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Event leaders keep coming back to Skift Meetings Forum for one reason: it delivers. Sharp strategy, real talk, and takeaways that actually work. Here's what past attendees have to say.

Once a rising star in global travel, Abu Dhabi has now moved to become the center of gravity for the industry. Its vision, capital deployment, and pace of change are transforming it into a hub where aviation, hospitality, and culture converge.

Gain exclusive access to market intelligence and C-suite connections that drive billion-dollar decisions. Skift Global Forum is where senior travel executives trade insights, close deals, and set the agenda for the year ahead.

Heritage Group’s Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio brings decades of travel and cruise leadership to Skift Global Forum to share his vision for AI, personalization, and luxury travel’s future.

Budgets are tighter, audiences are more diverse, and the old event playbook is cracking under pressure. Skift Meetings Forum tackles the real-world shifts redefining how event pros plan, prove value, and make destination decisions.

Travel doesn’t slow down, and neither do the people leading it. Skift Global Forum gives them a space to think strategically, connect meaningfully, and plan what’s next.

Known for its energy, warmth, and a room full of decision-makers, Skift Global Forum has helped thousands of leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors build relationships that shape what’s next in travel.

Skift Meetings Forum returns September 15, 2025, to City Winery NYC, bringing together over 250 senior event professionals for bold ideas, real-world insights, and direct access to industry leaders.

Skift Global Forum is where the world’s travel leaders set the agenda. If it’s your first time attending, here’s how to navigate it and get the most out of your experience.

Skift Global Forum returns to New York City from September 16-18, bringing together the most influential voices in travel for three days of essential insights, unmatched networking, and game-changing ideas. We'll walk you through what happens at the event.