The International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) has opened for registration and unveiled its 2022 programme ahead of returning to Berlin for a highly anticipated live conference between 3-5 May.

With a core focus on people, planet and profit, the event will bring together forward-thinking investors, owners and developers from over 80 countries. IHIF is where the most powerful leaders unite to discuss the hospitality industry’s current state, with a carefully curated programme of keynote speakers, expert panels, roundtables and interactive sessions guiding delegates through the constantly evolving investment landscape.

Created for the market by the market, based on delegate feedback and Advisory Board recommendations, the programme promises challenging and thought-provoking sessions with specific areas of focus for each day.

Wednesday 4 May – The Evolving Landscape and Conscious Leadership
Focused on the resetting of hospitality, the second day will drill down on how to operate more consciously, innovate more efficiently and grow effectively – with a purpose. In addition to the expected sessions on global economics and performance outlook, a trend-based session will focus on remodelling the current landscape, while an investor panel will discuss investment with a purpose. Hospitality leaders will go head-to-head in the Talk of the Titans, and a CEO panel discusses the leadership of the future, addressing the talent shortage and how we can make hospitality a more attractive option for recruitment going forward.

Thursday 5 May – Innovation & Technology for Hospitality
The programme also focuses on the gear shift in hospitality innovation, with forums on adjacent spaces, hybrid concepts and lifestyle changes. A panel will discuss partnership and profits, including the rise of third-party operators, stakeholder relations and how aligning for profitability can bring value to brands. Day two also celebrates the Lifetime Achievement and Young Leader awards, before closing with a keynote.

“After such a turbulent time for the industry, we are excited to be able to bring IHIF back,” says Alexi Khajavi, Group President at Questex Travel & Hospitality. “Our theme this year encapsulates everything our sector is faced with, and we are looking forward to sharing our programme of events, talks, discussions and networking opportunities to provide a platform for professional hoteliers to communicate and learn.”