ISHC - The International Society of Hospitality Consultants | ISHC.com

CIO Summit EMEA to Gather Hospitality Leaders for Strategic Technology Conversations, From HFTP and Hospitality Upgrade

The invitation-only event offers regionally-focused programming on April 16–17 in Amsterdam
27 January 2026
CIO Summit EMEA to Gather Hospitality Leaders for Strategic Technology Conversations, From HFTP and Hospitality Upgrade
CIO Summit EMEA to Gather Hospitality Leaders for Strategic Technology Conversations, From HFTP and Hospitality Upgrade

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Hospitality Upgrade are pleased to announce that program planning for the upcoming CIO Summit EMEA has begun and the opportunity for senior hospitality technology leaders from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to register their interest is now available. This exclusive event, at the W Amsterdam, will offer programming that prompts attendees to exchange ideas, explore strategic technology topics, and form lasting relationships in a collaborative, vendor-neutral setting.

This event is a branch of The CIO Summit from Hospitality Upgrade, the technology magazine of HFTP, which has been the most successful CIO-level networking event in North America for over 20 years.

A highlight to the CIO Summit EMEA is the keynote presentation from journalist and broadcaster Matthew Syed who specializes in the field of high performance. His presentation, “Creating a High-Performance Culture in a Complex and Rapidly-Changing World,” will explore growth mindset, why it matters and the relationship between resilience and some of the individual and cultural traits associated with growth mindset. This session is coordinated by 14IP, the Summit’s Platinum Sponsor.

In addition, the schedule offers a wide range of top-of-mind topics crucial to today’s EMEA IT executives. These include adapting your organisation for AI, technology advances for sustainability and profitability, and how hotel CIOs must help shape EMEA’s tech future.

In balance with the focused sessions, the Summit also offers a variety of fun and relaxed networking events. The day before the official start of the Summit, attendees are invited to an afternoon at Circuit Zandvoort, home of the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix. The event sponsored by IRECKONU, will give participants the opportunity to race on the track’s circuit, which features fast and challenging curves formed by the natural dunes.

The following evening, attendees are invited for a canal cruise, an iconic Amsterdam activity. Attendees will be treated to dinner as the group navigates the city’s historic waterways.

Eligible executives are encouraged to submit their interest soon, as space is strictly limited to maintain the quality of interaction. This is a rare chance to join the industry's most influential minds to collaboratively drive the industry forward.

About HFTP

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), established in 1952, is a hospitality nonprofit association headquartered in Austin, Texas USA with an offices in the EU. HFTP is recognized as a group supporting the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry with an international network of members and stakeholders. HFTP offers expert networks, educational resources, career development programs, research, leadership opportunities and conferences and events. HFTP produces international events throughout the year, including the world's largest hospitality technology tradeshow and conference brand: HITEC. In addition, it oversees the publication of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI), Hotel Online and Hospitality Upgrade Magazine. For more information about HFTP, visit www.hftp.org.

Contact

Eliza Selig
Chief Marketing Officer
United States - Portland, Phone: +1 512 220 4026
Email: eliza.selig@hftp.org

Organization

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
https://www.hftp.org/
7301 Ranch Rd 620 N, Ste 155-193
USA - Austin, TX 78726-4537
Phone: 1 (512) 249-5333
Follow us on:
TwitterFacebookLinkedIn

Recent News

Investment Program and Market Trends Are on the Agenda at the High-level 2026 Executive Vendor Summit, From HFTP and Hospitality Upgrade
26 January 2026

Hospitality Creator Summit to Launch at HITEC 2026, Ushering in a New Era of Influence and Innovation for the Global Hospitality Industry
22 January 2026

USALI 12 and Energy: Understanding the New Reporting Framework
21 January 2026



powered by
Powered by Hsyndicate