This event focus was on technology in payments, finance, cyber security and other categories relevant for senior finance executives from the hospitality industry.
ExploreTECH presents the inaugural ET Convergence UAE, which took place on May 10th, 2024, at the prestigious Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre.
Should you have any queries or require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us at events@exploretech.io.
Some of the speakers on the day were:
| AVK Rao | Group Director Of Finance | Rove Hotels | |||
| Ahmed Shawky | Regional Director of IT MEA | Millennium Hotels | |||
| Soumitra Saha | VP Finance | TIME Hotels | |||
| Alejandro Vidales | Director Global Hospitality Applications | Kerzner International | |||
| Stacy Samuel | Corporate Director of IT | Ishraq Hospitality | |||
| Sinto Neelankavil | Group Director Cyber Security | Five Holdings | |||
Meeting agenda:
09:30 – 10:00 Arrival, registration, and welcome coffee
10:00 – 10:10 Opening keynote and introduction by Ralph Melis of ExploreTECH
10:10 – 10:25 “At a Glance” Getting to know some of the participating technology vendors
10:25 – 11:10 “Payments: The Overlooked Touch Point of the Guest Journey” Keynote followed by a panel discussion with Adyen
11:10 – 11:55 “Integrated Payments in the Hospitality Industry” Keynote followed by a panel discussion with PayOne
12:00 – 12:30 Networking Coffee Break, pre-booked meetings, and live product demos in marketplace area
12:30 – 13:15 “Breached But Not Broken: Securing Hospitality in the Digital Age” Keynote followed by a panel discussion with Cybertrust
13:15 – 13:20 Closing and next events announcement
13:20 – 15:00 Networking lunch, pre-booked meetings, and live product demos in marketplace area
This esteemed lineup will share their expertise and insights, offering a unique opportunity to learn from the best.
Co-Hosted by our premier technology partners for this event
Strategic partner for this event:
George Linu
ABOUT ET CONVERGENCE EVENTS
Discover Unexplored Choices
At ExploreTECH, our primary commitment lies in the efficient exploration of new and innovative tech solutions and emerging brands that might have eluded hospitality industry professionals’ attention thus far. Our goal is to save time while providing a comprehensive selection of innovations in one place. During this event, we aim to equip UAE finance hospitality executives with the insights and connections needed to excel in the competitive hospitality landscape.
Connect and Collaborate
Our primary objective is to foster direct convergence in relationships between hospitality executives responsible for tech procurement and technology providers. We firmly believe that collaborations and partnerships are the cornerstone of innovation. By connecting with the right technology solutions and providers, hoteliers and industry professionals can enhance the experience for themselves and their customers.
