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1,5 days
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12 programme sessions
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With Dr Renée Nicole Wagner, Christine Reinshagen, Gesa Rohwedder and Prof Dr Christian Buer the Future Lab 2026 is guided by experienced voices from hospitality, leadership, academia and sustainability. They combine international industry expertise with deep knowledge of transformation, ESG, corporate culture and future strategies in hospitality. Together, they create space for meaningful dialogue, diverse perspectives and open exchange on the future of hospitality.
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Energy efficiency, supply chains and the circular economy – what really makes a difference in business
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Hotel Bristol Berlin, Vignette Collection
Hotel Bristol Berlin, Vignette Collection
Why we are delighted to be hosting the GreenSign Future Lab 2026
- For more than 70 years, the Hotel Bristol Berlin has seen itself as a place of exchange and encounter - for locals and guests alike.
- Hosting the GreenSign Future Lab 2026 is a special honour for us. At the same time, it is a clear commitment that the luxury hotel industry and sustainable behaviour are fit for the future.
- The format brings together thought leaders in the industry and creates space for dialogue and concrete solutions.
- It is precisely this open exchange that we want to actively promote and support and are therefore delighted to be the venue for the event this year and hopefully in the years to come.
This is the importance of sustainability at the Hotel Bristol Berlin
- Sustainability is a central component of our corporate responsibility, which is why we commissioned a sustainability certification as part of the rebranding to the Vignette Collection by IHG.
- In addition to the responsible use of resources, the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is very much in focus for us.
Become a partner of the GreenSign Future Lab
As a partner, you have the opportunity to position your company as part of the GreenSign Future Lab - in front of a curated audience of experts from the hotel, catering, tourism and sustainability sectors. The Future Lab is not a classic trade fair format, but a working and thinking space for people who are serious about transformation.
If you are interested in a partnership or would like to find out more about the possibilities, please get in touch with us. We look forward to the exchange.
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The GREEN MONARCH Award 2026
The GREEN MONARCH Award honors outstanding commitment to sustainability and innovation in the hospitality world. It is named after the monarch butterfly – a symbol of transformation, renewal and the courage to embrace change.
This award recognizes the people who don’t just talk about change, but actively make it happen.
Hotel | Restaurant | Product | Personality
Pioneers in four categories are recognized for shaping the future of the industry with clear concepts and genuine dedication.
On 25 November, the GREEN MONARCH Award will be presented for the second time as part of the GreenSign Future Lab at Hotel Bristol Berlin. The evening will bring to the stage the projects that show what sustainable transformation in hospitality, gastronomy and tourism truly means in practice.
Discover more!GREEN MONARCH Award application phase
15 February
31 May
1 June to 15 July
1 August
25 November
End of the online voting with subsequent award ceremony for all finalists and winners of the four categories
At the GreenSign Future Lab 2026, work is underway on 26 November: 500 care bags made from recycled materials and donated items. They are produced in collaboration with staff members with disabilities and mental health conditions. The initiative embodies the principles of the circular economy and social responsibility: the Care Bags are distributed via the Berliner Tafel to people in Berlin who need support. Together with strong partners, the Future Lab demonstrates how sustainable practices make a difference in the hospitality sector.
Find out more!Voices from the GreenSign Future Lab 2025
The past two days in Berlin have been brimming with energy, ideas and important discussions — involving industry, associations and policymakers — all aimed at a single shared goal: strengthening Germany’s future competitiveness as a destination...
One key takeaway is clear: shaping the tourism of tomorrow requires strong partnerships, a clear strategic focus and a shared commitment to innovation, digitalisation and sustainability.
When gastronomy, the hotel industry, suppliers, technology, airlines, travel agencies, associations and initiatives come together to exchange best practices, use cases, ideas and experience on the topic of sustainability, it is a very lively mix that gives cause for optimism.
Questions about the GreenSign Future Lab?
The GreenSign Future Lab is aimed at decision-makers from the hotel, catering and tourism industries who want to develop sustainability strategically and practically. It is aimed at operators, management, executives and managers from the areas of sustainability, operations, purchasing, technology and development.
The event is also relevant for stakeholders from tourism organisations and destination management who think about and shape sustainability in the interplay between businesses, regions and infrastructure. The circle of participants is complemented by selected partners, solution providers and institutions that contribute to the transformation with concrete, application-oriented approaches.
The GreenSign Future Lab is suitable for all those who are looking for dialogue at eye level, want to take responsibility and effectively implement sustainability in their own sphere of influence.