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Roger Allen Joins the Judging Panel at Pitch Perfect - IHIF Berlin 2026

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3 Dec 2025

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The highly appreciated Pitch Perfect session continues at IHIF Berlin 2026!

Our Group CEO, Roger Allen, will be joining the judging panel once again for this Dragon's Den-style session that brings together ambitious developers and industry leaders in a fast-paced format celebrating creativity, innovation, and the future of hospitality. 

Hear from the judges themselves:

When & Where?

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 | 09:15-10:30am | InterContinental Berlin, Germany

Who Should Apply?

Developers with innovative hospitality projects seeking investment, strategic partnerships, or industry exposure

What You'll Gain?

  • Industry Validation. Being selected signals quality and strengthens your project's credibility
  • High-impact visibility among IHIF EMEA's influential audience of senior decision-makers
  • Personalized coaching from judges if shortlisted
  • Winner featured in Hospitality Investor (62,000+ industry professionals)
  • Direct access to investors, operators, advisors, and brands actively pursuing new opportunities

The Process

  1. Submit your concept (by 13 Feb 2026) – Provide detailed project information for review
  2. Shortlist announcement – Three finalists selected and invited to present
  3. Prepare your pitch – Finalists receive coaching and prepare 5-minute presentations (slide decks due 9 March 2026)
  4. Live pitch session and winner announcement – Present at IHIF EMEA on 25 March 2026

Ready to showcase your vision? 

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION before the February 13th:

https://sprw.io/stt-39c6a 

FOR MORE INFO, please visit:

https://www.ihifemea.com/ihifemeacom/pitch-perfect 

Roger Allen will be judging at Pitche Perfect, IHIF 2026

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