The Bench
Matthew Weihs is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in B2B conferencing and event management. As Group Managing Director at Bench since November 2009, Matthew has led the development of various service lines, focusing on bespoke digital marketing and online/hybrid events for clients in the hospitality sector. Previously, Matthew held the position of Director at Destination Develop, contributing to investment strategies across Africa. Prior roles include Group Head of Events Sponsorship Sales at Guardian News and Media and various positions at IQPC, where Matthew excelled in business development and sales management. Matthew holds a BA Hons in English and Psychology from the University of Chester.
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The Bench
For over 25 years, The Bench has built a legacy of hosting influential business forums and conferences across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Spearheading the company is Chairman, Jonathan Worsley, one of the founders of the highly successful International Hotel Investment Forum in Berlin. The Bench organises a series of prestigious conferences, including the Future Hospitality Summit: Saudi Arabia, the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF), AviaDev Africa and Future Hospitality Summit: World. With a commitment to addressing the latest trends and challenges in hospitality, our events facilitate impactful discussions and foster valuable connections among industry leaders. Our ongoing focus on sustainability and innovation positions us as a key player in shaping the future of hospitality and aviation investment worldwide.