Skift Global Forum: What to Expect
Getting Started
Make the most of your time at Skift Global Forum with these quick steps before the action begins:
- Add Your Ticket: Save your event ticket to Apple or Google Wallet for fast, contactless check-in.
- Download the Skift Live App: Your go-to hub for the venue maps, attendee list, and meeting tools, all in one place.
- Check In Early: Stop by the registration desk to pick up your badge and get oriented. A few extra minutes early on can help you navigate the day with ease.
- Explore the Space: Take a moment to familiarize yourself with North Javits Center, including lounges, session rooms, and rest areas.
- Start Connecting: Whether it’s Skift staff or fellow attendees, don’t hesitate to say hello. A quick intro often leads to meaningful conversations.
How to Network
Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned veteran, Skift Global Forum is built for high-impact connections.
- Pre-Schedule Key Meetings via the Skift Live app. Your network starts before you arrive.
- Prioritize Roundtables for candid, off-the-record conversations with industry peers.
- Engage Early: The Opening Reception is a prime opportunity to initiate meaningful connections.
- Focus on Strategic Conversations over volume. Intentional dialogue yields lasting value.
- Follow Up Promptly to turn introductions into long-term relationships.
The Programming
Forget boilerplate panels. Skift curates unscripted, thought-provoking conversations that move industries forward. Main stage talks feature C-suite executives, rising founders, and global policymakers.
Expect plenty of surprises. And, don’t miss the sessions that reveal what’s behind the most consequential shifts in travel today.
What's new in 2026:
This year, attendees will also be more in the driver’s seat than ever before, as Skift Global Forum becomes more participatory, more judgment-driven, and more focused on delivering the intelligence smart operators need to stay relevant, resilient, and agile.
What It’s Like for Partners
Skift Global Forum offers unmatched visibility and connection for our partners.
Whether you’re launching a product, shaping perception, or elevating your thought leadership, this is the place to do it: in front of the most senior, global, and decision-driven audience in travel.
Benefits include:
- Custom activations and branded integrations
- VIP access and curated introductions
- Editorial coverage and on-stage exposure
- Opportunities to lead or join exclusive roundtables
- Year-round engagement through the Skift platform
Partnerships are designed for impact, with measurable ROI and long-tail brand equity. Let us help you create a presence that gets remembered.
Who's Coming
The most powerful room in global travel is taking shape.
CEOs, policymakers, and innovators already confirmed include:
- Christopher Nassetta, President and CEO, Hilton
- Glenn Fogel, CEO and President, Booking Holdings
- Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
- Ariane Gorin, CEO, Expedia Group
- Corneel Koster, CEO, Virgin Atlantic
- Mark Woodbury, Chairman and CEO, Universal Destination & Experiences
- Steve Singh, Executive Chairman and CEO, Spotnana
- and many more...
Watch Highlights
Want a preview of what makes Skift Global Forum one of the must-attend events in travel?
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