ShiftIn’ Festival
17-19 November 2021

10 AM – 11 AM

Workshop – Sustainable Procurement in the Hospitality Industry

Hosted by: Laura Turley

Procurement means to acquire or buy something. In this short workshop, we will talk about sustainable procurement – how to make purchasing decisions based on values of environmental, social and economic and sustainability. Laura will share her knowledge of sustainable procurement in the public sector, and we will discuss lessons, examples and opportunities for the hospitality sector.

11 AM – 12 PM

Keynote – KISS Innovation: Why our passion for complexity may be flawed and what to do about it

Hosted by: Matthew Lambert

1. Manned mission to mars , hyperloops and vast electric car networks
2. Disruptive, Incremental and Radical Innovation are well known forms of innovation. Is there another? This talk will explore a new form of Innovation through a narrative of grassroots developments; and importantly how these learnings can be applied into a framework that may address our most basic but underserved problems.

1 PM – 2 PM

Workshop – Fundamental Principles of Sustainable, Circular and Regenerative Hospitality

Hosted by: Lorraine Jenks

Tourism and Hospitality are two of the most valuable industry sectors in our economies; also, two of the most vulnerable to disruptions, and sadly, two of the most environmentally damaging. As future owners and operators, your value chains encompass almost every aspect of production and consumption. This gives you incredible power to be change agents and responsible industry leaders.

During this workshop we will summarise causes and impacts of climate change and ecocide; review the latest reports, targets and pledges; demystify trending jargon; enjoy a virtual walkabout through a typical hotel to identify materials, products and practices “of concern”; learn how to make better choices; unpack the principles of conscious procurement and greener supply chains; discover tools, tips and technologies for easy supplier evaluation; consider future disruptions and how to prepare and adapt; hear some success stories and good news; leave with the knowledge and courage to demand a safer future

2 PM – 3 PM

Keynote – Thinking outside of the box to face the new challenges of the Hospitality Industry

Hosted by: Pierre-André Kruger

Becoming autonomous is probably one the most challenging goals our civilization has to achieve. At Nomad lodges Amazonas we are ninety percent autonomous in terms of energy thanks to a vast network of solar panels, rainwater collection and three sources of drinking water located on the ninety-six hectares of our private reserve. This keynote will be about how the industry can work together with local communities to help achieve company goals while giving back to the environment.

4 PM – 5 PM

Panel – Sustainable Innovations in Challenging Locations

Panelists: Robert Rauch, Matthew Lambert, and Pierre-André Kruger

A panel discussion on how the industry is finding sustainable solutions in locations where sustainability is a challenge.

5 PM – 6 PM

Keynote – Hospitality: From Art to Science in 20 Years

Hosted by: Robert Rauch

Trends to be discussed include advances in: Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing and Technology and Gen Z Robotics and Virtual Reality Sustainability The Playing Field now includes Airbnb, VRBO and more Cyber Security The Sophisticated General Manager.

10 AM – 11 AM

Workshop –  Sustainability and hospitality across generations: reflection, retrovation & innovation.

Hosted by: Dr. Nicola Palmer

The session will highlight reflective practice as a means to build on the ideas of the past in implementing sustainable innovative approaches to hospitality across generations.

11 AM – 12 PM

Keynote – What Technologies Have Not Been Invented Yet?

Hosted by: Ian Yeoman

A decade ago, the iPhone didn’t exist. Now, we’re all equipped with a pocket-sized supercomputer. In fact, this computer is more powerful than the computer that put man on the moon. Words such as internet of things, ubiquitous computing, holograms, gestural interfaces, facial recognition systems, automation, light computing and artificial intelligence are all leading us to the concept of technological singularity. The transformational effect on the future of tourism through the world of Sci-Fi.

1 PM – 2 PM

Panel – Chef question time

Panelists: Selma Abualia, Matteo Salas

2 PM – 3 PM

Keynote – Regenerative Hospitality in Uncertain Times: Are Hoteliers the New Green Guardians?

Hosted by: Prof. Dr. Willy Legrand

This is the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration but also the decade of decarbonisation – two sides of the same coin. As an industry, we impact or are impacted by all ecosystems, whether is it farmland restoration or forest, grasslands, oceans, the hospitality sector benefits directly from the natural capital. Cities are also an ecosystem which plays a role in improving air quality and water management; absorbing pollutants and reducing noise pollution. So bringing nature back in the city is in vogue and hotels offer the perfect stage. In the urban hotel environment, nature-based solutions play a decisive role in tackling staff, guests and community well-being. It is equally about adding value to the real estate, anticipating the regulatory risks, attracting a workforce and future proofing the business. A call for hoteliers to assume a role as the new green guardians.

3 PM – 4 PM

Keynote – Sustainable Modular Farming

Hosted by: Rick Vanzura

1. Address global issues with sustainability and food access in agriculture

2. Talk about how Freight Farms’ solutions were designed to address those issues

3. Discuss the opportunities our farms create for chefs to tailor produce to target specific characteristics

4. Provide a point of view on how sustainable, modular farming might evolve in the context of anticipated technology evolution and the IPCC report on climate change

4 PM – 5 PM

Closing Ceremony

Prize Giving and closing speeches.