Register Interest for 2024
29 April - 01 May 2024
Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh
Agenda
Sunday 07 May
12:00 - 15:45
GRIF
FHS
Experiences
GRIF Culinary Tours Summary
Please be advised that all culinary tours are now at capacity and you need a confirmation email to attend.
LPM Riyadh hosted by Nicolas Budzynski, Chief Executive Officer, LPM Restaurant & Bar
Meraki hosted by Sanjay Dwivedi, Chef Patron & Culinary Director and Olivier Eynard, Co-Founder, Meraki
The Brasserie hosted by Marcel Kofler, Director of Operations, Al Faisaliah Hotel
MAMO Michelangelo Riyadh hosted by Tunji Olapido, MAMO Chef
Yauatcha hosted by Mehmet Safa Sihlaroglu, General Manager, Yauatcha Riyadh
View Culinary Tours Highlights Online.
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Nicolas Budzynski
Chief Executive Officer, LPM Restaurant & Bar
Sanjay Dwivedi
Chef Patron & Culinary Director, Meraki Restaurants
Olivier Eynard
CEO & Co-Founder, Meraki
Marcel Kofler
Director of Operations, Al Faisaliah Hotel
Tunji Olapido
Chef, MAMO Michelangelo Riyadh
Mehmet Safa Sihlaroglu
General Manager, Yauatcha Riyadh
16:00 - 19:00
GRIF
FHS
Registration Opens at Prince Sultan Ballroom
16:30 - 17:30
Yanbou Room
FHS
Round Table Discussions
Closed Door HAMA MEA Saudi Arabia Round Table – ‘The Great Pre-Opening’
With over 500K+ keys in the region and over 1M Keys opening within MEA in the next 5+ yrs there is a paradigm shift in the way we look at asset management as a business and as a vertical. There is a stronger focus on pre-opening along with all the other aspects being and not limited to budgets, HMAs, Salary Scales, Sustainability/Regenerative Goals, FF&E and OS&E procurement, Human Capital Goals (both local and international), as well as operational synergies, are all front and center topics.
Hotel/Hospitality Asset Managers find themselves in one of the most unique pre-opening conditions our trade has ever witnessed. The round table focuses on some of the key learnings along with a open conversation with fellow asset managers with current need of the business to future proof it within the region.
Rabih Feghali
Board Member, Hospitality Asset Manager's Association MEA
Amit Nayak, CHA
Vice President and Executive Board Member, HAMA MEA
17:30 - 18:30
Al Omsiat Ballroom B
GRIF
FHS
FHS Networking Card Exchange
Speed Networking is a great way to break the ice and ensure you go into FHS already knowing your fellow attendees. Meet over 30 new contacts before the conference has officially started! Don't forget to bring lots of business cards! Taking place in the Al Omsiat Ballroom B prior to the Opening Reception
18:30 - 20:30
GRIF
FHS
Experiences
Welcome Reception - Hosted By Al Khozama
Join us at the opening reception of FHS Saudi Arabia, kindly hosted by our host sponsor Al Khozama, at the luxurious Al Faisaliah Hotel on the evening of May 7th.
Experience a night of elegance and sophistication as you take in the stunning views and opulent ambiance of the hotel, all while indulging in a delectable spread of cuisine and enjoying live music.
Monday 08 May
08:00 - 10:00
Registration Opens at Prince Sultan Grand Hall
09:10 - 09:15
Summit Stage
FHS
Welcome FHS Intelligence Talks
Rajan Datar
TV and Radio Broadcaster, Conference Moderator
FHS Intelligence Talks
The Evolution and Trends Facing the Saudi Hospitality Sector
A market snapshot of key trends as they relate to the hospitality sector. Understanding the fundamentals underpinning the market from performance, pipeline, costs, staffing and contracts in line with Vision 2030. The Den Talks allows each speaker 10 minutes presentation followed by q&a.
09:15 - 09:30
Summit Stage
FHS
Global Challenges & Market Resilience, KSA Vision 2030 & Government Initiatives
Dr. Martin Berlin
Partner - Global Deals Real Estate Leader, PwC Middle East
09:30 - 09:45
Summit Stage
FHS
Hotel Performance Trends - Supply & Demand Dynamics
Sarah Gasim
Senior Vice President and Head of Hotels KSA, JLL
09:45 - 10:00
Summit Stage
FHS
A Deep Dive into the Hotel Development Pipeline from Contracts Signed, Construction to Opening
Turab Saleem
Partner - Head of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure - MENA, Knight Frank
10:00 - 10:15
Summit Stage
FHS
Key Construction Costs in the Kingdom
Spencer Wylie
Chief Executive Officer, Compass Project Consulting
10:15 - 10:30
Summit Stage
FHS
Staffing Accommodation - Supply & Demand Dynamics
Patrick Smith
Chief Operating Officer, Strive Services Group
10:30 - 10:45
Summit Stage
FHS
Key Trends in Hotel Management Contracts (HMAs)
Khaled Zowayed
Partner, Baker McKenzie
10:45 - 11:00
Summit Stage
FHS
FHS Networking Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:20
Summit Stage
FHS
Welcome to The Future Hospitality Summit and Opening Remarks
View Online:
Opening Remarks by Jonathan Worsley
Opening Remarks by HH Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khalid Al Saud
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman & CEO, The Bench
HH Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khalid Al Saud
Secretary General, King Faisal Foundation (KFF), Chairman of the Board of Directors, Al Khozama
11:20 - 11:40
Summit Stage
FHS
Connecting Saudi to the World and Enabling Vision 2030
Moderator
Widad Taleb
Senior Reporter, CNN Business Arabic
In conversation with
Prince Mansour bin Saad Al Saud
Assistant Secretary General, King Faisal Foundation (KFF), Board Member, Al Khozama Investment Co.
Qusai Al-Fakhri
Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Fund
11:40 - 12:20
Summit Stage
FHS
Industry Leaders Share Their Insight on How They Are 'Investing in Change'?
Moderator
Edie Rodriguez
Member of the Board of Directors, Saudi Tourism Authority
In conversation with
Khalid Saud Abu Haimed
Chief Executive Officer, Al Khozama
Eng. Ahmed Al Juhani
Chief Executive Officer, Rua Al Madinah Holding
Jerry Inzerillo
Group CEO, Diriyah Company
James Riley
Group Chief Executive, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
12:20 - 12:40
Summit Stage
FHS
Hospitality's Response to Climate Change
Moderator
Widad Taleb
Senior Reporter, CNN Business Arabic
In conversation with
Patrick Omeara
Deputy Director, Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
12:40 - 13:30
FHS
FHS Networking Lunch
13:30 - 13:50
Summit Stage
FHS
The Smart City - The Future of Living, Work and Play
Moderator
Christopher Lund
Executive Director, Head of Hospitality & Tourism, MENA Region, Colliers
In conversation with
Gautam Sashittal
Chief Executive Officer, King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
13:50 - 14:20
Summit Stage
FHS
The Reinvention of Commercial Spaces – How Hotels, Retail and F&B are Merging and Bringing Added Value to Customers and Owners
Moderator
Marco S. Rentsch
Partner - Global Consulting Hospitality & Tourism Center of Excellence, PwC Middle East
In conversation with
Chris Godfrey
Chief Executive Officer, HBA
Choon Yang Quek
Chief Technology Officer, Saudi Tourism Authority
Ian Wilson
Regional Director for Hospitality, THE LINE, NEOM
14:20 - 15:00
Summit Stage
FHS
The Business of Luxury and Wellness in a Changing World
Moderator
Ruben Toral
Director of Health & Wellness, QUO Global
In conversation with
Mark De Cocinis
Chief Executive Officer, Boutique Group
Neil Jacobs
Chief Executive Officer, Six Senses
Clint Nagata
Founder & Creative Partner, BLINK Design Group
Agnès Roquefort
Chief Development Officer, Luxury & Lifestyle, Accor
15:00 - 15:30
Summit Stage
FHS
The Return of Chinese Outbound Travellers and their Influence on the Future of Tourism
Moderator
Rajan Datar
TV and Radio Broadcaster, Conference Moderator
In conversation with
Oliver Bonke
CEO & Chairman of the Board of Management, Deutsche Hospitality
Jasmine Geffner
Chief Financial Officer, Dorsett Hospitality International
15:15 - 16:00
Future Stage
FHS
How can Saudi Arabia’s Sustainability Vision be Turned to Reality on the Ground? The Giga-projects are Setting the Pace, But How do We Ensure all Constituencies Buy-in and Benefit, Including the Private Sector?
Moderator
Richard Williamson
Chief Operating Officer, Considerate Group
In conversation with
Tiana Amann
Head of ESG, Kerten Hospitality
Nichola Beskine-Taylor
Partner, TGP International
Yashin Maharaj
MEPI Technical Director, SSH
Alida Saleh
Head of Sustainability MEA, JLL
Christiane Zeidan
Director - Sustainable Hospitality Operations, Red Sea Global
15:30 - 15:50
Exhibition Stage
FHS
A Health and Wellness Policy is as Important as Your Health and Safety Policy. Some of us Have One, but How Well Do We Defend it from the ‘Always On’ Culture?
David Singleton
Founder, ōrāculī
15:30 - 16:00
Summit Stage
FHS
FHS Networking Coffee Break
16:00 - 16:20
Summit Stage
FHS
Introduction to One of 'The Largest Hospitality Projects In The World' Followed by an Announcement and Signing Ceremony
Moderator
Rajan Datar
TV and Radio Broadcaster, Conference Moderator
In conversation with
Ahmed Bin Madhi
Chief Investment Officer, Rua Al Madinah Holding Company
16:15 - 17:00
Future Stage
FHS
Key Issues for Owners and Operators to Consider in their HMA's to Avoid Reflagging and Disputes Down the Road
Moderator
Keri Watkins
Senior Lawyer - Real Estate & Hospitality, MENA, Baker McKenzie
In conversation with
Sohail Al Ali
Investment Director, Rua Al Madinah Holding
Charbel Boutros
Vice President Development, MEA, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Hala Matar Choufany
President, HVS Middle East, Africa & South Asia, Managing Partner, HVS Dubai
Jad Shamseddin
Chief Operating Officer, Aleph Hospitality
16:20 - 16:35
Summit Stage
FHS
Using CGI and Metaverse Enabled Immersive Technologies to Drive Investment Returns for the Hospitality Sector
Tom Wood
Chief Executive Officer, The Boundary Architectural Visualisation
16:30 - 18:00
Exhibition Stage
FHS
Startup Den Pitches
Judges:
Abdulsalam Alkuwaity, Founder & CEO, SEA Ventures
Amir Amidi, Managing Partner, Travel and Hospitality Center of Innovation, Plug and Play
Guy Hutchinson, President & CEO, Rotana
Abdulsalam Alkuwaity
Founder & CEO, SEA Ventures
Amir Amidi
Managing Partner, Travel and Hospitality Center of Innovation, Plug and Play
Guy Hutchinson
President & CEO, Rotana
Francois Chabaudie
Co-founder & CEO, Neoma
Sreenath Rangapuram
CEO/Founder, Tranquil
Jalil Mekouar
Founder & CEO, inHovate
Samuel George
Chief Operating Officer, Kotozna
Joe Frem
CEO & Co-Founder, Matbakhi
Alex Barros
Growth and Innovation, Hotelverse, CMO, BEONx
Augusto Traversa
Sales & Marketing, GauVendi
Michael Ellis
Chief Culinary Officer, Fine Dine Club
Boris Mulder
Commercial Director, Neoke
David Jackson
Director of Marketing & Public Affairs, Winnow Solutions
16:35 - 17:10
Summit Stage
FHS
Is Your Brand Future Sensing WEB3 and the Metaverse? How the Third Interaction of the Internet Looks Set to Impact the Hospitality Industry and Investment?
Moderator
Susan Furness
Founder & CEO, Strategic Solutions, Web3 Strategist
In conversation with
Jimi Daodu
Founder & CEO, Vault Hill
Mark Hamilton
Product Lead – Digital Twin, JLL
David Weir-McCall
Industry Marketing Manager, Epic Games
17:00 - 17:45
Future Stage
FHS
Mid-Market Hotels: Meeting the Needs of the Next Generation of Saudi Travelers and the Key to Higher Returns for Owners
Moderator
Christopher Lund
Executive Director, Head of Hospitality & Tourism, MENA Region, Colliers
In conversation with
Paul Bridger
Chief Operating Officer, Rove Hotels
Ayman Ezzeddine
Regional Business Development Director, Golden Tulip MENA /Louvre Hotels Group
Chadi Hauch
Regional Vice President, Lodging Development - Middle East, Marriott International
Paul Stevens
Chief Operating Officer, Premium, Midscale & Economy Division, Middle East, Africa & Turkey, Accor
17:10 - 17:40
Summit Stage
FHS
‘Space: A New Tourism Frontier?’
Ben Baseley-Walker
Founder & Managing Partner, Andart Global
Nicolas Gaume
Co-Founder, Executive Chairman, Orbite
18:30 - 21:30
GRIF
FHS
Experiences
Networking Reception at Mansard Riyadh, a Radisson Collection Hotel hosted by Radisson Hotel Group
At the Mansard Riyadh, the delegates will experience the grandeur of French-inspired architecture combined with Arabian hospitality as they walk through the hotel's beautiful plaza, lined with Parisian-named buildings - all of which will be decorated with subtle hints of blue and beige to create a calming and timeless atmosphere.
The reception will offer a variety of international and Arabic dishes, with food carts and beverage bars set up as street vendors. The live food stations will be styled as food carts or storefronts, and waiters will offer tray-passed welcome drinks, dates, and Saudi coffee upon arrival.
Throughout the evening, the atmosphere will be enhanced by ambient music from a house musician, a laser display with alternating logos and quotes from notable people in the field, and classic movies projected on the walls of the villas.
Tuesday 09 May
09:30 - 11:00
Yanbou Room
FHS
Workshops & Pitches
Closed Door - Yanbu reimagined: a private round table on Destination evolution presented by AWN and Kerten Hospitality, hosted by Abdulrahman Al Bassam (CEO AWN).
This conversation will be bringing together behind closed doors influential leaders of the private and government sector such as Mahmoud Abdulhadi (Deputy Minister, Investment Attraction Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia) , Tariq Ali al-Tamimi (Chairman of Al Tamimi), Norah Al Tamimi (Co-Founder AWN), Marloes Knippenberg (CEO Kerten Hospitality), members of the Seven Entertainment team, attendance of Saudi Cruises supported by the destination Yanbu. Destinations are not built, they are discovered and Yanbu has all the ingredients to turn into the gateway to the Red Sea.
An accessible City with state of the art infrastructure, a laid back character and serene coastal views.
Moderator
Abdulrahman Al Bassam
Chief Executive Officer, AWN
In conversation with
Mahmoud Abdulhadi
Deputy Minister, Investment Attraction, Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia
Tariq Ali al-Tamimi
Chairman, Al Tamimi
Norah Al Tamimi
Co-Founder, AWN
Marloes Knippenberg
Chief Executive Officer, Kerten Hospitality
09:30 - 10:30
Exhibition Stage
FHS
Workshops & Pitches
Battle of the Brands
If you have that new and dynamic brand, you have the chance to pitch your brand to FHS delegates.
Register on www.futurehospitalitysummit.com/sa/battle-of-the-brands
Judges:
Rabih Feghali, Board Member, Hospitality Asset Manager's Association MEA
David Keen, Founder & CEO, QUO
Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO, The Bench
Rabih Feghali
Board Member, Hospitality Asset Manager's Association MEA
David Keen
Founder & CEO, QUO
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman & CEO, The Bench
Jameel Verjee
Founder & CEO, CityBlue Hotels (a member of The Diar Group)
Andrew Simon Milton
Chief Operations Officer, Constance Hotels & Resorts
Patrick Antaki
Chief Operating Officer, HMH Hotel Group
JS Anand
Founder & CEO, Leva Hotels and Resorts
Stephen Kamat
Vice President, Brands, Marketing and Communications, Millennium Hotels and Resorts
Ali Hamze
Consultant, Shada Hotel
09:30 - 09:40
Summit Stage
FHS
Welcome Back & Opening Remarks
09:40 - 10:00
Summit Stage
FHS
Exploring Strategic Partnerships Opportunities in Alignment with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030
Moderator
Jana Bader
General Manager, KSA, The Bench
In conversation with
Abdullah Al-Zahrani
Chief Executive Officer, Engineering Sector, SRACO Co.
Zuoyi Xi
Chairman, SECC Group
10:00 - 10:40
Summit Stage
FHS
How Brands are Supporting Development of the Saudi Hospitality Market and Catering to the Domestic Market
Moderator
Salman Gasim
Chief Executive Officer, Swiss Hospitality Company
In conversation with
Maher Abou Nasr
Vice President Operations Saudi Arabia, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim
Chief Executive Officer, Tetra Hospitality Investment & Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA
Dimitris Manikis
President, Europe, Middle East, Eurasia & Africa (EMEA), Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Sandeep Walia
Chief Operating Officer, Middle East, Marriott International
10:40 - 11:10
Summit Stage
FHS
FHS Networking Coffee Break
11:10 - 11:40
Summit Stage
FHS
Case Study - Private and Public Sector Collaborate to Accelerate Lifestyle Developments and Promote New Destinations #Vision2030
Moderator
Marloes Knippenberg
Chief Executive Officer, Kerten Hospitality
In conversation with
Mahmoud Abdulhadi
Deputy Minister, Investment Attraction, Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia
Muhammad Al Amir
Chief Executive Officer, AIMS Hospitality
Elias Abou Samra
Chief Executive Officer, RAFAL Real Estate Development Company
11:40 - 12:00
Summit Stage
FHS
The Evolution of Investing in Holistic Hospitality
Anne Biging
CEO & Founder, Healing Hotels of the World
HE Gloria Guevara Manzo
Chief Special Advisor, Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia
12:00 - 12:30
Summit Stage
FHS
Case Study of a Lifestyle Fund in the Kingdom
Moderator
Ali Manzoor
Head of Hospitality, Hotels & Tourism, CBRE Middle East
In conversation with
Louis Abi Abboud
Chief Development Officer and Deputy Head of Middle East, Africa & Turkey, Ennismore
Wahdan Al Kadi
Chief Business Officer, Tourism Development Fund
Assem Raqaban
Head of Real Estate, Al Rajhi Capital
12:30 - 13:00
Summit Stage
FHS
Activating Innovation, Acceleration and Investment in the Hospitality Industry
Moderator
Amir Amidi
Managing Partner, Travel and Hospitality Center of Innovation, Plug and Play
In conversation with
Abdulsalam Alkuwaity
Founder & CEO, SEA Ventures
Guy Hutchinson
President & CEO, Rotana
12:30 - 13:15
Future Stage
FHS
Branded Residential - From Challenging Areas Such as Rental Pools and Residence Associations to Making the Project Viable in Saudi
Moderator
Scott Antel
Partner/Owner, Scotts FZ LLE
In conversation with
Daniel von Barloewen
Regional Vice President, Accor One Living, EMEA & India
Imran Changezi
Development Senior Director, Diriyah Company
Jaidev Menezes
Regional Vice President, Mixed-Use Development, EMEA, Marriott
Steven Webster
Head of Hospitality Asset Management, KAFD
13:00 - 13:05
Summit Stage
FHS
FHS-AHIC 2023 Launch Announcement
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman & CEO, The Bench
13:10 - 14:00
Summit Stage
Future Stage
FHS
FHS Networking Lunch
14:00 - 14:30
Summit Stage
FHS
How Do We Differentiate the Saudi Tourism Product from the Global Competition
Leveraging the strengths of the traditional Najd, Hijazi, and Assiri architecture against the push for Saudi to be seen as a futuristic powerhouse.
Moderator
Tim Peck
Chairman, OBMI
In conversation with
Lucio Frigo
Executive Advisor & Chief Development Officer at CDP, Saudi Ministry of Culture
Hicham Hassouni
Strategy & Business Development Chief Officer, Boutique Group
14:30 - 14:50
Summit Stage
FHS
The Saudi Private Sector and Vision 2030
Moderator
Edie Rodriguez
Member of the Board of Directors, Saudi Tourism Authority
In conversation with
Dr. Raeyd Al Dakheel
Chief Executive Officer, Mawten Real Estate Company
Majed Kaki
VP - Travel and Tourism, Elaf Group
14:40 - 15:30
Future Stage
FHS
How to Motivate The Next Generation of Employees and Where to Educate Them and What are Sources for Talent Acquisition
Moderator
Salman Gasim
Chief Executive Officer, Swiss Hospitality Company
In conversation with
Joseph Abou Yaghi
Corporate Vice President - Human Resources, Rotana
Dr. Naif Alawi
Dean College of Business, Umm Al Qura University
Dr. Thaib Alharethi
Assistant Professor, King Abdulaziz University
Mae Al Mozaini
Founder & CEO, The Arab Institute for Women’s Empowerment-Nusf
Aseel Bondagjy
Hotel Talent Development Lead, NEOM
Dr. James Morgan
Dean, International Tourism and Hospitality College
14:50 - 15:30
Summit Stage
FHS
The Power of Collaboration from Original Concept Design, Modern Methods of Construction to Opening
Moderator
Spencer Wylie
Chief Executive Officer, Compass Project Consulting
In conversation with
Ahmed Gamal
Chief Executive Officer, BEC Arabia
Sinclair Hutcheson
Head Architecture, DAR Engineering
David Nikuradze
Founder & CEO , Spectrum
Najee Syriani
Corporate Vice President – Projects, Rotana
15:30 - 15:50
Summit Stage
FHS
Fresh Perspectives on Tourism
Moderator
Gaurav Sinha
Chief Executive Officer, Insignia Worldwide
In conversation with
Fahd Hamidaddin
Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Tourism Authority
15:50 - 16:20
Summit Stage
FHS
The Future of Leisure
Creating lasting impacts on the entire leisure and hospitality industry, properties will need to adapt to survive in this new marketplace, but how?
Moderator
Judith Cartwright
Founder & Managing Director, Black Coral Consulting
In conversation with
Hassan Ahdab
President of Hotels Operations, Dur Hospitality
Chris Perry
Executive Director, Qiddiya Investment Company
Mike Rigby
General Manager & Regional Vice President, Middle East & India, WhiteWater
16:15 - 16:30
Summit Stage
FHS
17:15 - 20:30
FHS
Experiences
Site tour to At-Turaif, Diriyah Gate
Please be advised that all tours are now at capacity and you need a confirmation email to attend.