The travel distribution and mobility landscape is evolving quickly. Leipzig will host FVW Kongress 2026 from 31 August to 3 September 2026, bringing together senior figures across tourism and mobility sectors.
Dates and location for FVW Kongress 2026
The congress runs from 31 August to 3 September 2026 in Leipzig. Sessions focus on digitalisation, mobility and business models in travel, with tracks connecting operators, distribution channels and travel tech vendors.
Sectors and company profile on site
Participants include travel agencies, tour operators, cruise lines, hotel management groups and providers of booking and operational technology. The speaker list and participants feature airline representatives, booking platforms and specialised consultancies in data and distribution.
Program highlights and listed speakers
Published materials list high profile speakers such as Willie Walsh, Gloria Fluxá, Wybcke Meier, Kevin Bubolz and Markus Orth. Topics referenced in prior communications include artificial intelligence in travel, cruise trends and new tourism product concepts.
Key figures
Communications from the congress reference 380 participants and more than 50 speakers in previous editions, figures that indicate the professional scale of the sessions and debates.
Practical tips for B2B prospecting at the congress
- Set daily commercial targets by customer segment and prioritise hotel groups, wholesalers or platforms according to your product.
- Prepare a short targeted contact list with a tailored value message and a 30 second pitch.
- Book meetings in advance and leave time for walk-in conversations. For tech demos prepare a tight 8 minute flow that shows ROI-relevant outcomes.
- Define immediate follow up actions and ownership for leads captured during the event.
Closing note and official link
If your aim is to test partnerships in tourism and mobility, plan presence around the listed companies and speakers and prepare a follow up plan. The organiser maintains the official website with programme and registration at https://events.fvw.de/fvw-kongress/15/28902
