Agenda - 3rd Hospitality Innovation Summit - Africa

Agenda

08:30 – 09:30

Registration

Begin your journey with us as we provide you customized badges and unique agendas created to maximize the value of your time with us.

09:30 - 10:00

Inaugural Session

Gathering addressed by dignitaries to set the tone for the summit and have a powerful start.

10:00 - 10:30

Investors Speak: In a Global Perspective

A fire side chat that explores the investment climate in the continent, what’s hot, what’s not and of course how best to maximize gains


Moderated by:
Turab Saleem, Partner Head – Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Advisory
Services – Knight Frank
Speakers:
Abbas Azzouzi, CEO – Experienciah (formerly Atlas Hotels Morocco)

10:30 - 10:40

Photo Session

Smiles that go miles!

10:40 - 11:00

Coffee Walk

Take a look at our exquisite sponsor booths while you refuel with a coffee

11:00 - 12:00

Sponsor Presentations

Series of presentations by our esteemed sponsors showcasing their best

12:00 - 13:45

Meetings 1-5

Experience business networking like never before with our signature meetings, each one carefully planned and scheduled based on your unique business needs.

13:45 - 15:00

Networking Luncheon

15:00 - 16:00

Global Partnerships: Synergy of Developers and Operators

As the Owner-Operator relationships are growing into a comprehensive and a collaborative one, how do the market dynamics effect the synergy? Learn from the top guns, how they navigate through this crucial association.


Moderator:
Lee-Anne Singer, Partner – HVS

16:00 - 17:45

Meetings 6-10

17:45 - 19:00

High-tea & Unwinding Break

17:45 - 19:00

Exclusive Round table for Investors & Developers

An investor & developer-only networking session to explore hospitality projects that are set to exemplify the magic of African Hospitality

19:00 - 22:00

Networking Dinner

08:30 - 09:30

Registration

A quick mark on the attendance to ensure a smooth run

09:30 – 10:20

The Design Game: Crafting Unique African Experience while Blending with the World

At the time of ‘Africa Rising’, the continent offers an incomparable and
authentic travel and hospitality experience. How best can this blend into
the design created for a global community?


Speakers:
Ira Sundukova, Founder of Sundukovy Sisters (S+S) Studio
Dipo Adebo, Senior Partner, Principal Architect & Senior Project
Manager – DAA Architects Ltd.

10:20 – 11:00

Transforming Supply Chain Dynamics with Global Partnerships

Supply chain has, in recent times undergone unprecedented changes, challenging the very understanding of the function that can make or break a project. With procurement processes unique to Africa, explore the possibilities of global partnerships and the transformation they bring to the hospitality industry.

11:00 – 12:45

Meetings 11-15

12:45 – 13:25

Speed Networking

A quick session to connect with everyone present.

13:25 – 13:30

Closing Remarks

13:30 – 15:00

Networking Luncheon
Ira Sundukova
Founder of Sundukovy Sisters
(S+S) Studio
Sundukovy Sisters (S+S) Studio is a renowned interior design studio celebrated for its vibrant, artistic, and innovative designs in restaurants and hotels worldwide. With 20 years of experience and a portfolio showcasing over 200 projects across multiple countries, the studio has earned over 16 awards for excellence in hospitality design. The studio has a strong presence in the MENA region, with recent hotel projects in the UAE, Egypt, Kenya, and Benin and restaurant projects in London, Los Angeles, Marbella, Limassol, and Dubai.
Turab Saleem
Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Advisory Services
Knight Frank
An accomplished and meticulous professional with 25 years of proven success record in various aspects of the hospitality industry including management, development and operations. A strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic with the ability to inspire others through positive attitude, clear direction and resourcefulness. His consulting experience includes over 68 projects with a value of approximately USD 42 Billion. He has worked in various continents including Europe, North America, USA and the Middle East holding prestigious positions as Regional Partner Head, contributing his expertise over several years to renowned and established hotels. He has been involved in planning and advising some of the successful Hospitality and Tourism-related projects in Paris, Miami, New York, London, Hong Kong, Jakarta and Bangkok particularly with Academic/ Professional Qualifications Intercontinental and Shangri La group of hotels. Special Projects • Jazan Tourism Development Plan – Hospitality Advisory- Saudi Arabia • Tourism Development Fund – Hospitality Advisory – Saudi Arabia • Emirates Airlines – Hospitality Advisory– UAE • Qatar Airport – Hospitality Advisory – Qatar • Rua Al Madina - Hospitality Planning and Advisory - Saudi Arabia • Jeddah Central Development Co. - Hospitality Advisory- Saudi Arabia • Saadiyat Island - Master Planning Advisory – Abu Dhabi, UAE • Jabal Akhdar - Project Development and Planning– Oman • NEOM - Hospitality Advisory – Saudi Arabia • Gulf Coast Real Estate Development Company – Hospitality Advisory - Saudi Arabia • Qiddiya - Financial Advisory– Saudi Arabia • Diriyah Gate - Financial Adv - Saudi Arabia Turab Saleem has made significant contributions to various hospitality conferences across the Middle East and Africa as a distinguished speaker and moderator. With extensive years of expertise in the industry, he is a sought-after speaker, known for his insightful presentations and engaging moderation. Recently, Turab further solidified his reputation by presenting on "The Future of Hotel," where he explored the evolving landscape of the hospitality sector. His discussion covered upcoming trends, innovative technologies, and the changing expectations of guests, offering valuable perspectives on what the future holds for hotels. His contributions continue to shape the dialogue and development within the hospitality industry in the region. Turab Saleem has significantly contributed to the hospitality industry through his extensive media presence and research work, establishing himself as a credible source of information and insight. His deep expertise and years of experience make him a sought-after speaker and moderator at various hospitality conferences across the Middle East and Africa. His involvement in various research projects within the hospitality industry has solidified his reputation as a thought leader. This research work, combined with his forward-thinking perspectives, showcases his ability to identify emerging trends, innovative technologies, and evolving guest expectations. Turab's comprehensive analysis and insights continuously influence the discourse and development within the hospitality sector, further highlighting his expertise and leadership qualities.
Lee-Anne Singer
Partner
HVS Middle East & Africa
Lee-Anne, along with her business partners, oversees various businesses within the travel, hospitality, hotel, and property sectors in South Africa. With over 27 years of experience in the industry, she has a proven track record of driving business development for a diverse portfolio of brands. She is passionate about leadership, empowerment, and social entrepreneurship, and actively participates in various community and entrepreneurship programs that foster social change and job creation. Her public roles include serving on the board of Cape Town Tourism; Committee Chair of the Tourism Sector Portfolio at the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and West Coast Chapter Committee member at the Chamber. She is also the Chairperson of FEDHASA Cape, the national trade association for the hospitality industry, and a board member of Glendale Home Cape Town, a home for intellectually disabled adults. Lee-Anne has been recognised as a positive role model in the corporate sector when she was awarded the 2020 Gender Mainstreaming Positive Role Model Award in the Cape province. She enjoys speaking at conferences and events, sharing her insights and expertise in the tourism industry. Her biggest and most exciting project, however, is raising her three children and pursuing her dream of running ten of the world's most famous half-marathons.
Dipo Adebo
Senior Partner, Principal Architect & Senior Project Manager
DAA Architects Ltd.
Highly accomplished Architect and Managing Director with 35+ years of experience driving project and team success through exceptional leadership, collaboration, and innovative design solutions. Key Strengths - Proven track record of managing large interdisciplinary project groups and fostering ownership among clients, teams, and users - Expertise in complex architectural, technical, and functional projects, with a focus on hospitality design and development - Strong leadership and motivational skills, with a passion for challenging teams to adapt to evolving design and project development systems Experience - Managing Director, DAA (35 years) - Successfully led the firm to become the premier hotel design and development firm in West Africa - Collaborated with international hotel management groups and local boutique hotel brands on numerous hospitality projects in Nigeria and West Africa Specializations - Hospitality design and development - Project management and team leadership - Complex architectural, technical, and functional projects - Cross-cultural design and community engagement
Abbas Azzouzi
CEO
Experienciah and H Partners
Abbas Azzouzi is a recognized leader in the hospitality industry, currently serving as the President and CEO of Experienciah, the first innovative Moroccan platform dedicated to hotel management. Since 2022, he has led this company, which manages a portfolio of 22 hotels, with a focus on Moroccan art of living and customer experience. Under his strategic vision, Experienciah provides tailor-made solutions for hoteliers and investors and aims to expand its influence across the African continent. In addition to his role at Experienciah, Abbas Azzouzi is also the CEO of HPartners, a hospitality investment fund investing in Morocco. His career includes a significant role at the Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) where he has been appointed by His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco. he played a key role in promoting Morocco as a destination and implementing the strategic program “Vision 2010”. During his leadership the destination experienced an annual increase of 15% for arrivals, 25% for revenues and achieved 7.4 million tourists, $8 billions of revenues in 2007. He spent also a key role in formatting the media sector in Morocco by launching the first private news channel in Morocco. In 5 years, the channel reached a market share of 15% and multiplied the audience share by 10 to reach 7,5%. Before coming back to Morocco, he spent more than 15 years in Europe with a strong experience in the luxury industry (LVMH, Christofle) dealing with business acquisitions, transformation and internationalization. With a career marked by business transformation and the development of innovative strategies, Abbas Azzouzi stands out for his ability to lead ambitious projects and create sustainable value across various sectors, always with a strong commitment to excellence and innovation. Abbas Azzouzi is an alumni of EMLyon and The University of Texas at Austin where he graduated with an MBA. He managed (from 2007 until 2016) the Mawazine Festival, one of the biggest festival in the world.