WiT and Phocuswright, part of the Northstar Travel Group, wish to announce that WiT Phocuswright Middle East has been rescheduled. The event, originally planned for May 1, 2026, will now take place on August 14, 2026.
This decision has been made in consideration of the ongoing conflict in the region. The safety and wellbeing of our attendees, partners, and the communities in which we operate remain our foremost concern.
The programme curated for the May edition, including confirmed speakers, sessions, and tracks, remains available to view here. Our intent is to preserve as much of that programme as possible for the August gathering.
All existing registrations will be automatically transferred to the new date. Delegates who are unable to attend on August 14 are invited to contact our events team directly to discuss their options.
To our community across the Gulf region, we hold you in mind during this challenging period, and we look forward to convening together when the time is right.
WiT Phocuswright Middle East brings a distinct perspective against the backdrop of a significant inflection point in the travel industry. The region is not in a phase of anticipation; it is in active deployment. Sovereign capital is being directed at travel and tourism innovation. Aviation networks are expanding connectivity at scale. New destinations are being developed with global ambitions. The Middle East is a consequential and growing force in the future of travel, and this event will examine what that means for the industry at large. We hope to continue and expand on these conversations in August, in one of the most robust travel tech regions in the world.
