EHL Biennial Conference 2025

Theme: Shaping the future of hospitality education through impact and innovation

About the Conference

The Biennial Conference is a leading event that brings industry leaders, educators, and researchers together to explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of education and hospitality. It also offers a valuable opportunity for networking and collaboration among members within the EHL Network of Certified Schools. The conference serves as a platform for meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration. It will feature inspiring keynote speakers, dynamic panel discussions, and interactive workshops, all designed to spark new ideas and foster partnerships that drive progress.

Dates & Venue

October 22-24, 2025

EHL Campus Lausanne, Switzerland

Conference Highlights

Day 1 - Pre-Conference Activities & Opening Evening

Conference Workshops:

Understanding Governance and Institutional Effectiveness in Higher Education
Navigating the Future: Strategic Leadership in Higher Education
Quality Management Training

Evening Kick-Off:

EHL leadership keynote and welcome drinks reception.

Day 2 - Industry Trends & Best Practices

Pedagogical Innovation: Insights into pedagogical Innovation in Hospitality Education for maximum Impact.
Interactive Experiences: Engaging campus tours and collaborative panel discussions that showcase best practices in digital age for teaching hospitality.

Day 3 - Educational Excellence & Societal Impact

Faculty & Impact: Sessions centered on faculty development and learning effectiveness.
Concluding Conversations: A high-level dialogue on the future role of hospitality education in shaping society & farewell apéritif.

Detailed Program

Please note: The conference program is subject to change.

October 22: Pre-Conference workshops (optional)

Navigating the Future: Strategic Leadership in Higher Education

9:00 - 9:45	Welcome coffee & Introduction
9:45-10:30	Understanding Governance and Institutional Effectiveness in Higher Education
10:30-10:45	Break
10:45-11:30	Understanding Governance and Institutional Effectiveness in Higher Education (continuation)
12:00 - 13:00	Networking Lunch
	Opportunity for participants to network and discuss insights from the morning session.
	Session 1: Navigating the Future: Strategic Leadership in Higher Education	Session 2: Quality Management Training
	Audience: CEOs, Deans and Directors	Audience: quality management professionals, accreditation officers and program directors
13:00 - 14:30	Strategic leadership in Higher Education – Part 1	Quality assurance, continuous improvement & demonstration of impact Interactive session Part 1: So What?
14:30 - 14:45	Coffee Break	Coffee Break
14:45 - 16:00	Strategic leadership in Higher Education – Part 2	Interactive session: evidence-based reporting and narrative crafting

October 22: Conference Day 1 – Opening keynote and evening

Meet & Greet with EHL Leaders

17:00 – 17:30	Keynote address
	Human-Centered Education – President Carole Ackermann and Prof. Markus Venzin.
17:30 – 19:30	Welcome Apéritif and Informal Networking

October 23: Conference Day 2 – Industry Trends & Practices

8:15 - 8:45	Welcome coffee
10:15 - 12:00	Opening Session
	Pedagogical Innovation in Hospitality Education for maximum Impact
10:00 - 10:30	Break
10:30 – 12:30	Immersive Campus Tour
	Culinary Excellence Discovery – Guided by EHL experts Practical Arts Mastery – Observation of live teaching sessions Sustainability Innovations – Guided by Sustainability Specialist Digital Education Technologies – Guided by Digital Specialist
12:45 - 14:00	Lunch
14:15 - 15:45	Panel discussions and Interactive Session (including demos)
	Best Practices for Teaching Hospitality in a Digital Age
15:45 - 16:15	Coffee Break & Networking
18:30 - 22:00	Evening Program - Gala Dinner

October 24: Conference Day 3 – Educational Excellence & Impact

8:15 – 8:45	Welcome coffee
09:00 – 10:30	Session
	Faculty Development and Learning Effectiveness
10:30 – 11:00	Coffee Break & Networking
11:00 – 12:30	Keynote
	What if We Stopped Listening to Students. The importance of feedback
12:30 – 13:30	Lunch
13:30 - 14:30	Break / Q&A Session
14:30 – 16:30	Closing session and Panel discussion
	The Role of Hospitality Education in Societal Impact
16:30-16:45	Concluding Remarks
	Dr. Juan F. Perellon, Chief Academic Officer, EHL Group
17:00 - 18:30	Farewell Cocktail

Why attend?

New Insights: Gain fresh perspectives from industry pioneers.
Interactive Engagement: Participate in dynamic discussions and collaborative sessions.
Networking Opportunity: Connect with educators, leaders, and professionals across the sector.
Emerging topics: Explore pedagogical innovation, digital transformation, societal impact and other key higher education theme.

Information on pricing

Regular Admission (For Externals, EHL Network Associate and VET by EHL members)

Type	Registration Deadline	Biennial Conference	Bundle (Biennial + Workshop)
Early Bird Standard Rate	May 31st 2025 As of June 1st 2025	850 CHF 950 CHF	950 CHF 1150 CHF

Preferred Rate (For EHL Network Certified Members)*

Type	Biennial Conference	Bundle (Biennial + Conference Workshop)
Standard Rate	Free	Free

*For Certified Members, complimentary access to the Biennial is granted for up to two individuals (including accommodation / excluding transportation). Any additional members will be subject to the “Associate Member" pricing structure.

Purchased tickets include all conference sessions and workshops based on option chosen and all scheduled F&B (Coffee breaks, lunches, cocktails, and Gala dinner). Purchased tickets do not include accommodation and transportation.

Read the General terms of sale and practical information.

Contact

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us by email.

Write us

EHL Campus Lausanne

Route de Berne 301
1000 Lausanne 25
Switzerland

Reception Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday and Sunday: closed

Phone: +41 21 785 11 11

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