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NOV 19-20
DUBAI

The travel industry’s top event returns to Dubai.

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This November, Skift will return to Dubai for our third annual Skift Global Forum East. This global travel industry-leading event will assemble top business leaders and creative thinkers to discuss the innovations driving the future of travel in the Middle East and throughout the globe.

Join Skift on November 20 as we bring together the industry’s top thought leaders in incisive conversations and fast-paced presentations to better understand the drivers that will push travel forward in the Middle East and beyond.

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Why Attend?

Engage with peers from all sectors of the travel industry through various networking opportunities. Gain insights from leading creatives and executives during exclusive interview sessions and talks. Begin planning your 2025 strategy and beyond, inspired by the conversations and experiences at the Forum.

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Speakers

From the top CEOs of major travel brands to new entrepreneurs driving innovation, the speakers on stage are a reflection of the best the travel industry has to offer.

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Antonoaldo Neves
Group CEO
Etihad Aviation Group
Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM). Speaker at Skift Global Forum East 2023.
Issam Kazim
CEO
Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing
Carlo Olejniczak, VP and Managing Director of Europe and EMEA at Booking.com. Speaker at Skift Global Forum East 2022 and 2023
Carlo Olejniczak
VP and Managing Director of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
Booking.com
Dillip Rajakarier
CEO at Minor Hotels and Group CEO
Minor International
Amani El Sehrawey O’Neill
Senior Public Policy Manager, Middle East
Airbnb
Guy Hutchinson
President, Middle East & Africa (MEA)
Hilton
Mark Kirby
COO and Head of Hospitality
Emaar Hospitality Group
Paul Griffiths
CEO
Dubai Airports
Steven Greenway
CEO
flyadeal
Roman Chiporukha
Co-Founder and CEO
SpaceVIP
Maher Koubaa
EVP Travel Unit and Managing Director Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
Amadeus IT Group
Aloke Singh
CEO
Air India Express

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Limited-time price of 2,185 AED ($595 USD) for Solo tickets and 2,035 AED ($555 USD) for Group tickets are available for a limited time only. Full-price tickets are 2,555 AED ($695 USD) for Solo tickets and 2,295 AED ($625 USD) for Group tickets.

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Skift Global Forum East 2023 By The Numbers

45
Countries
875
ATTENDEES
60%
DIRECTOR LEVEL OR ABOVE
16
INDUSTRIES
507
DIFFERENT COMPANIES

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Opening Night: ADDRESS GRAND CREEK HARBOUR

Main Event: ADDRESS SKY VIEW

Agenda

Skift is exploring the growing relationship between technology and travel in the Middle East. Join us as we discuss these themes and more:

  • How are destinations capturing demand as source markets evolve? 
  • What impact will a unified visa program have on attracting travelers? 
  • How is the rise of branded residences reshaping hospitality in the region?
  • The rise of experiences and what destinations are doing to drive this trend? 
  • How is air connectivity growing in the region and airlines incentivizing stopovers?
  • What are the data and AI strategies that travel leaders are implementing? 
  • How are the needs of luxury and ultra-luxury travelers evolving? 
  • What is the future of sports and entertainment tourism in destinations? 
  • As the center of gravity of travel moves East, what is the industry doing to adapt?

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Want to be part of the event? Sponsor opportunities include main stage talks, networking, workshops and more. Reach out to [email protected] to learn more.

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Watch past conversations at Skift Global Forum East 2023.