Agenda
Two days. Zero filler.
December 15-16, 2026 · JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
INSPIRE is built for the people who own, invest in, run, and fill luxury hotels. Across two days, the program works through what moves the business into 2027: investment and development, revenue and growth, brand, and guest experience. Two threads, AI and service, run across all three industry tracks.
Pre-conference · Monday, December 14
- Wellness Networking Event5:00 PM
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Tuesday, December 15
Day 1
Board Meeting & Working Lunch
Opening Keynote
Tina Edmundson
President of Luxury, Marriott International
In conversation with Hermann Elger, CEO, Forbes Travel Guide
Afternoon sessions
Real Estate & Capital
Investment, Development & the 2027 Market Outlook
Real Estate & Capital
Value Creation Roadmap: Where Smart Capital Is Moving in Luxury Hotels
Real Estate & Capital
Luxury Branded Residences & the Future of Design Identity
Real Estate & Capital
Built to Last: Sustainable Design as Long-Term Asset Value
Travel & DistributionService
Traveling for the Experience: Making Guest Experience Central to Strategy
Hospitality & OperationsService
Medical Wellness as the New Luxury Differentiator
Hospitality & Operations
F&B as Strategy: Brand, Revenue and the Guest Experience
Hospitality & OperationsAI
Agentic AI: From Pilot to Production
Networking Break
Evening Reception
Wellness activation and curated excursions
President's Dinner
Times shown are the shared anchors of each day. Individual sessions are grouped by part of day and tagged by track, with the full timed schedule and remaining speakers announced closer to the event.
Content Timeline
Before the room opens
Research, speaker reveals, and program detail. Released as they're ready.
January
2026 Strategic Themes
ReleasedUnveiling the core focus areas, macro-trends, and key topics shaping this year's summit.
April
Venue & Early Access
ReleasedOfficial host property announcement and the opening of our exclusive pre-sale pass funnel.
Reserve your seatJuly
Agenda & Partner Preview
ReleasedA first look at our curated tracks, strategic partners, and high-level panel discussions.
September
Hosted Buyer Selection
Next DropFinalizing our exclusive roster of fully-funded VIP attendees and opening The Hub for their curated itineraries.
October
Event App Launch
UpcomingDownload your digital companion to build your custom itinerary and explore the attendee network.
November
Final Summit Itinerary
UpcomingComplete schedule, exclusive evening reception details, and seamless arrival logistics.