Event Schedule
8:00 – 8:50
Bright Start: Welcome Coffee, Registration & Itinerary Collection
8:50 – 8:55
Welcome Note From World BI
8:55 – 9:00
Chairpersons Welcome Address
Irena Šimunić
Hotel General Manager / Lecturer
Aspira University of Applied Sciences Split
Ryan Haynes
Director
Haynes MarComs
9:00 - 9:25
Jeremy Wolf
Digital Strategy Consultant
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Keynote Presentation: The Future is Booked: Using Predictive Analytics to Drive Hotel Performance
9:25 - 9:50
Moderator:-
Nicolas Frangos
Chief Executive Officer
ZO The Med Resorts
Strategic Discussion: Are AI Generative Technologies Really Secure for Hotel?
Panellists:-
Michael Palkowski, PhD
Senior Lecturer
University of East London
Dr. Alexander Lennart Schmidt
Professor (Lector) of Technological Innovation
Hotelschool The Hague
9:50 – 10:05
Markku Pajarinen
Director of Sales
MeetingPackage
Partner Slot 1: From Inquiry to Experience: Redefining B2B Hospitality Through Meeting, Event, and Group Sales Automation
10:05 - 10:55
Coffee Break & Networking Session
Smart & Adaptive Guest Experiences
10:55 – 11:20
Néstor Castanedo Ruiz
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Spring Hotels
Presentation 1: Digital Touchpoints for High-End Guest Experiences
- Managing Guest Expectations and Safety with AI and Smart Solutions
- How Smart Tech is Transforming Guest Interactions, Safety, and Service in Real Time
- The Power of Hyperpersonalization, AI Anticipates Guest Needs, Creating Delight While Raising Questions About Privacy
- Finding the Sweet Spot Between Memorable Guest Experiences and Ethical Data Use
11:20 – 11:35
Adrianna Rak
Senior Director of Strategy
Tambourine
Partner Slot 2: TBC
11:35 – 12:00
Mario Manfuro
Senior Director Digital Experience
Radisson Hotel Group
Case Study Presentation: RHG Digital Transformation Journey: From Digital to Experience Transformation
- Radisson Hotel Group is Positioned as One of the Most Innovative Companies in the Travel Industry
- How to Drive Growth Through Digital Innovation Embracing a Customer Centric Culture
- Learn About the Awarded and Recognized Unique RHG Digital Vision
- Pioneers on Many Aspects Including Immersive Customer Journeys, Reshaping the Future of Hospitality
12:00 - 12:15
Quinta & Quicktext
Partner Slot 3: TBC
12:15 - 13:00
Moderator:-
Nicolas Frangos
Chief Executive Officer
ZO The Med Resorts
Problem Solution Matrix: AI in Hospitality: Revolutionizing Hyperpersonalization or Crossing the Line?
- How AI-Driven Personalization Enhances Guest Experiences While Raising Concerns About Data Privacy, Security, and Ethical Boundaries
Panellists:-
Nuno Leandro
Director Hotel
Arribas Sintra Hotel
Néstor Castanedo Ruiz
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Spring Hotels
Paul Sarkis
Area Technology Manager
InterContinental Hotels Group
Alexander Schober
Co-Founder
Codyco
13:00 - 14:00
Luncheon & Networking
14:00 – 14:30
Co-Presentation: The Human-Centric Revolution: Rebuilding PortoBay's Tech for Guests and Staff
Andre Doria
Head of Digital Empowerement
PortoBay Hotels & Resorts
Rui Alves
Digital Transformation
PortoBay Hotels & Resorts
14:30 – 14:45
Magnus Kleist
Chief Sales Officer (CSO)
Pair
Partner Slot 4: Check-In Starts in the Car – Rethinking the First and Last Impression in Hospitality
14:45 - 15:15
Tomas Holan
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
OREA Hotels & Resorts
Keynote Presentation: Digital Care - Challenges on the Journey
- Orea App as the Launchpad
- Highlight the Limits of Automation and Where Human Interaction Remains Essential
- Expand into Digital Care Experiences
15:15 - 16:05
Coffee Break & Networking Session
Smart Hospitality
16:05 - 16:30
Partner Slot 5: TBC
Mihaela Prekalj Radic
Director of Digital Transformation
Aminess Hotels & Resorts
Fran Kauzlarić
Chief Commercial Officer
Turneo
16:30 - 17:00
Panel Discussion: The Role of Digital Twins in Hotel Management
Moderator:-
Cesarina Criscione
Co-Founder
Terra Hotels
Panellist:-
Dr Rajat Dhawan
Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Soho House & Co
17:00
Chairpersons Remarks
Irena Šimunić
Hotel General Manager / Lecturer
Aspira University of Applied Sciences Split
Ryan Haynes
Director
Haynes MarComs
17:00 - 18:00
Drinks Reception
18:00
End Of Day One
8:00 – 8:50
Bright Start: Welcome Coffee, Registration & Itinerary Collection
8:50 – 9:00
Chairpersons Welcome Address
Irena Šimunić
Hotel General Manager / Lecturer
Aspira University of Applied Sciences Split
Ryan Haynes
Director
Haynes MarComs
9:00 - 9:25
Gabor Kelemen
Group Director of IT
Danubius Hotels & Ensana Hotels
Featured Presentation: NIS2 in Hospitality: Strategy and Execution
- Introduction to the NIS2 Directive
- Danubius Hotels / Ensana – Applicability and Obligations
- NIS2 Compliance Project Structure
- Technical Measures
- Organizational and Procedural Changes
- Communication and Cooperation
- Lessons Learned and Challenges
9:25 - 9:40
Quentin Vuillin
Sales Director
Duetto
Partner Slot 6: From Revenue Management to Profitability Maximization: The Strategic Role of Duetto
9:40 - 9:50
Speed Networking Session
One Question, Many Insights! 🎤
9:50 - 10:20
Prof. Dr.-Ing Vanessa Borkmann
Head of Business Unit Urban Systems Engineering Research
Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO
Deep Dive Session: Digital Urban Development and Data-Driven Innovation in Future Tourism and Hospitality
10:20 - 11:00
Coffee Break & Networking Session
Revenue Optimization
11:00 - 11:30
Co-Presentation: The Power of Influencer Marketing in Hospitality
Alexandru Otero Tamayo
Hotel Account Manager - Digital Marketing
Marriott International
Otilia Demian
Board Member, FIHR - Romanian Hotel Industry Federation / Director of Business Development, Bacolux Hotels Romania
11:30 - 11:45
Christopher Meignier
CEO
Blent
Partner Slot 7: From Passive Data to Active Intelligence: Building Impactful Strategic Leadership
11:45 - 12:10
Dennys Vargas
Director of Revenue
Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort
Presentation 2: Using Economic Indicators to Quantify Long-Term Travel Demand: A Tool for Asset Managers
- Use Macroeconomic Data Beyond Short-Term Forecasting to Predict Long-Term Travel Demand
- Apply Analytical Methods to Identify Sustainable Travel Trends and Future Market Shifts
- Translate Insights into Actionable Strategies for Renovations, Acquisitions, and Revenue Optimization
12:10 - 12:35
Moderator:-
Jon Siberry
Director of Revenue Management / Group Revenue Manager
Z Hotels / Sarova Hotels
Connecting Circle: Luxury vs. Budget: Which Model will Dominate the Future of Hospitality Revenue?
Panellists:-
Dr. Alexander Lennart Schmidt
Professor (Lector) of Technological Innovation
Hotelschool The Hague
Laurenz Schwarzhappel
CEO and Founder
Global Living
Nex-Gen Hospitality
12:35 - 13:00
Luis Fernandez Garcia
Hotel Director
HOTEL CASA LORENZO SL
Case Study Presentation: How Technology can Impact and Turn a Hotel into a Destination
13:00 - 14:00
Luncheon & Networking
14:00 - 14:25
Presentation 3: The Digital Hotel Revolution: Next-Gen Tech for a Seamless Stay
14:25 - 14:50
Laurenz Schwarzhappel
CEO and Founder
Global Living
Presentation 4: AI in Hospitality: Opportunity or Overhype?
14:50 - 15:20
Moderator:-
Dr. Alexander Lennart Schmidt
Professor (Lector) of Technological Innovation
Hotelschool The Hague
Open Discussion: The Next Big Trend in Hotel Guest Services
Panellists:-
Luis Fernandez Garcia
Hotel Director
HOTEL CASA LORENZO SL
Laurenz Schwarzhappel
CEO and Founder
Global Living
15:20 - 15:30
Snap & Share Contest
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15:30 - 15:40
Chairs Closing Remarks
Irena Šimunić
Hotel General Manager / Lecturer
Aspira University of Applied Sciences Split
Ryan Haynes
Director
Haynes MarComs
15:40
