11 - 14 FEBRUARY 2026

To be Announced Soon!

DAY ONE: Wednesday 12 FEBRUARY

ALL DAY
Delegates 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

Moderator: Esra Lemmens, Founder & Design Strategist, Esra Lemmens Agency

Speakers:

  • Christopher Hewett, Senior Vice President – Hospitality, Al Hamra
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

Moderator: Esra Lemmens, Founder & Design Strategist, Esra Lemmens Agency

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, Accor
  • Pinar Calimano, Senior Director, Interior Design Services – EMEA, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
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

Moderator: Esra Lemmens, Founder & Design Strategist, Esra Lemmens Agency

Speakers:

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

Moderator: Esra Lemmens, Founder & Design Strategist, Esra Lemmens Agency

Speakers:

  • Alex Yoo, Senior Director of Design and Project Management, Marriott International
  • Ellen Søhoel, Founder and Managing Partner, XBD Collective
  • Mohammed Adib, Chief Design Officer, Dewan Architects & Engineers
Peacock Alley Ballroom
15:10-16:45
Meetings Programme
Peacock Alley Ballroom
17:00-18:00
Sundowners at HI Design
Outdoor Lawn
19:00-22:00
Farewell Dinner
Beach Club

DAY FOUR: SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY

ALL DAY
Delegates Check-out
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