THE LARGEST CREATIVE BUSINESS EVENT DEFINING THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL
Skift Global Forum – September 19-21, 2022 – NYC
Skift Global Forum 2022 — the flagship global conference on the business of travel — is returning this September as a full scale in-person event in New York City and broadcast online globally.
As we look beyond 2022, the reality is that travel will never truly be the same, leaving it up to the industry to figure out how to adapt and evolve to meet this new future head on. The promise of travel remains as important as ever, and during our premier Global Forum event, we will hear from leaders and innovators across the business of travel as they look ahead with both optimism and vigilance at an industry that is both Reconnected and Reimagined.
Through our incisive executive interviews and deep-dive panels, Skift editors and research analysts will probe the global, economic and technology trends that are reshaping travel across aviation, hospitality, technology, destinations, online booking, and more. As we have said throughout the past 10 years of Skift, “this is not a freakin’ trade show.”
Join us September 19-21 and find out why Skift Global Forum remains the ‘can’t miss’ event of the year.
Join us as we explore the big questions facing travel, for a world that is both Reconnected and Reimagined:
- How will travel adapt to a future that is far less certain and far less predictable?
- When will the industry take more coordinated action on climate change?
- How will the “Great Merging” across our work and personal lives continue to shift how we travel?
- What are destinations doing to balance the return of travelers with the needs of local communities?
- How is the traveler experience being reshaped to fit the demands of tech-savvy consumers?
- What are the industry’s leaders doing to drive travel’s future as a global economic force for good?
2022 Speakers
More to be announced
Agenda
All times are shown in ET.
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
Moxy NYC Times Square
Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Monday, September 19 6-8pm
Presented by:
Tuesday, September 20th
Registration Opens / Breakfast and Networking
Conference Welcome
A Presentation and Panel on Travel Sustainability, hosted by Skift Research and McKinsey & Company
What Comes Next for Travel Booking as the World Reconnects
The Spirit Merger and More
How Sustained Enthusiasm for Travel Underscores the Importance of Inclusivity
Dubai as a Lens for the Future of Travel
Issam Abdul Rahim Kazim
Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing
CEO
Moderator
Rafat Ali
Networking Break
A Fireside Chat with Barry Diller
Unwavering Service for the Evolving Traveler
Audrey Hendley
American Express Travel
President
Moderator
Carolyn Kremins
Redefining Our Understanding of Conservation and Travel
Developing the Next Generation of Hospitality Talent
Adam Stewart
Sandals Resorts International
Executive Chairman
Moderator
Carolyn Kremins
What’s Next for Disney Parks and Experiences
Lunch & Networking
Welcome Back
The Road Ahead for Business & Leisure Travel
Capitalizing on a More Seamless Travel Payments Ecosystem
Jeni Mundy
Visa
Global Head, Merchant Sales & Acquiring
Moderator
Darren Frei
What Google’s Next Move Means for Travel
A New Strategy for Talent Management in Travel
Joseph Rajadurai
Cognizant
VP & General Manager, Travel & Hospitality
Moderator
Jeremy Kressmann
A Look Back at 10 Years of Skift
Moderators
Rafat Ali, Skift Founder & CEO, Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor/Founding Editor, Jason Clampet, Skift Chief Product Officer
An Optimistic Outlook for Hospitality’s Future
Networking Break
Powering The Future of Mobility
Digital Transformation: Investing in the Traveler Experience of the Future
The Transformational Power of Travel
What The Great Merging Means for Aviation
Staying Ahead of The Great Merging of Lifestyle and Travel
Reception and Networking
Wednesday, September 21st
Morning Networking
Welcome Back
Skift Research Presentation: State of the Industry
Democratizing the Travel Ecosystem
Tourism’s Future: Interview with a Destination Leader
Speakers TBD
How Customer Data Is Defining a New Era of Travel Demand
Jeanne Jones
Amperity
VP, Community and Customer Marketing
Moderator
Dan Marcec
How Mobile is Reshaping Travel Booking
Networking Break
Closing Plenary Sessions
The Market Drivers Across Hospitality and Tourism
Bold & Boricua: Fueling Growth by Tapping Into Local Culture
Leah Chandler
Discover Puerto Rico
Chief Marketing Officer
Moderator
Alison McCarthy
Building a Sustainable Lifestyle Brand
The Technology Shifts Driving Asia’s Return
Reimagining Travel’s Future: A Fireside Chat with Brian Chesky
Brian Chesky
Airbnb
Co-Founder & CEO
Moderator
Forum Ends
Ways to Attend
Participate In-Person
Join the 30+ speakers, 500+ attendees in an intimate setting made for networking – plus cocktails and entertainment. Vaccinated guests only.
The Glasshouse in New York City at 12th Ave. and 48th St. will host Skift Global Forum in September 2022.
Watch Online
View the live-stream, participate in polls, ask questions via video or chat, and network with other conference-goers on our fantastic conference platform. Please note: This virtual livestream is exclusively available as a Skift premium subscriber perk.
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FAQs
I am a subscriber – how do I register to attend this event?
As a subscriber, you are able to join this event online on a complimentary basis, and you receive a discount to attend in-person. Please make sure you are logged into your account before registering. Further discount info here: https://live.skift.com/subscriber-access/ See you there!
Is there a room block associated with this event?
We don’t have an attendee room block this year, but please visit the following link from HotelMap of all the nearby hotels and rates during our event – https://hotelmap.com/M34XX
What do I need to show upon check in? Is a booster required?
You simply need to show proof of vaccination to attend the event. A booster is not required.
