Why attend NYU IHIF 2026
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.
Deals don't wait. Neither should you.
The leaders who win are the ones who show up. At NYU IHIF, you’re not just hearing about where hospitality investment is headed, you’re in the room where deals are initiated, relationships are forged, and the next cycle of opportunity takes shape.
From uptown boardrooms to downtown developments, New York is roaring back with new openings, branded residential projects, and a surge of global capital eyeing U.S. hospitality. This is the moment to get ahead of the rebound, and the people who’ll shape it will be at NYU IHIF.
The powerhouse audience you'll meet
2025 Post Show Report
NYU IHIF 2025 welcomed 2,200 attendees, including 400+ investors and owners, collectively overseeing $132 billion in assets under management. It was a market-leading conference, buzzing with meetings, deal-making, capital, and opportunities in every corner of the New York Marriott Marquis.
Download our 2025 Post Show Report to read all about the insights, trends, and moments that defined this year's gathering.
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NYU IHIF Digital 2025
Take your pick of highly-curated and expert-led sessions
NYU IHIF Digital presents the agenda of main stage sessions featuring industry-leading speakers at this year's event. Explore these sessions—catch any you missed or rewatch presentations from speakers representing Accor, Deutsche Bank, Hilton, Hyatt Hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Noble Investment Group, Wyndham Hotels, and many more.
Begin by watching "NYU IHIF Unpacked," where the Questex team shares their key takeaways and memorable moments from the event.