Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce the Headliner session lineup for the 2025 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). The highly anticipated conference is poised to provide groundbreaking insights and inspiration for technology enthusiasts and industry leaders. This year’s standout headliners include Todd Buchholz, a distinguished economist, Harvard professor, former White House economic adviser, and acclaimed author and Jeremy Gustche, CEO of TrendHunter.com, a globally renowned platform for innovation and change.
These esteemed headliners are known for their transformative ideas and forward-thinking strategies, delivering engaging presentations that ignite innovation and creativity. With unique perspectives on global economic trends and business strategy, Todd Buchholz and Jeremy Gustche are set to offer invaluable insights and thought-provoking keynotes that will shape the conversations at the event.
‘‘Visionaries like Jeremy Gustche and Todd Buchholz will catalyze discussions on the intersection of technology and economics,’ says HFTP CEO Frank Wolfe, CAE. “Their thought leadership will undoubtedly inform the landscape of hospitality tech, paving the way for innovation and strategic advancements that improve guest experiences and operational excellence.’’
Also, on the Headliner stage on Wednesday, June 18 is the eagerly awaited Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) hospitality technology start-up pitch competition on its 10th anniversary. A seminal crowd favorite, E20X brings forth aspiring entrepreneurs unveiling pioneering business ideas to an audience of HITEC attendees and a discerning panel of judges.
Beyond the Headliner stage, HITEC has once again curated an extensive educational program with the help of this year’s HITEC Advisory Council.
Access to the Headliner sessions is open to all registered HITEC attendees.
HITEC North America is the world’s largest and longest-running hospitality technology exposition and conference. It offers a unique combination of top-notch hospitality technology education, led by industry peers and experts, and an unparalleled trade show showcasing the latest hospitality technology products and services. The 2025 event expects more than 5,900+ attendees and over 370 exhibiting companies. Registration is now open. Explore hotel options and book your accommodations near the convention center.
About HFTP
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), established in 1952, is a hospitality nonprofit association headquartered in Austin, Texas USA with an offices in the EU. HFTP is recognized as a group supporting the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry with an international network of members and stakeholders. HFTP offers expert networks, educational resources, career development programs, research, leadership opportunities and conferences and events. HFTP produces international events throughout the year, including the world’s largest hospitality technology tradeshow and conference brand: HITEC. In addition, it oversees the hospitality-specific Pineapplesearch.com® and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI), Hotel-Online and Hospitality Upgrade Magazine. For more information about HFTP, visit www.hftp.org.
Eliza SeligChief Marketing Officer+1 512 220 4026HFTP
