THE-ICE IPoE Forum 2026

THE-ICE 19^th IPoE Forum 2026

27 – 29 September 2026

Proudly hosted by César Ritz Colleges

Englisch-Gruss-Strasse 43, CH-3902 Brig, Switzerland

Under the theme “Redefining Leadership: Innovating for Impact in Global Tourism and Hospitality Education”, THE-ICE 19th IPoE (International Panel of Experts) Forum 2026 will bring together global leaders from tourism, hospitality and events (TH&E) research, education and industry to share insights, explore emerging trends, and strengthen collaboration across the sector.

The Forum will explore key subthemes, including:

Transformational leadership in tourism and hospitality education
Innovative pedagogies for creativity and entrepreneurial thinking
Reshaping service excellence through digital tools and AI
Building a resilient industry through global cooperation

About THE-ICE IPoE Forum

The annual THE-ICE IPoE Forum features a series of high-level sessions focused on the strategic issues shaping TH&E education. Open to both members and non-members, it provides a platform for leading experts from around the world to contribute to discussions on education, accreditation, benchmarking, and the development of best practices.

Who should attend

Attendance at THE-ICE IPoE Forum offers an opportunity to connect research, education and industry, bringing together participants from across the TH&E sector, including:

Researchers and educators
Postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students
Industry professionals in hospitality, tourism and events.

We look forward to welcoming delegates from across THE-ICE global network and the broader TH&E community to Brig, Switzerland.

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Venue and location

César Ritz Colleges, Brig Campus

Located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, the Brig campus of César Ritz Colleges provides a distinctive and inspiring setting for THE-ICE 19th IPoE Forum 2026. Renowned for its excellence in hospitality education and strong industry connections, the institution reflects the values of innovation, leadership, and global collaboration at the core of this year’s Forum.

Set within one of Switzerland’s most scenic regions, the Brig campus offers a unique blend of contemporary learning environments and alpine charm. Its modern teaching and event spaces are designed to support meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration—creating an ideal environment for global educators and industry leaders to come together and shape the future of tourism and hospitality education.

Delegates will benefit from convenient on-campus accommodation and close proximity to local experiences, with the surrounding alpine landscape offering both inspiration and opportunities to connect beyond the Forum programme.

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