12 - 15 FEBRUARY 2025

Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

DAY ONE: Wednesday 12 FEBRUARY


ALL DAY
Check-in
09:00-15:00
Pre-Event Tour (Optional)
Jebel Jais Zipline and Lunch at 1484 by Puro
19:30-22:30
Welcome Reception Dinner
Fountain Lawns

DAY TWO: THURSDAY 13 FEBRUARY


09:00-09:45
Design Talks

The Rise of Ras Al Khaimah – A Destination of Possibilities

Peacock Alley Ballroom
09:45-09:55
Group Photograph
Waldorf Astoria Entrance
09:55-10:05
Collect Meeting Schedules
Peacock Alley Ballroom
10:05-12:55
Meetings Programme
Peacock Alley Ballroom
12:55-13:55
Networking Lunch
Qasr Al Bahar Restaurant
14:00-14:45
Supplier Showcase
Peacock Alley Ballroom
14:45-15:30
Design Talks

Panel Discussion: Designing for Authentic Experience – Bridging Culture and Luxury

Speakers:
• Kristina Zanic, Founder & CEO, Kristina Zanic Consultants
• Lenka Petrakova, Associate, Zaha Hadid Architects
• Michael Busse, Vice President Design & Technical Services, Middle East, Africa and Türkiye
• Pinar Calimano, Senior Director, Interior Design Services – EMEA, Four Seasons Premium, Midscale & Economy Brands, Accor

Peacock Alley Ballroom
15:40-16:50
Meetings Programme
Peacock Alley Ballroom
19:30-22:30
Networking Dinner
Lexington Bar & Grill Terrace

DAY THREE: FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY


07:00-08:00
Zen at Sunrise - Yoga
Outdoor Lawn

 

09:00-09:45
Design Talks

Panel Discussion: Local VS Global – Navigating Design Identity in Hospitality

Speakers:
• Himank Goswami, Senior Director – Head of Design and Capital Planning SWA-MEA
• Marta Gonzalez, Director of Interior Design, Ennismore
• Constantina Tsoutsikou, Founder, Studio LOST

Peacock Alley Ballroom
09:45-13:10
Meetings Programme
Peacock Alley Ballroom
13:15-14:15
Networking Lunch
Qasr Al Bahar Restaurant
14:20-15:05
Design Talks

Panel Discussion: Future-Proofing Hospitality Spaces – Innovation Meets Functionality

Speakers:
• Alex Yoo, Senior Director of Design and Project Management, Marriott International

Peacock Alley Ballroom
15:10-16:45
Meetings Programme
Peacock Alley Ballroom
17:00-18:00
Sundowners at HI Design
Outdoor
19:00-22:00
Farewell Dinner
Beach Club

DAY FOUR: SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY


ALL DAY
Check-out