We are excited to announce that Markus Schreyer, Chairman of the META Foundation, is representing the hospitality industry at The AI Summit from December 11-12, 2024 at Javits Center in New York City! In the era where innovative technologies blurs the boundaries between digital environment and physical spaces, hospitality 3.0 has become the human interface. It pushes us to embrace a more versatile, local and responsive approach to problem solving and strategic thinking in businesses.
🌟Interconnectivity - This approach underscores the synergies between different business aspects, from talent acquisition to customer engagement.
🌟System Thinking - Leverages systems thinking to generate change in all actors involved in the sourcing, production, and consumption of products and experiences.
🌟Edutainment Balance - Striking a harmonious balance between educational and entertaining experiences improves customer engagement and experiences.
During The AI Summit New York, moderated by Abhishek Sinha from Sage Therapeutics, Markus Schreyer from META Foundation, Karamjit Singh from Mastercard, Jared Coyle from SAP America Inc. and Jan Štihec from Shelf which will explore how companies can leverage AI tools to drive success and contribute to shaping a more hospitable world!
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Register today and join Markus here: http://spr.ly/6047q1xnN
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Decode the future of design and customer experience in the digital age at FHS World 2024.
Moderated by Markus Schreyer, PhD, Chairman of @meta_foundation , this critically insightful panel will delve into the role of digital transformation in reshaping hospitality design and enhancing customer interactions. Featuring Laurent Cartier, Chief Research & Development Officer at @amsahospitality ; Sissi Johnson, President of the @berlinfashionfilmfestival ; and Joe Tabet, Managing Director of @jtandpartners , this session promises to uncover how innovative technologies are revolutionising the industry.
Register now to join industry visionaries: /world
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What if we flipped the script and viewed the polycrisis not just a crisis, but as an opportunity? What if we studied and amplified the interconnectedness of positive forces across disciplines and communities? Could we perhaps create a roadmap toward the future that is more than just the sum of the many hopeful parts?
META Foundation is excited to support THE POLYOPPORTUNITY, an event hosted by the Acosta Institute and the House of Beautiful Business on September 19-20 in New York City, during the UN General Assembly and on the eve of Climate Week. This event aligns with our mission to foster innovation and sustainability, shaping a more hospitable world.
September 19 - The Polyopportunity Evening, a reception hosted by SYPartners at their downtown offices.
September 20 - The Polyopportunity Gathering, an all-day exploration and ideation town hall at Columbia University’s Teachers College from 10am - 4pm.
Learn more and sign up here:
/the-polyopportunity-nyc
It will be deep work, but also joyful and fun. Speakers and facilitators include:
- AI thinkers Dave Edwards and Helen Edwards, the founders of Artificiality
- Neuroscientist and integrated wellbeing pioneer Amánda Efthimiou
- Sociologist and Beauty at Work founder Brandon Vaidyanathan
- Brand and communications innovator and M13 partner Christine Choi
- Indigenous knowledge scholar and The New Institute fellow Wakanyi Hoffman
- Love coach Francesca Hogi
- Poet, educator, and racial literacy expert Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz
- Business transformation leader and CEO of SYPartners Jessica Orkin
- Healing-centered educator Dr. Angel Acosta
- Wellbeing economist and VP, sustainability research at Schneider Electric, Gaya Herrington
- Awe and social impact researcher and strategist Laura Francois
#climateweek #beautifulbusiness #lifecenteredeconomy #METAFoundation
The META Foundation will be represented by Markus Schreyer at @theaisummitseries #Singapore, presenting Hospitality 3.0, and how AI’s human interface fosters engagement and emotions.
From May 29-31, we will share insights at Asia Tech x Singapore on topics such as:
💡 A Hospitable Future: The META Foundation’s Hospitality 3.0 Framework, outlining a transformative approach that integrates hospitality with digital transformation to address pressing global challenges.
💡 A Personal Journey: Our vision of Hospitality 3.0, providing a human interface to foster consumer engagement extending from physical to virtual spaces.
💡 Beyond Tourism: How AI-driven business models can extend the reach of Hospitality to cultivate meaningful connections and encourage personal growth across various sectors including travel, entertainment, education, wellness, workplace dynamics, and retail experiences.
Special thanks to @midjourney.architect for creative AI generated image.
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💡 How will hospitality 3.0 bring us new tools to address the global challenges we are facing? 💡
In our quest to redefine hospitality for the modern era, we are proud to present the Hospitality 3.0 Framework, developed following a series of working group sessions, hosted by @nyusps over the last year. It outlines a #transformative approach that integrates hospitality with digital transformation to address pressing global challenges such as:
🌱 The ecological crisis brought on by mass production, mass consumption, mass travel;
💬 The mental health crisis exacerbated by pervasive media and inhospitable social environments;
🎋 The cultural crisis brought on by corporate colonialism and centralized digital platforms.
Hospitality 3.0 emerges in a transformational moment, where technology is decoupling our activities and social life from physical space. By merging ancestral knowledge with modern technologies and embracing a fluid and adaptive mindset, Hospitality 3.0 aims to cultivate meaningful connections and encourage personal growth across various sectors including #travel, #entertainment, #education, #wellness, #workplace dynamics, and #retail experiences. This transformation marks a new era of hospitality-driven interactions and engagement in both physical and virtual environments.
As we tackle the challenges that face us — as individuals, businesses, industries, or governments — we anchor this exploration in four foundational pillars:
🌐 Universal: Embracing every life form within a guest-host continuum.
🌐 Integrated: Integrating hospitality into natural, social, and cultural systems.
🌐 Fluid: Adapting hospitality practices to evolving technologies and societal dynamics.
🌐 Kinetic: Embracing friction and discovery in hospitality experiences.
The Hospitality 3.0 Framework closes by outlining five paths to starting this transformation, applicable to any industry.
Framework is available for download online!
#TowardsaHospitableWorld #METAFoundation #H3Q
As a token of appreciation, @meta_foundation hosted a private dinner at @index_space , a co-working and community hub, featuring a curated menu by @tastings_nyc_soflo , renowned for its bespoke culinary experiences.
Special thank you goes out to @non.world for sponsoring non-alcoholic wine and to @newyorkcocktailco for complementing the Crepes Suzette with exquisite Chocolate Negronis. From enticing Smoked Trout to succulent Dried Aged Rib Eye, every moment was savored amidst delightful company and engaging conversation.
The evening culminated with sincere gratitude extended to all attendees for your participation, fostering an atmosphere of camaraderie and collaboration that embodies the spirit of Hospitality 3.0 Symposium. ✨
Thank you everyone for joining us, as there’s truly no better way to conclude such an exceptional event. 🥂
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On April 29th, @meta_foundation , together with @nyusps , hosted the Hospitality 3.0 Symposium. The symposium provided a unique platform for thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers to converge, share perspectives, and co-create solutions. From discussions on reimagining hospitality as a planetary system to exploring the intersection of design, technology, and wellness, each session focused on hospitality at different scales:
🌱 Hospitality and Ecology: As climate change and environmental degradation dominate global discourse, a new hospitality movement seeks to redefine the relationship between travel, technology, education and environmental stewardship.
🌐 Hospitality and Society: In a world where technological advancement often outpaces our understanding of its impact on human health and society, hospitality is redefining what it means to build mindful, healthy and resilient societies.
🌻 Hospitality and Culture: As digital interactions increasingly shape our everyday lives, the question of how brands can authentically engage with diverse communities remains more relevant than ever.
As we reflect on the insights gleaned and connections made during the symposium, we look forward to continuing this journey together and translating our shared vision into meaningful action. Together, we will continue to chart new pathways towards a brighter, more inclusive future.
Symposium report is now available online! Link in bio.
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🎉 An incredible evening at the @meta_foundation ‘s Hospitality 3.0 Symposium Opening Reception! It was a pleasure to see our speakers, NYU faculty, investors, industry professionals, and friends come together at @ameliemaisondart for an inspiring gathering.
✨ We are grateful to our sponsors for their generous support. A huge shoutout to our amazing French caterer, @cuisin_catering , for providing us with delightful appetizers and desserts throughout the evening. Special thanks to @non.world for sponsoring non-alcoholic wine and to @newyorkcocktailco for adding spirits to our celebration.
🥂 Collaboration and support from our community make this event special. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this evening a memorable one. Cheers to continued connections and collaborations in the world of hospitality, driving us towards a more hospitable future!
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“To the Metaverse with Hospitality,” captivated attendees with its futuristic focus yesterday at FHS Saudi Arabia.
Moderated by Markus Schreyer, Chairman of the @meta_foundation , and featuring Joe Tabet, Managing Director of JT+Partners @jtandpartners , this discussion ventured into the possibilities of the metaverse in redefining the hospitality industry. They explored how virtual environments can offer new, immersive ways to engage guests, transform service delivery, and create unique experiences that extend beyond physical boundaries.
#FutureHospitalitySummit #FHSSaudiArabia #METAFoundation
Excited to announce our last speaker, Roxane Revon, for the Hospitality 3.0 Symposium!
Roxane is a multi-disciplinary Brooklyn based artist, intrigued by the interdependence between species. She has been working as a stage director and scenographer for a decade while, more recently, developing multimedia installations and visual arts. Her artwork has been exhibited in institutions such as the CICA Museum, the Rockefeller Center, the French Institute (FIAF), the Invisible Dog Art Center, RU/Koda House 404 ; in art fairs such as Venice Biennale, Art on Paper NY, Miami Aqua ; and in galleries in New York (Zurcher Gallery and Azart Gallery), Hong Kong, and Milan.
Roxane recently worked as a scenographer on “Shades of Spring” ballet performed at the Joyce Theater (NY) and “Cosi Fan Tutte” opera at The Kimball Theater (VA). Her artwork and scenography have been reviewed and mentioned in the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Herald Tribune, Le Figaro and Le Monde.
The Hospitality 3.0 Symposium will inspire conversations and co-create solutions to address ecological, social, and cultural challenges through a new understanding of hospitality across sectors such as #travel, #education, #entertainment, #wellness, #workplace, and #retail.
Use the H3S_COMMUNITY discount code for our special community rate.
Learn more about the Symposium using the link in bio.
Thrilled to announce Elie Anderson as a speaker for the Hospitality 3.0 Symposium!
Elie is a community organizer, designer, and artist based in New York. For the past decade, her work has centered on gathering as a form of creative expression and social practice. She currently serves as the director of @index_space , a physical and digital community space for creative people.
The Hospitality 3.0 Symposium will inspire conversations and co-create solutions to address ecological, social, and cultural challenges through a new understanding of hospitality across sectors such as #travel, #education, #entertainment, #wellness, #workplace, and #retail.
Use the H3S_COMMUNITY discount code for our special community rate.
Learn more about the Symposium using the link in bio.
Excited to welcome Andrea Lerdo de Tejada as a speaker for the Hospitality 3.0 Symposium!
Andrea works to empower decentralization as at the @palmfdn and Director of the @arts3fdn . She is passionate about #decentralization and how #blockchain technology can empower and elevate historically marginalized creative communities in #web3. Andrea is dedicated to amplifying the work of diverse artists and developers on the web3 ecosystem.
Prior to this, Andrea has spent +15 years in the financial industry. She led the industry’s first attempt to digitalize the law and automate controls. Andrea joined @jpmorgan ’s Blockchain initiative called Onyx, the world’s first bank-led blockchain platform for the exchange of value, information and digital assets, where she acted as Head Business Architecture and Marketplace.
The Hospitality 3.0 Symposium will inspire conversations and co-create solutions to address ecological, social, and cultural challenges through a new understanding of hospitality across sectors such as #travel, #education, #entertainment, #wellness, #workplace, and #retail.
Use the H3S_COMMUNITY discount code for our special community rate.
Learn more about the Symposium using the link in bio.
