FINNISH HOSPITALITY FORUM VIRTUAL 2020
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We are living in unprecedented times - the roaming coronavirus has shifted the fundamentals of our industry and has left many questioning - what can I do in the meantime whilst the world is grappling with a plethora of restrictions?
We have put together this FREE virtual event to discuss strategies and ideas that will take our industry further, be it new concepts, technology, design, architecture, sustainable developments, investments or change in business models.
There will be ample networking opportunities throughout the day as well as a unique possibility to set up meetings in advance. Follow the instructions upon registration to set up your profile if you so wish.
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SPEAKERS
AGENDA
All times are local Finnish, GMT +2
10.00 - 10.25
Welcome Remarks, State of Affairs & Recovery Scenarios
Speakers:
Heleri Rande, Partner at THINK Hospitality
Kimmo Virtanen, Director, Christie & Co of Scandinavia, Russia and the Baltic States
David Goodger, Managing Director, Europe and Middle East at Oxford Economics
10.30 - 10.55
Big Picture on Travel & Tourism
Speaker:
Anita Mendiratta, Special Advisor to the Secretary General at
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
11.00 - 11.45
Hotel Development & Real Estate Panel
Moderator:
Kimmo Virtanen, Director - Scandinavia, Russia and the Baltic States at Christie & Co
Panelists:
Philip Lassman, Vice President, Head of Development of Northern Europe at Accor
Tomi Peitsalo, CEO at Primehotels Oy
Axel Steinbach, Development Director of Nordics at Marriott
11.45 - 12.00
NETWORKING BREAK
12.00 - 12.25
The Role of Innovation in Hotel Technology
Speaker:
Jan Alfrink - Regional Director of Sales for Europe at Sabre Hospitality Solutions
12.30 - 13.15
Hospitality Investments Panel
Moderator:
Kimmo Virtanen, Director - Scandinavia, Russia and the Baltic States at Christie & Co
Panelists:
Stéphane Obadia, Head of Hotel Investments at Schroders
Jacob Rasin, Director of Business Development at Pandox
Jani Nokkanen, Chief Investment Officer at NREP
13.15 - 14.00
LUNCH NETWORKING BREAK
14.00 - 14.25
Designed for Human Beings: The Future of Hospitality Design
Moderator:
Heleri Rande, Partner at THINK Hospitality
Panelists:
Marcel Wanders, Art Director at Marcel Wanders Studio
Sami Horto, Chairman of the Board at Architects Soini & Horto
Vertti Kivi, Head of Design at dSign Vertti Kivi & Co
14.30 - 14.55
Pivoting & Growing A Hotel Brand During Covid
Speaker:
Florian Kollenz, Chief Development Officer at 25hours
14.55 - 15.00
Closing Remarks
15.00 - 18.00
NETWORKING TIME
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