AltoVita Brings Flagship Smart, Safe & Sustainable Summit to New York for First U.S. Edition

New York, NY – 04 September, 2025 – AltoVita, the multi-award-winning corporate accommodation platform, is proud to announce the first-ever U.S. edition of its annual Smart, Safe & Sustainable Summit, taking place on October 17, 2025, in the heart of New York City.

Now in its fifth year, this flagship event continues to unite the brightest minds in global mobility and corporate travel. For its U.S. debut, AltoVita will host an exclusive gathering of 60 senior leaders from some of the world’s most influential organisations.

The New York Summit will explore how technology, sustainability, and guest experience are reshaping the future of corporate accommodation, through engaging panel discussions, fireside chats, and real-world case studies from industry innovators. The event is proudly sponsored by Relocity, a leading provider of talent mobility services and AI-powered relocation support, and AIRINC, the global leader in workforce data and mobility insights.

“The U.S. has been an integral part of AltoVita’s journey from the very beginning, when we first achieved product-market fit with leading tech companies. Over the years, we’ve diversified our client base across industries such as finance, pharmaceuticals, engineering & construction, and oil & gas, spanning both global mobility and business travel functions. Hosting our flagship summit in the U.S. has been a long-time dream, and with our rapid expansion across North America, New York is the perfect stage,” said Vivi Cahyadi Himmel, CEO & Co-founder of AltoVita. “We’re thrilled that many of our clients are joining us in NYC as we bring industry leaders together and unveil our latest innovations, AltoStay and Vita AI, which will set a new standard for flexibility, connectivity, and the guest experience.”

The summit will be a one-day event filled with insights and connections. A preview of the agenda includes:  

• Insightful panel talks on critical topics, like the balance between AI & the human touch and navigating the impact of geopolitical shifts on travel
• Fireside chats with leading travel and mobility managers, addressing today’s toughest challenges and their solutions
• Success stories from world-leading companies such as BD and GSI
• Hands-on demo stations where you can explore AltoVita’s corporate accommodation platform firsthand
• Ample networking opportunities, from coffee breaks to a relaxed post-event drinks and bites session

Confirmed speakers include industry leaders, such as Karen FitzGerarald, VP Head of Global Mobility at NBCUniversal, Kerwin Guillermo, Global Head of HR Compliance at HPE, Samantha van Leeuwen, Head of Travel & Meetings at PwC, Berna Anderson, Director HR, Global Mobility & HRBP, at Becton Dickinson, with more to be announced soon. 

The summit will also mark the first AltoVita event led by Alex de Vaux, AltoVita’s new SVP of Client Partnerships for the Americas. With over 20 years of experience in business travel and mobility, Alex brings deep expertise in strategic partnerships and a proven track record of delivering exceptional client outcomes.

“I’m thrilled to be leading AltoVita’s upcoming Summit in New York! It’s a special opportunity to connect with business travel and global mobility leaders, share bold ideas, and showcase how we’re reimagining corporate housing together. I’m looking forward to seeing the energy, collaboration and innovation in our industry come to life in NYC”, said Alex de Vaux.

Seats at the Smart, Safe & Sustainable Summit are reserved for business travel and mobility leaders who are shaping the future of employee accommodation. 

Find out more and register here.