Independent Hotel Show Miami features two education areas on the show floor – the Innovation Stage and Business Center.

All sessions over the two-day event are included with attendee registration.

2026 Program to be Announced in June

Innovation Stage

The Innovation Stage hosts 5-6 education sessions per day, covering the latest hotel trends and cutting-edge innovation with the goal of developing ground-breaking ideas and engaging conversations relevant to the boutique, lifestyle, and luxury hotel sectors.

The 2026 program and topics will include:

  • Visionary Spotlight: Artificial Intelligence (AI): What Every Independent Hospitality Leader Needs to Know!
  • How the Tables Have Turned: F&B Is What Puts Your Hotel on the Map
  • Hospitality is Not a Department
  • From Treatment Rooms to Wellness Ecosystems: The Total Revenue Strategy for 2026 + Refresh and Recharge Wellness Activation
  • Healthy Hotels, Healthy Planet: The Business Case for Sustainability and Wellness in Independent Hospitality
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Business Center

The Business Center is a relaxed environment on the show floor where knowledge can be gained and shared. These tailored campfire-esque sessions led by exhibitors, up to 6 per day, provide a unique mix of presentations, products, and solutions for hoteliers.