The International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) 2016

The IHIF programme is developed by the industry for the industry and over the three-day conference will see over 180 speakers taking part in over 45 educational sessions, made up of key note presentations, panel debates, interactive workshops and round-table discussions. A key feature of the IHIF programme is the number of new topics with an emphasis on threats, challenges and disruption facing our industry. We continue with a focus on investment and this year we have a specific panel on the rise of Asian investors into Europe and looking at their appetite for further investment.

This year there is more diverse and senior speakers than ever before. Included in the 45 sessions from over 180 speakers are: Keynote presentations are provided by DAVID ROWAN Editor, Wired Magazine on Technology & Disruption; STEWART ROOM Partner & Global Head of Cyber Security and Data Protection, PwC Legal LLP and a Hacker will speak on Cyber Security and how companies need to manage this prevailing threat to their businesses; HELEN LOUGHBOROUGH Vice President Global Safety, InterContinental Hotels Group will speak on the ongoing threat of terrorism and how to provide a safe and secure environment in turbulent times and MAREK REICHMAN Chief Creative Officer and Design Director of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd will give us an insight into product and branding excellence from an outside view of the industry.

The global CEO session will address issues "ripped from the headlines" on current affairs and challenging issues and will include GEOFF BALLOTTI President & CEO, Wyndham Hotel Group; CHRIS NASSETTA President & CEO, Hilton Worldwide; WOLFGANG NEUMANN President & CEO, The Rezidor Hotel Group and RICHARD SOLOMONS Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, InterContinental Hotels Group. And a highlight for 2016 is our IHIF Lifetime Achievement Award going to DIETER MÜLLER Founder and CEO, Motel One.

New this year is our Networking Express – Meet the Project session where you will have the opportunity to meet projects from around the world seeking investments or expertise. You will be given an allocated amount of time to meet developers before you move on to the next project. If you have a project that you wish to present please click here for further details about how to do so.
Visit www.berlinconference.com for an up to date programme and speaker line-up. Click here to download the programme as a pdf.

The IHIF programme, coupled with three days of fantastic networking opportunities makes IHIF the leading event for the industry. At IHIF 2016 you will be in good company, with people who face similar challenges and many looking to do a deal.

We will look forward to welcoming you and helping you to position yourself as a strong member of our industry.

Register now to take advantage of our Advance Rate.

Tess Pearson
Event Director
The Bench