Register now: UNconference
in Zurich

Thursday, 07 May 2026 | 17:30-20:30 (program starts at 17:45)

The UNconference of the Hospitality Industry Club is your after-work spot to make contacts, learn and talk honestly about what really matters in everyday hotel life – in a relaxed atmosphere. We start with a short local hero impulse, move on to two open panels in which you are invited to get involved and consciously create time for networking, snacks and drinks in between. From 7:30 p.m., we will get to know selected partners – structured, but without sales pitch vibes.

Thursday, May 7, 2026
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where?  
TBA
Where?
TBA
We provide snacks & drinks
We provide snacks & drinks
Free of charge for 
hoteliers
Free of charge for
hoteliers

This is not a conference. It is a UNconference!

This is what you can expect:

– Afterwork atmosphere: arrive, connect, take away
– Local Hero Keynote (short, practical, to the point)
– 2 open panels with audience: you contribute questions and discuss with
– Cold snacks (sandwiches, wraps etc.) & networking break
– Structured matchmaking from 19:30: find targeted partners/hosts on your topics
– No sales pitches – focus on exchange & solutions

Our program

17:30 – 17:45

Meeting point & Welcome Networking

17:45 – 18:00

Keynote: Local Hero

18:00 – 18:30

Open panel – (incl. active exchange)

18:30 – 19:00

Networking & snack break

19:00 – 19:30

Open panel – (incl. active exchange)

from 19:30

Matchmaking & networking with partners (open end)

You actively shape the evening.

In the open panels, you participate as an audience member – with questions, experiences and clear opinions (moderated so that it remains pointed).

From 7:30 p.m., we switch to structured matchmaking: you choose your topics and we connect you with suitable partners and discussion partners. So you don’t go home “with nice conversations”, but with concrete contacts and solutions.

No pitch festival. Not a panel to lean back on. But an exchange that is worthwhile.

The following experts will be there for you in Zurich:

Liza Kapageridou
Host | Hospitality Industry Club

Fabian Basteck
Expert | opensmjle

TBA
Expert | TBA

Questions & Answers

Yes, the UNconference is free of charge for hoteliers – thanks to our partners.

Yes, the UNconference is free of charge for hoteliers – thanks to our partners.

No frontal bombardment. You actively participate in the discussion, ask questions and get honest perspectives from the field – without any pressure to pitch.

Short introduction by the panel guests, followed by a moderated discussion with the audience. You can ask questions, share experiences or disagree – we make sure that everyone has their say and that it remains concrete.

You choose your top topics on site. We use a matchmaking setup (topics/slots) to connect you with suitable partners and discussion partners – efficiently, in a friendly manner, without any sales pressure.

UNconference Zurich - Hospitality Industry Club