Whether you’re a seasoned crypto enthusiast, an avid globetrotter, or simply curious about the innovation that lies ahead, this article explores the top upcoming events that will shape the way we navigate the world of blockchain and travel.
From blockchain summits featuring renowned industry speakers to travel expos that are pushing the boundaries of exploration, we’ve handpicked several events in each category to plan your next trip around. Keep an eye out for our partner events below for special offers!
Upcoming Crypto Events
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Consensus Miami
📅 5-7 May 2026
📍 Miami, USA
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Consensus Miami 2026, scheduled for May 5–7 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, is expected to draw over 20,000 attendees from 100 countries, solidifying its reputation as the world’s most influential gathering for the digital asset, blockchain, and AI communities.
The event will feature a massive lineup of more than 500 speakers, including high-profile headliners such as Michael Saylor (MicroStrategy), Brad Garlinghouse (Ripple), Anatoly Yakovenko (Solana), Michael Selig (CFTC), Kevin O’Leary, and Eric Trump.
Attendees can expect a comprehensive agenda spanning eight stages and summits, with a particular focus on three core themes: Crypto at Scale, Institutional Integration, and the emerging field of Agentic Commerce—the intersection of autonomous AI agents and on-chain finance. Programming includes deep-dive panels on stablecoins, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and prediction markets, alongside interactive experiences like the EasyA Hackathon, the CoinDesk PitchFest for startups, and a dedicated Institutional Summit for traditional finance leaders.
ETH Prague
📅 8-10 May 2026
📍 Prague, Czech Republic
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ETH Prague 2026, scheduled for May 8–10 at the historic Municipal House, is a premier “Solarpunk” builders’ summit and hackathon expected to draw over 1,500 dedicated Ethereum researchers, developers, and cypherpunks.
The event will feature a high-signal lineup of more than 50 world-class speakers—including industry voices like Micah Springut (Monumental Labs) and Josef Jelacic (PWN DAO)—focusing on long-term innovation rather than short-term speculation.
Attendees can expect deep-tech workshops, philosophy-driven talks, and intensive hacking sessions across three main tracks: Ethereum Core, Network Economies, and Future Society. Key topics will explore protocol development, privacy, decentralized governance, and sustainable real-world applications of blockchain technology, all aimed at shaping the next decade of the Ethereum ecosystem.
ETH Milan
📅 21-23 May 2026
📍 Milan, Italy
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ETHMilan 2026, scheduled for May 21–22 at the historic Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, returns for its fourth edition as Italy’s premier Ethereum and Web3 conference.
The event is expected to host over 2,000 attendees from across Europe, bringing together a diverse community of builders, investors, and institutional leaders. With a lineup of more than 100 speakers, including industry figures such as Keith Grossman (MoonPay) and Giovanni Sanna (KLEOS), the summit will feature a multi-track program focused on the real-world adoption of decentralized technologies.
Attendees can expect deep-dive panels and presentations on cutting-edge topics such as DeFi 2.0, Layer 2 scaling and modularity, AI-integrated blockchain applications, stablecoins, and the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs).
Upcoming Travel Events
Explore the top travel events happening soon and book your flights and hotels on Travala.
ILTM Latin America
📅 4-7 May 2026
📍 São Paulo, Brazil
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ILTM Latin America 2026, scheduled for May 4–7 at the Fundação Bienal in São Paulo, Brazil, is a premier invitation-only event that serves as a vital bridge between the global luxury travel industry and the high-net-worth market of Latin America.
The event is expected to host over 1,000 participants, including approximately 450 elite travel advisors from 13 Latin American countries and 450 prestigious international travel brands from over 50 countries. Unlike traditional lecture-heavy conferences, the core of ILTM Latin America is a highly curated schedule of up to 54 one-to-one business appointments, where exhibitors and buyers engage in 20-minute sessions to forge lifelong professional bonds.
Attendees can also expect exclusive networking events, such as evening soirées across São Paulo, and insights from industry thought leaders during the opening ceremony, focusing on trends in bespoke travel, sustainable hospitality, and the unique preferences of the Latin American traveler.
Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) 2026
📅 10-14 May 2026
📍 Adelaide, Australia
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The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) 2026, the 46th edition of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest travel trade show, is set to take place from May 10–14 at the Adelaide Convention Centre in South Australia.
This flagship business-to-business event is expected to attract over 2,300 delegates, including approximately 1,500 Australian sellers from across 600+ organizations and more than 700 international buyers representing 30+ countries. Rather than a traditional speaker-heavy conference, ATE 2026 focuses on a high-volume schedule of over 50,000 pre-scheduled one-to-one business appointments designed to connect Australian tourism operators with global distribution partners.
Key presentations and topics will center on the “G’day Stories” media program, high-yield traveler trends, and the growth of the visitor economy, with a particular emphasis on Aboriginal tourism experiences and sustainable travel. Attendees can also expect immersive “familiarization” trips across the country and high-profile networking events like the Welcome Event and the South Australia Showcase, all aimed at driving long-term international visitation to Australia.
IMEX Frankfurt 2026
📅 19-21 May 2026
📍 Frankfurt, Germany
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IMEX Frankfurt 2026, scheduled for May 19–21 at Messe Frankfurt, is Europe’s largest trade show for the global business events and incentive travel industry, expected to attract nearly 9,000 attendees, including over 3,800 hosted buyers from 88 countries.
The event will feature an extensive education program with over 150 speakers and 200+ sessions, led by industry experts such as Natasha Richards (IMEX Director of Impact), Michelle Mason (President of ASAE), and Bo Krüger (Meeting Design Guru).
Participants can expect a comprehensive agenda starting with a dedicated education day on May 18, followed by three days of high-intensity networking and one-to-one appointments where more than 68,000 business meetings are anticipated. Key topics and panels will focus on “Agentic Commerce,” the strategic adoption of AI in associations, impact-led event design, and sustainable destination strategy through the newly launched IMEX Place Leaders Forum.
The program also includes specialized tracks like Association Focus and Exclusively Corporate, designed to address the unique challenges of large-scale event management and institutional integration in the evolving digital economy.
ABTA Travel Marketing Conference 2026
📅 20 May 2026
📍 London, UK
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The ABTA Travel Marketing Conference 2026, scheduled to return in May, is a premier annual event that serves as a cornerstone for over 200 marketing professionals, brand strategists, and digital specialists within the UK travel industry.
The conference is set to feature a high-caliber roster of approximately 25 speakers, including influential leaders such as Richard Boardman (TravelDesk), Clarissa Cappelletti (WeRoad), and Asier Domaica (TikTok), alongside experts from Meta and TUI Group.
Attendees can expect a dynamic program of keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, and real-world case studies focused on the theme of “unleashing new potential” in an evolving landscape.
Key topics include the transformative role of AI and chatbots in marketing automation, leveraging customer data for hyper-personalization, the rise of “event-tourism” driven by global sporting and music events, and community-building strategies for solo and river cruise travel. The event provides a vital platform for exploring consumer travel trends for 2026 and beyond, with a strong emphasis on navigating geopolitical uncertainties and translating brand values into measurable commercial success.
ITB China 2026
📅 26-28 May 2026
📍 Shanghai, China
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ITB China 2026, scheduled for May 26–28 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, is the premier B2B travel trade show exclusively focused on the Chinese travel market and is expected to attract over 20,500 trade visitors.
The event will host more than 700 exhibitors from 85 countries and feature a highly curated conference program with over 180 global speakers delivering insights across more than 70 topics.
With Georgia as the Official Partner Destination and Jin Jiang International as the Official Travel and Hospitality Group Partner, the summit will center on seven key tracks: Outbound Travel, Inbound Travel, Travel Tech & Innovation, MICE, Hospitality, Themed & Customized Travel, and a newly introduced Luxury Travel track.
Attendees can expect a mix of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and intensive networking through a unique matchmaking system that facilitates over 38,000 pre-scheduled business appointments, alongside specialized sessions focusing on AI integration, lifestyle-driven luxury experiences, and China’s evolving visa-free policies.
