2023 Program Overview

At a time when the industry confronts extraordinary challenges, The Phocuswright Conference promises to be the platform that inspires innovative and smart thinking for global travel leaders and innovators.

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 2023 attendee app and web platform will be available 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

Monday November 13

Young Leaders Summit
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The launching pad for the next generation of travel luminaries.

Startup Program
11:00 AM - 1:30 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/Exhibit Showcase open
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Diversity in Leadership
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Phocuswright's Diversity in Leadership program sparks discussions and actions around the gender gap, diversity, anti-bias, allyship, culture, recruitment and much more.

Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Industry Roundtables
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM & 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Participate in intimate, off-record roundtable discussions based on your business interests, moderated by industry experts and Phocuswright analysts.

Breakout Sessions
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM & 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Educational content from industry leaders in an intimate, interactive environment to discover, learn and hone skills.

Happy Hour
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Welcome Reception
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Late Night at the Bar
10:00 PM - late

Day 2

Tuesday November 14

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

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

Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Center Stage
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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.

Breakout Sessions
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Industry Roundtables
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM


Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Innovation: Launch
2:00 PM - 3:45 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 - 5:30 PM

Happy Hour
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Outdoor Party
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Late Night at the Bar
10:00 PM - late

Day 3

Wednesday November 15

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

Networking/Exhibit Showcase open
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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

Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Center Stage (continued)
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Happy Hour
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Day 4

Thursday November 16

Access to Phocuswright Analysts
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Private Meeting Rooms available
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM