HITEC 2025 Announces Indianapolis Headliners

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) announced the Headliner session lineup for the 2025 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC). The highly anticipated conference is poised to provide groundbreaking insights and inspiration for technology enthusiasts and industry leaders. This year’s standout headliners include Todd Buchholz, a distinguished economist, Harvard professor, former White House economic adviser, and acclaimed author and Jeremy Gustche, CEO of TrendHunter.com, a globally renowned platform for innovation and change.

These esteemed headliners are known for their transformative ideas and forward-thinking strategies, delivering engaging presentations that ignite innovation and creativity. With unique perspectives on global economic trends and business strategy, Todd Buchholz and Jeremy Gustche are set to offer invaluable insights and thought-provoking keynotes that will shape the conversations at the event.

‘‘Visionaries like Jeremy Gustche and Todd Buchholz will catalyze discussions on the intersection of technology and economics,’ says HFTP CEO Frank Wolfe, CAE. “Their thought leadership will undoubtedly inform the landscape of hospitality tech, paving the way for innovation and strategic advancements that improve guest experiences and operational excellence.’’

Also, on the Headliner stage on Wednesday, June 18 is the eagerly awaited  Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) hospitality technology start-up pitch competition on its 10th anniversary. A seminal crowd favorite, E20X brings forth aspiring entrepreneurs unveiling pioneering business ideas to an audience of HITEC attendees and a discerning panel of judges.

Beyond the Headliner stage, HITEC has once again curated an extensive educational program with the help of this year’s HITEC Advisory Council.

Access to the Headliner sessions is open to all registered HITEC attendees.