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Event Programme:

Day 1:Tuesday 1st April

AM - PM

Hotel Lobby

Delegate arrivals

19.30 - 22:30

DNB RESTAURANT

Welcome Networking Dinner

Join us for a vibrant atmosphere at DNB Restaurant the welcoming restaurant and bar at the Marriott Budapest that’s designed for socialising. Your event networking starts here, with a magnificent menu of tasty food and innovative beverages to enjoy.

DNB Budapest

Day 2:Wednesday 2nd April

9:00 - 10:00

VIEW 7+8

Seminar Presentation: Top Operators talk Success through Innovation

Nicolas Marzioni - Vice President Food & Beverage, EMEA – Marriott International
Nicolas Marzioni Vice President Food & Beverage, EMEA, Marriott International
Jean Wendling – Vice President Operations, Eastern Europe - Accor
Jean Wendling Vice President Operations, Eastern Europe, Accor

10:00 - 10:15

FOYER M

Collect Meetings Schedules & Coffee Break

10:15 - 12:40

GRAND BUDAPEST BALLROOM + LIZ BALLROOM

One-to-One Business Meetings

12:45 - 13:45

DNB RESTAURANT

Lunch

13:50 - 14:50

VIEW 7+8

Seminar Presentation: Transformative Strategies to Drive Sustainability

Michael Butler, Managing Director, Captivate Culinary Connections
Michael Butler Managing Director, Captivate Culinary Connections
Ufi Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer, Energy & Environment Alliance
Ufi Ibrahim Chief Executive Officer, Energy & Environment Alliance
Alina Arnelle, Chief Sustainability Officer, BeCause
Alina Arnelle Chief Sustainability Officer, BeCause

14:55 - 16:20

GRAND BUDAPEST BALLROOM + LIZ BALLROOM

One-to-One Business Meetings

16:20 - 16:35

FOYER M

Coffee Break

16:35 - 18:00

GRAND BUDAPEST BALLROOM + LIZ BALLROOM

One-to-One Business Meetings

18:00 - 19:15

Free Time

19:30 - 22:30

W HOTEL

Cocktail Reception & Dinner

Located on the most prominent avenue in Budapest and a UNESCO heritage site, recently renovated from the Drechsler Palace and opposite the State Opera House, the W Hotel Budapest entices guests with heritage, they stay for the bold design. History blends with modern luxury to create a vibe between elegance and edge, established and avant-garde. We have a wonderful dinner planned in this stunning venue, where you can be inspired by your surroundings while networking and building on relationships with your industry peers.

W Hotel Budpaest

Day 3:Thursday 3rd April

9:00 - 10:00

VIEW 7+8

Creating Stand-Out F&B Experiences for Luxury and Lifestyle Brands

Douglas Taylor, Director of Upscale Food & Beverage EMEAA – IHG Hotels & Resorts
Douglas Taylor Director of Upscale Food & Beverage EMEAA – IHG Hotels & Resorts
Wayne Brown, Global Vice President of F&B Development, Ennismore
Wayne Brown Global Vice President of F&B Development - Ennismore
Scot Turner, Founder & Managing Director – Auden Hospitality
Scot Turner Founder & Managing Director – Auden Hospitality

10:00 - 10:15

FOYER M

Coffee Break

10:15 - 12:40

GRAND BUDAPEST BALLROOM + LIZ BALLROOM

One-to-One Business Meetings

12:45 - 13:45

DNB RESTAURANT

Lunch

13:50 - 14:50

VIEW 7+8

Seminar Presentation: A Deep Dive into Nordic Hospitality

Stephen Meinich-Bache, CEO - Classic Norway Hotels
Stephen Meinich-Bache CEO - Classic Norway Hotels
Fredrik Berlin, Nordic Expansion Director – Numa
Fredrik Berlin Nordic Expansion Director – Numa
Mikael Svensson
Mikael Svensson Chef and Owner - Restaurant Kontrast, Oslo

14:55 - 17:20

GRAND BUDAPEST BALLROOM + LIZ BALLROOM

One-to-One Business Meetings

17:20 - 20:00

Free Time

20:00 - 23:00

Farewell Dinner & Party

Day 4:Friday 4th April

All Day

Hotel Lobby

Delegate Departures