📅 Wednesday, 29 April 2026
⏰ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
📍 Sofitel St. James, London

We are delighted to welcome you back to another Power Up session in London. This time, for an exclusive evening event at Sofitel St. James, London, on Wednesday, April 29th at 6:00 PM.

We are especially honoured to welcome Thanos Papasavvas, Founder & CIO of ABP Invest, who over the past year has become one of the most valued and sought-after speakers across several HSMAI Europe cities. Based in London, Thanos is widely recognised for his deep expertise in global economics and geopolitics and is a frequent guest on major financial media outlets including BBC, Bloomberg, and CNBC.

Thanos Papasavvas

Founder & CIO of ABP Invest

With an outstanding background that includes the CFA designation, membership of Chatham House, and an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck, University of London, Thanos brings exceptional insight into the forces shaping Europe’s future.

The European Outlook: The Economic and Geopolitical Risks and Opportunities Ahead

In this timely and highly relevant session, we will take an in-depth look at Europe’s economic and geopolitical landscape, highlighting the key risks and opportunities influencing commercial strategy.

Following Thanos’ presentation, we will also examine how the conflict in the Middle East has affected booking prices, altered destination choices, and created uncertainty. Michael Nowlis, Programme Director, MBA Programmes at Imperial College Business School, and Chair of the HSMAI Europe Board of Directors, will lead the discussion and explore the implications for the hospitality and travel industry.

This promises to be an insightful and highly relevant evening discussion, and we very much look forward to welcoming you.