The 2026 Edition Starts Here
Great minds come together across four days of connection, ideas, and shared momentum. Explore the agenda and stay in step with the experience.
3:00 pm
16/03/2026
Arrival & Buffet Lunch
A warm welcome over a relaxed buffet.
Venue: Ministry of Chutney
6:30 pm
16/03/2026
R³ Welcome Dinner: Candles and More
Our journey begins not with a roar, but with a spark. Tonight, we ignite our collective energy amidst the flicker of candlelight.
Venue: Royal Summit & Royal Durbar
7:00 pm
16/03/2026
Royal Summit & Royal Durbar
Vanakkam RADLEADS 2026
Mr Nikhil Sharma
Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director – South Asia I Radisson Hotel Group
Let us set the tone for 2026—aligning our ambition, sharpening our commercial focus, and clearly defining the road ahead
7:15 pm
16/03/2026
Royal Summit & Royal Durbar
Ungalukku Oru Warm Welcome
Mr Vikram Cotah
CEO I GRT Hotels & Resorts
A formal welcome celebrating collaboration, shared goals, and the spirit of innovation at RadLeads 2026.
7:00 am
17/03/2026
Breakfast
A perfect moment to connect, reflect, and energise before the conference begins.
Venue: Ministry of Chutney
8:45 am
17/03/2026
Collection in Main Lobby
Guiding the sessions are our hosts, Shikha Sachdeva and Ankur Arora from the Area Team
Venue: Lobby
9:15 am
17/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
The Leadership Message
K B Kachru
Chairman, South Asia I Radisson Hotel Group
Let us reaffirm our purpose and values as we shape the future together with confidence.
9:25 am
17/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
Business Pulse & Regional Performance
Nikhil Sharma
Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director – South Asia I Radisson Hotel Group
A focused view of regional performance—what’s working, what’s scaling, and where momentum is accelerating.
9:35 am
17/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
Market Momentum: Booking.com
Santosh Kumar
Regional Head South Asia I Booking.com
An insight-led session on optimizing and personalizing evolving traveller behaviour and the digital outlook for 2026.
10:00 am
17/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
Global Vision, Local Opportunity
Inigo Capell
Global Chief People and Resources Officer I Radisson Hotel Group
A leadership conversation on scaling growth and turning global ambition into local action.
10:15 am
17/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
Lightning Leadership Sessions
Dirk Bruwer
Director, Corporate Safety & Security – Middle East, Africa & APAC Regions
Joseph Chalfoun
Area Restaurants & Bars Director – Middle East & Africa
Adrian Oyekanmi
SVP Strategic Sourcing
Harpreet Singh Chhatwal
VP, People and Culture MEA, SA & SEAP I Radisson Hotel Group
10:55 am
17/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
Content & Marketing Trends
Sakshi Dogra
Marketing Director – South Asia I Radisson Hotel Group
Decoding the art of storytelling—how meaningful content drives hospitality demand.
11:10 am
17/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
Search & AI: Google
Speakers to be announced
A session on Google AI and the future of hospitality search
11:30 am
17/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
Partner Spotlight
Speakers to be announced
Business Powered Together (I)
11:40 am
17/03/2026
Coffee Break & Group Photography
A coffee pause followed by a moment to capture the RadLeads collective.
Venue: Royal Ballroom
12:30 pm
17/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
The R³ Regional Labs: Reinforce Priorities
Shashank Pundir
Franchised Services, Director Franchise Service, South Asia
A performance workshop anchored on RGI growth, disciplined AR, and a 50% GOP focus.
12:30 pm
17/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
The R³ Regional Labs: Reinforce Priorities
Faisal Nafees
South + West, Senior Regional Director, Operations, South Asia
A performance workshop anchored on RGI growth, disciplined AR, and a 50% GOP focus.
12:30 pm
17/03/2026
Royal Summit
The R³ Regional Labs: Reinforce Priorities
Vikram Berry
Centre + East, Senior Regional Director, Operations, South Asia
A performance workshop anchored on RGI growth, disciplined AR, and a 50% GOP focus.
12:30 pm
17/03/2026
Royal Durbar
The R³ Regional Labs: Reinforce Priorities
Yogendra Agnihotri
North, Senior Regional Director, Operations, South Asia
A performance workshop anchored on RGI growth, disciplined AR, and a 50% GOP focus.
1:00 pm
17/03/2026
Lunch
A perfect break to network, recharge, and prepare for the sessions ahead.
Venue: Ministry of Chutney and Kebab Factory
2:00 pm
17/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
The Change Mindset – Embracing Change
Federico J. González
Board Director Louvre Hotel Group & CEO Radisson Hotel Group
An online session on leading through change and fostering a culture of continuous reinvention.
4:15 pm
17/03/2026
Coffee Break
A coffee break to recharge.
Venue: Royal Ballroom
4:40 pm
17/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
Partner Spotlight
Speakers to be announced
Business Powered Together (II)
4:50 pm
17/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
Sustainability in Action
Sven Wiltink
Global Senior Director Sustainability
Akanksha Singh
Global Senior Manager Sustainability
5:05 pm
17/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
Future-Ready Expansion & Hotel Design
Davashish Srivastava
Senior Director, Development, South Asia
Eva Erauw
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel
Rashna Kapadi
Director, Design & Technical Services, South Asia
Jaswinder Singh
Area Director, Pre Opening, South Asia
5:25 pm
17/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
Partner Spotlight
Speakers to be announced
Business Powered Together (III)
5:35 pm
17/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
Lighting Leadership Sessions
Chef Rakesh Sethi
Corporate Executive Chef, South Asia
Hemant Khattar
Senior Director, Information Technology, South Asia
Indira Paul
Area Director Brand Implementation & Quality Management
6:10 pm
17/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
Purpose-Driven Hospitality
Chema Basterrechea
Global President and COO I Radisson Hotel Group
Nikhil Sharma
Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director – South Asia
6:30 pm
17/03/2026
R³ Rise Ceremony
A moment of recognising emerging leaders for their impact, performance, and future potential.
Venue: Royal Ballroom
7:00 pm
17/03/2026
R³ Honour Evening
An evening celebrating excellence, leadership, and the people shaping the future of hospitality.Guiding the sessions are our hosts, Mehr Sanduja and Raghav Yadav from the Area Support Office. Collection Point – Main Lobby
Venue: Main Porch Oval
9:45 pm
17/03/2026
Dinner
Time to reflect, reconnect, and close the day.
Venue: Ministry of Chutney and Kebab Factory
10:00 pm
17/03/2026
After Party
Music, conversations, and a spirited close to an inspiring day.
Venue: Royal Darbar & Lower Lobby
8:45 am
18/03/2026
18 March
Guiding the sessions are our hosts, Shikha Sachdeva and Ankur Arora from the Area Team
Venue: Royal Ballroom
8:45 am
Royal Ballroom
Commercial Success & The Club by RHG
Chema Basterrechea
Global President and COO I Radisson Hotel Group
A focused opening on what drives commercial success today.
9:20 am
18/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
Lighting Sessions: Winning Habits & The Club Mindset
Mr Amit Singh
Director, Sales, South Asia
Ms Deepika Udyan
Area Director of Revenue Optimisation, South Asia
Mr Preetam Jayaswal
Associate Director, eCommerce, South Asia – Radisson Hotel Group
9:50 am
18/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
Commercial Labs: Reinvent Sales
Mr Saahil Sheokand
Area Director of Sales, North India;
Mr Sandeep K Dattataraya
Area Director of Sales, South India
Mr Harpreet Singh Babbar
Area Director of Sales, South Asia – Radisson Hotel Group
9:50 am
23/03/2026
Royal Summit
Commercial Labs: Revenue & Distribution
Mr Puneet Kapoor
Senior Cluster Revenue Manager, South Asia
Ms Chetali Khanna
Senior Cluster Revenue Manager, South Asia
Mr Pradeep Sirohi
Senior Manager, Distribution Services, South Asia – Radisson Hotel Group
9:50 am
18/03/2026
Royal Darbar
Commercial Labs: E-Commerce
Mr Preetam Jayaswal
Associate Director, eCommerce, South Asia – Radisson Hotel Group
Working lab to strengthen eCommerce performance and execution levers.
9:50 am
18/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
Commercial Labs: Finance
Ms Vaishali Garg
Senior Director Finance, South Asia – Radisson Hotel Group
Focused lab to align finance priorities with commercial performance.
12:00 pm
18/03/2026
Royal Ballroom
Commercial Labs – Closing Reflection
A closing reflection to consolidate the morning’s commercial takeaways.
12:30 pm
18/03/2026
Departure for Mamallapuram
Guests depart for Mamallapuram as per the Day 2 movement plan.
Venue: Lobby
1:45 pm
18/03/2026
Welcome Lunch
A refreshing lunch set against the coastal charm of Mamallapuram
Coffee shop & Alfresco deck
3:00 pm
18/03/2026
Ballroom
Leadership Welcome at Mamallapuram
K.B. Kachru
Chairman, South Asia – Radisson Hotel Group
A reflection on legacy, shared values, and a collective vision for the future.
3:10 pm
18/03/2026
Ballroom
Reinvent Growth: South Asia Pathways
Elie Younes
EVP and Global Chief Development Officer – Radisson Hotel Group
A focused growth story for South Asia and the pathways ahead for Radisson Hotel Group.
3:25 pm
18/03/2026
Ballroom
Transformation Outlook: Global Business Update
Chema Basterrechea
Global President and COO – Radisson Hotel Group
A concise global business update through a transformational lens.
3:40 pm
18/03/2026
Ballroom
People Our Power
Inigo Capell
Global Chief People and Resources Officer – Radisson Hotel Group
A leadership session centered on people as the key driver of performance and culture.
3:55 pm
18/03/2026
Ballroom
A Moment with Jonty Rhodes
Jonathan Neil (Jonty) Rhodes
Former International Cricketer, Co-Founder – Life By Jonty
A special brand moment with Jonty Rhodes, invited by Nikhil. Launch of the wine offering with Radisson Hotel Group.
4:10 pm
18/03/2026
Venue
Reimagine with Intelligence
Boston Consulting Group Speaker – TBD
Boston Consulting Group
External perspective on reimagining with intelligence. [Need more info]
4:30 pm
18/03/2026
Venue
Reimagine Design: Looking into the Future
Mr Jacobo San Nicolas
SVP Head of Design and Technical – Radisson Hotel Group
A design-forward view on what’s next for hospitality spaces. [Need more info]
4:50 pm
18/03/2026
Collection in Old Mamallapuram Lobby for the finale
5:30 pm
18/03/2026
R³ Celebrations by the Bay
As the sun dips over the Bay of Bengal, expect a sundowner atmosphere filled with music, movement, and moments—the perfect way to celebrate the journey, the people, and what’s next.
Venue: Beach front
6:15 pm
18/03/2026
Beach front
No one walks alone
Akanksha Singh
Global Senior Manager Sustainability – Radisson Hotel Group
At the Radisson People Foundation, we stand in the gap when life changes without warning. We turn empathy into action when it matters most—because for our team, “family” isn’t just a word; it’s a promise.
6:30 pm
18/03/2026
Beach front
Leadership Business Update
Nikhil Sharma
Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director – South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group
The sun meets the sea—honouring the journey so far, reaffirming shared purpose, and renewing a collective promise of a stronger, greater future ahead.
7:15 pm
18/03/2026
R³ Rhythm Reveal
The finale has a secret star. A familiar voice, a hidden name and a night to remember. Can you guess the celebrity?
Venue: Beach front
9:30 pm
18/03/2026
Dinner Opens
Venue: Beach front
10:30 pm
18/03/2026
Departure for Chennai
Depart for Chennai as per the Day 2 movement plan
Venue: Main Lobby
7:00 am
19/03/2026
Farewell Breakfast
One last moment to connect before heading home. Linger a little longer, and if time allows, enjoy special spa and Turkish Hammam offers at preferential rates. For details check out the More section.
Venue: Ministry of Chutney
10:30 pm
18/02/2026
After Party with DJ Santana Lambert
Venue: Old Lobby