2026 Agenda Highlights
Full agenda to be announced soon!
Capital intelligence for a new era: Explore how shifting global markets, capital flows, and cross-border investment strategies are reshaping opportunity, and how to turn uncertainty into advantage.
Risk reframed, returns unlocked: Hear leading investors and asset managers discuss adaptive strategies, revenue diversification, disciplined cost management, and where the next wave of “alpha” will emerge.
Technology & adaptive intelligence: Understand the evolving role of data, automation, and AI in improving operational efficiency, elevating decision-making, and driving smarter, more profitable outcomes.
From ideation to performance: A dynamic program structure, moving from Ideate to Strategize to Implement to Perform; with curated stages for investment, asset management, development, and guest experience.
Where hospitality leaders meet and markets move
NYU IHIF returns 31 May–2 June 2026, in New York - the epicentre of hospitality brands, capital, and fast-paced dealmaking - opportunity moves fast, and so should you. This is where the rebound takes shape, where leaders uncover what’s next, and where relationships turn into real transactions.
Get a taste of what’s ahead in the 2025 highlights video, showcasing key insights, conversations, and the buzzing atmosphere from last year’s event.
The powerhouse audience you'll meet
In their words
"The best reason to come to NYU IHIF is everyone's here. In the investment world, this is the place to be. Very simple."
Ramsey Mankarious
Chief Executive
Cedar Capital Partners
"At NYU IHIF you get to meet the most powerful group of people from around the world in the industry including development, investment, branding, consulting business. There's no other place like it."
Elie Maalouf
President & CEO
IHG Hotels & Resorts
"NYU IHIF is where you gain the ability to understand what's driving the market at the moment and being able to react to those conversations."
Jeanelle Johnson
Lead Client Partner
PwC
Shaping the next generation of industry leaders
A share of proceeds from NYU IHIF will help fund the Dorothy Jennings Student Scholarships at the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality and further support the program's mission of educating and preparing future leaders and innovators for careers in global hospitality management, travel and tourism.
The key players are here. Here's how we connect you to them.
Welcome Reception
Lunchtime Events
Capital Meets
Women's Networking Breakfast
Meeting Hub
Investor Lounge
Evening Reception
Networking Lounge
Image gallery
If you haven't attended NYU IHIF before, visit the online image gallery and get a taste of what to expect this year!
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