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Tom specializes in assessing Construction and FDI trends across the Americas and MEA. He conducts market sizing and forecasts for the construction industry, providing detailed analysis of project opportunities and risks. In addition to his consultancy work, Tom and his team publish GlobalData’s quarterly Global Construction Outlook, which benchmarks 91 major construction markets based on market value and growth, while offering insights into macroeconomic trends. Before joining GlobalData, Tom gained significant experience in the UK biofuel market, where he provided expertise in carbon trading and subsidy analysis.

Harman Singh Narula is the Co-Founder and CEO of Canary Technologies, the hotel industry’s leading guest technology company.  Serving over 20,000 hoteliers globally, Canary offers award winning guest management solutions, including Canary AI, Mobile Check-In, Guest Messaging, Dynamic Upsells, Digital Tipping and others. Canary works with the world’s largest hotel companies, including Four Seasons, Marriott, IHG, and Wyndham. Canary is one of the top-funded venture backed hotel technology companies globally and has raised nearly $100M.

Prior to founding Canary, Harman was a management consultant at Bain & Company, where he advised senior executives in hospitality, technology and private equity. Earlier, he was a part of the Global Sales Strategy Group at Starwood Hotels and Resorts, focusing on strategic initiatives to streamline operations and enhance the guest experience. Harman began his career at Citigroup in the office of the CEO, focused on corporate M&A and strategy.

Harman holds an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and a BS from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration.

As CEO of swissnet International, Roger Tabbal is transforming the company from a regional ICT provider into a global player in digital solutions, delivering long-term value across industries.

With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of infrastructure and innovation, Roger brings operational insight and a future-focused mindset, positioning swissnet International as a strategic partner for brands embracing digital transformation across hospitality and beyond. Before joining, he served as Global VP of Guest Technology Innovation at Accor, where he shaped digital strategies across 6,000+ hotels worldwide. His leadership advanced cloud-based PMS and POS systems, next-gen Wi-Fi, digital F&B, and seamless guest experiences at scale. Prior to Accor, he served as Executive Director of Customer Technology Services at Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (IMEAT), leading critical digital rollouts across the region to meet global IT and service standards.
Roger holds an Executive MBA from Bayes Business School (City University of London) and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the Lebanese University. He is ITIL-certified, a Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP), and has completed Project Leadership & Systems Architecture programs at Cornell University. Now based in the UAE, he drives swissnet International’s global expansion by forging strategic alliances, scaling infrastructure, and advancing digital innovation to power future-ready growth.

Nils combines over two decades of experience in hospitality and technology to drive innovation at Thynk. Passionate about solving industry challenges, Nils leverages his deep understanding of hotel operations and SaaS solutions to empower hospitality businesses.

Matija is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Turneo. Prior to Turneo, Matija held executive roles at Expedia, where he was part of the leadership team of $15bn+ B2B division, responsible for strategy & strategic initiatives. Prior to Expedia, Matija spent years as an advisor at Strategy& / PwC in London. He holds degrees from University of Cambridge (UK) and Rotterdam School of Management (NL).

Fran is the co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Turneo. Prior to Turneo, Fran held the role of Innovation Lead at Brussels Airport Company, where he managed all external innovation partners and assessed new investment opportunities. Fran holds degrees from University of Warwick and University of California at Berkeley.

Ran Roth is the co-founder and CEO of Sensibo, a global leader in smart climate automation. With an MSc in Computer Science and Algorithms, Ran brings extensive expertise in AI and algorithmic development. Prior to Sensibo, he honed his skills in advanced Computer Vision and algorithm design at various industries in renowned companies like Mobileye, contributing to cutting-edge innovations in sensor and IoT technologies.

Ran’s deep background in AI and data-driven systems has been pivotal in Sensibo’s growth. Under his leadership, the company developed Sensibo Airbend, an advanced IoT platform that manages hundreds of thousands of air conditioning units, optimizing HVAC efficiency for businesses across various sectors like hospitality and retail. Sensibo Airbend leverages AI to deliver real-time insights, automated control helping enterprises reduce energy costs, enhance operational efficiency, increase occupants comfort, and meet organizational sustainability goals.

Drawing on his algorithmic expertise, Ran has successfully integrated machine learning and IoT connectivity to create smarter, more adaptive climate control solutions. His vision positions Sensibo at the forefront of innovation in smart automation, empowering businesses to achieve both economic and environmental impact.

Ran continues to drive Sensibo’s mission to transform HVAC systems globally, leading the way toward a more energy-efficient and sustainable future.