
After a highly successful inaugural summit, we are thrilled to announce the return of our Skift India Forum to Delhi-NCR, happening March 17-18, 2025.
Skift is the source for global travel industry leaders looking to stay ahead of global trends and drive innovation in their companies. Skift Live events are the leading business events in the global travel industry, and as India continues to be a driving force globally, we are covering the latest news via our India newsletter, Skift India Report, and our Skift Research reports.
Skift is delighted to once again partner with The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts – a luxury brand that epitomizes India's global ambition and opportunity – to bring you this Forum. Don’t miss out and secure your early-bird pass today.


Last Year's Event By The Numbers
Speakers
From top CEOs of the largest travel brands to new entrepreneurs driving innovation, the voices on stage at Skift India Forum are a reflection of the best the travel industry has to offer.
More speaker announcements coming soon.
Get Your Tickets
Get the limited-time prices before they sell out. Full-price tickets are ₹57,995 (Solo) and ₹52,995 (Group).
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Venues

March 17
Opening night reception will take place at:
Address: Africa Ave, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110023, India
March 18
For the day of the Forum, Skift is delighted to partner with The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel and Residences, a member of Global Hotel Alliance.
Address: National Highway 8, Ambience Island, DLF Phase 3, Sector 24, Gurugram, Haryana 122002, India
Why Attend?
Skift India Summit 2024 featured in-depth interviews with the CEOs of Air India, OYO, MakeMyTrip, Agoda, Oberoi, Ennismore, Yatra, the U.S. Ambassador to India, and many more.
This is far from an ordinary trade conference. Our events center on the power of ideas. Leading CEOs and top executives come together to present their forward-thinking insights into the future of the travel industry and highlight the vast global potential India holds.
Agenda
Join Skift for this transformative Forum as we decipher the big trends facing the travel industry in India and hear from leaders across all sectors, including:
- India's Next Phase: The Rise of a Global Tourism Powerhouse
- Ambitious Plans for Airline Networks, Fleets, and Premium
- Hotel Brands Seek Expansion Beyond Major Cities
- Travel Tech: Flexible Payments, AI Planning, and Super Apps
- Building Smarter Infrastructure and Attracting Live Events
- Redefining Culture, Wellness, and Purpose-Driven Experiences
- Climate Futures: From Ambition to Measurable Action
- Opening Up the World: Visas and Cross-Border Collaboration
The Leela Palace: New Delhi
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5:00 pm
The Leela Palace, New Delhi. Africa Ave, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110023, India
The Leela Palace Ambience Gurugram
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8:00 am
Breakfast
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9:00 am
Welcome
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9:15 am
Driving Transformation and Global Growth
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9:40 am
Staying Ahead of the Growing Indian Traveler
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10:05 am
Insights from an Industry Leader
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10:20 am
Ambitious Plans for India’s Next Phase
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10:45 am
Networking Break
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11:15 am
Skift Research Presentation
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11:25 am
Opening the Door to Inbound Travelers
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11:55 am
A Conversation with an Industry Leader
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12:10 pm
An Inflection Point for Luxury
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12:30 pm
Lunch
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1:30 pm
Startup Roundtable: Advancing Travel Through Tech
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2:00 pm
A Fireside Chat with an Industry Leader
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2:15 pm
Travel’s Role in Preserving a Region’s Cultural and Natural Heritage
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2:30 pm
Live Tourism’s Big Moment
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2:50 pm
Connecting Travel’s Last Mile
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3:15 pm
Chai Break
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3:45 pm
How Payments Will Reshape the Future of Travel
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4:05 pm
Insights from an Industry Leader
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4:20 pm
Investing in India’s Breakthrough Moment
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4:40 pm
Lessons on Experimentation, Revenue, and Ambition
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5:05 pm
A Global View on India’s Promise
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5:30 pm
All Times are in India Standard Time (IST)
Supported By
Sponsor Opportunities
Want to be part of the event? Sponsor opportunities include main stage talks, networking, workshops, and more. Reach out to sponsorships@skift.com to learn more.
Last Year's Highlights
Watch sessions from last year's inaugural Skift India Summit.