Dubai to host 1,600 global hospitality leaders as FHS World confirms first 50 keynote speakers for 2025

UAE – Dubai is set to become the epicenter of the global hospitality industry this October as it prepares to host the 2025 Future Hospitality Summit (FHS World) at Madinat Jumeirah from the 27th to 29^th October.

Organizers have officially confirmed the first wave of high-profile speakers, a roster of 50 distinguished leaders across hospitality, tourism, media, academia, and finance.

Their participation underscores Dubai’s rising status as a powerhouse of hospitality innovation, international investment, and thought leadership, placing the city firmly on the global stage for industry transformation.

The summit is forecast to draw more than 1,600 senior executives and decision-makers from across the globe, uniting diverse perspectives under the event theme: “Where Vision Leads, Investment Follows.”

This core message will drive deep discussions on critical challenges and opportunities shaping hospitality’s future, ranging from guest experience and operational efficiency, to sustainability, digital transformation, and destination marketing.

Delegates will benefit from direct engagement with industry pioneers and world-class networking sessions that foster new investment and partnerships.

Among the confirmed speakers are leading figures such as Abdullah Al Moosa, Chairman of A. A. Al Moosa Enterprises and FHS’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award winner.

It also includes Stephen Sackur, the celebrated journalist; Thomas B. Meier, CEO of Jumeirah Group and Nick Candy, CEO of Candy Capital.

Achim Schmitt, Dean at EHL Hospitality Business School; Prof. Marc Lepere, an authority on ESG and sustainability and Amit Arora, COO of Arada will also speak at the event.

Stefano Saporetti of Aston Martin; Hans Meyer, co-founder of Zoku; economist Daniel Thorniley; and real estate expert Eleonora Srugo are also among the confirmed speakers.

This group covers an impressive spectrum from hotel operations and real estate to branding and financial strategy, ensuring attendees gain multi-faceted insights.

The three-day agenda for FHS World 2025 is designed to catalyze meaningful industry dialogue and actionable collaboration.

The program features opening addresses, panel discussions, and intimate breakout sessions focused on timely topics like hotel investment, branded residences, country-specific opportunities, staffing, technology, and environmental responsibility.

Several international pavilions will showcase investment opportunities from key markets such as China, Italy, Maldives, and the Philippines, signaling the summit’s truly global reach.

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