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 2025 program and topics included:

  • How to Keep Hospitality Human in the Technology Evolution
  • Behind the Stars with Forbes Travel Guide
  • Human Trafficking Prevention for the Hospitality Industry
  • What Boutique Hotel Investors are Looking For
  • Industry Trends and Forecast
  • Why Hotels are Still Losing F&B Revenue to Third-Party Delivery Apps
  • Navigating the New Media Landscape
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BC Session

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.