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NOV 19-20
DUBAI

Building travel’s next wave of growth and connection

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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 19 for our opening evening event, and then on November 20 for a full day of on-stage discussions, lunch, and networking receptions 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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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.

Get Your Tickets

Limited-time left for discounted tickets. Full-price solo tickets are 2,555 AED ($695) and group tickets are 2,295 AED ($625).

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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

Venues

November 19

Opening night reception will take place with the support of our partner Address Hotels + Resorts:

ADDRESS GRAND CREEK HARBOUR

Address: Ras Al Khor, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai, UAE

November 20

For the day of the Forum, Skift is delighted to partner with another Address Hotels + Resorts property:

ADDRESS SKY VIEW

Address: Emaar Square Area, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE

November 19: 6pm to 8pm GST

Opening night reception will take place with the support of our partner Address Hotels + Resorts:

ADDRESS GRAND CREEK HARBOUR

Address: Ras Al Khor, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai, UAE

November 20: 9am to 6pm GST

For the day of the Forum, Skift is delighted to partner with another Address Hotels + Resorts property:

ADDRESS SKY VIEW

Address: Emaar Square Area, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE

Agenda

Expect a jam-packed day of insightful discussions and connecting with industry decision makers. Join us as we discuss these themes and more:

  • Driving Demand As Source Markets Evolve
  • Boosting Connectivity In The Region
  • Looking Beyond Luxury For Hospitality
  • The Rise Of Experiential Travel
  • Adapting To Shifts In Tech, Data & Ai
  • What Is Dubai’s Next Move? 
  • Capturing India’s Tourism Boom
  • How Entertainment Will Ignite Tourism
  • Travel’s Center Of Gravity Moves East

Times are in Gulf Standard Time (GST)

Supported By

HOST SPONSOR

OFFICIAL VENUE PARTNER

AI Sponsor

TRAVEL INDUSTRY SPONSORS

EVENT TECH PARTNER

OFFICIAL Media Partner

OFFICIAL CAPTION & TRANSLATION PROVIDER

Last Year’s Highlights

Watch conversations from last year’s Skift Global Forum East.