Hilton at IHIF EMEA

Position yourself at the centre of future growth decisions

In Berlin you'll be at the centre of conversations around growth, partnerships and portfolio expansion. You meet owners, developers and investors exploring new projects, conversions and management or franchise agreements across EMEA.

Through a mix of strategic content and high-level networking, you gain insight into investment appetite, operational expectations and emerging asset classes shaping future growth. IHIF EMEA helps you build the right relationships, align with suitable partners and expand with clarity and intent.

Connecting the hospitality industry

2,500+
Delegates
700+
Global Investors
$581bn
AUM
500+
C-Suite Executive, VPs, and Directors
190+
Expert speakers
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Why attend

Understand how owners and investors are shaping brand decisions
Understand how owners and investors are shaping brand decisions
Gain direct insight into what partners value today through onstage discussion and off-stage conversations.
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Position your brand in front of the right audience
Position your brand in front of the right audience
IHIF EMEA brings together owners, developers and investors actively reviewing brand partnerships across portfolios.
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Learn where brand power is creating value
Learn where brand power is creating value
Explore sessions on performance, guest demand and asset strategy that show how brands influence returns.
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Sense-check growth strategy against market reality
Sense-check growth strategy against market reality
Use peer discussion and content-led debate to test expansion plans, conversions and brand positioning.
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Build relationships beyond transactional meetings
Build relationships beyond transactional meetings
Structured networking, receptions and shared sessions create space for longer-term alignment, not quick pitches.
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Stay visible as portfolios and strategies evolve
Stay visible as portfolios and strategies evolve
Repeated exposure across content, networking and social moments keeps your brand present as decisions take shape.
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Who attends

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

Networking that moves the needle

Your next big opportunity is just one meeting away.

Power Hour

Power Hour

Our AI-powered matching system connected attendees with ideal networking partners based on their goals. This smart session facilitated meaningful conversations instantly.

Evening Reception

Evening Reception

Unwind after a big day, grab a drink, and dive into an evening of conversation, and connection.

Bar & Networking Pavilion

Bar & Networking Pavilion

IHIF EMEA 2025 introduced the NEW Booking.com Bar & Networking Pavilion, which offered a relaxed space to grab a coffee by day or a drink by night while connecting with industry peers.

Welcome Reception

Welcome Reception

The Welcome Reception provides the ideal setting to forge connections and discuss the future of hospitality investment.
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Breakfast Roundtables

Breakfast Roundtables

The IHIF EMEA breakfast roundtables offered an opportunity for intimate discussion, Participants shared insights with peers in an interactive setting without formal panels - just meaningful conversations.

Featured sessions

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Elevate your presence with sponsorship

Sponsoring IHIF EMEA boosts your presence with owners, developers and investors exploring new partnerships, conversions and expansion opportunities. With prominent visibility, dedicated meeting space and opportunities to shape discussion, sponsorship helps you strengthen relationships, support deal flow and influence future growth decisions.

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