Artificial intelligence has been a major discussion in travel over the last year, and that’s why the theme of the Skift Global Forum is Connection in the Age of AI.
25.08.2023 - 13:19 / skift.com / Brian Chesky / Joe Gebbia / Airbnb Ceo
After Brian Chesky’s lively conversation with Skift CEO Rafat Ali about how Airbnb is returning to its core mission of renting rooms in people’s homes at last year’s Forum, we are elated to announce that he will be once again returning to Skift Global Forum for our tenth edition.
This year will be especially exciting in light of the big product changes ahead for Airbnb and Chesky’s recent vision for defining the company’s AI-driven future. This conversation is not to be missed.
Brian Chesky is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Airbnb and sets the vision and strategy for the company. In 2007, Brian and Joe Gebbia became Airbnb’s first Hosts. Since then, Brian has overseen Airbnb’s growth to become a community of over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1.4 billion guests across 220+ countries and regions.
During this action-packed three-day conference, learn and network with the most creative leaders at major travel brands. With an agenda packed with insightful, informative sessions, Skift Global Forum is the industry event to understand the latest trends in travel. At the rate tickets are selling, this event is sure to sell out. Make sure to lock in your seats as soon as possible so you don’t miss out.
Artificial intelligence has been a major discussion in travel over the last year, and that’s why the theme of the Skift Global Forum is Connection in the Age of AI.
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