Upcoming Events
Event Type
Welcome Reception
The 2025 Festival opens with a tour and drinks reception at Hyde London City.
HIX x Festival of Hospitality present: The Bottom Line sponsored by Hansgrohe
Focused on hotel investment and development, our trio of conversations at HIX feature industry pioneers who have deployed a research-driven approach to real estate innovation and delivering value.
The Investment Triangle – what drives decisions?
We are bringing together a unique group of investors across all different profiles to understand what drives investment choices, and how these manifest in expectations for the teams and the projects that are being undertaken.
Devils Advocate | The Age of AI in Hospitality
Join co-hosts Festival of Hospitality and HOK for our ‘Devils Advocate’ café conversation to explore the possibilities and challenges of AI, and envision together whether this future is a utopian or dystopian vision.
Solving the Sustainability Value Equation
In this follow up session, we’re bringing together diverse industry perspectives and leaders who are paving the way forward and taking action towards net-positive hospitality in the era of new-gen sustainability.
Festive Yoga | Canopy by Hilton London City
December can be a busy month, so in balance to that we are offering a morning yoga session for all our festival passholders.
Net-Walk-Ing | Explore the Southbank
Join us for a ‘net-walk-ing’ session across London where we’ll stretch our legs, take in the beautiful London Christmas river views and connect with other members of our festival community.
Under the Covers | Raffles London at The OWO
Join us on 29th November as we go Under the Covers at Raffles London at The OWO, one of the capital’s most highly-anticipated openings of the year.
Always Thinking Masterclass | Post Event Follow Up
Join this live masterclass at HIX, where Festival Founders and BD experts, Always Thinking will share their wisdom on how best to follow up after an event to get maximum ROI.
Studio Confidential | Tristan Auer
Join one of Europe's top design studios as acclaimed designer Tristan Auer and Managing Director Gaelle Rioualen discuss the ins and outs of running a world-leading practice.
Always Thinking Masterclass | Event Prep and Networking
Festival Founders, Always Thinking, host their first masterclass, live online the week prior to HIX, and share their insight into how to plan, research and prepare before an event.
Wonder Salon | The Power of Wonder in Hospitality
In collaboration with world-renowned author Monica Parker, our Wonder Salon brings together industry thinkers to talk about the power of wonder in hospitality. Join our open-minded community of wonder seekers.
Solving for New-Gen Sustainability Round Table
Delve into new-gen sustainability and address the key value opportunities and common challenges with industry experts. This exploratory workshop will bring together key industry perspectives across various practices to explore the greatest opportunities and common challenges in maximizing value and sustainability in the wake of evolving market expectations.
Hotel Tour | 1 Hotel Mayfair
Join members of the project team, either from SH Hotels & Resorts, G.A Group or Studio Moren, for tours of the hotel giving insight into the design and project from concept to completion.
MYstorySLAM | The decisions I have made
Celebrate this incredible industry that we know and love and meet some of the people representing the wide and varied roles within the industry who are integral to its success.
IF:AND:OR:ELSE | Informing Future Decisions
To kick off this year's festival, we are bringing people together for an afternoon of inspiration and challenge, around our theme IF:AND:OR:ELSE, giving us the opportunity to reflect on our past, present and future. Join us for an afternoon of inspirational talks, experiential wellbeing sessions and a unique opportunity to get a guided tour of the newly opened Ember Kensington with key members of the project team.
Under the Covers | art’otel London Battersea Power Station
Join us for an evening of networking and insight on 5th September as we go Under the Covers at one of London’s hottest new openings, art‘otel London Battersea Power Station.