USA. IAADFS has revealed details of the conference sessions planned for the 2022 Summit of the Americas, which will be held on 10-13 April at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The sessions, developed with a series of content partners, will be held throughout the day on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 April. The programme, said IAADFS, will allow guests to “enjoy valuable learning opportunities during the Summit while also taking advantage of business-to-business discussions with exhibitors and multiple networking opportunities”.
Planned sessions include:
Airport Infrastructure and Retail Challenges
Content Partners: Airport Restaurant and Retail Association (ARRA) and The Moodie Davitt Report
Cruise Retail in the Post-COVID Climate
Content Partners: DFNI and m1nd-set
Adapting to the Future of Work
Content Partners: Women in Travel Retail and Travel Markets Insider
TR Consumer Forum – Americas Special Edition
Content Partners: TRBusiness and m1nd-set
LATAM Moves Forward
Content Partner: ASUTIL
Global Advocacy in the COVID Era
Content Partner: Hume Brophy
Speakers will be named shortly. Participation in the conference sessions is open to all registered attendees.
“We are very pleased with the engagement of our content partners and their efforts to develop valuable and interesting sessions for attendees. The sessions are designed not just to deliver impactful information but also to encourage dialogue and engagement from the audience,” said IAADFS President and CEO Michael Payne.
IAADFS expressed thanks for the support of those companies that have committed to the 2022 Summit of the Americas during a difficult time for the industry.
“We appreciate those suppliers who have confirmed their participation in the 2022 Summit, and we know from speaking with a number of suppliers and buyers that there is a lot of excitement about coming together for an in-person Summit,” said Payne.
He added: “To date more than 40% of available space is booked, and we’ve seen a marked increase in interest among suppliers during the past two weeks. We’ll provide exhibitor information in the coming weeks.
“We expected registration and participation decisions to be a bit later than usual in view of the global COVID picture but can clearly see interest is gaining quickly. We will do whatever is required and appropriate to ensure the safety of our attendees, and those requirements will become more specific as we get closer to the April dates and assess the situation with local authorities. April should present a much clearer picture regarding COVID, but regardless we will stay focused on what precautions need to be taken.
“Our business depends on travel and we need to be committed to supporting and encouraging engagement in travel and providing a safe environment and valuable experience.”
More details about the 2022 Summit of the Americas, including information about registration and housing, can be found at www.2022summitoftheamericas.org. Visit www.2022summitoftheamericas.org/Sessions for additional information about the conference sessions.
IAADFS noted that the 2022 Summit will adhere to all safety protocols and best practices required by federal, state or local authorities. This includes directives regarding vaccinations, masking and social distancing.
