Hotel summit to focus on building performance in hospitality sector

13 May 2026

Next month, Daikin will bring together hotel operators, consultants and engineers in London for a summit focused on improving building performance and reducing carbon emissions across the hospitality sector.

The first Daikin Hotel Summit will take place on 4 June 2026 at the Tate Modern in London, where discussions will centre on how hotels can modernise ageing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems while managing operational costs and maintaining guest comfort. The agenda is expected to address issues including the risk of stranded assets in older buildings, the balance between sustainability targets and capital investment decisions, and the role of digital controls in improving energy efficiency.

The agenda will also cover the role of SMART controls in improving energy efficiency and guest comfort, addressing Scope 3 emissions through service-led innovation, and the latest solutions for efficient hot water generation and simplified hotel room HVAC fit-outs.

Attendees will also learn more about engineered HVAC solutions designed specifically for hotel environments, including how Daikin’s VRV5 technology can help remove the need for costly and visually intrusive refrigerant leak detection systems within hotel room fit outs. By simplifying compliance and reducing installation complexity, these solutions can support more efficient project delivery while helping maintain the aesthetic and comfort standards expected across modern hospitality spaces.

Harry Whitehead, corporate clients division manager at Daikin, says:

“Hotels are facing increasing pressure to decarbonise, improve efficiency and enhance the guest experience, all while managing operational costs and future investment decisions. The Daikin Hotel Summit has been created to address these challenges directly, bringing together practical insight, industry discussion and forward-thinking solutions tailored specifically for the hospitality sector.”

If you are interested in attending the Hotel Summit Event, register your interest here: https://daikin.formstack.com/forms/hotel_summit