Each year, the Skift Megatrends helps travel executives sense where momentum is building, where assumptions are breaking, and which shifts are likely to have real commercial impact. 

Our first round of speakers signals exactly where the industry is headed: platforms under pressure, cities competing on live experiences, and a reality check on what actually matters in 2026.

Confirmed Speakers and Sessions

Omri Morgenshtern, CEO, Agoda

Global travel platforms are entering a new phase, shaped by shifting demand, AI acceleration, and rising expectations from both travelers and partners. Omri Morgenshtern joins Skift for a candid CEO AMA on what needs to change now and how travel businesses should be preparing for 2026.

Paul Caine, President, On Location & Eileen Hanson, Chief Marketing Officer, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board

Cities are no longer just destinations. They are platforms for live tourism, culture, sports, and entertainment. Paul Caine and Eileen Hanson come together to explore how cities are reinventing themselves as global tourism capitals, and what this shift means for destinations, rights holders, and travel brands.

Seth Borko, Head of Research, Skift

Every year starts with bold predictions. This session is about separating signal from noise. Skift Research will deliver its 2026 outlook, pressure testing the biggest assumptions facing travel and calling out the myths leaders need to stop building strategies around.

Why Attend Skift Megatrends NYC

Skift Travel Megatrends NYC is designed for people making decisions, not just tracking headlines. The agenda combines Skift’s editorial and research lens with executives who are actively shaping demand, destinations, and distribution.

You will leave with:

A clear view of the consumer, technology, and macro shifts shaping 2026

Practical insight from operators running global platforms, destinations, and live experiences

Early access to Skift’s Megatrends thinking before it shows up everywhere else

A curated room of senior leaders, founders, and strategists worth meeting

The day wraps with a networking reception. More speakers and sessions will be announced soon. 

Registration is now open, and space is limited.

If 2026 matters to your business, you should be in the room.

Get Your Tickets

Reserve before seats run out – transfer tickets if plans change.
Discounts are available for teams of 2+.

🧾 Want to pay by invoice? Just write to events@skift.com.

January 22, 2026

Attend in NYC

January 20, 2026

Attend in London