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The Skift Global Forum East 2023 in Dubai will be a who's who of decision-makers and thought leaders in the Middle East.

Series: Skift Global Forum East

Creating connections at the center of global travel. Join us in Dubai December 12-14, 2023.

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The most powerful decision-makers from across the region's travel and tourism landscape will be attending the Skift Global Forum East over the course of three days. The event kicks off tonight (Tuesday, December 12), with an invite-only networking event at Atlantis The Royal's panoramic Cloud 22 venue. On Wednesday and Thursday, the Diamond Ballroom of the Atlantis will set the stage for two days of thought-provoking panels and discussions with the greatest minds in the Middle East.

Whether you're attending for one day or all three, here is a list of some of the speakers you should try and meet, or at least learn something from.

See all the speakers at Skift Global Forum East.

H.E. Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Tourism

Issam Kazim is the CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), which was established in December 2013 as an affiliate of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Having built and developed DCTCM’s team from the ground up, as well as its large network of international offi