Skift Global Forum East 2025 Sessions

Abu Dhabi turns into a global travel hub October 29–30 as Skift Global Forum East convenes airlines, hotels, tech innovators, media leaders, and investors, all collaborating to define travel’s next era.

The Africa to Middle East corridor might represent the most transformational opportunity in global tourism if developed thoughtfully. And in 7 days, the industry leaders who can make it happen will gather at Skift Global Forum East in Abu Dhabi.

FinTech sits at the heart of travel’s transformation. Booking.com’s Daniel Marovitz shares how technology, data, and traveler insight are shaping more seamless, more human booking experiences.

A sneak peek into what could be a front-row seat to the conversations and debates that will define the road ahead for travel.

From mega-airports to fresh approaches to hospitality, the East is becoming the driving force in global travel, and Skift Global Forum East is where this momentum will be explored in depth.

Skift Global Forum East has become the go-to gathering for travel and tourism leaders in the Middle East. See what past attendees say.

The stage is set for Skift Global Forum East 2025 in Abu Dhabi this October. The first lineup of speakers has just been revealed, and it is packed with visionaries who are changing how the world travels.

Skift Global Forum East 2025 returns to Abu Dhabi as the meeting point of the Middle East’s booming travel sector and the global industry at large. With regional leaders and international power players sharing the stage, here's what to expect at the Skift Global Forum East.

As travel’s tectonic plates shift, Skift Global Forum East returns to spotlight the industry’s future - and the forces redefining its center of gravity. This October, Abu Dhabi takes the stage.