11:30

Registration open

12:00
Welcome to HITT!

The Think Tank Agenda 2021 – Goals
By Tim Davis, Founder, Pace Dimensions (Moderator) & Maria Pütz-Willems, Editor-in-Chief, hospitalityInside.com

12:15-13:15
IMPULSE 1: New values.

The Decade of Action. Why are Sustainability & Digitalisation the catalysts for change? The big picture, from planning to investing and operating, and its potential for the future growth of the hospitality industry.
By Wes Paul, Executive Chairman and Founder, Gemin-i Analytics

15-minute Break

13:30-14:30
IMPULSE 2: Consumers & Sustainability

How is Customer Behaviour driving and shaping the Sustainability Agenda? The digital natives have turned into sustainable natives. For them digitalisation broadens and empowers their choice.
By Fflur Roberts, Global Head of Luxury Goods, Euromonitor

30-minute Break

15:00-15:30
IMPULSE 3: Architecture & Building

How is design and construction evolving to create more sustainable hotels, and transform aged buildings? How do sustainable buildings influence costs and concepts, where are the barriers in sustainable material?
Impulse tba

15-minute Break

15:45-16:15
IMPULSE 4: Legal

How is the Regulatory Framework shaping sustainable Hotel Investment and Development. Become aware of the dependencies between the different sectors and learn how changes in regulation will encourage greater sustainability for the hospitality business.
Impulse tba

30-minute Break

17:00-18:00
IMPULSE 5: Digitalisation

How does Technology enable Sustainability in the Future?
What are biggest technology innovations, ways to connect facilities and services with customers. What is Digital enabled Sustainability? What’s the role of IoT, the Internet of Things?
Impulses and Group Discussion stimulated by several experts.

18:00-18:30
Summary

Today’s Findings.
By Tim Davis

Followed by a virtual cocktail,
Get-Together and BBQ Dinner in Munich

9:00

Registration open

9:30-9:45
Welcome back

Feedback on Day 1.
By Tim Davis

9:45-10:45
IMPULSE 6: Lifestyle

Authentic Sustainability, the new Wellbeing. How real estate creates communities and meets with people’s new way of living, working and playing. Insights of an industry pioneer.
By Neil Jacobs, CEO, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas

15-minute Break

11:00-12:00
IMPULSE 7: City Centre Development

Urban Hospitality under Fire. Mixed Use will reflect the future demand and a new blend of target groups, re-shape the city centres and change hotel concepts.  – Including live presentation of a new “Demonstrator”.
By Gesa Rohwedder, Head of Hospitality, Drees & Sommer

60-minute LUNCH

13:00-14:00
IMPULSE 8: Practical test

We’ve done it! Movers & Shakers talk about their Experiences and Challenges to bring Sustainability and Social Responsibility to Life. Learn from construction companies, investors, private owners and operators.
Impulses by several companies.

15-minute Break

14.15-15.15
IMPULSE 9: Benchmarks & Tools

Master the Measurement! Which sustainable & digital tools in the market benefit operators and owners? Brainstorming and searching for innovations, systems, benchmarks and certifications.
Group Discussion stimulated by Xenia zu Hohenlohe, Founding Partner, Considerate Group

15-minute Break

15:30-16:00
IMPULSE 10: Management

Make it happen! Leadership & Collaboration. Why sustainability begins in the boardroom and inspires staff and locals
By Wolfgang M. Neumann, Chairman, Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

16:00-16:30
Summary

Today’s Findings and What’s next?
HITT post-Events, future topics.
By Tim Davis & Maria Pütz-Willems