Agenda

SUN

29 SEP

Registration Open

14:00 - 19:30

Charter Foyer

Vendor Table Set-Up

14:00 - 19:30

Meeting tables will be located in Exchange 8. Exhibit tables will be located in the Gallery.

Opening Reception

18:00 - 19:30

Join AHLA and Questex for our opening reception featuring a distillery tour & tasting, passed appetizers and a build your own cocktail bar.

Three Little Words (Located inside the Spirit of Manchester Distillery) 10-15 Watson St, Manchester M3 4LP, UK

MON

30 SEP

Registration Open

08:00 - 17:30

Charter Foyer

Coffee, Tea and Networking - Exhibits Open

08:00 - 10:00

Gallery

One-to-One Meetings

08:30 - 10:30

Exchange 8

Pre-Registration Required

Opening Remarks

10:00 - 10:15

Exchange 9

Understanding the Digital Markets Act: Google Search in a Changing European Environment

10:15 - 10:45

Exchange 9

Navigating the Future of Algorithmic Pricing: Potential Regulatory Scrutiny in the US, UK and EU

10:45 - 11:15

Exchange 9

Networking Break - Exhibits Open

11:15 - 11:45

Gallery

European AI Regulations and the Hotel Industry

11:45 - 12:15

Exchange 9

Empowering a Greener Future: Harnessing RUCKUS One for Sustainable Networking

12:15 - 12:30

Exchange 9

EU Digital Identity Wallet: A Game-Changer for Hospitality

12:30 - 13:00

Exchange 9

Networking Lunch - Exhibits Open

13:00 - 14:00

Gallery

Breakout Sessions

14:00 - 14:45

• Fixing Payments: Pre-Charter Workgroup Meeting

  • Exchange 10

• Revolutionizing F&B Profitability in Luxury Hotels: Belmond's Tech-Driven Approach

  • Exchange 11

Networking Break

14:45 - 15:15

Gallery

One-to-One Meetings

15:15 - 16:15

Exchange 8

Pre-Registration Required

Breakout Sessions

15:15 - 16:00

• Adapting to Evolving Revenue Management Demands

  • Exchange 10

• NextGen Wireless: Transformative Innovations and Strategic Value for Hospitality

  • Exchange 11

Networking Break - Exhibits Open

16:00 - 16:30

Gallery

Demo Day: Tech Startup Showcase

16:30 - 17:15

Exchange 9

Breakout Sessions

16:30 - 17:15

• Leveraging Next-Generation Infrastructure for a Connected Hotel

  • Exchange 10

• Enhancing Safety and Efficiency: An Introduction to Staff Alert Devices in Hotels

  • Exchange 11

Drinks in the Exhibit Hall

17:15 - 18:00

Gallery

RAW Charging Post-Conference Social Hour

18:00 - 19:00

Exchange Hall

AHC Evening Reception Powered by Peloton

19:00 - 21:00

The Lawn Club - Hardman Square, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3HG, UK

TUES

1 OCT

Registration Open

08:30 - 14:00

Charter Foyer

Coffee, Tea and Networking - Exhibits Open

08:30 - 09:00

Gallery

AI in Hospitality: Practical Applications and Innovations

09:00 - 10:10

Exchange 9

Networking Break - Exhibits Open

10:10 - 10:40

Gallery

Why Can't Hotels Handle Payments Like Uber?

10:40 - 11:20

Exchange 9

Sponsor Speaker - Sabre

11:20 - 11:25

Exchange 9

Speeding Toward the Digital Horizon: Insights from Top Hotel IT Leaders

11:25 - 12:05

Exchange 9

Networking Break - Exhibits Open

12:05 - 12:30

Gallery

[CEO Interview] Cultivating Excellence: Transforming the Image of UK Hospitality

12:30 - 12:50

Exchange Auditorium

From Venue to Value: Crafting Collaborative Success

12:50 - 13:05

Exchange Auditorium

Know Your Customer: Anticipating Trends to Be Ahead of the Game

13:05 - 13:15

Exchange Auditorium

In Search of Hospitality Excellence: From Local Experience to Universal Inspiration

13:15 - 13:55

Exchange Auditorium

Closing Keynote: Path to 360-Degree Leadership: Being Bold in Challenging Markets

13:55 - 14:25

Exchange Auditorium

TrUCK INn & Network Hosted by AHC

14:15 - 15:15

The Triangle (Outside Upper Exchange Foyer)