We have worked the agenda so that it allows plenty of time for socialising on both days.
Our speakers will be there in person if travel restrictions allow for it.
Day 2 will be spent visiting Michelin Guide nominated restaurants in Tallinn.
DAY 1 @ PROTO Invention Factory, Tallinn
09.30 - 10.00
REGISTRATION, COFFEE BREAK
10.00 - 10.05
FORUM OPENING
Maarika Honkonen & Ain Hinsberg, Co-Founders of NBHF
10.05 - 10.15
GREETINGS FROM THE ESTONIAN TOURIST BOARD
Rainer Aavik, Director of Estonian Tourist Board, Enterprise Estonia & KredEx
10.15 - 10.45
KEYNOTE: TEAMS OF TALENTS
Henrik Dettmann, Professional Basketball Coach
Head coach of Finland (1992–1997 & 2004–2021) and Germany (1997–2003) national teams
10.45 - 11.00
THE CHANGING WORLD AROUND US: Baltic and Nordic Hotel market insights
Johan Johander, CEO, Benchmarking Alliance
11.00 - 11.15
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: WHAT (NOT) TO EXPECT FROM ECONOMY TODAY
Peeter Koppel, Private Banking Strategist, SEB
11.15 - 11.45
WORKFORCE: LACK OF PEOPLE- PROBLEM OR OPPORTUNITY
David Laturnus, CEO, Five Moments, Stockholms Avici Arena, Friends Arena catering
Interviewer: Maarika Honkonen, Co-Founder, NBHF
11.45 - 12.00
KEYNOTE: HOW CAN EDUCATION SHAPE THE PERCEPTION OF THE INDUSTRY?
Geoff Mareé, Senior Lecturer, Hotel Management School Maastricht, Netherlands
12.00 - 12.30
PANEL DICUSSION: WORKFORCE AS A CHALLENGE
Toomas Danneberg, Moderator, CEO, Haapsalu Neurological Rehabilitation Center, Estonia
Ruta Pulkauninkaite Macike, General Manager, Hotel PACAI, Lithuania
Geoff Mareé, Senior Lecturer, Hotel Management School Maastricht, Netherlands
Janis Valodze, General Manager, Hotel Valdemars Riga managed by Accor, Latvia
12.30 - 14.00
LUNCH
14.00 - 14.25
KEYNOTE: CHANGING THE WAY WE USE TECHNOLOGY AND CONSUMER DATA
Laura Franck, Managing Director, Hellon Helsinki, Finland
14.25 - 14.45
TECHNOLOGY IN KITCHENS: Using technology to transform hospitality kitchens
Jean-Jacques Djonga, Partnerships Lead, Pej
14.45 - 15.15
PANEL DISCUSSION: IS DIGITAL HERE TO STAY?
Moderator: Katrin Vellesalu, Business Development Director, BHRS & Co-Founder, NBHF
Jean-Jacques Djonga, Pej
Carsten Caroe, Deliverect
Peter Thygesen, Dinnerbooking
15.15 - 15.40
BREAK
15.40 - 16.00
CENTRAL DATA MANAGEMENT: How hotels can increase their revenue?
Gregor Halek, Director of Sales and Business Development, Central and Eastern Europe, D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions
16.00 - 16.25
KEYNOTE: THE END OF THE RATE PARITY SAGA: A status update on the relationship of hotels and OTAs
Markus Luthe, CEO, German Hotel Association, Germany
16.25 - 16.45
THE HYBRID GUEST: What are today’s travellers needs in terms of facilities and experiences
Theo Bortoluzzi, Business Development Manager, Kerten Hospitality
16.45-17.00
DISCUSSION ON THE WAY FORWARD
Moderator: Maarika Honkonen, Co-Founder, NBHF
Nicolai Padoan, Consultant & Advisor, MRP Hotels, Austria/Italy
Theo Bortoluzzi, Business Development Manager, Kerten Hospitality
17.00 - 17.05
CLOSING COMMENTS, NBHF team
19.00 - 23.00
BALTIC HOSPITALITY AWARDS CEREMONY
Drinks, Food & Entertainment at Restoran Merineitsi, Original Sokos Hotel Viru, Tallinn
DAY 2 @ visiting Michelin Guide nominated restaurants
Noa Chef's Hall & NOA Restaurant
Fotografiska
09.30
Buses depart to NOA (departure location TBC)
10.00 - 12.00
Option 1
Meet & Greet at Noa Chef's Hall (Michelin Star) & NOA Restaurant
Tõnis Siigur, Executive Chef, Siigur Restaurants
10.00 - 12.00
Option 2
Meet & Greet at Fotografiska (Michelin Green Star)
Peeter Pihel, Chef & Co-Founder, Fotografiska Tallinn
END of NBHF2022
Please keep in mind, that changes in the program may apply.