Archives: Agenda

The Compliance Trap: Why Hotels Must Think Beyond the Checklist

  • How compliance standards have evolved since 2015 and their impact on the hospitality industry
  • Why many hotels continue to operate on outdated IT systems despite increasing security threats
  • The disconnect between compliance audits and achieving real cybersecurity protection
  • A practical approach to aligning compliance requirements with robust security solutions

Opening Keynote: Unpacking Emerging Market Trends

  • A world tour of shifting demands in travel and tourism
  • Where are we seeing the most investment?
  • The shooting 5 star: Growth hotspots in the luxury market
  • Design-Driven Destinations: How tech is paving the way for tourist marvels

Safe, Specific, and Sovereign: Rethinking AI for FS

As financial services firms look to integrate AI, questions of sovereignty, specialisation, and ethics have never been more important. Generic, off-the-shelf models struggle with the regulatory, compliance, and risk demands of this industry. This session will explore why sovereign AI, built on domain-specific data, and vertically tailored solutions are critical to ensuring safety, transparency, and trust. We’ll also discuss the role of ethically developed LLMs, like FinLLM, in helping financial institutions embed AI responsibly, avoiding common pitfalls while enabling business teams to capture genuine value.