Program format
Two days, two lanes, one room.
GLOTECH 2027 is the academic track of the AI Hospitality Summit. Academic sessions run in parallel with the industry program at the same hotel, so academics attend industry sessions and industry attendees join the academic seminars.
Academic program
What GLOTECH adds to the Summit
Peer-reviewed paper sessions
Themed sessions by track, each chaired by a member of the scientific committee. Summit industry attendees are invited into every session.
AI Best Practices Showcase
Fast seven-minute case talks on AI that is already working in hospitality and tourism businesses.
Research poster gallery
Work-in-progress posters placed where vendors and hoteliers walk, with set times for authors to be present.
Research-to-practice roundtables
Scholars and practitioners at the same table, working on open problems, data access and field study partnerships.
Preliminary schedule · Pacific time
The Summit program around GLOTECH
Based on the AI Hospitality Alliance's preliminary agenda. Sessions and times may change. GLOTECH academic sessions will be scheduled within these two days and announced with the program on February 15, 2027.
| Day | Time | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Mar 1 | 8:00–10:00 am | Hackathon and startup competition (pre-registration) |
| Mon, Mar 1 | 11:00 am–4:00 pm | Trade show, hands-on AI labs, AI demo playground |
| Mon, Mar 1 | 1:00–2:00 pm | Welcome keynote |
| Mon, Mar 1 | 2:00–5:00 pm | Main stage: industry panel, direct booking, AI governance |
| Mon, Mar 1 | 5:00–6:30 pm | Networking reception |
| Tue, Mar 2 | 9:00–9:45 am | Main stage: executive panel |
| Tue, Mar 2 | 9:00 am–4:00 pm | Trade show, hands-on AI labs, AI demo playground |
| Tue, Mar 2 | 10:15 am–12:00 pm | Workshops: AI governance, AI visibility, AI readiness, direct booking |
| Tue, Mar 2 | 12:00–1:30 pm | Lunch |
| Tue, Mar 2 | 3:00–4:30 pm | Interactive general session and closing remarks |
| Tue, Mar 2 | 4:30–6:00 pm | Closing networking reception |
Industry program
What your academic pass opens
Summit content is set by the AI Hospitality Alliance. Core themes include AI-driven distribution, agent-to-agent commerce, data and governance, operational automation, and the future of OTAs, brands and direct channels.
- Main stage keynotes and panels on both days
- Breakout workshops on AI governance, AI visibility, AI readiness and direct booking
- Hands-on AI labs and the AI demo playground
- Trade show with AI hospitality vendors and startups
- Networking receptions on March 1 and March 2
Recognition
Awards
Best Paper
For rigor, originality and contribution to knowledge.
Best Industry Impact
For the research most likely to change practice, judged by leaders attending the Summit.
Best AI Practice
For the strongest case in the AI Best Practices Showcase.
The detailed session schedule will be published on February 15, 2027.