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How to Prepare for a Skift Live Event? A Quick Checklist

Skift branding from Skift Global Forum

Skift Live events are where the future of travel is revealed, debated, and celebrated. A bit of planning ensures you’ll be able to maximize all opportunities.

When you attend a Skift Live event, you’re stepping into the thick of the industry’s most pressing challenges, breakthrough ideas, and forward-thinking insights.

Skift Live is where big-picture thinking meets actionable insight, giving you access to travel’s top leaders and innovators, the minds reimagining what the future of travel will look like.

So how do you prepare to make the most of a Skift Live event? From agenda insights to networking strategies and essentials for the day, here’s how to step in fully prepared, and eager to connect with some of the industry’s brightest minds.

Checklist to Prep for a Skift Event

1. Get to Know the Skift Live Agenda and Key Speakers

2. Set Clear Objectives to Maximize Your Experience

3. Pack Thoughtfully for a Smooth, Energized Day

4. Dress to Impress and Feel Comfortable

5. Travel Plans for a Seamless Arrival

6. Bookmark the Event App and Resources

7. Create a Networking Plan for Meaningful Connections

8. Reflect and Act on Key Takeaways After the Event

1. Get to Know the Skift Live Agenda and Key Speakers

Skift Live sessions follow a single-track agenda, a deliberate choice to keep every attendee on the same page and in the same room. It’s an experience that builds, so knowing what’s ahead will let you focus on the themes that matter most to you.

Skift Live is known for its focus on the major forces redefining travel. Whether the event dives into sustainability, digital transformation, or shifts in consumer expectations, understanding these themes before you arrive can help you relate them directly to your own role or industry challenges.

Skift curates a lineup of top industry voices and thought leaders including CEOs, tech innovators, and sustainability advocates to name a few. A quick review of their backgrounds gives you context for each session and may even inspire questions you can bring up during live Q&As.

2. Set Clear Objectives to Maximize Your Experience

round table conversations at Skift Live events

To get the most out of your Skift Live experience, take a few moments to outline what you want to achieve. 

Check out the different types of people you meet at Skift events. Write down your goals before arriving and keep them in mind during each session. This small step can add focus and help you prioritize the people and ideas that matter most to you.

3. Pack Thoughtfully for a Smooth, Energized Day

Preparing for Skift Live means getting ready for a day of deep focus, new connections, and note-taking. 

Here’s a quick packing checklist for a Skift Live experience:

attendees and winners of Skift Idea awards

If you think you may be eligible for our awards, leave a little room in your bag for a few take-home keepsakes. 

4. Dress to Impress and Feel Comfortable

While a Skift event is a professional setting, it’s also a gathering of the industry’s most creative and forward-thinking individuals. Opt for business-casual attire that allows you to move around comfortably, as the day will include seated sessions as well as standing networking opportunities.

5. Travel Plans for a Seamless Arrival

Skift events draw attendees from all corners of the globe, so flights, hotels, and reservations can fill up quickly. Early planning allows you to focus on the event itself.

Travel Tips:

Many of our flagship events like Skift Global Forum have opening receptions a day before for attendees to network in an informal setting before the main event day.

6. Download the Event App and Resources

Skift Live event app

Skift Events offer a mobile app or online portal that lets you track the schedule, find session details, and even connect with other attendees in real-time. Having this resource at your fingertips ensures you won’t miss a beat and allows you to be more flexible if the event pace picks up.

Why the Skift Event App Matters:

Bookmark the Skift event page and use the social media hashtag #SkiftLive to engage with live posts and updates from fellow attendees.

7. Create a Networking Plan for Meaningful Connections

Skift Live is designed to help people connect and collaborate, so consider networking in a way that prioritizes meaningful connections. Each attendee brings a unique perspective and passion for the industry.

Aim to connect with a mix of people; some who align closely with your work and others from outside your field. You never know where a new idea or partnership may come from.

8. Reflect and Act on Key Takeaways After the Event

Skift Megatrends London 2024

A Skift Live event doesn’t end when you walk out the door. Each session, each connection, and each conversation holds the potential to transform your work. Set aside time afterward to reflect on what you learned and make a plan to apply these insights.

Schedule a debrief with yourself to outline one or two concrete steps inspired by Skift Live that you can implement. It’s a great way to keep the momentum going and make the event impactful.

Looking Ahead to Skift Live

Skift Live is all about connecting professionals, driving innovation, and celebrating the business of travel. With a little planning, you are ready to immerse yourself in the experience, collaborate, and take away insights to fuel your strategies. 

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