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Agenda
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08:00-08:50
Registration
Welcome and registration, teas and coffee
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09:00-09:20
Introduction and welcome to Unfold 2024
Introduction from Mews Founder, Richard Valtr, and CEO, Matt Welle
Matt Welle
CEO
Richard Valtr
Founder
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09:20-10:05
Session 1: Keynote: A field guide to the future: AI and the transformation of business
Session 1 - Keynote: A field Guide to the Future: AI and the Transformation of Business
Dr. R. David Edelman
Founder & Director, Project on Technology, the Economy, and National Security, MIT Former White House Tech Advisor
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10:05-10:50
Session 2: The hospitality landscape today
The hospitality landscape today
Three presentations from three different perspectives of hospitality
We’ll cover:
- The changing landscape of mainstream hospitality
- Consumer preferences and new guest expectations
More speakers to be confirmed
Fiona McDonnell
VP Global Partner Services
Dorothy Creamer
Senior Research Manager
Joanne Dreyfus
Leader of Transportation, Hospitality and Services
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10:50-11:20
Coffee break
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11:20-12:10
Session 3: Transformational hospitality
How can brands stand out in a crowded market and curate unforgettable guest experiences? We’ll cover:
- The story of growth and scale and the changing landscape of hospitality
- The role of technology and data in facilitating better experiences
Moderator Matt Welle, CEO, Mews
Eirik Bogsnes
Executive VP
Marion Barrère
Curation Director
Dimitris Manikis
President and MD for EMEA
Laura Nolte
VP Brand Marketing & Comms
Matt Welle
CEO
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12:10-12:45
Session 4: Why is the hospitality industry seeing a new wave of investments?
Why is the hospitality industry seeing a new wave of investments? We’ll cover:
- The reasons behind these big business decisions
- Which investments are paying off
- What we can expect in the coming year
Moderator - Richard Valtr, Founder, Mews
Chris Hemmeter
Managing Director
Denis Montrelay
CFO
Niko Karstikko
Co-Founder and CEO
Richard Valtr
Founder
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12:45-14:00
Lunch
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14:05-15:20
Unfold breakout stages (Sessions 5 & 6)
You can learn more about the sessions in the tabs above. We will ask you to select sessions a few weeks out from the event, we have limited seats in some sessions.
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15:20-15:50
Coffee break
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15:55-16:35
Mews Product Session
More speakers to be added to the session
Host - Leah Anathan, Mews, CMO
Josef Starýchfojtů
CPTO
Juan Hidalgo
VP of Design
Leah Anathan
CMO
Adam Britton
Group Product Manager
Conor Winders
VP Engineering
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16:35-17:30
Closing and Awards
Closing session
Matt and Richard provide some final words of wisdom. Plus, we celebrate some of the amazing things that hospitality is doing to make the world a better place.
Unfold Awards
We recognize some of the most inspiring hoteliers with a short award ceremony voted for by Mews users. Presented by Greg Naidoo, Mews Chief Evangelist.
Richard Valtr
Founder
Matt Welle
CEO
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17:30-21:00
The Mews Unfold Party
The party
After a busy day Shaping Hospitality’s Future, you deserve to unwind. Drinks, DJ, dancing and most important plenty of time to get to know your peers.
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14:05-14:40
Session 5.1 - Revenue beyond rooms
Think beyond beds. Unlock untapped revenue around your hotel to boost profits.
Moderator - Steven Haag, Partner & Co-Founder, Capax Capital
Steven Haag
Partner & Co-Founder
Jens Munch
CEO, Hospitality
Michael McCartan
Area VP EMEA
Hans Meyer
Co-Founder & MD
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14:45-15:20
Session 6.1 - Mastering the data driven Insights
Dive into the numbers as we explore what the data tells us in the worlds of hospitality - why we need to see a mindset shift and the actual utility of data. Discuss why we need to unify data and how it can empower us.
Moderator - Lou Zameryka, Hospitality Consultant, ex-Booking.com
More speakers to be added
Nadine Böttcher
Head of Product Innovation
Claudia Meglin
Director
Bram van Berkel
CCO
Lou Zameryka
Hospitality Consultant
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14:05-14:40
Session 5.2 - Oiling your operational engine
How to curate a guest-first experience with the right tech, without sacrificing operational efficiency or team happiness.
Moderator - Charlie Delamare, Manager - Solutions Architect, Mews
Tini Diekmann
Director Revenue & Distribution
Diederik Visser
Director of IT
Luka Berger
Founder and CEO
Charlie Delamare
Solutions Architect Manager
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14:45-15:20
Session 6.2 - The importance of integrations
- Defining the hotels goals – why properties go for integrated solutions
- Best in class integrations building for better experiences and helping drive revenue.
- Open API – what does it mean? What are the possibilities
Trevor MacLean
Director of Partnerships and Growth
Nils Scheers
COO
Mariusz Siwkowski
Digital Manager
Carin van Schoonhoven-Baars
Functional Applications Manager
Margitte Verkruijsse
Director Partner Success: Enterprise Brands and Educational Institutions
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14:05-14:40
Session 5.3 - Industry-shaping innovation
Explore how leading technology can transform your hotel's service offering and set you apart from your peers.
Moderator - Timur Dikmen, Director, Solutions Architect, Mews
Mick Vazquez
Senior Application Manager
Damien Janssens
General Manager
David Mezuman
CEO
Markus Mueller
Managing Director
Timur Dikmen
Solutions Architect Director
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14:45-15:20
Session 6.3 - Mastering revenue management
See how intelligent automation can revolutionize revenue strategies and operational efficiency, ditching manual methods for reliable results
Moderator - Thibault Catala, Founder, Catala Consulting
Alexander Edström
CEO
Matthias B. Tanski
CEO
Thibault Catala
Founder
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