Young Hospitality Summit (YHS)

Mar 16 - 18, 2026
EHL Hospitality Business School
Lausanne, Switzerland

Founded in 2010 at EHL Hospitality Business School in Lausanne, the Young Hospitality Summit (YHS) is the world's leading student-run hospitality summit, bringing together future leaders and industry pioneers to shape the dialogue around the evolution of hospitality.

Each year, YHS unites students, executives, and innovators from across the globe for three days of thought-provoking keynotes, dynamic panel discussions, and collaborative workshops. The summit provides a unique platform for exchanging ideas, exploring emerging trends, and addressing the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry's future.

Driven by a passion for innovation and leadership, YHS empowers the next generation of hospitality professionals to engage directly with global brands, visionary entrepreneurs, and academic experts—bridging the gap between education and the professional world.

Through its annual event and continuous global outreach, YHS continues to foster a community of forward-thinking individuals committed to redefining the hospitality landscape.

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EHL Hospitality Business School (Lausanne) is an ambassador for traditional Swiss hospitality and has been a pioneer in hospitality education since 1893 with over 25,000 alumni worldwide and over 120 nationalities. EHL is the world's first hospitality management school that provides university-level programs at its campuses in Lausanne and Chur-Passugg, as well as online learning solutions.

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