2026 Global Events Calendar
From high-level summits to destination workshops and innovation labs, the Global Resilience Network brings together leaders, innovators, and communities worldwide.
Explore our 2026 calendar to discover opportunities for collaboration, insight, and impact across the travel and tourism sector.
The Gateway to Global Travel and Tourism Growth
15 – 16 September 2026 | DWTC Dubai, UAE
Arabian Travel Market Dubai, in association with the Global Resilience Network, will bring together senior leaders from across travel, tourism, aviation, technology and policy for two focused executive roundtables on 15 and 16 September 2026.
Through peer-to-peer discussion, participants will explore how artificial intelligence, digital innovation and cross-sector partnerships can create more connected traveller experiences and shape the next generation of global travel.
Connected AI & the Traveller Journey
15 September 2026
Digital Travel Futures
16 September 2026
The Global Travel Futures Forum
28–29 October 2026 | Paris
AI: You think you know the future.
The future rarely arrives all at once.
Over two extraordinary days, some of the world’s leading voices in travel, technology and innovation will gather in Paris to explore the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs aready reshaping our industry.
Hosted alongside Atout France, the European Travel Commission, ETOA and Panthéon-Sorbonne University (IREST), the Global Travel Futures Forum explores how artificial intelligence is transforming tourism—and why travel may become the first industry where competing AI ecosystems successfully work together.
Delegates will hear from international policymakers, technology companies, destination organisations, researchers and industry executives through keynote sessions, strategic discussions and networking events.
Invitations and further details to follow.
2026 Global Events Calendar
Curated events that educate, connect, and deliver impact.
The GRN partners with destinations and stakeholders within destinations or industries to develop purpose-driven events that address strategic needs through curated content delivery and rewarding activities that both educate and inform the participants. Our thought leadership events are designed to develop collaboration and build new partnerships so a clear ROI can be identified.
Get in touch to discuss upcoming events
Our events have an extended runway with agendas finalized at least 4 months prior to the event so if you are interested in speaking or partnering, reach out, we’re looking forward to hearing from you.
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September 19–23: Climate Week NYC | New York, USA
Global convening of leaders addressing climate challenges and sustainable strategies for travel and tourism.
September 29–October 1: WTM Spotlight Riyadh | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Showcasing emerging markets, innovation, and investment opportunities in Middle East travel.
September 30–October 2: WTTC 26th Global Summit | Valletta, Malta
Strategic discussions with CEOs, ministers, and institutional leaders on sector resilience and collaboration.
October 21–22: ICTH 26 (International Conference on Tourism and Hospitality) | Athens, Greece
Destination development, workforce strategies, and resilience-focused workshops.
✳ November 3–5: WTM London | London, UK
Annual convening of global travel leaders to share insights, partnerships, and sector strategies.
✳ November 10-12: ITB Americas | Guadalajara, Mexico
A key travel trade show uniting tourism professionals across North, Central, and South America.
December 2–4: UN Water Conference | UAE
Highlighting sustainable water management in tourism and resilient destination planning.
