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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 reimagine its future as it adapts to an increasingly turbulent world?
- What actions are companies taking to implement new strategies to reach net-zero in the face of climate change?
- How will “The Great Merging” of how we live and work continue to impact how we travel and stay?
- What innovations will come next for the super-competitive online travel space?
- Can technology redefine the traveler journey and stay ahead of the demands of a new generation of consumers?
- What are industry leaders doing to address travel’s labor crisis and heightened service challenges?
- Are we entering a period of dramatic change for travel as an industry, and how will the industry evolve to move past old habits?
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
Leading the Transition to Net-Zero Travel, hosted by Skift Research and McKinsey & Company
What Comes Next for Travel Booking as the World Reconnects
Glenn Fogel
Booking Holdings
CEO & President
Moderator
Dennis Schaal
JetBlue’s Future: Balancing Expansion and Operations
Joanna Geraghty
JetBlue
President & Chief Operating Officer
Moderator
Edward Russell
High-Touch Service in an Era of Change
Audrey Hendley
American Express Travel
President
Moderator
Carolyn Kremins
Driving the Future of Tours & Activities
Tao Tao
GetYourGuide
Co-Founder and COO
Moderator
Rafat Ali
Networking Break
A Fireside Chat with Barry Diller
Barry Diller
IAC and Expedia Group
Chairman and Senior Executive
Moderator
Tom Lowry
How Sustained Enthusiasm for Travel Underscores the Importance of Inclusivity
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, Experiences and Products
Josh D’Amaro
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Chairman
Moderator
Seth Borko
Lunch & Networking
Welcome Back
Why Scale and Strategy Matter as Hotels Look to the Future
Keith Barr
IHG
CEO
Moderator
Sean O’Neill
Capitalizing on a More Seamless Travel Payments Ecosystem
Jeni Mundy
Visa
Global Head, Merchant Sales & Acquiring
Moderator
Darren Frei
A Conversation with Google’s Head of Travel
Richard Holden
VP & GM, Travel
Moderator
Dennis Schaal
Delivering on the Promise of a Personalized Guest and Employee Experience
Dubai as a Lens for the Future of Travel
Issam Abdul Rahim Kazim
Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing
CEO
Moderator
Rafat Ali
An Optimistic Outlook for Hospitality’s Future
Anthony Capuano
Marriott International
CEO
Moderator
Sean O’Neill
Networking Break
Navigating Leadership, Community, and the Road Ahead
Neha Parikh
Waze
CEO
Moderator
Seth Borko
Digital Transformation: Investing in the Traveler Experience of the Future
The Transformational Power of Travel
What The Great Merging Means for Aviation
Vasu Raja
American Airlines
Chief Commercial Officer
Moderator
Rafat Ali
Staying Ahead of The Great Merging and its Impact on Hospitality
Sharan Pasricha, M.B.E.
Ennismore
Founder & Co-CEO
Moderator
Rafat Ali
Reception and Networking
Wednesday, September 21st
Morning Networking
Welcome Back
Skift Research Presentation: State of the Industry
Democratizing the Travel Ecosystem
Peter Kern
Expedia Group
Vice Chairman and CEO
Moderator
Rafat Ali
Ukraine’s Tourism Future
How Customer Data Is Defining a New Era of Travel Demand
Barry Padgett
Amperity
Chief Executive Officer
Moderator
Dan Marcec
Will Social Commerce Reshape Travel Booking?
Frederic Lalonde
Hopper
CEO & Co-Founder
Moderator
Dennis Schaal
Saudi’s Big Bets On Tourism, A CTO’s View
Choon Yang Quek
Saudi Tourism Authority
Chief Technology Officer
Moderator
Rafat Ali
Networking Break
The Market Drivers Across Hospitality
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
Ronald Akili
Potato Head Family
CEO
Moderator
Colin Nagy
The Technology Shifts Driving Asia’s Return
Reimagining Travel’s Future: A Fireside Chat with Brian Chesky
Brian Chesky
Airbnb
Co-Founder & CEO
Moderator
Rafat Ali
Forum Ends
The Venue
Participate In-Person
Skift Global Forum will take place at The Glasshouse in New York City at 12th Ave. and 48th St.
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.
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.
Don’t know what to expect?
FAQs
What is included in my registration?
- Pre-event evening reception in NYC
- Entry to the Main Conference event
- Option to attend break-out sessions
- In-person networking breaks
- On-site refreshments during sessions
- Live access to all sessions via our online platform
- Access to the event app for iOS and Android
- Networking with event attendees using event app
- Access to on-demand session recordings
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.
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