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Join us at Funkhaus for insightful panels, exciting brand updates, and a memorable keynote speech from Esther Perel.

10:00–10:10
Opening Performance

A Song For You

A dynamic vocal ensemble project in Berlin's neo-soul, RnB, and HipHop scenes, uniting over 60 vocalists and a rotating band to elevate underrepresented voices and foster collaboration.

10:10–10:30
Welcome

Opening remarks by Jenni Benzaquen

10:30–11:25
Design Hotels Updates

Looking towards the future

11:25–11:45
Coffee Break

Courtesy of Fjord Coffee Roasters and La Marzocco

11:45–12:30
The Regenerative Era: Enriching Local Communities with Purposeful Hospitality

Thierry Teyssier & Tom Marchant, hosted by Gisela Williams

Join us in exploring the exciting world of regenerative hospitality and its profound impact on local communities and guest experiences.

12:30–13:45
Lunch

By rocket + basil

13:45–14:00
Performance

A Song For You

14:00–15:00
Here, There, and Everywhere: Relational Intelligence for the Global Citizen

Esther Perel

Embark on a journey to discover 'Relational Intelligence' and bridge the gap between global exploration and a sense of belonging in our post-pandemic world.

15:00–15:40
Everyone Matters: Cultivating Connected Leadership

Kalia Konstantinidou, ShaNon Bobinger, and Yousef Hammoudah, moderated by Jim McPartlin

Empower your leadership journey and cultivate thriving hospitality teams with insights on connected leadership, transformational mindset, and sustainable career paths.

15:40–16:00
Coffee Break

Courtesy of Fjord Coffee Roasters and La Marzocco

16:00–16:45
Further Forecast by Design Hotels x SOON Futures

Kalia Konstantinidou, ShaNon Bobinger, and Yousef Hammoudah, moderated by Jim McPartlin

Unlock the power of strategic foresight and join a community of visionary leaders shaping the future of hospitality and beyond.

16:45–16:50
Closing Notes

Jenni Benzaquen

16:50–17:00
Closing Performance & Ceremony

A Song For You

Contributors

Arena Web Contributor Esther

Esther Perel

Psychotherapist and bestselling author Esther Perel is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. Her work is rooted in the core belief that the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.

Arena Web Contributor Robin

Robin Torres Gouzerh

is a cultural researcher, ethnographer, and insights analyst. He is Senior Futures Advisor at SOON Future Studies, a London-based think tank focused on human insights.

Arena Web Contributor Kalia

Kalia Konstantinidou

The Athens-born hotelier Kalia Konstantinidou has had a life-long career in hospitality, operating as Vice-President of the Empiria Group to oversee a collection of unique hotels across the Greek Islands.

Arena Web Contributor Shanon

ShaNon Bobinger

is a systemic life coach, presenter, podcast guest, and keynote speaker, consulting organizations and institutions on societal change and communicating inclusively.

Arena Web Contributor Yousef

Yousef Hammoudah

Yousef Hammoudah is the founding Executive Director of Fotografiska Berlin, the German outpost for contemporary photography, art, and culture.

Arena Web Contributor Jim

Jim McPartlin

is an author, coach, and consultant with over three decades of leadership experience across the luxury hotel industry. A certified teacher in the Enneagram, he uses this model to help teams develop emotional intelligence individually and collectively, to enhance both the staff and guest experience.

Arena Web Contributor Thierry

Thierry Teyssier

French hotelier Thierry Teyssier is a visionary on a mission with his pioneering project 700'000 Heures, an ephemeral itinerant travel experience.

Arena Web Contributor Gisela

Gisela Williams

Gisela Williams is a contributing editor at New York Times T Magazine and Travel & Leisure, often writeing about vanguard places and projects where culture, design, community, and sustainability meet.

Arena Web Contributor Tom

Tom Marchant

Tom Marchant is co-founder of the award-winning luxury travel company Black Tomato, an award-winning travel company, specialised in creating exceptional, tailor-made experiences.

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