We're All Set: Discussing the Future of European Travel on April 4
Skift Take
Travel in and out of Europe is the big hope for the future of the world, and we'll be discussing all aspects of it and beyond at our first Skift Forum Europe. See you all soon!
Our inaugural Skift Forum Europe is all set to start later this evening, with the opening reception at City Hall, London and a full day of intense programming to come tomorrow, April 4 at the Tobacco Dock.
We are looking forward to welcoming 450 of you who are coming from all parts of Europe, North America, and Asia for this.
Europe is the center of the world of travel — THE CROSSROADS — in so many ways. European travel, both outbound and inbound, is the big hope in this age of neo-isolationism. Whatever happens with Brexit and any other exits to come in Europe, the free movement of people WILL be at the center of it. Skift Forum Europe will discuss the future of travel in this biggest travel region.
The full program appears below, and with still the last few tickets left, you can join us starting later today!
Schedule
Tuesday | April 4, 2017
SESSION TITLE |
SPEAKER(S) |
TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Doors Open/Breakfast | 07:30 | |
| Welcome to Skift Forum Europe | Rafat Ali | 08:45 |
| Video Presentation from the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities | Her Excellency Lina Annab | |
| Deep Dive Q&A w/the CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group: The Next, Next Big Thing in Hospitality | Richard Solomons Moderated by: Rafat Ali |
09:00 |
| Deep Dive Q&A w/the CEO of Norwegian Air: The Invention of Low-Cost, Long-Haul Flying | Bjørn Kjos Moderated by: Jason Clampet |
09:25 |
| Deep Dive Q&A w/the Co-Founder & CEO of Skyscanner: What's Next in the Latest Blending of Searching and Booking | Gareth Williams Moderated by: Dennis Schaal |
09:50 |
| Panel Talk w/Chief Marketing Officer of OpenJaw Technologies and Senior Project Manager of OpenJaw Technologies: What China Can Teach Us About the Future of Digital | Colin Lewis, Richard Chen Moderated by: Luke Bujarski |
10:15 |
| Networking Break | 10:35 | |
| Panel Talk w/CEO & Co-Founder of Travelsify and CEO of Almundo.com: | Bruno Chauvat, Juan Pablo Lafosse Moderated by: Greg Oates |
10:55 |
| Panel Talk with the CEO of Lonely Planet, and the Founder & CEO of SUITCASE Magazine: Future of Travel Media | Daniel Houghton, Serena Guen Moderated by: Jason Clampet |
11:10 |
| Video Presentation: MasterCard | ||
| Panel Talk w/the Founding Partner at PROfounders Capital, Co-Founder & COO of GetYourGuide, and the CEO of Trainline: The Travel Tech Disruption Opportunity in Europe | Clare Gilmartin, Sean Seton-Rogers, Tao Tao Moderated by: Rafat Ali |
11:30 |
| Deep Dive Q&A w/the CEO of Momondo Group: Travel Search Gets Personal | Hugo Burge Moderated by: Luke Bujarski |
12:00 |
| Deep Dive Q&A w/the Managing Director at Trivago: After the IPO | Johannes Thomas Moderated by: Jason Clampet |
12:20 |
| Lunch Break | 12:45 | |
| Lunch Workshop w/Senior Vice President of Retail & Commerce: Turning Data Into Action: Key Strategies for Driving Loyalty (RSVP now to save your seat!) | Margaret Shine | 12:45 |
| Deep Dive Q&A w/the Senior Vice President & Global Head of Retail of Expedia: Expedia's Coming Internationalization | Gary Morrison Moderated by: Dennis Schaal |
13:55 |
| Deep Dive Q&A w/the Co-Founder & CEO of Kayak: The Next Phase of Consolidation of Online Booking | Steve Hafner Moderated by: Dennis Schaal |
14:15 |
| Panel Talk w/COO of noma, and Co-Founder & COO of VizEat: Dining Out Is the New Rock and Roll | Ben Liebmann, Camille Rumani Moderated by: Greg Oates |
14:35 |
| Panel Talk w/the Co-Founders of Mr & Mrs Smith: The Secrets of Guest Loyalty | James Lohan & Tamara Herber-Percy Moderated by: Patrick Whyte |
14:55 |
| Deep Dive Q&A w/the Founder & CEO of Design Hotels: The Independent Spirit in European Hospitality | Claus Sendlinger Moderated by: Greg Oates |
15:15 |
| Deep Dive Q&A w/the CEO of Mileslife: The Future of Airline Loyalty | Troy Liu Moderated by: Luke Bujarski |
15:35 |
| Networking Break, Sponsored by UrLife | 15:50 | |
| Deep Dive Q&A w/the Co-Founder & CEO of Whalar: The Art and Science of Collaborating With Influencers | Neil Waller Moderated by: Greg Oates |
16:10 |
| Deep Dive Q&A w/the Group Chief Marketing Officer of TUI Group: Building a Superbrand With the World’s Biggest Tourism Company | Erik Friemuth Moderated by: Patrick Whyte |
16:25 |
| Deep Dive Q&A w/the Chairman of World Travel & Tourism Council: Travel, Because It Is the Age of Unrest | Gerald Lawless Moderated by: Rafat Ali |
16:45 |
| Skift Talk w/Asia Trend Strategist at TrendWatching: Asian Trends Affecting European Travel Sector | Acacia Leroy | 17:05 |
| Deep Dive Q&A w/the Vice President of Engineering at Google Travel: The Opportunity for Google Travel in Europe | Oliver Heckmann Moderated by: Dennis Schaal |
17:20 |
| Panel Talk w/Acting Chief Executive at London & Partners, and London’s Night Czar: London as a Destination Post-Brexit | Amy Lamé, Andrew Cooke Moderated by: Patrick Whyte & Jason Clampet |
17:40 |
| Closing Reception | 18:00 - 19:00 |
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