The Most Powerful Room in Global Travel
New York City | September 16-18
Travel 2030: People, Platforms, and New Paths Forward
From geopolitical shifts to the transformative impact of AI on bookings and business models, from evolving growth strategies in hospitality and aviation to the ever-changing consumer mindset in an age of constant disruption - Skift Global Forum is where the future of travel takes shape.
Join CEOs, founders, and industry pioneers from airlines, hospitality, tourism, and technology at the 12th annual Skift Global Forum. Uncover fresh opportunities, spark innovative ideas, and help shape the industry's future through meaningful conversations and game-changing partnerships.
‘Attending the Skift Global Forum this year proved to be THE BEST investment of my time and travel.’
‘The conference was really one of the best I have been to. Very thought provoking.’
‘Awesome food, great venue, interesting educational content, and very good amount of network time vs education time.'
Skift Global Forum 2024 By The Numbers
Who's In The Room
Agenda
Featured Sessions
Travel’s Strength Amidst Great Change
Staying Ahead in the AI Era
Travel Legends Unplugged
Formats
Skift Stage Panels
Expert-Guided Roundtables
Breakout Sessions
Speakers
From top CEOs of the largest travel brands to new entrepreneurs driving innovation, the voices on stage represent the industry’s best leaders.
More speakers to be announced.
Expert-Guided Roundtables
Following rapid sellouts at Skift Data + AI Summit and Skift Asia Forum, expert-guided roundtables are coming to Skift Global Forum for the first time.
These intimate, off-the-record sessions pair select industry leaders with senior attendees for candid, solutions-driven discussions. Topics in development include:
- Redefining Luxury Travel
- Data and AI Agents
- Personalized Loyalty at Scale
- Rethinking Tourism Success
- Climate Futures Brainstorm
- Next-Gen Travel Experiences
- Beyond Tools: Building an AI Playbook
- Upending Distribution Channels
and more to be announced.
Given the limited availability, roundtable access will be granted on a first-registered, first-served basis.
Tickets
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1 Person
Solo Ticket
Per Person
$3,395
Ends In
FINAL PRICE
Solo Ticket - $3,695
2-6 People
Group Ticket
From
$3,195
Ends In
FINAL PRICE
Group Ticket - $3,495
Toolkits
Convince Your Boss
To help you secure approval to attend, we’ve created a free toolkit packed with persuasive arguments, ROI-focused talking points, and a customizable letter for your boss. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, bring back big ideas, or attend with your team and save, this toolkit makes it easy to get a “yes.”
Access the 2025 Companies List
Curious who’s coming to Skift Global Forum? Download the full attendee list to see which industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators will be in the room. Whether you’re looking to network, prospect, or simply get inspired, this is your first look at the travel community shaping the future.
Watch our Top 2024 Sessions
Watch the top sessions from Skift Global Forum 2024. Last year’s event featured bold conversations with travel’s top leaders - from CEO interviews to trend deep-dives. Whether you missed it or want a refresher, these standout sessions are packed with insights that still matter today.
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Sponsor Opportunities
Want to be part of the event? Sponsor opportunities include main stage talks, networking, workshops, and more. Reach out to sponsorships@skift.com to learn more.
Skift Meetings Forum
Extend Your Impact: Add Skift Meetings Forum to Your Global Forum Experience
Attending Skift Global Forum? Arrive a day early for Skift Meetings Forum on September 15 at City Winery NYC - a one-day deep dive into the future of meetings and events.
Special offer: Bundle both Forums for $3,790 (includes Skift Global Forum + Skift Meetings Forum). That’s $450 off the current combined price - available through August 14.
(Register to Skift Global Forum first with code SGFSMF25 and receive a code to register to Skift Meetings Forum).