The lineup
Who spoke at Skift Global Forum 2026?
The full announced lineup for Skift Global Forum 2026. Names without a full profile are open to claim.
Bret Taylor Chairman of the Board, OpenAI, Sierra- BCBrian Chesky Co-Founder and CEO, Airbnb
Dara Khosrowshahi CEO, Uber
Anna Kofoed Chief Officer for Global Strategic Partnerships, Allianz PartnersIs this you? Claim →
Ariane Gorin CEO, Expedia GroupIs this you? Claim →- AHAudrey Hendley President, American Express TravelIs this you? Claim →
- BZBrigit Zimmerman Chief Executive Officer, PricelineIs this you? Claim →
- CKCarolyn Kremins President, SkiftIs this you? Claim →
Chris Hartley CEO, Global Hotel AllianceIs this you? Claim →- CDChristine Duffy President, Carnival Cruise LineIs this you? Claim →
Christopher Nassetta President and CEO, HiltonIs this you? Claim →
Corneel Koster CEO, Virgin AtlanticIs this you? Claim →
Darrell Wade Co-Founder and Chairman, Intrepid TravelIs this you? Claim →- DFDarren Frei Senior Branded Content Editor, Skift StudioIs this you? Claim →
Decius Valmorbida President, Travel, AmadeusIs this you? Claim →- DSDennis Schaal Founding Editor/Executive Editor, SkiftIs this you? Claim →
Geoff Ballotti President and CEO, Wyndham Hotels & ResortsIs this you? Claim →
Glenn Fogel CEO and President, Booking HoldingsIs this you? Claim →
Gordon Gurnik Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Hilton Grand VacationsIs this you? Claim →- GSGordon Smith Airlines Editor, SkiftIs this you? Claim →
- HAHamad Al-Khater Group CEO, Qatar Airways GroupIs this you? Claim →
- HAHamad Ali Al-Khater Group CEO, Qatar Airways GroupIs this you? Claim →
- HBHeather Balsley Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer, IHGIs this you? Claim →
Ho Ren Yung Deputy CEO, Banyan GroupIs this you? Claim →
Jason Gamel President and CEO, ARDAIs this you? Claim →- JKJeremy Kressmann Research Editor, SkiftX, SkiftIs this you? Claim →
- KCKenneth Chenault Chairman and a Managing Director, General CatalystIs this you? Claim →
Kristi Gole EVP Strategy, Global Hotel AllianceIs this you? Claim →
Kunal Shah Managing Partner, Travel & Hospitality, ZSIs this you? Claim →
Margaux Constantin Partner, Travel, Logistics & Infrastructure (TLI) | Dubai, McKinsey & CompanyIs this you? Claim →
Mark Galardo Executive Vice President, Revenue & Network Planning and President, Cargo, Air CanadaIs this you? Claim →- RARafat Ali CEO/Founder, SkiftIs this you? Claim →
- SKSarah Kopit Editor-in-Chief, SkiftIs this you? Claim →
Sarah Moore SVP, Head of Travel, Capital One TravelIs this you? Claim →- SOSean O'Neill Senior Hospitality Editor, SkiftIs this you? Claim →
Sébastien Bazin Group Chairman & CEO, AccorIs this you? Claim →- SBSeth Borko Head of Research, SkiftIs this you? Claim →
Steve Case Chairman and CEO, RevolutionIs this you? Claim →
Steve Singh Executive Chairman and CEO, SpotnanaIs this you? Claim →- VKVikas Khanna Chef, Author, and FilmmakerIs this you? Claim →
Frequently asked
- Who spoke at Skift Global Forum 2026?
- 40 speakers, including Bret Taylor, Brian Chesky, Dara Khosrowshahi, Anna Kofoed, and Ariane Gorin.
- What did Skift Global Forum 2026 cover?
- Topics include CEO & C-Suite Leadership.
- When and where was Skift Global Forum 2026?
- Sep 22-24, 2026 in New York, United States.
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