Step into the world of hospitality investment

IHIF EMEA acts as the premier meeting place for hospitality investment in the region. For more than 25 years, it has connected global capital to opportunity across EMEA’s most dynamic markets.

In 2026, more than 2,500 senior leaders and 700 investors holding $581 billion AUM will gather in Berlin. They come to build partnerships, unlock deals, and shape the future of hospitality real estate.

If you’re joining for the first time, you’re in the right place to grow your network, gain critical insight, and discover how this event moves the market. 

IHIF EMEA stage

Who you'll meet

IHIF EMEA brings the full hospitality investment ecosystem together in one place. You’ll meet investors, developers, destinations, global brands, operators, lenders and advisors. It’s a community built on shared purpose, where every conversation has the potential to spark ideas and open new opportunities. 

Business Function Breakdown

Business Function Breakdown

 

29% Investor (incl. owner / operator and developers)

 

27% Advisory

 

23% Hotel Brand / Company

 

13% Other

 

5% Design, Building and Construction

 

3% Operator (excl. owner / operators)

Investor breakdown

Investor Breakdown

 

34% Private equity

 

33% Owner/Operator

 

20% Developer

 

5% REIT

 

3% Pension Fund

 

3% HNWI

 

2% Sovereign Wealth

What happens over 3 days?

IHIF EMEA 2026 takes place from 23–25 March in Berlin. Across 3 days you’ll experience:
Market-defining insight
Market-defining insight
On stage CEOs, investors, and analysts discuss macro-trends, capital flows, and the opportunities reshaping hospitality and living sectors.
Actionable intelligence
Actionable intelligence
Across the Hospitality Investor Stage, Align Stage, Develop Stage, and Destination Hub, you’ll access in-depth sessions on performance, deal-making, adaptive reuse, branded residences, and emerging destinations
Curated connections
Curated connections
From Meeting of Minds and Capital Meets to AI-driven networking in the Power Hour, the event is built to help you meet the right people quickly and start building valuable relationships.
Networking receptions
Networking receptions
From the dedicated First-Timer Reception to our Welcome and Evening Receptions, each offers a relaxed environment to network informally with investors, brands and peers.

Different ways to join us

Choose the pass that fits your goals. 

  All Access Pass
Our recommended and best value pass. It unlocks the full experience, with early entry from Monday 10am, access to all content stages, curated networking sessions and invitation-only sessions.
 



  Explorer Pass
If your focus is networking and you’re looking for a flavour of the show, this pass offers access to the exhibition, receptions, and networking spaces ONLY.

IHIF EMEA Pass types

What other first-timers had to say

Freshbed

"If you’re a buyer or seller in the hospitality industry this is definitely the place to be. Live events like this are essential for the future."

Barry Van Doornewaard

Founder 
Freshbed

The Parker Company

"I’ve connected with great suppliers. The calibre of people attending is exactly what I was hoping for, so I'm very happy."

Vanesse Voigt

Managing Director EMEA 
The Parker Company

OMRAN Group

"The highlight for me was the conference and the enthusiasm of the participants. From one year to another, it feels like we’re becoming more like a family here at IHIF EMEA by reconnecting annually. It has been a very successful event."

Mundhar Mudrek Kadhim Al Moosawi

Director of Business Development 
OMRAN Group

Helpful tips for first-timers

Joining IHIF EMEA for the first time can feel like stepping into the centre of the industry. These tools and sessions will help you navigate the event with confidence and make valuable connections from day one.

Plan your trip

Plan your trip

IHIF EMEA 2026 takes place across the InterContinental and Pullman Hotels in the heart of Berlin. Take a look at accommodation options and your travel options.

Download the event app

Download the event app

Make sure to download the event app after you’ve registered. It’s the best way to view the programme, take a look at who’s attending and schedule meetings in advance.

Join us at the first-timer reception

Join us at the first-timer reception

Start strong with a dedicated welcome for newcomers on Monday evening. It’s an easy way to meet fellow first-timers and industry hosts before the main programme begins.

Visit Coffee Bar & Networking Pavilion

Visit Coffee Bar & Networking Pavilion

A relaxed central hub for informal meetings and spontaneous introductions, start conversations with your peers and make long-lasting connections.

Your next step

Make IHIF EMEA 2026 the moment you step into the centre of hospitality investment.