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2023 Agenda
Monday 18 September
19:30 - 23:00
Welcome cocktail at OREA Hotel Pyramida Prague, hosted by OREA Hotels & Resorts
The transfer will be organized from the Marriott Prague between 19:30 and 20:00 and return between 22:00 and 22:30
Tuesday 19 September
08:00 - 09:00
Exhibition area
Registrations
08:05 - 09:00
Exhibition area
Networking
09:00 - 09:10
Hall A&B
Welcome Remarks
09:10 - 09:40
Hall A&B
Keynote: The Global/EMEA Business Outlook: The Good News and the Bad News
Speaker
Daniel Thorniley
President, DT-Global Business Consulting
09:40 - 10:00
Hall A&B
Interview: Fast Forward - Exciting, Relevant, Innovative, Vibrant...Hospitality of the Future
Moderator
Dirk Bakker
Chief Executive Officer, Netherlands & Head of EMEA Hotels, Colliers
In conversation with
Speaker
Philippe Bijaoui
Chief Development Officer Europe & North Africa for Premium, Midscale & Economy Brands, Accor
10:00 - 10:30
Hall A&B
Panel Discussion: Young Industry Leaders and Where Are They Taking Us
Moderator
Peter Greenberg
Travel Editor, CBS News
In conversation with
Speaker
Sereina Colgan
Senior Manager, Affiliations, EMEA, Marriott International
Speaker
Ina Plunien
Vice President, Cedar Capital Partners
Speaker
Kimberly Yoong
Assistant Vice President, Aareal Bank
10:30 - 11:00
Exhibition area
Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:15
Hall A&B
Keynote: New Sources of Demand - Where They Are Coming From and What Are They Looking For in the CEE
Speaker
Wouter Veenstra
Data Product Manager, Kiwi.com
11:15 - 11:35
Hall A&B
Keynote: What Are the Numbers Telling Us? A Look at Hotel Performance Across CEE
Speaker
Thomas Emanuel
Senior Director, STR
11:35 - 11:50
Hall A&B
Keynote: Investment Activity and Sentiment in the CEE and the Impact of the Market Performance on Investors’ Decisions
Speaker
Magsud Rahmanov
Head of Hotel Transactions CEE & SEE, Cushman & Wakefield
11:50 - 12:30
Hall A&B
Panel Discussion: We Are Talking to Investors
Moderator
Frederic Le Fichoux
International Partner, Head of Hotel Transactions Continental Europe, Cushman & Wakefield
In conversation with
Speaker
Adrian Flück
Director, Invesco Real Estate
Speaker
Phil Golding
Partner, Cedar Capital Partners
Speaker
Mindee Lee
Senior Manager – Corporate Strategy & Board Secretary, CPI Property Group
Speaker
David Musil
Business Director, Penta Real Estate
12:30 - 13:15
Hall A&B
Panel Discussion: Markets on the Rise! What They Do Better?
Moderator
Sinisa Topalovic
Global Head of Tourism Advisory, Horwath HTL Croatia
In conversation with
Speaker
Marinos Giannopoulos
Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Greece
Speaker
Stephanie Panayi
Head of Strategic Projects, Invest Cyprus
Speaker
Florensa Haxhi Kovaci
Chief of Business Development, Albanian Investment Corporation
13:15 - 14:30
Exhibition area
Lunch Break
14:30 - 15:10
Hall A
Panel Discussion: Are Asset Managers Using Innovation to Drive Additional Revenue Streams, or to Improve Operating Efficiencies and How Do New Products and Concepts of Utilizing Space Fit In?
Moderator
Ben Godon
Head of Hospitality Asset Management, Colliers
In conversation with
Speaker
Marcus Milan Arandelovic
Head of Hospitality / Managing Director, Cerberus Global Investments B.V.
Speaker
Peter Lenhardt
Director - Head of Hotel and Leisure, IREMIS
Speaker
Alex Sogno
CEO , Global Asset Solutions
15:00 - 15:30
Hall B
Interview: How Do We Clean Up Hospitality?
Moderator
Peter Greenberg
Travel Editor, CBS News
In conversation with
Speaker
Ufi Ibrahim
Founder and Chief Executive, Energy and Environment Alliance (EEA)
15:10 - 15:50
Hall A
Hot Seats Discussion: Let's Talk Numbers. What Kind of New Contracts and Options do Operators Have for the Owners?
Moderator
Scott Antel
Partner/Owner , Scotts FZ LLE
In conversation with
Speaker
Lionel Benjamin
Co-Founder, AGO Hotels
Speaker
Janusz Mitulski
MRICS Senior Director CEE & Ukraine, International Hotel Development, Marriott International
Speaker
Andrea Róna
Group Director of Development, Danubius Hotels
Speaker
Valerie Schuermans
Vice President Development , Radisson Hotel Group
15:30 - 16:10
Hall B
Panel Dicussion: ESG Regulations Relevant for Hotels and Setting ESG KPIs in Investment Implementation
Moderator
Theodor Kubak
Managing Partner, Arbireo Capital
In conversation with
Speaker
Johannes Bauer
Asset Management CEE, S+B Gruppe AG
Luc Boshmans
Managing Director, Tristan Capital
Speaker
Lukas Hejduk
Partner, CMS Cameron McKenna
15:50 - 16:30
Hall A
Panel Discussion: Who is Financing Hospitality Projects, What Kind of Alternative Funding is Available in the CEE, and What Are the Benefits and Restrictions of Green Financing
Moderator
Gregor Famira
Partner, CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz
In conversation with
Speaker
Heribert Gangl
Director Hotels & Tourism, Erste Group Bank
Speaker
David Nath
Head of Hospitality CEE & SEE, Cushman & Wakefield
Speaker
Nikos Hadjos
Founder & Managing Director, HOTELLECT
16:30 - 17:00
Exhibition area
Wine Break
17:00 - 18:30
Networking Tour: U Fleků Visit
We would like to invite you to register for a visit at the U Fleků Brewery Museum, which was founded in 1499, making it one of the few breweries in Central Europe that has been brewing continuously for over 500 years! If you would like to join us please register at this link.
20:00 - 23:00
Networking Dinner at The Grand Mark Prague Hotel
4 minutes walking distance from the Marriott Prague; we will be departing from the Marriott between 19:55 and 20:30
Wednesday 20 September
07:15 - 08:30
IDEEA Charity Walk
09:10 - 09:40
Hall B
Showcase: How to Use Guests' Reviews for CAPEX Placement Decision
Moderator
Marton Takacs
Global Sector Leader: Hotel and Leisure, Moore Global
In conversation with
Speaker
Charles Guyonnaud
Regional VP Franchise Operations, Hyatt
09:40 - 10:10
Hall A
Panel Discussion: Conversions – Pitfalls and Best Practices
Moderator
Jeffrey Scott
Partner, PKF hospitality group
In conversation with
Speaker
JS Anand
Founder & CEO, Leva Hotels and Resorts
Speaker
Mike Collini
VP Development Central Eastern & Southern Europe, Hilton
Speaker
Marek Kaszewski
COO, Alkyon Group
Speaker
Georg Schlegel
European Development Strategy, Louvre Hotels
09:40 - 10:20
Hall B
Hot Topic: New Generations in Hospitality Workspace - What Drives Them, How to Attract and Keep Them?
Moderator
Prof. Dr. Christian Buer
Managing Partner, Horwath HTL Germany GmbH
In conversation with
Speaker
Duarte Correia
General Manager, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Prague
Speaker
Ray Florian Iunius
CEO, winsed.swiss
Speaker
Michaela Slaba
Human Resources Director, Hilton Prague
10:10 - 10:45
Hall A
Panel Discussion: Health, Spa, and Wellness are New "IN" Products. Are They Here to Stay, is there a Benefit from Brands in this Niche, and What are the Returns on These Investments?
Moderator
Csilla Mezösi
Secretary General, European Spas Association
In conversation with
Speaker
Wilma Kellermann-Baans
Group Business Development Consultant, Danubius Hotels & Ensana Health Spa Hotels
Speaker
Martin Plachý
Chairman of the Board, Royal spa
Speaker
Vaclav Vochoska
Private Equity Investments Director, Cimex Group
10:20 - 11:00
Hall B
Panel Discussion: New & Green Materials and Techniques in Hotel Development and Operations
Moderator
Ben Martin
Global Head of Hospitality Advisory, HKS
In conversation with
Speaker
Ondrej Benes
Acquisition and Business Development Director, Skanska Residential
Speaker
Philip Halanen
Head of Sourcing & Sustainability, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Speaker
Tiffany Kelly
Co-Founder and CEO, Beyond Bamboo
10:45 - 11:00
Hall A
Innovative and ESG Products Pitches
Speaker
Wolfgang Diewok
Managing Director Eastern Europe , Meiko Clean Solutions Austria Gmbh
Speaker
Sebastian Ronge
General Manager, Ronge & Partner Group
11:00 - 11:30
Exhibition area
Coffee Break
11:30 - 12:10
Hall B
Workshop: There are More than 200 Certificates for Sustainability in the Hotel Industry. How are They Different and Which One is Right for Your Property?
Moderator
Isabel Lissner
Senior Manager, Considerate Group
In conversation with
Speaker
Alicia Goya de Anca
ESG Manager , AccorInvest
Speaker
Gabriela Ditetova
General Manager , Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Speaker
Stefana Moroianu
Senior Associate - ESG Real Estate, Europe, Invesco Real Estate
11:30 - 11:40
Hall A
Our Social Commitment & Support to Cesta Za Snem
11:40 - 12:20
Hall A
Panel Discussion: New Hospitality Products & Tech Revolution
Moderator
Tobias Brown
Managing Director, Business 2 Hospitality Scout
In conversation with
Speaker
Zhivko Ivanov
Asset Management Director, Galaxy Investment Group
Speaker
Gorjan Lazarov
CEO, Orea Hotels & Resorts
Speaker
Andrzej Szymczyk
Development Director, Poland and Eastern Europe, IHG Hotels and Resorts
12:20 - 13:00
Hall A
Panel Discussion: Is Inflation Good for Hotels?
Moderator
Michael Grove
COO, Hotstats LTD
In conversation with
Speaker
Andrea Bastel
Head of Hotel Operations DACH/NL & Development, UBM hotels Management GmbH
Speaker
Erik Webb Dempsey
Group Head of Finance / Member of the Board of Directors, Julius Meinl Living
Speaker
Borivoj Vokrinek
Partner - Strategic Advisory & Head of Hospitality Research EMEA, Cushman & Wakefield
13:00 - 13:20
Hall A
Interview with the World-leading Futurist on Real Estate: Hospitality of the Future
Moderator
Dirk Bakker
Chief Executive Officer, Netherlands & Head of EMEA Hotels, Colliers
In conversation with
Speaker
Nikki Greenberg
Founder & CIO, Real Estate of the Future
13:20 - 14:30
Exhibition area
Networking Lunch
15:00 - 18:00
Visit and Drinks in Two New Properties in Prague | NH Hotel & Andaz Prague
18:00 - 20:00
Dinner at U Fleků Brewery
After the site inspection tour, we have arranged a special dinner starting at 6:00 p.m. This dinner is not included in the IDEEA ticket. If you would like to join us please register here