Events

Get involved with industry conferences. Stay up to date with industry events around the globe by checking out the Association's up to date calendar of events.

Industry Events

Annual Hospitality Conference (AHC) 2026

September 14 - 15

The AHC is the UK's largest gathering of senior decision-makers focused on hospitality investment, taking place September 14-15, 2026. The two-day program combines conference sessions with structured networking across hospitality investment, asset management and regeneration. 

IHIF Asia

September 16 - 18

IHIF Asia returns to Hong Kong September 16-18, 2026, bringing together more than 550 hospitality investment leaders for expert keynotes, market insights and discussions on the trends, capital and opportunities shaping the industry across Asia Pacific. More info to come.

HTNG Connect: EMEA

September 28 - 30

HTNG Connect: EMEA is your gateway to the latest in hospitality technology and innovation, uniting technology leaders, hoteliers and solution providers from across the region for three days of strategic discussions, practical insights and meaningful networking.

2026 MLAC Owners Summit

September 29 - 30

Join us for the Association’s MLAC Owners Summit in Mexico City. Designed for owners, operators and their designated representatives, the summit offers opportunities to connect with IHG owners, share insights and explore strategies to strengthen hotel performance. The event also features an Allied Tradeshow, providing a chance to discover products, services and solutions from trusted industry partners.

The Lodging Conference 2026

October 05 - 08

The Lodging Conference is the hotel industry’s premier development conference for real estate, finance, construction, and franchising. Over the past 30 years, tens of thousands of high-powered hotel owners and executives from around the globe have gathered  to strategize about development, management, design and operations. Hear from expert speakers, including 2022 Association Chair Norm Leslie, who will be sharing his insight on owner profitability. 

2026 Owner Summit – Washington, D.C.

October 12 - 13

Join IHG owners and hospitality leaders for our Owner Summit in Washington, D.C. Focused on today’s biggest challenge, margin compression, the event will explore practical strategies to uncover efficiencies, protect profitability and maximize hotel performance in a changing operating environment.

2026 Owner Summit – Chicago

October 26 - 27

Connect, collaborate and learn with other owners, operators and hospitality leaders at our Owner Summit in Chicago. Tackle the challenges of margin compression, exchange ideas and uncover practical strategies to improve efficiencies and protect profitability in today’s evolving operating environment.

The Hospitality Show 2026

November 02 - 04

Brought to you by Strategic Partner AHLA, The Hospitality Show brings together the leaders, innovators and solution providers shaping the future of hospitality. Association CEO Steve Sickel will also take the stage, joining other hospitality leaders to share insights on emerging technologies, practical solutions and strategies for addressing today’s most pressing industry challenges. Attendees will gain valuable connections, practical strategies and real-world solutions to help improve hotel performance.