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The leading industry news resource; industry awards and international b2b conference and exhibitions for the sector 5 - 7 Tavistock Place London, WC1H 9SN International Hospitality Media info@internationalhospitality.mediaThe region's only investment and leadership conference for urban innovators at the cutting edge of contemporary hospitality and real estate.
Exclusive Property Tours: Experience first hand some of the most exciting properties and developments in the King's Cross area of London. Immerse yourself in the city's dynamic real estate and hospitality landscape and witness innovation in action on our curated walking tour of some of the best hospitality and living sector properties
**Limited places available**
A sign-up form will be sent to all confirmed ticket holders approximately two weeks before the event.
Join us at Feels Like June, TRIBE hotel for the 2023 drinks reception sponsored by Vertus!
There will be plenty of networking opportunities with lots of hospitality and real estate leaders, including IHM's Editor-in-Chief, George Sell, Editor, URBAN LIVING NEWS and Serviced Apartment News ; Eloise Hanson, Editor, Boutique Hotel News and Paul Stevens, Editor, ShortTermRentalz.com, over a drink or two - an evening not to be missed!
Address: 15 Water St, London E14 9QG
Confirmed attendees only will receive an online sign up form link, please fill in to secure your place. If you are registered and have not received the form, please email eme@internationalhospitality.media to resend the link.
A great opportunity to take coffee and a pastry and network whilst meeting our exhibitors to discover innovative ways to grow your business.
Keynote speech
Panel: The development landscape - finance, investment and planning
Presentation: the state of the nation, BTR inventory, pipeline and market outlook
The GLA guidance - what implications does it have for planning?
Presentation: The evolving student landscape: Changing demographics, international student growth, and the impact on accommodation needs
Opportunities for growth in adaptive reuse
The legislative landscape: Advocating for proportionate STR regulations
Presentation: AI - what does it mean for the living and hospitality sectors?
The evolution of SFR.
Moderator: Richard Berridge, CEO, UK SFA
Building a scaleable coliving platform: strategies for growth, brand differentiation, and operational efficiency
• Alex Gibbs, co-founder and director, Built Asset Management
Showcase - three of the best PBSA development case studies
Business travel and extended stay
Revolutionising the guest experience with innovative tech
Coffee break
Panel: The next government and the real estate industry’s wish list
Moderator: James Pargeter, director of policy and engagement, UK SFA
Design and operations - adapting to the evolving needs of renters
Becoming an institutional asset class
- Zafar Bhunoo, CEO, Limitless
Catering to the specific needs of international students
Market update (STR) - Presentation from Alex Robinson, director, industry partners, STR
Consolidation and investment prospects in the STR sector
Panel: road map to net zero in construction and operations
The amenity arms race - have we declared a truce?
Conversion opportunities - hotels and offices
Gen Z and Gen Alpha - are you ready?
Operational diversification - which other asset classes are hoteliers moving in to and why?
Booking behaviour: What the data tells us
Lunch
Presentation: Building climate resilient cities
The role of proptech in tenant screening, rent collection, smart home integration, and resident experience
Traditional and innovative funding solutions for delivering later living schemes
Investment, finance and planning
Finance, refinancing and investment
Investment and finance for the workspace sector
Workspace content host - Zoe Ellis-Moore, CEO & founder, Spaces to Places
SFR - refining the housebuilder/investor/operator relationship
What do later living buyers and renters really want?
Going green: eco-friendly practices, energy efficiency, and responsible resource management in student housing
Roadmapping for net zero by 2030
Moderator: Benedetta Cassinelli, CEO and co-founder, Considerate Group
- Rebecca Hollants van Loocke, COO, EMEA, Frasers Hospitality
Lease v management agreement?
Will Kinnear, director, Hewn
Tech focus - how technology is revolutionising building design, construction processes and property management
- Moderator: Dominic Grace, principal, Dominic Grace Limited
Coffee break
Branding and franchising - what is their place in the living sector?
Why doesn’t the government get BTR?
- Moderator: Brendan Geraghty, CEO, ARL
Data-driven management and optimising resident experience
Building strong university partnerships: Strategies for collaboration between developers, operators, and universities.
Moderator: Sam Bailey-Watts, programme director, The Class Foundation
Panellists:
- Paddy Jackman, CEO, Unipol Student Homes
- Scott Lewis, COO, Homes For Students
- Chris Owens, legal director, Pinsent Masons
Next gen hotel tech
The rise of the industry-specific workspace
- Moderator: Zoe Ellis-Moore, CEO & founder, Spaces to Places
- Jane Sartin, executive director, Flexible Space Association
Open forum - ask the experts
The future of intergenerational living
Open forum - ask the experts
What does Gen Z want from hospitality?
The user perspective - blue chip and SME talk flex
Presentation: C40 - a blueprint for better cities
Closing keynote
Wrap up
““I think the event is great. What IHM does really well is bringing forward-thinking industry leaders together in one place. You need to stimulate the discussion and this event is all about learning and sharing.... Thank you for this great event!”
Markus Feller, CEO, likeMagic
The only leadership and investment event for urban innovators and investors at the cutting edge of contemporary hospitality, real estate and living.
