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 Skift Global Forum NYC Speakers Include:
CEO, CEO,
CEO, President & CEO, CEO,
Delta Airlines Royal Caribbean
TripAdvisor Teague Expedia
Cruises Ltd.
Edward H.
Stephen Kaufer John Barratt Dara Khosrowshahi
Bastian Richard D. Fain
CEO, President & CEO,
President & CEO, President & CEO, Union Square Marriott
Wyndham Hotel CEO, The Priceline Group Hospitality Group International Inc.
Group Hilton WW
Glenn Fogel Danny Meyer Arne Sorenson
Geoff Ballotti Christopher
Nassetta
Speakers
Previous Skift Global Forum Speakers Include:
Global Head of
CEO, CEO, CEO,
Hospitality, CEO,
Marriott The Travel VisitBritain
Airbnb Expedia
Corporation
Arne Sorenson Sally Balcombe
Chip Conley Dara Khosrowshahi
Brett Tollman
CEO, CEO, President and CEO, CEO, CEO,
Carnival Commune US Travel SliverRail Generator Hostels
Corporation Hotels Association
Aaron Gowell Fredrik Korallus
Arnold Donald Niki Leondakis Roger Dow
CEO/Co-Founder, CEO, Co-Founder, Author, CEO,
Lola Travel MMGY Superfly/Bonnaroo/ James Sanders + CB Insights
Outside Lands Associates
Paul English Clayton Reid Anand Sanwal
Richard Goodstone James Sanders
Managing Partner, President & CEO CEO, Co-Founder, Founder and COO,
Standard Hotels Booking.com Wolff Olins Student.com Bunkhouse
International
Gillian Tans Ije Nwokorie Shakil Khan Liz Lambert
Amar Lalvan
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:
Boeing
American Associated
Abercrombie Allianz Global Best Western Commercial
Accenture Aeromexico Airbnb Amadeus Express Press
& Kent Assistance Airplanes
Brazilian
Carlson Commune
Booking.com Tourism Board Cathay Condé Nast
Wagonlit Travel Club Med CNBC Hotels & Delta Expedia
(Embratur) Pacific Traveler
Resorts
Four Seasons Hilton Kimpton
Facebook GoGo Google Hyatt IHG JetBlue LinkedIn
Hotels Worldwide Hotels
National NYC & Starwood The New York Tourism Travel +
Marriott Mastercard Priceline Sabre
Geographic Company Hotels Times Australia Leisure
Travel U.S. Travel United Wyndham
TripAdvisor Uber Virgin Atlantic Virtuoso Visa Visit Britain
Channel Association Airlines 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,
15-minute discussion about a trend or challenge shaping
your sector.
● 15-minutes of stage time with Skift Editor
● 4x Event Tickets ($13.5K value)
● Video Recap on Skift.com, post-event
● Speaker Bio in Skift Forum Magazine
● Logo on event marketing and promotion
● 25% off discount code for additional event tickets
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)
● Opportunity to provide company-branded promotional
material and giveaway at workshop
● Special Custom Workshop signage
● Lead information from pre-registered attendees (est. 75)
● Logo on event marketing and promotion
● 25% off discount code for additional event tickets
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)
● 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)
● Logo on event marketing and promotion
● 25% off discount code for additional event tickets
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 (15 attendees total)
● Skift Editor will be present at the dinner to facilitate conversation
● Skift will send formal invites to Sponsor’s attendee wishlist
● Includes 4x tickets ($13.5K value)
● Logo on cocktail reception sign and menu
● Logo on event marketing and promotion
● 25% off discount code for additional event tickets
*Food and beverage cost not included
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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/CEO, Rafat Ali and Skift
Co-Founder/Editor-In-Chief, Jason Clampet
● Skift will send formal invites
● 4x event tickets ($13.5K est value)
● 25% off discount code for event tickets
● Logo on cocktail reception sign and menu
● Logo on event marketing and promotion
*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)
● Logo on event marketing and promotion
● 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
● Logo on event marketing and promotion
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
● Opportunity to provide branded promotional items
● Logo/branding on cocktail reception signage
● 4x Event Tickets ($13.5K value)
● 25% off discount code for additional event tickets
*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
● Signage on food and beverage with company logo
● 2x Event Tickets ($6.6K value)
● Logo on event marketing and promotion
● 25% off discount code for event tickets
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
(food & beverage not included)
● Full Page 4C Ad in Skift Global Forum Magazine
● 4x Event Tickets ($13.5K value)
● Logo on cocktail reception sign
● Logo on event marketing and promotion
● Signage on food and beverage with company logo
● OnStage Recognition
● Logo on event marketing and promotion
● 25% off discount code for event tickets
Breakfast Sponsorship
Kick-start each day as the exclusive breakfast sponsor for
Skift Global Forum attendees.
● OnStage Recognition
● Signage on food and beverage with company logo
● 2x Event Tickets ($6.6K value)
● Logo on event marketing and promotion
● 25% off discount code for event tickets
Wi-Fi Sponsorship
● Branding upon WiFi log-in
● 2x Event Tickets ($6.6K value)
● OnStage Recognition
● Logo on event marketing and promotion
● 25% off discount code for event tickets
Lanyard
● Branding on attendee badges
● 2x Event Tickets ($6.6K value)
● Logo on event marketing and promotion
● 25% off discount code for event tickets
Power Up Charging
Stations
● Branded power stations
● 2x Event Tickets ($6.6K value)
● Logo on event marketing and promotion
● 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
● Logo on event marketing and promotion
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
● Logo on event marketing and promotion
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
conversation sabout 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
● Logo on event marketing and promotion
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.
