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Event Programme:

Day 1:Tuesday 17th November

ALL DAY

Hotel Lobby

Delegate arrivals

19.30 - 22:30

YAS GRAND TERRACE

Welcome Networking Dinner

Join us for a welcoming atmosphere at the Hilton’s Yas Grand Terrace, with spectacular views over the Yas Bay Waterfront. Your event networking starts here, with a magnificent menu to enjoy.

YAS GRAND TERRACE

Day 2:Wednesday 18th November

09:00 - 09:50

YAS GRAND BALLROOM 1-2

Seminar Presentation: Future Proofing for Luxury Hospitality

Nicolas Marzioni, Vice President Food & Beverage EMEA – Marriott International
Nicolas Marzioni Vice President Food & Beverage EMEA – Marriott International
Laurent Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development – MEAI – Swiss Belhotel International
Laurent Voivenel Senior Vice President, Operations and Development – MEAI – Swiss Belhotel International

09:50 - 10:05

YAS GRAND BALLROOM FOYER

Collect Meetings Schedules & Coffee Break

10:05 - 12:30

YAS GRAND BALLROOM 3-5

One-to-One Business Meetings

12:35 - 13:35

GRAPHOS SOCIAL KITCHEN

Lunch

13:40 - 14:30

YAS GRAND BALLROOM 1-2

Seminar Presentation: Sustainability from the Inside Out

Stefania Chica-Jácome – Global Director Sustainability – Kerzner International
Stefania Chica-Jácome Global Director Sustainability – Kerzner International
Elie Badawi, Regional Director of Food & Beverage, MEA – Hilton Worldwide
Elie Badawi Regional Director of Food & Beverage, MEA – Hilton Worldwide
Duncan Fraser-Smith, Founder - CRAFT Hospitality Group
Duncan Fraser-Smith Founder - CRAFT Hospitality Group

14:35 - 16:00

YAS GRAND BALLROOM 3-5

One-to-One Business Meetings

16:00 - 16:15

YAS GRAND BALLROOM FOYER

Coffee Break

16:15 - 17:40

YAS GRAND BALLROOM 3-5

One-to-One Business Meetings

17:40 - 19:30

Free Time

19:30 - 22:30

SKYLITE AT THE W YAS ISLAND

Cocktail Reception & Dinner

The only hotel on top of a world-famous race track, the W Yas Island offers a luxurious setting with an exciting atmosphere. We have an innovative menu planned for this stunning venue, where you can be inspired by your surroundings while networking and building on relationships with your industry peers.

SKYLITE AT THE W YAS ISLAND

Day 3:Thursday 19th November

09:00 - 09:50

YAS GRAND BALLROOM 1-2

Seminar Presentation: Saudi Arabia's Hospitality Transformation: What Comes Next?


Maya Ziadeh, Chief Development Officer, Premium, Midscale & Economy MEAT, Accor
Maya Ziadeh Chief Development Officer, Premium, Midscale & Economy MEAT - Accor

09:50 - 10:05

YAS GRAND BALLROOM FOYER

Coffee Break

10:05 - 12:30

YAS GRAND BALLROOM 3-5

One-to-One Business Meetings

12:35 - 13:35

GRAPHOS SOCIAL KITCHEN

Lunch

13:40 - 14:30

YAS GRAND BALLROOM 1-2

Seminar Presentation: Digital Transformation & AI-Driven Hospitality

Gaurav Vijh, Global Vice President Digital & Loyalty – Raffles & Fairmont
Gaurav Vijh Global Vice President Digital & Loyalty - Raffles & Fairmont
Steffi Chollet, Senior Director Marketing EMEA - Marriott International
Steffi Chollet Senior Director Marketing EMEA - Marriott International

14:30 - 14:45

YAS GRAND BALLROOM FOYER

Coffee Break

14:45 - 17:10

YAS GRAND BALLROOM 3-5

One-to-One Business Meetings

17:10 - 20:00

Free Time

20:00 - 23:00

Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar

Farewell Dinner & Party

Join us at the luxurious rooftop lounge that combines the ambience of Buddha-Bar's renowned music with an elegant dining experience and breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf. We conclude your networking opportunities with a farewell dinner and party, with outstanding food and beverage and a chance to celebrate your successful business discussions and build industry friendships.

Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar

Day 4:Friday 20th November

ALL DAY

Hotel Lobby

Delegate Departures