ATM reveals conference programme for 2026

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has revealed details of its 2026 conference programme, set to take place from 4 to 7 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre. In a major step for the show, this year will see the full-scale debut of ATM Travel Tech, hosted as a co-located show across two halls, alongside new opportunities for visitors to meet the speakers.

 

Under the theme, Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology, the 2026 agenda highlights technology-driven strategies and sustainable practices shaping the travel sector’s next chapter. Key sessions will be held across three main platforms: the Global Stage, Future Stage and the Experience Stage, formerly known as the Business Events Stage. 

 

Over the four-day event, the Global Stage will serve as the main hub, hosting daily panels, fireside chats and presentations. Experts will explore critical topics including accessibility, destination marketing and luxury,  anchored by data-driven discussions from partners such as Euromonitor, GSIQ and Oxford’s Tourism Economics. The final day will feature a Women in Travel forum, spotlighting inclusion and equity in the industry. 

 

The Future Stage will be located within the ATM Travel Tech zone, and will feature a 250-seat theatre setting with sessions led by Dragon Trail and Videc. Discussions will delve into AI automation, fintech, robotics and digital transformation trends shaping travel.

 

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Debuting in 2026, the Experience Stage will explore the evolution of business events, with  returning partner, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), leading sessions on  driving growth in corporate travel and immersive design. 

 

Encouraging even greater engagement, ATM will launch its new Lunch ’n Learn series and Meet the Speaker opportunities, alongside real-time headset translation services, powered by Vox Technologies.

 

Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director of ATM, said: “Our 2026 conference programme has been carefully curated to provide strategic direction through informed, industry-led insight. 

 

“By covering every major vertical within the industry, and by grounding our agenda in research, innovation and real-world scenarios, we are empowering the sector to make smarter, more sustainable decisions.”

 

The upcoming ATM follows last year’s success, with ATM 2025 noted as the largest edition in the event’s history, attracting more than 55,000 attendees from 166 countries, alongside 2,800 exhibitors. 

For more information, visit wtm.com/atm