2026 Program Overview

Join us at The Phocuswright Conference in November as we dissect, debate and define what travel will look like in the years ahead.

Expect valuable face-to-face networking opportunities for meaningful connections, opportunities for professional development and plenty of insights and inspiration. We've built a program that maximizes value and focuses on deep networking and relevant content.

The Phocuswright Conference 2026 attendee app and web platform will be available at the end of October. Attendees will be notified via their registered email to log into the platform and begin networking and adding sessions to their calendar.

Day 1

Tuesday November 17

Morning Yoga & Trail Run
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

Young Leaders Summit
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The launching pad for the next generation of travel luminaries.

Startup Program
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Innovation is the lifeblood of any industry. The Startup Program is a curated networking platform to connect startups with corporates and investors to foster real innovation.

Networking Showcase open
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cruise Summit
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
A concise cruise industry session covering market insights, AI and expert perspectives.

Breakout Sessions
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Educational content from industry leaders in an intimate, interactive environment to discover, learn and hone skills.

Industry Roundtables
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Participate in intimate, off-record roundtable discussions based on your business interests, moderated by industry experts and Phocuswright analysts.

Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Industry Roundtables
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM & 3:50 PM - 4:35 PM

Breakout Sessions
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM & 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Happy Hour
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

Welcome Reception
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Late Night at the Bar
10:00 PM - late

Day 2

Wednesday November 18

Networking Showcase open
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Center Stage
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Phocuswright's signature Center Stage sessions feature an unrivaled speaker lineup participating in roundtable discussions, keynote presentations, candid conversation and more. Our expert analysts also take the stage to reveal data and insights from recent travel research.

Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Innovation: Launch
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Launch is the stage for companies of any age and their innovations that are changing the travel landscape.

Center Stage
(continued)
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Happy Hour
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Late Night at the Bar
10:00 PM - late

Day 3

Thursday November 19

Networking/Exhibit Showcase open
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Center Stage (continued)
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Subject to change.