and access untapped markets.

TODAY’S CPD CERTIFIED TALKS

THE HOSPITALITY & LEADERSHIP FORUM – SHEIKH SAEED HALL 1

01:30 – 02:10
KEYNOTE THINK TANK PANEL: F&B MAVERICKS: WOMEN SHAPING CULINARY EXCELLENCE
02:15 – 03:00
EXECUTIVE THINK TANK PANEL: EMPOWERING FUTURE LEADERS: PROGRESSIVE APPROACHES TO TALENT EDUCATION IN HOSPITALITY
03:05 – 04:05
EXECUTIVE THINK TANK PANEL: ECO-PROFITABILITY: STRIKING THE BALANCE BETWEEN SUSTAINABILITY AND FINANCIAL SUCCESS IN CHALLENGING TIMES
04:05 – 4:55
EXECUTIVE THINK TANK PANEL: GENERATIONAL PERSPECTIVES: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN GEN Z AND BABY BOOMERS' MINDSETS

TODAY’S CPD CERTIFIED TALKS

THE ENGINEERING AND SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT (TESS) - SHEIKH SAEED HALL 3

11:30 – 12:15
EXECUTIVE THINK TANK PANEL: POWERING EFFICIENCY: LEVERAGING DATA ANALYSIS FOR SUSTAINABLE HOSPITALITY
12:20-01:00
FIRESIDE CHAT: AI IN HOSPITALITY ENGINEERING: DECODING THE DILEMMA OF THREATS VS. OPPORTUNITIES
01:05- 01:50
EXECUTIVE THINK TANK PANEL: ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE: MAXIMIZING REVENUE IN HOSPITALITY THROUGH INNOVATION
01:55- 02:40
EXECUTIVE THINK TANK PANEL: ENGINEERING TOMORROW: TRANSFORMING HOSPITALITY IN THE GCC REGION
02:45 – 03:35
EXECUTIVE THINK TANK PANEL: CLIMATE NEUTRAL REAL ESTATE: LEADERSHIP FOR NET ZERO IN DESERT CLIMATES
03:40- 04:25
EXECUTIVE THINK TANK PANEL: HARMONIZING VISION AND INNOVATION: THE SYNERGY OF DESIGNERS AND ENGINEERS IN CRAFTING SUSTAINABLE SPACES

TODAY’S CPD CERTIFIED TALKS

UAE PROFESSIONAL HOUSEKEEPERS GROUP MEETING – THE ARENA

11:25 – 12:10
EXECUTIVE THINK TANK PANEL: BALANCING ACT: NAVIGATING BURNOUT AND STRESS IN TEAMS
12:15 – 01:00
EXECUTIVE THINK TANK PANEL: GREEN HOUSEKEEPING: IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES FOR A CLEANER FUTURE
01:05 – 01:45
EXECUTIVE THINK TANK PANEL: GENERATIONAL HARMONY: BUILDING COHESION FOR PROGRESSIVE WORKPLACE DYNAMICS
03:20 – 04:05
EXECUTIVE THINK TANK PANEL: CONFRONTING GENDER DISPARITIES: TOWARDS A FAIR AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
04:10 – 04:55
EXECUTIVE THINK TANK PANEL: BREAKING STEREOTYPES: REBRANDING HOUSEKEEPING FOR MODERN EXCELLENCE

Speakers

Byju Philip

HEAD OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ME DUBAI BY MELíA

Francis Arul

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

DAMAC PROPERTIES

Judith Cartwright

FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

BLACK CORAL CONSULTING

Yagna Prathap

GENERAL MANAGER OPERATIONS

ARENCO REAL ESTATE

Tamer Sherif Hassan

IT DIRECTOR

IHG

Carson Booth

CHTP | COO EMEA

HFTP

Sanjay Sharma

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

ORASCOM HOTELS MANAGEMENT

Viju Varma

HEAD OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

JUMEIRAH HOTELS & RESORTS

Lijeesh Rajan

CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF IT STRATEGY AND SERVICES

ROTANA HOTEL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

Stacy Samuel Vanchippara

CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHRAQ HOSPITALITY

Dr. Sanjay Nadkarni

HEAD OF INNOVATION AND STRATEGY

ARABIAN FALCON HOLDING L.L.C

Judith Toth

FOUNDER & CEO

VIVERE HOSPITALITY

Fraidy Pinto

AREA IT DIRECTOR - MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

RADISSON HOTELS GROUP

Tariq Valani

GLOBAL SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

ACCOR TECH & GLOBAL SVP TECHNOLOGY - FAIRMONT

Nitin Thariyan

FOUNDER & CEO

LEAN ON DATA LLC

Ahmed Shawky

REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – MEA

MILLENNIUM HOTELS AND RESORTS

Will Douglas

INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIRECTOR

PREMIER INN MENA

Willem Both

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, IT

KERZNER INTERNATIONAL

Amila Udana

DIRECTOR OF IT

THE FIRST GROUP

Mohammad Shah

IT & SMART CITY DIRECTOR

KNOWLEDGE ECONOMIC CITY

Julia Tremmel

SENIOR DIRECTOR

QUALITY & OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE, LUXURY ME

Peppy Dosanjh

MANAGING DIRECTOR

4 FUTURUM

George Francis

HEAD OF IT

ROVE GROUP OF HOTELS

Rami Kamar

CLUSTER IT MANAGER

FAIRMONT DUBAI

Kevin King

CEO

SHIJI INTERNATIONAL

Muhamed Noufel

CLUSTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

ROYAL CONTINENTAL HOTELS AND SUITES

Melissa Aoun

PARTNER

GRANT THORNTON

Sabin Subramannian

IT MANAGER

PARK REGIS

Laurent A Voivenel

SENIOR VP OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT AND GROUP HR AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT

EMEA, AND INDIA, SWISS BELHOTEL INTERNATIONAL

Mahmoud El Enany

CLUSTER IT MANAGER

GRAND EXCELSIOR HOTEL

Vladan Pantelic

CO-FOUNDER AND CEO

HOICK

Rahul Dhekne

DIRECTOR OF RO

RADDISON HOTEL GROUP

Evgeniya Sochneva

DIRECTOR OF ROOMS

ROSEWOOD ABU DHABI

Nikkie Singh

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

APAC & MIDDLE EAST, SHIJI GROUP

John (Woong Hee ) Lee

FOUNDER & CEO

H2O HOSPITALITY, LTD.

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