Welcome to Innovation: Launch

Phocuswright Conference 2026 · 18 November 2026 · 13:25–13:30

Welcome to Innovation: Launch was a session at Phocuswright Conference 2026 on 18 November 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, with 10 speakers on record.

Speakers

• Ellen Keszler — Speaker CEO, Clear Sky Associates
• Steve Singh — Speaker Executive Chairman and CEO, Spotnana
• Chelsea Salamone — Speaker Principal, Thayer Investment Partners
• Roger Sharp — Speaker Chairman, Web Travel Group and North Ridge Partners
• Michael Berk — Speaker Director of Strategic Innovation and Partnerships, American Express Global Business Travel
• Kurien Jacob — Speaker Partner, Highgate Tech Ventures
• Kristina Carter — Speaker VP, Global Partnerships, Perk
• Erik Blachford — Speaker Founder, Pine5 Ventures LLC
• Harshit Vaish — Speaker SVP and Head of Corporate Development, Strategy & Investor Relations, Expedia Group
• Traci Mercer — Speaker Chief Commercial Officer, Priceline