HTNG Connect: Asia-Pacific
Mark your calendars! HTNG Connect: Asia-Pacific 2025 will be held from 8-10 April at the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand.
HTNG conferences provide members exclusive networking with local, regional, and global hospitality technology professionals and a plethora of educational knowledge. At the 2025 conference, expect to meet with some of the industry's top experts, attend diverse sessions focused on hospitality technology trends, and plan to expand your company's business development.
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BOOK YOUR ROOM: AHLA is offering a discounted group rate at the Siam Kempinski Hotel for 7,000 THB/night (plus taxes and fees). Book your room here.
Please contact HTNGevents@ahla.com for any questions regarding the event.
Event Speakers
Agenda
- Liz Ortiguera, Managing Director of Asia-Pacific and Sr Advisor to the CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council
Explore key insights from the World Travel and Tourism Council’s groundbreaking research study on "The Future of Work." This presentation delves into emerging trends, technologies, and workforce dynamics that will shape the industry in the coming years. Gain valuable perspectives on how hotels and travel companies can adapt to evolving roles, leverage automation, and foster a resilient workforce to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
- Tristan Gadsby, CEO, Alliants (Moderator)
- Sean Seah, SVP Strategy, Technology and Innovation, Langham Hospitality Group
- Jack Taljaard, Buisness Development Manager, Membership & Industry Engagement, Wireless Broadband Alliance
- David Sjolander, VP, HTNG Operations, AHLA (Moderator)
- Annet Steenbergen, Advisor/Owner, EU Digital Wallet Consortium/Circletree Ltd
This presentation will dive into the groundbreaking EU Digital Identity ecosystem that will be implemented across EU in 2026. We will explore its potential transformative impact on the digitalization of the hotel industry. The discussion will be about the implications for data privacy, efficiency, and customer experience.
- Sandy Angel, Senior Director of Technology & Information, AHLA
Following the presentation on the EU Digital Identity strategy, this workshop will discuss ways that this initiative can reduce friction on the guest arrival with a focus on payments and identity verification. Small groups will identify information that must be included and ideally shared from the guest wallet to to optimize the guest experience.
- Dayna Kully, Co-founder, 5thGenWireless
- Jack Taljaard, Buisness Development Manager, Membership & Industry Engagement, Wireless Broadband Alliance
- Martin Bookallil, Founder & Principal, Bookallil Advisory
- Andrew Chan, Founder & CEO, ACI HR Solutions
- David Sjolander, VP, HTNG Operations, AHLA
New technology promises to revolutionize hospitality, but success often depends on effectively managing the human side of change. This session looks into the common challenges hotels face when introducing new technology—from resistance to adoption and training difficulties to communication gaps. The discussion will share practical techniques to smooth the transition, foster team buy-in, and ultimately turn employees into advocates for innovation.
- Martin Bookallil, Founder & Principal, Bookallil Advisory (Moderator)
- Michael Garcia, CIO, Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels
- Sean Seah, SVP Strategy, Technology and Innovation, Langham Hospitality Group