Net Positive Solution Lab Riyadh
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Net Positive Leadership - Navigating Complexity, Scaling Impact
13th May 2025 | Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah
Alongside the Future Hospitality Summit
Collaborate. Innovate. Transform.
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s Net Positive Solution Lab series is a global programme of collaborative workshops designed to accelerate the hospitality industry’s transition to a Net Positive future. As our sector faces growing challenges – from climate risk to shifting investor and guest expectations – no single organisation can address these complexities alone.
That’s why we are launching Solution Labs worldwide: trusted spaces for leaders to co-create practical solutions that move us from ambition to action. These Labs are part of our mission to bring Net Positive Hospitality to life, shaping a shared vision and clear sustainability priorities.
Regional meetings for global progress
Our Solution Lab series will run throughout 2025 into 2026, with each Lab hosted alongside a key regional industry gathering. With Labs tailored to specific challenges in each region and suitable for experts across all levels of leadership and parts of the value chain – these events offer unique opportunities for a variety of different leaders to play a vital role as we work to create Net Positive Destinations.
These solution labs will provide unique opportunities to:
- Build capabilities and confidence in leading the Net Positive transformation
- Deep dive into urgent industry topics in a collaborative, hands-on setting
- Forge new partnerships and share innovations with a global peer network
- Shape practical strategies for sustainable hospitality and resilient destinations
Net Positive Leadership: Navigating Complexity, Scaling Impact
Thank you to all who took part in our inaugural Solution Lab, alongside the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Riyadh on 13th May 2025.
Attendees experienced deep dives, real-world examples, and cross-sector insight to help guide your strategies from theory into practical action.
Sample agenda
Welcome & Opening
The Business Case for Net Positive Hospitality
Why a Net Positive approach drives strategic value
The Net Positive Hospitality Challenge
Gamified team workshop: “Hack the Future: Hospitality 2100”
A Vision for 2030
Creative visioning: What does a thriving Net Positive destination look like?
Lunch Break
Innovation Hack: Thematic Deep Dive
Collaborative ideation using the 3 Horizons model
Leadership for Transformation
How to lead with purpose, resilience and systems thinking
Tea Break
Standards & KPIs for Net Positive
Exploring transparency, metrics and progress tracking
Member Showcase & Taskforce 2030
Inspiring case studies and collective pledges for change
Networking Reception
Thank you to our event collaborators
