BUILDING THE FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY, TOGETHER.

BUILDING THE FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY, TOGETHER.

September 8-9, 2026

Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, KSA

Featuring "The 2026 Hospitality Awards"

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About TSG2026

WHERE VISION MEETS THE REGION’S MOST INFLUENTIAL HOSPITALITY AND REAL ESTATE LEADERS

The 2026 Stakeholder Gathering brings together the key players shaping Hospitality and Real Estate future.

This exclusive event connects the Project Leaders, Developers, Operators, Consultants, and Solution Providers in a purpose-driven environment designed for strategic growth.

keynote SPEAKERS

Imran Changezi

Executive Director, Hospitality Development & Head of Centre of Excellence (CoE)

Diriyah Company
Imran is responsible for strategic guidance related to hospitality asset class development, ensuring synergy and alignment across the Hospitality Development teams developing 34 world leading brands of Hotels & Resorts and 16 Branded Residence projects spread across three masterplans including Diriyah I, Diriyah II & Wadi Safar. In addition, in his role as Head of CoE, Imran leads the team consisting of multiple subject matter experts & asset specific CoEs appointed by Diriyah Company covering Retail, Retail Design & Development, Education, Parking & Mobility, Sports & Wellness and Cultural asset classes.

⁠Ben Edwards

Group Head of Cost, Commercial & Procurement

Red Sea Global
Representing one of the world’s most visionary developers, Ben will share insights into the latest Red Sea Global project developments and the company’s unique commitment to connectivity and environmental sustainability. As Red Sea Global continues to deliver transformative destinations including The Red Sea and AMAALA, the company is redefining hospitality development through responsible design, innovation, and long-term destination planning.

Philip Wooller

Senior Director, Middle East & Africa

STR (a CoStar Group Company)
Drawing on deep expertise in hospitality performance and market analytics, Philip will unpack the latest hotel trading trends across the region — and explore how one of the world’s most ambitious development pipelines is reshaping tourism, investment, design, and delivery in the Middle East. For hotel designers, architects, suppliers, and procurement leaders, this is more than data — it’s insight into where opportunity lies next.
panel discussions

THE RISE OF SAUDI HOSPITALITY

This panel discussion will showcase the development of Saudi brands and hospitality offerings from across Saudi Arabia. It will explore how the Kingdom’s evolving hospitality landscape is shaping distinctive experiences that reflect its rich culture, heritage, and ambitious vision for the future.

Shrikant Shenoy

Chief Information & Strategy Officer

ADEERA HOSPITALITY

AHMAD SABBAGH

Senior Development Manager

DAN COMPANY

Paul Boldy

Associate Principal | Hospitality

OBMI

Ben Edwards

Group Head of Cost, Commercial & Procurement

Red Sea Global

Nikolaos Exakoustos

Development Cost & Contract Director

Rua Al Madinah Holding

THE RISE OF BRANDED RESIDENCES

This panel discussion will showcase the development and growing adoption of branded residences across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. Our panellists, all experts in the field, will share their insights as we explore the unique value proposition, design and innovation behind this increasingly influential sector.

Stephanie Chu

Executive Director, Design & Technical Services, India Middle East Africa Turkey

ACCOR

Naji Syriani

Hospitality Development Director

Diriyah Company

Sharnelle Pather Du Plessis

Senior Manager, Interior Designer, Global Design, MEA Region

Marriott International

Paul Boldy

Associate Principal | Hospitality

OBMI

Govind Mundra

Head of Development, Middle East & Africa

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts EMEA

INNOVATING FOR THE FUTURE

This panel discussion will showcase the innovation taking place across Saudi Arabia, spanning mixed-use, residential and hospitality projects, with a focus on advances in Technology, Design and Sustainability. It will explore how new ideas, approaches and technologies are transforming the built environment and creating more innovative, efficient and sustainable places.

Amjad Ali

Technical services senior director

King abdullah financial district | kafd

David Stroman

VP, Program Quality

King Salman International Airport

Julien Renaud-Perret

Executive Director, Hospitality Management

New Murabba

Paul Boldy

Associate Principal | Hospitality

OBMI

Akram Hashem

Senior Director, Hospitality Systems & Technology

Red Sea Global

Nikolaos Exakoustos

Development Cost & Contract Director

Rua Al Madinah Holding
WHAT TO EXPECT AT TSG2026

Connect with Industry Leaders from across The Middle East.

Engage in meaningful conversations and create long-term partnerships through a thoughtfully paced event schedule.

Gain valuable insights from Expert Industry Speakers and Innovators tackling the most pressing topics in Hospitality and Real Estate.

Network with your fellow industry leaders as you explore the latest products & solutions available for existing and upcoming projects, showcased by leading Suppliers & Manufacturers

Be part of the conversations defining the trends, strategies, and opportunities shaping the future of the industry.

Discover and access insights on upcoming developments and key projects across Hospitality, Real Estate and Mixed-Use developments

Explore the immersive Experience Booths, showcasing the latest innovations in Technology, Design & Sustainability, shaping the future of the region.

As part of The 2026 KSA Stakeholder Gathering, the awards recognises excellence across the Hospitality and Real Estate industry, spotlighting innovation, leadership, and contributions aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

Connect with Industry Leaders from across The Middle East.

Engage in meaningful conversations and createlong-term partnerships through a thoughtfully paced event schedule.

Gain valuable insights from Expert Industry Speakers and Innovators tackling the most pressing topics in Hospitality and Real Estate.

Network with your fellow industry leaders as you explore the latest products & solutions available for existing and upcoming projects, showcased by leading Suppliers & Manufacturers

Be part of the dialogue shaping trends,strategies, and opportunities driving the industry's next chapter.

Discover and access insights on upcoming developments and key projects across Hospitality, Real Estate and Mixed-Use developments.

Explore the immersive Experience Booths, showcasing the latest innovations in Technology, Design & Sustainability, shaping the future of the region.

As part of The 2026 KSA Stakeholder Gathering, the awards recognises excellence across the Hospitality and Real Estate industry, spotlighting innovation, leadership, and contributions aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

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why attend

The 2026 Stakeholder Gathering brings together the key players shaping hospitality and real estate future. This exclusive event connects the giga project leaders, developers, operators, consultants, and solution providers in a purpose-driven environment designed for strategic growth.

DAVID GOLDAR

TELEVES MIDDLE EAST FZE
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“We’ve been participating in events organized by THN for a long time, since the beginning. The quality has always been exceptional. You can tell they genuinely want you to succeed and take something valuable away from the event.”

AMJAD ALI

KING ABDULLAH FINANCIAL
DISTRICT | KAFD

“It’s a one-stop hub that introduces you to various companies and material interactions. It helps people physically experience how materials impact cost and time. This is one of the best contributions anyone could make.”

Chandrakanth Gollapalli

VINGCARD BY ASSA ABLOY

“This is an event I can see a lot of value in. Real networking happens here, and here we see all the stakeholders coming to this conference. We connect with the host, we connect with the engineering team, we connect with the developers, we are connecting with the client. “

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PAST INDUSTRY SPEAKERS
PUJA SHARMA
ACCOR
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Tariq Valani
Accor
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NIC BILENKIJ
ADEERA HOSPITALITY
- A PIF COMPANY
LEE HALLMAN
ALULA DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY
FRANCESCO SABATO
ALULA DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY
UTKU OZTASKIN
ARDARA
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KELLY TIMMINS
ATLANTIS RESORTS
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SAURABH BAKSHI
AZIZI DEVELOPMENTS
‍
Paul Boldy
Benoy
‍
NATHAN HONES
CARTER HONES
ASSOCIATES
Mark Burns
Chedi Hospitality
‍
Anil Menon
CKR IT Consulting
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AHMAD SABBAGH
DAN COMPANY
‍
DALIA Muhndis
DIRIYAH COMPANY
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NAJI SYRIANI
DIRIYAH COMPANY
‍
IMRAN CHANGEZI
DIRIYAH COMPANY
‍
Mark Eacott
Ennismore
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Himanshu Kaul
Elisium City
‍
Sumathi Ramanathan
Expo 2020 Dubai
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NAVEED SHAIKH
FOUR SEASONS HOTELS
& RESORTS
HANY ABDELKAWI
Google
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Quinton Clark
Hilton
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ROHAN JANI
HYATT HOTELS
CORPORATION
HIMANK GOSWAMI
IHG HOTELS & RESORTS
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SANJAY SHARMA
JUMEIRAH GROUP

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JAMEY FORD
KERZNER
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Marloes Knippenberg
Kerten Hospitality

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Cornelia Kieferle -
Nicklas
Kieferle & Partner

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AMJAD ALI
KING ABDULLAH
FINANCIAL DISTRICT
| KAFD
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IBRAHIMA GAYE
KING ABDULLAH
FINANCIAL DISTRICT
| KAFD
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MOHAMMED SHAH
KNOWLEDGE ECONOMIC
CITY

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KRISTINA ZANIC
KRISTINA ZANIC
CONSULTANTS

‍
Sara Alsharif
Marriott
International

‍
Haytham Badar
Al Quait
Mohammed Bin Salman
Nonprofit City
(MISK CITY)
KAZIM DUMAN
MOHAMMED BIN SALMAN
NONPROFIT CITY
(MISK CITY)
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MARK KENNEDY
NEOM

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MARTIN MCFADDEN
NEOM

‍
‍
Julien Renaud-Perret
New Murabba

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RODNEY LINVILLE
NOBU HOSPITALITY


‍
MIKE HERNANDEZ
QIDDIYA

‍
‍
ALISON GRINNEL
RAK HOSPITALITY
HOLDING

‍
Raki Phillips
Ras Al Khaimah
Tourism Development
Authority
‍
Sameh Muhtadi
RAK Properties
‍
BEN EDWARDS
RED SEA GLOBAL
‍
Martin Baeuerle
Red Sea Global
‍
Akram Hashem
Red Sea Global
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DR. ABDULLAH GHAZALI
RUA AL MADINAH
HOLDING
Amnah Bedeeri
RUA AL MADINAH
HOLDING
Sarah Duignan
STR (a CoStar Group
Company)
ALINA VALCARCE
Valcarce Architects
‍
Justin Wells
Wells International
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PHILIP HALANEN
WYNDHAM HOTELS &
RESORTS
JOSH DOW
WYNDHAM HOTELS &
RESORTS
PAST INDUSTRY SPEAKERS
PUJA SHARMA
ACCOR
‍
Tariq Valani
Accor
‍
NIC BILENKIJ
ADEERA HOSPITALITY
- A PIF COMPANY
LEE HALLMAN
ALULA DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY
FRANCESCO SABATO
ALULA DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY
UTKU OZTASKIN
ARDARA
‍
KELLY TIMMINS
ATLANTIS RESORTS
‍
SAURABH BAKSHI
AZIZI DEVELOPMENTS
‍
Paul Boldy
Benoy
‍
NATHAN HONES
CARTER HONES
ASSOCIATES
Mark Burns
Chedi Hospitality
‍
Anil Menon
CKR IT Consulting
‍
AHMAD SABBAGH
DAN COMPANY
‍
DALIA Muhndis
DIRIYAH COMPANY
‍
NAJI SYRIANI
DIRIYAH COMPANY
‍
IMRAN CHANGEZI
DIRIYAH COMPANY
‍
Mark Eacott
Ennismore
‍
Himanshu Kaul
Elisium City
‍
Sumathi Ramanathan
Expo 2020 Dubai
‍
NAVEED SHAIKH
FOUR SEASONS HOTELS
& RESORTS
HANY ABDELKAWI
Google
‍
Quinton Clark
Hilton
‍
ROHAN JANI
HYATT HOTELS
CORPORATION
HIMANK GOSWAMI
IHG HOTELS & RESORTS
‍
SANJAY SHARMA
JUMEIRAH GROUP

‍
‍
JAMEY FORD
KERZNER
‍
‍
‍
Marloes Knippenberg
Kerten Hospitality

‍
‍
Cornelia Kieferle -
Nicklas
Kieferle & Partner

‍
AMJAD ALI
KING ABDULLAH
FINANCIAL DISTRICT
| KAFD
‍
IBRAHIMA GAYE
KING ABDULLAH
FINANCIAL DISTRICT
| KAFD
‍
MOHAMMED SHAH
KNOWLEDGE ECONOMIC
CITY

‍
KRISTINA ZANIC
KRISTINA ZANIC
CONSULTANTS

‍
Sara Alsharif
Marriott
International

‍
Haytham Badar
Al Quait
Mohammed Bin Salman
Nonprofit City
(MISK CITY)
KAZIM DUMAN
MOHAMMED BIN SALMAN
NONPROFIT CITY
(MISK CITY)
‍
MARK KENNEDY
NEOM

‍
‍
MARTIN MCFADDEN
NEOM

‍
‍
Julien Renaud-Perret
New Murabba

‍
‍
RODNEY LINVILLE
NOBU HOSPITALITY


‍
MIKE HERNANDEZ
QIDDIYA

‍
‍
ALISON GRINNEL
RAK HOSPITALITY
HOLDING

‍
Raki Phillips
Ras Al Khaimah
Tourism Development
Authority
‍
Sameh Muhtadi
RAK Properties
‍
BEN EDWARDS
RED SEA GLOBAL
‍
Martin Baeuerle
Red Sea Global
‍
Akram Hashem
Red Sea Global
‍
DR. ABDULLAH GHAZALI
RUA AL MADINAH
HOLDING
Amnah Bedeeri
RUA AL MADINAH
HOLDING
Sarah Duignan
STR (a CoStar Group
Company)
ALINA VALCARCE
Valcarce Architects
‍
Justin Wells
Wells International
‍
PHILIP HALANEN
WYNDHAM HOTELS &
RESORTS
JOSH DOW
WYNDHAM HOTELS &
RESORTS
EVENT FEATURES

Enjoy keynote sessions, inspiring panel discussions, immersive experience booths,
curated networking sessions and the eagerly awaited annual Hospitality Awards

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