When the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF EMEA) returns on March 23-25, 2026 in Berlin, Germany, it will bring together over 2,500 delegates, 700 investors and $581 billion in assets under management.
Taking place at the InterContinental and Pullman hotels, conveniently located across the road from each other, it’s where deals are made, partnerships are forged, and the future of hospitality investment takes shape.
This year’s theme, “Returns Redefined. Value Reimagined,” reflects the sector’s maturation. Hospitality has evolved from an alternative investment into an institutional-grade asset class that’s increasingly influencing adjacent sectors through what the industry calls “hotelisation.”
The overlap of hospitality with residential living, wellness, and lifestyle sectors creates new opportunities for investors.
A Platform Built for Deal-Making
The 2026 programme features over 190 speakers, including Sebastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor, Elie Maalouf, CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Satya Anand, President EMEA for Marriott International.
They’ll be joined by major investors from Blackstone, LaSalle Investment Management, and Covivio.
The conference covers six core areas: Vision (macroeconomic and geopolitical trends), Experiential Hospitality (luxury, lifestyle, and wellness), Asset Management (operational optimization), Destination (growth markets), Development (adaptive reuse and conversion), and Investment and Finance (deal structures and capital deployment).
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Why Attend IHIF EMEA
For more than 25 years, IHIF EMEA has been the meeting place for hospitality investment decision-makers across the EMEA region. The event brings together investors, owners, developers, brands, operators, lenders and advisors shaping the sector.
Each year in Berlin, 2,500 delegates and 700+ investors commanding $581 billion in assets under management convene to analyse market shifts, test strategies and identify opportunities.
Through structured networking, expert-led sessions and targeted programming covering investment, development, asset management and leadership, IHIF EMEA creates the environment where deals happen and partnerships form.
Network with Purpose AI-powered Power Hour matches you with peers based on your specific goals. Breakfast Roundtables and Capital Meets facilitate direct conversations with investors, developers, and operators looking to do business.
Access Capital and Deals Connect with 700+ investors managing $581 billion in assets. Meet project developers, lenders, and advisors actively seeking opportunities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Learn from Industry Leaders Hear from CEOs of Accor, IHG, Marriott International, and senior executives from Blackstone, LaSalle Investment Management, and Covivio. Over 190 speakers share market data and strategic insights.
Get Practical Strategies Sessions cover deal structures, financing options, asset optimization, development models, and market entry strategies. Leave with actionable approaches you can apply to your business.
Meet Decision-Makers 2,500 attendees include 500+ C-suite executives, VPs, and directors. Evening receptions, the Investor Lounge, and exhibition floor provide direct access to people who make investment decisions.
Maximize Your Investment Three days of programming, 90+ sponsors, dedicated investor pathways, and structured networking ensure your time in Berlin delivers measurable business outcomes.
Beyond the Conference Hall
IHIF EMEA offers extensive networking opportunities throughout the three days. The event opens with a Welcome Reception where attendees can begin building connections before the formal programme starts. The Booking.com Bar & Networking Pavilion provides a relaxed space for coffee by day and drinks by night.
Power Hour uses AI-powered matching to connect attendees based on their specific goals and interests, while Breakfast Roundtables offer intimate peer discussions without formal panels. Capital Meets arranges focused meetings between investors, operators, lenders, and emerging leaders.
For investors, exclusive events include the Investor Reception and Investor Lounge, private spaces designed for deal discussions.
The event closes with an Evening Reception for final conversations and connections. Do not miss out on the opportunity to attend one of the most important hospitality and investment forums to be held this year.
A Sustainable Future
Aligned with Questex’s Quest Zero initiative, IHIF EMEA 2026 aims to minimize environmental impact. The commitment to reach net zero by 2050 includes practical measures that attendees can adopt.
International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA (IHIF EMEA)
International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA (IHIF EMEA).provides a platform for analysis, strategy, and capital deployment. For investors, operators, developers, lenders, and advisors, March 23-25, 2026 offers the chance to connect with the industry’s key decision-makers.
For more information, registration and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.ihifemea.com.
As Adela Cristea, Vice President Business Development UK & Ireland at Radisson Hotel Group, puts it: “It’s really very important, if not the most important, conference of the year.”
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