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4–7 May 2026

What's on at ATM

Dive into the ATM Events Schedule - Your Gateway to Travel’s Biggest Trends.

2026 Conference Stages

Global Stage

The Global Stage is host to a dynamic mix of panel discussions, interviews, and presentations created to inspire, educate and provide actionable takeaways. Featuring C-Suite executives, ministerial leaders, and global influencers this stage provides the roadmap to global travel development.
 

Future Stage

The Future Stage launches travel into the future with key trends and technological innovations across all four days. Prepare for a forward-looking agenda, where keynote speakers will explore insights into the transforming landscape of travel and uncover technologies driving the travel ecosystem.
 

Experience Stage

The Experience Stage will unlock strategies for growth in business events and corporate travel. Focus will be on impactful meetings, events and travel solutions for event professionals. Each day this stage will be home to brand new, intimate and exclusive round table discussions, tailored for the MICE & business events industry.
 


ATM 2026

ATM Ultra Luxury Lounge

New for ATM 2026, the ATM Ultra Luxury Lounge offers an exclusive space for high-net-worth individuals to engage with leading luxury brands across hospitality, private aviation, and bespoke travel. Experience tailored networking and premium showcases designed to inspire extraordinary journeys.

Global Stage

presented by Visa

ATM Middle East Outlook

presented by Visa

NEW for 2025 - Discover the travel industry landscape and future predictions for leisure, luxury & MICE in Middle East, with this exclusive report in association with Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics Company. Don’t miss the live presentation of data:
Location: Global Stage
Date: 29th April
Time: 14:00 - 14:35

Travel Tech @ ATM

Taking place alongside Arabian Travel Market, Travel Tech @ ATM is the event for innovative technologies driving the travel and hospitality sector, attracting decision-makers from across the globe. Immerse yourself in a cutting-edge conference program featuring insightful presentations and case studies by industry leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators, at the Future Stage.

Travel Tech @ ATM

Taking place alongside Arabian Travel Market, Travel Tech @ ATM is the event for innovative technologies driving the travel and hospitality sector, attracting decision-makers from across the globe. Immerse yourself in a cutting-edge conference program featuring insightful presentations and case studies by industry leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators, at the Future Stage.

IBTM @ ATM

IBTM @ ATM is a specialized zone that caters to the needs of business event professionals, offering a dedicated space for showcasing convention bureaus, event venues, destinations, technology providers, and services specific to the Business Events industry. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to connect with event planners, associations, business travel & corporate incentive travel agents as well as build knowledge and insight on the brand-new stage.

IBTM @ ATM

IBTM @ ATM is a specialized zone that caters to the needs of business event professionals, offering a dedicated space for showcasing convention bureaus, event venues, destinations, technology providers, and services specific to the Business Events industry. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to connect with event planners, associations, business travel & corporate incentive travel agents as well as build knowledge and insight on the brand-new stage.


2025 Highlights

Global Stage

presented by Visa

The Global Stage is home to the highest level of expertise, featuring C-Suite executives, ministerial leaders, and global influencers featuring a dynamic mix of panel discussions, interviews, and presentations, all curated to inspire, educate and provide actionable takeaways. This stage will provide important updates on hospitality, regional market insights, the marketing revolution, airlines and more…

ATM Middle East Outlook

Launched in 2025 - Discover the travel industry landscape and future predictions for leisure, luxury & MICE in Middle East, with this exclusive report in association with Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics Company. 

Global Stage

presented by Visa

The Global Stage is home to the highest level of expertise, featuring C-Suite executives, ministerial leaders, and global influencers featuring a dynamic mix of panel discussions, interviews, and presentations, all curated to inspire, educate and provide actionable takeaways. This stage will provide important updates on hospitality, regional market insights, the marketing revolution, airlines and more…

Conference Programme

See what 2025’s programme included - from revolutionary advancements in connectivity to actionable insights on AI, sustainability, and market trends, the ATM Conferences deliver practical knowledge you can implement right away. Each years’ programme is designed to provide travel professionals with actionable insights, emerging trends, and tangible strategies to unlock opportunities and tackle industry challenges head-on.

Start-Up Competition

in association with Intelak

For the 4th year, ATM are excited to be hosting an annual start-up pitch battle, spotlighting the most innovative minds in the Middle East. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your groundbreaking ideas to a panel of experts on Thursday 1st May.

Innovation Zone

Introducing the Innovation Zone in partnership with The Klick Agency— a brand new feature at ATM 2025! Making its debut this year, the Innovation Zone is an interactive space dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge technology and visionary concepts set to transform the travel and tourism industry. Visitors can also experience a fully immersive VR activation, designed to inspire curiosity and spark new ideas. Discover what’s next and connect with the pioneers shaping tomorrow’s journeys.

Start-Up Competition

in association with Intelak

For the 4th year, ATM are excited to be hosting an annual start-up pitch battle, spotlighting the most innovative minds in the Middle East. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your groundbreaking ideas to a panel of experts on Thursday 1st May.

Start-up Competition

For the 4th year running, ATM is proud to host its annual Start-up Pitch Battle, shining a spotlight on the most innovative minds in the Middle East. This is your chance to present your breakthrough ideas to a panel of industry experts and potential investors. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make your mark — the competition takes place on Thursday, 1st May. Be part of the region’s thriving entrepreneurial travel ecosystem and take your start-up to the next level.

Business Matchmaking and Business Exchange

In association with ICCA, we are excited to be hosting a variety of networking opportunities across the IBTM @ ATM Zone, including an exclusive matchmaking session in the morning of Tuesday 29th Apr and business breakfast on Wednesday 30th Apr, for exhibitors only.

Share for Success: Business Connections (Invitation Only)

In association with ICCA, we are excited launched a variety of networking opportunities across the IBTM @ ATM Zone, including an exclusive matchmaking session in the morning of Tuesday 29th Apr and business breakfast on Wednesday 30th Apr, for exhibitors only.

Influencer Networking

in association with Navi Savi

For the first time, the Global Stage will host exclusive networking opportunities after the conferences close. Join us Wednesday 30th April for Influencer Networking, providing exclusive opportunities to connect with industry-leading personalities and content creators.

Location: Global Stage
Date: 30th April
Time: 17:00 – 18:00

Influencer Networking

in association with Navi Savi

For the first time, the Global Stage was host to an exclusive Influencer Networking, providing opportunities to connect with industry-leading personalities and content creators. Dates and location for 2026 will be announced shortly. 

Global Hub

Find out all the latest news about the show and the industry as well as developing trends, topics covered in blogs, press releases and more on the official Global Hub. This is a great source to keep you up to date year-round, on the show, the industry, and also the latest details about other shows in our travel portfolio of events there too.

Global Hub

Find out all the latest news about the show and the industry as well as developing trends, topics covered in blogs, press releases and more on the official Global Hub. This is a great source to keep you up to date year-round, on the show, the industry, and also the latest details about other shows in our travel portfolio of events there too.


Business Event Partner

International Congress and Convention Association

We are delighted to once again be joined by ICCA at ATM. Join us at their dedicated session, providing in-depth knowledge on how the role of Business Events Travel is innovating and changing. 

2026 Knowledge Partners


Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company

Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company is the world's foremost independent economic advisory firm. We enable intelligent and responsible decision-making through the provision of timely, data-driven economic and business insights and solutions our clients’ trust. 

Videc

VIDEC is a boutique research, consulting, and M&A advisory company with a singular domain focus on the global travel, tourism, and hospitality industry. Their expertise lies in meticulous travel, tourism and hospitality research, market sizing and projections, data analytics, consumer and B2B surveys - quantifying market opportunities and carving the roadmap for growth, by providing market sizing, projections, competitive benchmarking, trends, and consumer behavioural insights.  

DragonTrail

DragonTrail are a marketing solutions company with roots in China and extensive experience in the global travel and MICE industries. They create customized solutions to propel expansion into new markets, connecting you with new customers and partners. With more than a decade of experience, their international team of digital solutions and marketing specialists helps leading brands around the world to become more globally connected and competitive.