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Monday, 15 February 2010
08:00-17:00  (GMT+1)
Registration
Orange Room Foyer
Delegates may pick up their conference credentials during this time.
08:00-09:30  (GMT+1)
Contiental Breakfast with Sponsors
Orange Room
Network with fellow delegates as well as visit with sponsors offering the latest in hospitality technology services.
09:30-10:30  (GMT+1)
Knowledge Sharing - Navigating in the World of Hotel Technology
Ballroom BC
Technology is only one of multiple disciplines hoteliers need to be knowledgeable about, and that by itself is a full time job. Get briefed on essential techno-speak and practices to maximize use of your hotel's technology infrastructure, and form a cohesive team between the IT department and management.

Speakers: Michael Levie is CEO for CitizenM. Andre Wiringa is chief experience officer for Performance Solutions.
10:30-11:00  (GMT+1)
Beverage Break with Sponsors
Orange Room
Network with fellow delegates as well as visit with sponsors offering the latest in hospitality technology services.
11:00-12:15  (GMT+1)
The Millennial Generation: Our Future Guests, Our Future Workforce
Ballroom A
The tech savvy, individualistic generation is the future of our industry, both as employees and guests. Better understand this complex generation’s values, beliefs and behaviors so you can align your business to meet their needs.

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Speaker: Ian Millar, CHTP is a lecturer at the Ecole Hoteliere De Lausanne and a director on the HFTP Global Board.
11:00-12:15  (GMT+1)
Network and IP Based: The Future for Our Hotels
Ballroom BC
Explore the expected evolution of networks. What do we use networks for today and who is responsible for it? To what extent will networks grow over the next few years? And, how does IP impact future networks?

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Speaker: Leo Brand is CEO for Swisscom Hospitality Services.
12:30-14:00  (GMT+1)
Roundtable Luncheon
Nassau/Staten Rooms
Share knowledge and experiences with fellow delegates from around the globe, as well as industry suppliers, to aid in addressing the most pressing technology issues the industry is facing today. Don’t miss this incredibly beneficial networking event.
14:15-15:30  (GMT+1)
Room for Huge Savings: Go Green to Save Green
Ballroom BC
Learn solutions which help hoteliers save money, go green and reduce their carbon footprint, focusing on the potential for water and electricity savings. Explore the importance of using the latest measuring technology to understand how energy is being used across a property. Review findings on the potential savings from trial data from hotels in various countries.

Speaker: Mark Sait is the managing director at Intelligent Resource Management Ltd.
14:15-15:30  (GMT+1)
Freeware: Tools that Work and Won’t Break the Bank
Ballroom A
Freeware (from "free" and "software") is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee. Discover where to find, how to set up and effectively use freeware tools to enhance you operations.

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Speaker: Jules Sieburgh, CHTP is a hospitality consultant with O'Neal Consultantsand the HFTP Immediate Past President.
15:30-16:00  (GMT+1)
Beverage Break with Sponsors
Orange Room
Network with fellow delegates as well as visit with sponsors offering the latest in hospitality technology services.
16:00-17:00  (GMT+1)
Mobile Marketing and Distribution in Hospitality - The Future is Already Here
Ballroom BC
An experienced panel explores the nuances to mobile marketing and distribution within the hospitality industry. Hear about the latest trends, gain insight on mobile distribution development, and see how your property measures up.

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Speakers: Riko van Santen is vice president of electronic distribution and ICT with Golden Tulip Hospitality Group. Max Starkov is president and CEO at Hospitality eBusiness Strategies.
19:30-22:30  (GMT+1)
Gala Dinner
Diamond Room
Join Delegates as well as Sponsors for this elegant evening of dining and cocktails.
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