Program 2026
Two days. One collective shift.
Curated plenaries, keynotes, spotlights and high-density networking — every minute designed to move from dialogue to decisions.
Day 1 — Wednesday 29 October
Salle Colbert — Assemblée Nationale, Paris 7e
08:30
Accreditation & Security clearance
Welcome coffee & networking, seating in the amphitheatre.
Networking
09:00
Call to Order & Welcome Address
Master of Ceremony — Welcome by the President of A World For Travel.
Opening
09:30
Geopolitical Outlook: Navigating a Fragmented World
Setting the scene for tourism in a multipolar economy.
Keynote
10:00
Nature Intelligence: Redefining the Future of Tourism
From sustainability to regeneration.
Plenary
10:45
Blue Economy: The New Strategic Frontier
Oceans, coastlines and the next tourism asset class.
Plenary
11:30
Collective Action Spotlight: The Great Green Wall
A flagship African case study.
Spotlight
12:30
Networking Lunch & Exclusive Access Experience
Curated 1-to-1 meetings.
Networking
14:00
The New Traveler: Social Trends Reshaping Demand
Generation, identity, expectations.
Plenary
14:45
Hospitality & Net Zero — From Ambition to Action
Keynote.
Keynote
15:30
Africa: Unlocking the Next Tourism Growth Story
Investment, governance and emerging destinations.
Plenary
16:15
Coffee break & networking
Networking
16:45
Mobility — Rail, Cruise & Air
Three sessions on the backbone of tourism connectivity.
Plenary
18:00
Startup Impact Showcase & Closing Day 1
Innovation pitches and closing remarks.
Spotlight
20:00
AWFT Influence Dinner
Exclusive Paris experience for delegates and partners.
Gala
Day 2 — Thursday 30 October
Hôtel de l'Industrie — Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris 6e
09:00
Opening of Day 2
Welcome address and call to order.
Opening
09:30
Is Luxury Compatible with the New Tourism?
Plenary.
Plenary
10:15
Transforming a Global Travel Ecosystem
Keynote.
Keynote
11:00
Beyond AI: The Age of Connected Intelligence
From models to deployed systems.
Plenary
11:45
AI in Action
Case studies and practitioner panels.
Spotlight
12:30
Networking Lunch
Networking
14:00
Capital in a Changing World
Capital flows, ESG frameworks, climate finance.
Plenary
14:45
Innovation Spotlight — A glimpse into the future
Tech and product highlights.
Spotlight
15:30
Results of the AWFT Charity Initiative
Outcomes and 2027 priorities.
Plenary
16:15
Closing Address
From Frédéric Vanhoutte, President.
Closing
17:00
Farewell Networking Lunch
Closing reception.
Networking