Tariq Valani

Tariq Valani is the Founder and Principal Advisor at AugmentedTech.ai, where he provides advisory services to both hospitality organizations and AI startups. He also serves on the Global Board of Directors of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP).
Previously, Tariq held several senior technology leadership roles in hospitality. At Accor, he was SVP, Global Support Services, responsible for establishing and leading the global support function covering technology, sales, distribution, and loyalty across more than 5,700 hotels. Before that, he served as CIO of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, where he defined and executed the company’s technology strategy. He also served as SVP of Technology for the Middle East, Africa, India, and Turkey, overseeing day-to-day
technology operations for over 450 hotels across 35 brands in the region.

Nick Jeffery

Nick Jeffery leads the International Business Development team for Hospitality Solutions. A veteran of the Asia-Pacific Hospitality sector he joined Sabre back in 2009 after leading Account Management for IDeaS across Asia-Pacific since 2001. Prior to his roles with leading hospitality technology companies he “cut his teeth” in Hospitality with the Intercontinental Hotel Group where he held a variety of roles during his 13 year tenure. Whilst with the Sydney Intercontinental he implemented the first automated Revenue Management solution for the Group globally which provided the catalyst for a rollout of the technology across six continents in the late 1990’s.

Guillaume Ehny

Guillaume has a decade of experience in securing Fintech organisations such as Cashflows, GoHenry and Kroo Bank. He currently serves as the Chief Information Security Officer, leading the security strategy to safeguard customers data and support the bank achieving its growth objectives in a heavily regulated and competitive sector

Gabor Burkhardt

Gabor Burkhardt is a dynamic professional with deep expertise in technology-driven innovation and product strategy. With a career spanning multiple industries, he brings a unique blend of technical insight and market awareness. Gabor is passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to create impactful solutions and drive competitive advantage.

Łukasz Bodnar

With over 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Łukasz is a recognized expert in hotel investment, project development, and operational strategy. As Managing Partner at Infit Group, he leads a boutique advisory and procurement platform bridging hotel consulting, FF&E/OS&E supply, and smart infrastructure solutions.

In parallel, as General Manager for the Hotel Market at DL Invest Group, he oversees the full investment lifecycle — from market analysis and operator negotiations to project delivery and hotel openings.

Łukasz’s track record includes numerous business and luxury projects, with expertise spanning brand creation, rebranding, and commercial strategy. His career path covers leadership roles at Louvre Hotels Group, Hilton Garden Inn, Focus Hotels, and Courtyard by Marriott Katowice — the latter awarded the prestigious Marriott Golden Circle Award.

Today, he focuses on hotel investment advisory, automation integration, and asset value optimization — combining deep operational knowledge with strategic business insight to maximize ROI and long-term performance.

Rob Wallis

Co-Founder at cocktail RTD Brand MOTH, Rob started MOTH with his best friend and launch into Waitrose in 2021 quickly becoming the UK’s leading Premium RTD brand. MOTH has also launched into the US market and is in high growth across multiple states.

Racheal Vaughan Jones

Racheal is the Chief Marketing Officer at Compass Box. She started her career in drinks at Chivas Brothers over a decade ago, before entering the world of challenger brands, leading the marketing for Lucky Saint, JUBEL and Shandy Shack to name a few. She joined Compass Box in May 2023 and has recently led the launch of their new Core Collection.