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 2026, participants can once again expect a top-tier lineup, accompanied by interactive discussions, inspiring live talks, and hands-on insights straight from the industry.
Our speakers in 2026
Dennis Braatz
Head of Editorial Content
Condé Nast Traveller Germany
Ion Eglin
Partner
Bratschi AG
Beat Fornaro
Chief Brand Development Officer
Orascom Hotels Management
Bettina Heinzmann
Lead Tenant Relations
UBS Fund Management
Philipp Henle
Managing Director Hospitality
RoundShield
Christoph Hoffmann
Co-Founder, 25hours Hotels & incoming CEO
Artfarm
Riyan Itani
Founder & CEO
Global Branded Residences
Begüm Kaya Kutlu
Senior Director, Accor One Living Head of Mixed-Use, Europe
ACCOR
Dr. Jan Hendrik Lukowski
Head Development Services
Drees & Sommer Schweiz AG
Julian Mayer
Co-CEO & Managing Partner
Familux Resorts
Stéphanie Müller
Director Debt & Structured Finance
CBRE
Tea Ros
Founder & Managing Director
Strategic Hotel Consulting
Benjamin Saura-Neri
Investment Director & Head of Hospitality
TwentyTwo Real Estate
Daniel Schneider
Founder & Senior Partner
Monoplan
Denise Seeholzer
Senior Account Manager
STR
Igor Šehić
Olympic High-Performance Strategist & Expert in Human Performance
Renée Nicole Wagner
Corporate Director ESG & Quality Management
Orascom Hotels Management
Björn Weidner
Chief Legal Officer
Revo Hospitality
Jochen Weishaupt
Managing Director
tristar Hotels
Michelle Weiss
Head of Hotel Properties, Special Property Finance
Aareal Bank AG