From September 2-3 , the ITB India Conference 2025 will gather key industry leaders to reveal and discuss the latest key trends, challenges and opportunities transforming the travel markets in India and South Asia – featuring speakers from Google, MakeMyTrip and Tripadvisor, 40+ sessions and a new Experiential Travel track.
The ITB India Conference 2025 is set to take place alongside ITB India from 2-4 September at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, promising two days of forward-looking insights, strategic dialogues and impactful industry discussions. With a diverse lineup of speakers and an agenda centred on emerging trends in MICE, Corporate Travel, Travel Technology, Cruise Travel, Film Tourism, Sustainability & Eco Tourism and beyond, the third in-person edition of ITB India Conference is a must-attend for travel and tourism professionals seeking to stay ahead of the curve in one of the world’s most dynamic travel markets.
Held in alignment with the overarching event theme, “The Business of Experience: Curated Travel for Targeted Growth”, the conference reflects a forward-looking outlook on the transformation of the travel industry across India and beyond. South Asia’s travel industry is undergoing a dynamic evolution, driven by digital innovation, rising affluence and a growing appetite for experience-led journeys. As traveller expectations shift, new opportunities are emerging for businesses to create targeted, high-impact offerings that drive meaningful growth across the region.
Keynote Highlights: Navigating a Changing Travel Landscape
Keynote addresses will offer compelling insights into the key opportunities and challenges shaping the travel industry, led by some of its most influential voices. Among them is Scott Wegener (Head of Asia Pacific, Tripadvisor) who will inaugurate the conference with his insights and thought leadership.
Two Stages, Four Conference Tracks, over 40 Sessions
The ITB India Conference 2025 will take place across two main stages: the Knowledge & MICE Theatre and the Tech & Experience Theatre, offering four dedicated conference tracks with more than 40 sessions of curated content, expert talks and actionable strategies.
The Knowledge Theatre track will feature leading voices discussing strategic outlooks and macro-trends that are shaping the future of travel. Topics will range from emerging travel trends to responsible tourism and luxury travel. Notable speakers include Shaurab Kapadia (Vertical Head – Travel & Food Tech, Google India), who will share profound insights on the evolving Indian travel landscape, and Rama Mahendru (Country General Manager – India, Intrepid Travel), who will discuss the growing impact of responsible tourism in the session “Beyond Sustainability: The Rise of Responsible Tourism in the Global South”.
The MICE & Corporate Travel track will delve into the evolving landscape of meetings, events and business travel – with a focus on shifting priorities, smarter budget strategies and the transformative role of new technologies. Highlights include Judith Huisman (Founder and Chief Product Officer, Meetingselect) offering an in-depth look at how digital innovations such as smart booking tools, automation, AI-driven personalisation and real-time data are transforming MICE operations. Deepesh Jethwani (Vice President (Corporate), Tripjack) will explore how travel management companies (TMCs) and corporations combine technology with human insight to create proactive, personalized duty-of-care programmes tailored to the specific needs of Indian corporate travelers.
The Travel Technology track puts technology centre stage, focusing on the tools, platforms and AI that are revolutionizing the travel industry. Anurag Jain (Executive Vice President – APMEA, RateGain) will lead a session that explores how AI and innovation are transforming the booking process and travel experiences. Rikant Pittie (Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip) will offer forward-looking insights into how emerging technologies are set to transform the travel industry.
Debuting in 2025, the Experiential Travel track spotlights high-value, immersive tourism from film and cruise travel to cultural and sustainable journeys. Speakers include Romil Pant (Sr. Vice President, Leisure Travel, Thomas Cook India Ltd) and Isha Goyal (Co-founder, India Cruise Forum and Director/CEO, STIC Travel Group). They will provide key insights into the evolving landscape of cruise travel in India.
With a packed agenda and the latest trends in focus, ITB India Conference 2025 will provide strategic direction for companies seeking to understand and grow within the Indian and South Asian markets. The full conference agenda is now available at www.businessmatching.itb-india.com. The speaker lineup can be found at: www.businessmatching.itb-india.com.
Trade Visitors can benefit from Early Bird rates until August 29, 2025 with full access to all three co-located shows – ITB India, MICE Show India, and Travel Tech India.
