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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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Our Group CEO joins the judging panel once again for IHIF's highly appreciated Pitch Perfect session, where ambitious developers pitch bold hospitality concepts to industry experts.

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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