Global Forum NYC 2017 Prospectus

Global Forum NYC 2017 Prospectus

Skift Global Forum is Skift Global Forum is unlike any other event in the travel industry. Set in New York City, Skift Global Forum is a creative business conference built around the forward-looking trends, challenges and ideas defining the future of travel. Now in its fourth year, this immersive, 2-day event has become what media, speakers and attendees have called the TED Talks of travel. Skift Global Forum is designed to inspire travel professionals about the business and creative potential of the world s largest industry through carefully curated talks by industry leaders, thought-provoking panels, interactive exhibitions, and hands-on workshops in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and cross-sector learning.

Venue Skift Global Forum 2017 will be hosted at Jazz at Lincoln Center s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City from September 26-27. Jazz at Lincoln Center s performing arts complex, Frederick P. Rose Hall, is located in New York City, slightly south of the main Lincoln Center campus and directly adjacent to Columbus Circle, housed inside the Time Warner Center. The complex was designed by acclaimed architect Rafael Viñoly. Address: Broadway at 60th Street New York City Subway: 59th Street Columbus Circle (1, 2, A, C, B, D trains)

Confirmed Speakers [2017 to date] 2017 Skift Global Forum NYC Speakers Include: Minister of Tourism Colombia Maria Claudia Lacouture Delta Airlines Edward H. Bastian CMO Carnival Cruise Line Kathy Tan Mayor Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Richard D. Fain Expedia Dara Khosrowshahi President & Wyndham Hotel Group President & Hilton WW The Priceline Group Union Square Hospitality Group President & Marriott International Inc. Geoff Ballotti Christopher Nassetta Glenn Fogel Danny Meyer Arne Sorenson CEO Lindblad Expeditions COO AMAN CMO Tourism Australia CMO, La Quinta inns & Suites Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sven-Olof Lindblad Roland Fasel Lisa Ronson Julia Cary Lina Annab TripAdvisor Founder & CEO Tripping.com President & Teague Vacasa Chief Digital Officer, Lufthansa Group Stephen Kaufer Jen O Neal John Barratt Eric Breon Dr. Christian Langer

Previous Skift Global Forum Speakers [2014-2016] Global Head of Hospitality, Airbnb Chip Conley Marriott Arne Sorenson The Travel Corporation Brett Tollman VisitBritain Sally Balcombe Expedia Dara Khosrowshahi Carnival Corporation Arnold Donald Commune Hotels Niki Leondakis President and US Travel Association Roger Dow SliverRail Aaron Gowell Generator Hostels Fredrik Korallus CEO/Co-Founder, Lola Travel Paul English MMGY Clayton Reid Co-Founder, Superfly/Bonnaroo/ Outside Lands Richard Goodstone Author, James Sanders + Associates James Sanders CB Insights Anand Sanwal Managing Partner, Standard Hotels International Amar Lalvan President & CEO Booking.com Gillian Tans Wolff Olins Ije Nwokorie Co-Founder, Student.com Shakil Khan Founder and COO, Bunkhouse Liz Lambert

Audience With Super Early Bird Tickets sold out, Skift Global Forum 2017 expects to see 1,000+ travel professionals from across all sectors in attendance. Last year, over 1,000 travel professionals from 450+ companies (representing 11 countries) attended Skift Global Forum. Companies in attendance have included: Abercrombie & Kent Accenture Aeromexico Airbnb Allianz Global Assistance Amadeus American Express Associated Press Best Western Boeing Commercial Airplanes Booking.com Brazilian Tourism Board (Embratur) Carlson Wagonlit Travel Cathay Pacific Commune Condé Nast Club Med CNBC Hotels & Delta Expedia Traveler Resorts Facebook Four Seasons Hotels GoGo Google Hilton Worldwide Hyatt IHG Kimpton Hotels JetBlue LinkedIn Marriott Mastercard National Geographic NYC & Company Priceline Sabre Starwood Hotels The New York Times Tourism Australia Travel + Leisure Travel Channel TripAdvisor U.S. Travel Association Uber United Airlines Virgin Atlantic Virtuoso Visa Visit Britain Wyndham Hotel Group Sectors you ll find at SGF: Hospitality, Airlines, Cruises, Online Travel, Corporate Travel, Tourism, Destinations, Travel Agents, Tour Operators, Marketing, Advertising, Media, Tech, Digital

How We Integrate Sponsors into Skift Global Forum At Skift Global Forum, we approach sponsorships in a thoughtful, experiential way. Our sponsor activations are unique when compared to other conference models. We create custom integrated solutions to amplify your messaging and help create business connections with high-level attendees in a creative, innovative environment.

Panel Discussion Join a Skift Editor on the main stage for a high-level, 10-minute discussion about a trend or challenge shaping your sector. 10-minutes of stage time brand talk or case study with Skift Editor 4x Event Tickets ($13.5K value) 25% off discount code for additional event tickets Video Recap on Skift.com, post-event Speaker Bio in Skift Forum Magazine

Trend Workshops Engage an audience of 75+ with a 45-minute strategy workshop over lunch. 45-min curated presentation hosted by sponsor and presented in partnership with Skift 4x Event Tickets ($13.5K value) 25% off discount code for additional event tickets Opportunity to provide company-branded promotional material and giveaway at workshop Special Custom Workshop signage Lead information from pre-registered attendees (est. 75)

Skift Deep Dive Workshops Align with the most cutting-edge trends in the global travel industry. This editorially-driven event will place sponsor leaders alongside Skift editors as hosts of a private workshop that breaks down the trends shaping travel. 45-min editorially curated presentation, hosted by Skift and sponsor 4x Event Tickets ($13.5K value) 25% off discount code for additional event tickets Opportunity to provide company-branded promotional material and giveaway at workshop Includes media package of 1 sponsored posts + promotion on Skift.com Special Workshop signage Lead information from pre-registered attendees (est. 75)

Mastermind Dinner Skift will facilitate in planning and hosting a private, informal dinner and networking experience to connect your brand with 10-12 executives at a design-forward location in New York City. Skift will source location (12 attendees total) Includes 4x tickets ($13.5K value) 25% off discount code for additional event tickets Skift Editor will be present at the dinner to facilitate conversation Skift will send formal invites to Sponsor s attendee wishlist Logo on cocktail reception sign and menu *Food and beverage cost not included

Speakers Dinner Skift will facilitate a private dinner and networking experience to connect your brand with our Skift Global Forum speakers at a design-forward location nearby the event venue. Join 10-12 SGF speakers for a private dining experience with Skift Founder/ Rafat Ali and Skift Co-Founder/Editor-In-Chief, Jason Clampet 4x event tickets ($13.5K est value) 25% off discount code for event tickets Skift will send formal invites Logo on cocktail reception sign and menu *Food and beverage cost not included

Meeting Room / Green Room Takeover Sponsorships (Custom Pricing) Bring your brand to life with an exclusive opportunity to take over the Green Room and / or Meeting Room space with a branded takeover in Jazz at Lincoln Center s Frederick P. Rose Hall to create an immersive and memorable experience for attendees. Ideas include hotel spa experience, business class lounge, showroom for emerging travel technology, or anything in between. A Room Takeover is a high-impact brand experience.

Exhibitor Booth Engage attendees with an exhibit booth in the main walkway exhibitor area. Exhibit space (table, linen, 2 chairs, internet, power 2x Event Tickets ($6.6K value) 25% off discount code for additional event tickets Placement is first come, first serve

Exhibitor Stand Engage attendees with an exhibit stand (2 chairs and a high boy) in the main walkway exhibitor area. Exhibit space in main walkway exhibitor area 1x event tickets ($3.3K value) 25% off discount code for additional event tickets Placement is first come, first serve

Kick-Off Party Sponsor Become the exclusive sponsor of the official kick off party and networking event for Skift Global Forum 2017, to be hosted Monday Night, September 25, 2017 (Day before Forum.) 3 4 minute announcement at party 4x Event Tickets ($13.5K value) 25% off discount code for additional event tickets Logo/branding on cocktail reception signage Opportunity to provide branded promotional items *Food & Beverage costs not included

Networking Break Sponsorships Enable Skift Forum attendees to connect over coffee and snacks during morning and afternoon networking breaks each day. OnStage Recognition 2x Event Tickets ($6.6K value) 25% off discount code for event tickets Signage on food and beverage with company logo Limited availability

Cocktail Party Party with Skift and your new connections as the exclusive host of the cocktail & networking reception, after the close of Day 1 or 2 s sessions in Jazz at Lincoln Center s Frederick P. Rose Hall. 60-minute cocktail reception on site at event 4x Event Tickets ($13.5K value) 25% off discount code for event tickets Full Page 4C Ad in Skift Global Forum Magazine Logo on cocktail reception sign Signage on food and beverage with company logo OnStage Recognition

Breakfast Sponsorship Kick-start each day as the exclusive breakfast sponsor for Skift Global Forum attendees. OnStage Recognition 2x Event Tickets ($6.6K value) 25% off discount code for event tickets Signage on food and beverage with company logo

Wi-Fi Sponsorship Branding upon WiFi log-in 2x Event Tickets ($6.6K value) 25% off discount code for event tickets OnStage Recognition

Lanyard Branding on attendee badges 2x Event Tickets ($6.6K value) 25% off discount code for event tickets Power Up Charging Stations Branded power stations 2x Event Tickets ($6.6K value) 25% off discount code for event tickets

Livestream Sponsorship With Skift Global Forum livestream, your brand brings the conference to life for attendees around the world. On stage recognition 4x Event Tickets ($13.5K value) 25% off discount code for event tickets

App Sponsorship Open the Skift Global Forum App with your brand logo. The Skift Global Forum app is offered free to all attendees so they can engage and network with everyone in attendance at the event. All speaker programming, attendee and speaker contact information, and real-time conference updates from the Skift team can be found in the app, making it the #1 go to resource for forum attendees. Full Screen Ad 1242 x 2208 px, 1536 x 2048 px 2x Event Tickets ($13.5K value) 25% off discount code for event tickets

Skift Take Studio The Skift Take Studio is a series of backstage video and podcast interviews with Skift Forum speakers. Through this partnership, Skift aligns sponsor with compelling conversations about trends shaping travel from top C-suite executives. 4 video / podcast interviews featuring key Skift Forum Speakers 4x Event Tickets ($13.5K value) Video Interview with Sponsor CEO/ CMO Co-branding on Skift-created landing page and supporting digital content and distribution over Skift.com, newsletters, and social media between Q2-Q4 2017 Exclusive partnership content landing page

Thank You Contact us for more details on our sponsorship opportunities. Have a sponsorship activation in mind that you didn t see? Let us know and we ll work with you on a custom package. Carolyn Kremins, President ck@skift.com