December 7th, 2022
The Hospitality Leadership & Design Conference will once again gather the industry’s foremost leaders and creatives to discuss the wealth of activity and opportunity within the hospitality sector.
Our high-quality conference will see top-level executives, hoteliers, restaurateurs, designers, markets analysts and premium suppliers alike engaging in a lively, informative and inspiring programme of panel discussions and Q&As.
Email enquiries
caryn@lewisbusinessmedia.co.uk
Palazzo Versace Dubai
Jaddaf Waterfront
Al Jaddaf
Dubai
Registration with coffee, tea and breakfast pastries
Can Faik, Event Director
Mansour Memarian, Hotel Manager, Palazzo Versace
Esra Lemmens – Founder, Esra Lemmens Agency, Event Compère
Guy Perry, President, Diriyah Gate Development Company (DGDA)
Our panel takes a look at how the role of the designer today manages the balance between operator requirement and client requirements in the hospitality sector – and asks ‘how influential are we as designers?’
PANELLISTS
Aleksandra Nastic, Senior Associate, Woods Bagot
David T’Kint, Founder, David T’Kint
Rakan Jandali, Design Associate, KCA International
Paul Bishop, Owner & Founder, Bishop Design
MODERATOR
Pooja Shah-Mulani, Partner, Design Director, LW
- COFFEE/TEA & NETWORKING -
Kerzner has been on the forefront of developing ultra-luxury destination resorts, hotel and residences and has recently developed into new immersive lifestyle experiences. How does Kerzner continue to create the leading luxury destinations?
PANELLIST
Hakan Ozkasikci, Executive Vice President, Global Design & Technical Services at Kerzner International
MODERATOR
Jese Medina-Suarez – Creative Director, Principal, EMEA, Campbell House
With restaurants and bars becoming destinations in their own right, our panel of F&B experts discuss the elements that make a dining experience special and explore ways to utilise these spaces to build a connection with the local community.
PANELLISTS
Emma Banks, Vice President - F&B Strategy & Development, EMEA, Hilton
Michael Goodman, Co-Founder & Chief Visionary Officer, The Dandy Collection
Naim Maadad, Chief Executive & Founder, Gates Hospitality
Mads Wolff, General Manager, 25hours hotel Dubai
MODERATOR
Claudia de Brito, Freelance Journalist & World's 50 Best Restaurants Academy Chair
- LUNCH & NETWORKING -
The hospitality industry needs to reinvent itself to better adapt to the changing guest behaviours. Hotel groups who master all new technologies, possess a forward-looking and innovative perspective will lead the industry.
PANELLISTS
Jochem-Jan Sleiffer, President - Middle East, Africa & Türkiye, Hilton
Sandeep Walia, Chief Operations Officer, Middle East, Marriott International
Olivier Harnisch, Founder, Lunasole Hospitality
MODERATOR
Monika Moser – Chief Operating Officer, Campbell House
Our Panel discuss how their design priorities and those of their practices have developed over their careers and in the different markets in which they practice
PANELLISTS
Tarek Hegazy, CEO & Creative Director, Living Design
Piotr Kalinowski, CEO & Design Director, MIXD
Andrew Linwood, Head of Hospitality, Areen Design
Martin Goddard, Director & Co Founder, Goddard Littlefair
MODERATOR
Alastair Graham, President, Montrose Hospitality
- COFFEE/TEA & NETWORKING -
Creating a cohesive design for the right target audience
PANELLISTS
Simon Thompson, Executive Director of Interior Architecture, Red Sea Global
Elyza Falzon, Vice President - Architecture, Design & Construction, MENA, Hilton
Pinar Calimano, Director, Design + Innovation EMEA at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Alexandra Woop, Executive Director, Interior Design IMEAT, Design & Technical, Accor
MODERATOR
Filippo Sona – Partner and COO, Wood Couture
Can Faik, Editorial Director, Hospitality Interiors
