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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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Early-bird price of 1,855 AED ($495 USD) for Solo tickets and 1,635 AED ($445 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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Sponsor Opportunities

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.

Past Event Highlights

Watch past conversations at Skift Global Forum East 2023.