MC: Ms. Laura Torres, Global Head of Travel, ADG Media Group

Official Opening:

• Ms. Minerva Alonso Santana, Minister Counselor of Economic Development, Industry, Commerce, Cabildo de Gran Canaria
• Ms. Maria Isabel Oliver, Special Advisor/Senior Officer, UN Tourism

Keynote Speech:
Ms. Natalia Bayona, Executive Director, UN Tourism

Panel I: Reshaping Hospitality through Strategic Investments in Technology, Innovation, and Education"

Moderator: Mr. Pieter Janech, Coordinator, Department of Innovation, Education and Investments:

• Mr. Paul Griep, Director of Alumni and Industry Relations, Hospitality School of The Hague
• Mr. Theo Bortoluzzi, Business Development Manager, Kerten Hospitality
• Ms. Agnes Pierce, Director, Global Head of Sustainability – Hospitality, Amadeus
• Ms. Coqui García Román, Director of Innovation, Atlantis Technology and Systems

Pitching Round 1

Introduction: Mr. Glenn Cauwenberghs, Senior Innovation Specialist, Department of Innovation, Education and Investments, UN Tourism

UN Tourism Startup Competition for Tourism Technologies and Solutions in Hotels and New Business Models:
5 Startup Pitches on Innovations in Digital Hospitality and Business Models

• Schulering, Czech Republic
• Twistic, Spain
• Ostel Flow, Tunisia
• Sparkle Haze, United Arab Emirates
• Everhost, United States of America

Coffee Break

Panel II: Crafting Policies and Innovating Practices: Through the Integration of Technology, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Social Innovation, we can effectively enhance the well-being of People, safeguard the Planet, and foster Prosperity:

Moderator: Mr. Pieter Janech, Coordinator, Department of Innovation, Education and Investments:

• Ms. Maria Elena Ruiz Garcia, Vice President Sustainable Business, Minor Hotels Europe & Americas
• Mr. Kuzey Alexander Esener, Corporate Spokes Person and Head of Media Relations, TUI Group
• Ms. Amber Westerborg, Director of Sustainability & Impact, The Social Hub
• Mr. Carmelo J. León González, Member of the Board of Directors, Federation of Hospitality and Tourism Entrepreneurs of las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Pitching Round 2

Introduction: Mr. Glenn Cauwenberghs, Senior Innovation Specialist, Department of Innovation, Education and Investments, UN Tourism

UN Tourism Startup Competition for Tourism Technologies and Solutions in Hotels and New Business Models:
5 Startup Pitches on Innovations and Sustainable Impact

• Weavesight, Canada
• Senange Eco, Indonesia
• Purple Elephant Ventures, Kenya
• Hotels for trees, Netherlands
• Effiwaste, Spain

Announcement of the Winners and Award Ceremony

Closing Remarks

• Ms. Minerva Alonso Santana, Minister Counselor of Economic Development, Industry, Commerce, Cabildo de Gran Canaria
• Ms. Maria Isabel Oliver, Special Advisor/Senior Officer, UN Tourism

Lunch