Leaders, Pioneers, Changemakers
With over 20 national and international speakers and experts, SHIC showcases what drives the future of hospitality—from financial and innovation strategies to leadership, sustainability, and the latest megatrends. In 2025, participants can once again expect a top-tier lineup, accompanied by interactive discussions, inspiring live talks, and hands-on insights straight from the industry.
Here you can find our Who's Who 2024.OUR TOP SPEAKERS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS
Marc Arnall
F1 Performance Coach
Frédéric Boson
CEO
Swiss Hotel Properties AG
Tyler Brulé
Editorial Director and Chairman
Monocle
Dimitri Chandogin
Co-Founder & President
numa Group
Veronica Eckhoff
Vice President
Aareal Bank
Thomas Emanuel
Senior Director
STR
Isabell Fuss
Group Vice President Development
Ruby Hotels
Jan Garde
Founder and Chairman
THE EMBASSIES OF GOOD LIVING AG
Pawel Gawor
Chief Executive Officer
City Pop
Reto Grunder
Chief Investment Officer
PSP Swiss Property
Benjamin Habbel
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
Limestone Capital / Aethos Hotels
Markus Lehnert
Vice President International Hotel Development
Marriott International
Frank Marrenbach
Chief Executive Officer
Althoff Hotels
Marc Pointet
Chief Executive Officer
Ina Invest (Holding) AG
Connor Ryterski
Chief Executive Officer
prizeotel
Martin Schaller
Head of Asset Management Hospitality
Union Investment
Romain Semmel
CEO & Co-Investor
Verteil Asset Management
Robert Van der Graaf
Director Development
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Josef Vollmayr
Co-Founder & CEO
limehome
Jochen Weishaupt
Managing Director
tristar Hotelgruppe
Thiemo Willms
Vice President Development DACH
Accor
Hidetaka Yonemoto
Director of International Development
nine hours, Inc.
Xenia Zu Hohenlohe
Chief Country Officer
The Sustainable Market Initiative