Day 2

2024: Empowering Teams and Thrilling Guests

© Hannes Unterhauser

Program

Inspire, Innovate, Initiate Change.

The second day of the BEAM Summit on Friday, June 7, 2024, offers a diverse program for all participants. The day starts with an inspiring morning run, followed by stimulating presentations, networking opportunities, and best practices. On the main stage, of course, with simultaneous translation in GER-ITA-ENG. At 1:00 p.m., the day concludes with a regional and seasonal lunch.

06:30 AM

Networking

5km BEAM Good Morning City Run Bolzano

The 5km BEAM Good Morning Run in Bolzano kickstarts the day with energizing networking and an invigorating route through the capital city.

09:00 AM

Future Talk

Opening by Christian Hamerle and Maria Elisabeth Laimer

Is the gastronomic future emerging in the laboratory? Hospitality as a mediator between science and practice

Lisa Althuber & Ben Schneider | NOI Techpark, Bolzano

09:15 AM

Keynote + Ask me anything

Generation Future - How hospitality can understand and reach the Next Gen!

Yaël Meier | Co-founder of ZEAM, Bestselling Author, Forbes 30 under 30

The co-founder of the leading Gen Z agency in the DACH region discusses the changed desires and values of the young generation, which will crucially shape the hospitality of tomorrow both as guests and as employees.

Find out more about Yaël and her keynote.

10:00 AM

BEAM Talk

Happening places instead of empty spaces: The attraction of good places

Michi Kern | This Is Really Happening, Munich

10:30 AM

Networking

Networking 

Networking and enjoying with épique's patisserie – raw, gluten-free, vegan, made with purely organic ingredients, and incredibly delicious.

11:30 AM

BEAM Talk

From traditional tourism to a regenerative business model: A journey towards a harmonic future between people and nature.

Maurizio Vianello & Folef Hooft Graafland| Camping Ca' Savio, Venice

12:00 PM

Keynote

AI in Hospitality: From Superintelligence to Smiles 

Moritz Schröder | Tech-Enthusiast, KI-Optimist & AI Strategist, Merantix

The ML Strategy Lead at Merantix shows us how to unlock AI's full potential: booking platforms, tailored guest journeys, price optimisation strategies, and building a harmonious relationship between human and AI, such as in recruiting or employee development.

Find out more about Moritz and his keynote.

01:00 PM

F&B Experience

Lunch with local and seasonal specialties from the South Tyrolean female farmers

Explore the first day of the BEAM Summit 2024!

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