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Day 2
Closing Speech
17:15
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17:30
5:15 pm

Closing Speech

Celebration of the end of the Coliving Conference 2025 with a special closing remark led by our managing director - Bart Sasim.

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Bart Sasim
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About this session

About this site tour

The closure of Coliving Conference 2025 was celebrated with a special session led by our Managing Director, Bart Sasim. In this 15-minute session, Bart reflected on the day’s highlights, recognised the achievements and contributions of our network of industry professionals, and gave a positive send-off to end the conference on an inspiring note.

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George Sell

Editor-in-Chief at International Hospitality Media

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Bart Sasim
Conference Host

Bart Sasim

Co-Founder & Managing Director at Coliving Ventures

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