The Seatrade Cruise Global Conference Experience
Join us for four days of visionary industry talks, practical thought leadership and experiential sessions
The 2023 Conference Programme
Business is back, cruising expectations have changed and customer confidence has skyrocketed. One thing is certain, cruising is on an upward trajectory. The 2023 conference theme “Forward Momentum” will shape our thematic thinking around this year’s conference discussions with a focus on the future of cruising and what the momentum means for both short-term and long-term innovations and business plans.
Register early to save up to $200 with Super Early Bird rates, only available before and including Friday 16 December.
Areas of focus include:
- Global ports and destinations updates
- Sustainability advances
- Technological innovations
- Luxury travel
- Expedition cruising
- Itinerary planning
- Design and ship interiors
- Health and safety
- Crew, staff recruitment and retention
- Operational best practices
- Entertainment
Stay tuned for programme details due out in early 2023.
Meet the Seatrade Cruise Global Ambassadors
We are proud to have a fantastic group of cruise professionals assisting us with conference planning.
Their expertise is central to our understanding of the key issues facing the cruise industry today and helping us plan an event geared around practical solutions to real-life challenges. They're here to help us to help you!
Art & Interior Design
Tal Danai
CEO & Founder
ArtLink
Cruise Entertainment
Ryan Stana
CEO & Founder
RWS Entertainment Group
Expedition Cruising
Liz Gammon
Principal
LizGammon.com
Safety & Sustainability
John Sifling
Principal
Broad Reach Maritime
Information Technology
Ian Richardson
CEO & Co-Founder
theICEway
Ports & Destinations
Shannon McKee
President
Access Cruise Inc. & Zielia
Ports & Destinations
Ioannis Bras
CEO
Five Senses Consulting Group
Ports & Destinations
Roger Blum
Principal
Cruise & Port Advisors, Inc
Food & Beverage
Rick Welch
President
RMW Global Consulting
Retail
Nadine Heubel
Senior Managing Director, Travel Retail North America with Harper Dennis Hobbs
"'Further Momentum’ perfectly encapsulates both Seatrade Cruise Global and the cruise industry. Throughout adversity, both have proven to be resilient and able not only to overcome difficult times but also to adapt and improve. We look forward to optimizing the event’s opportunities with our destination and Member Line partners to embrace this theme and continue to build back better together."
Michele Paige, President of FCCA
Speakers from a number of cruise lines shared their expertise from the stage in 2022:
