WTM Conference overview
In 2026, a more purposeful conference programme has been designed to help travel leaders understand change, unlock growth and build resilience
Built around the theme “Resilience, rebound & reinvention: the next era of global travel”, our stages bring together global leaders, industry experts and fresh voices to tackle the biggest opportunities and challenges shaping travel today.
WTM Wanderlust headliner stage
New for this year, WTM is partnering with Wanderlust Travel Media Limited, to deliver three days of conferences on the Headliner Stage.
The WTM Wanderlust Headliner Stage will bring together some of the most influential voices in global travel, for a programme filled with insight, ideas and inspiration. From iconic journeys to sustainability and navigating the future of travel, the agenda will move at pace through sharp keynotes, celebrity interviews and ministerial panels.
Be sure to save the dates for these unmissable headliner sessions:
What’s new?
The conference programme introduces more ways to take part, connect with peers and turn insight into action:
Campfires
Facilitated peer-to-peer conversations where the audience helps shape the discussion, share challenges and solve problems together. Exclusive to the WTM Experience Hub.
Meet-ups
New networking moments bringing different travel communities together, hosted by associations and partners. Groups will include Women in Travel, Start-Ups and more.
Debates
A bigger focus on live debate, opposing viewpoints and audience participation, with voting tools giving attendees a voice in the conversation.
Event Tools
Rozie Synopsis
Missed a session? WTM’s session synopsis and summaries will be available on-demand via Rozie AI, for all WTM badge holders only. Be sure not to miss any insight, thought leadership or innovation. QR codes will be placed throughout the venue for you to grab your takeaways.
Vox Devices
Hear above the noise. Vox will be providing the solution to the hustle and bustle of WTM. Grab a listening device on Future, Experience Hub and Trends Stage, so you can stay tuned-in on the content.
Conference tracks
The programme is shaped around six shared tracks, helping attendees quickly find the content most relevant to their business, role and priorities.
Official conference advisors
The WTM Conference Board of Advisors brings together respected voices from across the global travel ecosystem to help shape a programme that is relevant, timely and commercially valuable.