TORONTO — Travel Trends Summit V3 is returning this fall with a two-day virtual program featuring more than 40 travel industry leaders and a central question that organizers say is increasingly important for the industry: “What’s Beyond AI?”
Taking place Oct. 28-29, 2026 and streamed live from Toronto, the third edition of the Travel Trends Summit will bring together founders, executives, investors, marketers and technology innovators for discussions about the forces reshaping the global travel business.
Registration for this year’s event is free, with organizers saying a record roster of sponsors has allowed them to eliminate the regular US$149 ticket price. There is no attendance cap or waitlist.
To register, click here.
BEYOND THE AI HYPE
While artificial intelligence will inevitably be part of the conversation, this year’s agenda is designed to move beyond the hype surrounding AI and examine how emerging technologies and changing consumer behaviour are affecting the way travel is discovered, marketed, distributed and booked.
Sessions will explore AI and the evolving travel technology stack; discovery, distribution and booking; marketing, branding and customer relationships; travel-tech investment and startup funding; and leadership, workplace culture and what organizers describe as the “human advantage.”
The two-day program will also feature live technology demonstrations, startup pitches and debates among industry experts.
TRAVELWEEK JOINS SPEAKER LINEUP
Travelweek’s Devin Kinasz is among the speakers and will discuss how the technology is impacting travel agents.
“I love this technology, and I’m genuinely excited about what I’ll learn at this year’s event,” says Kinasz. “I’ve been dedicating a lot of my time to helping travel agents understand AI and, more importantly, how they can actually use it in their businesses. I find the technology incredibly powerful in my own work, and the potential for efficiency gains – and for fundamental change across the travel industry – is simply too significant to ignore.”
The international speaker lineup also includes executives and industry experts from TourRadar, Phocuswright, Mindtrip, Railbookers Group, Kaptio, Fora Travel, TravelAI, WeTravel and Microsoft.
Representatives from Thayer Ventures, Plug and Play, Propellic, Tripian, Deloitte, Nezasa, Bókun, Pinerary, TProfile, Aderra Solutions, Triprecos, iWander, GuestOS and Belvera Partners are also scheduled to participate.
WHAT IT MEANS FOR TRAVEL ADVISORS
For travel advisors, the discussions come at a particularly relevant time. AI-powered trip planning and search are changing how consumers research travel, while new distribution platforms and booking technologies continue to alter how suppliers, advisors and travellers interact.
At the same time, the summit will look beyond technology to consider where human expertise continues to provide an advantage — an issue with particular relevance for the travel advisor community as AI becomes increasingly embedded in travel planning and retailing.
THE NEXT WAVE OF TRAVEL TECH
Investment will be another focus. Sessions examining travel-tech startups and funding will provide a look at where investors see opportunities emerging and which technologies could have the greatest impact on the travel industry in the years ahead.
The virtual format means attendees can tune in from anywhere, with the entire event streamed live from Toronto over Oct. 28 and 29.
The full agenda is now available and registration is open, with complimentary tickets available to all attendees.
For the full agenda and free registration for the Travel Trends Summit V3, click here.
