ITT Future You Forum Returns to WTM London 2025

International

Inspiring the next generation of travel, tourism and hospitality professionals under the theme “Reimagining Travel in a Changing World”

World Travel Market London, organised by RX, has announced that the ITT Future You Forum will once again take place at this year’s event, continuing a successful partnership that began in 2009.

Founded by the Institute of Travel and Tourism, ITT Future You connects students and graduates with the travel industry, offering mentorship, networking, and career opportunities. Since its inception, the forum has grown into one of the most anticipated sessions at WTM London, attracting more than 500 students annually.

Event Details

Date & Time: Thursday, 6 November 2025, 10:45am – 12:00pm, followed by a 30-minute networking session

Venue: Orange Theatre, ExCeL London

Theme: Reimagining Travel in a Changing World

The 2025 edition will explore how shifting global policies and traveller behaviours are reshaping the industry, with a particular focus on how Gen Z is redefining career paths through values such as sustainability, cultural connection and social impact.

Speakers and Line-Up

The line-up is being finalised, but already includes high-profile speakers such as Kate Irwin, Managing Director EMEA at Skift, and a panel of this year’s TTG 30 under 30 Tomorrow’s Travel Leaders.

Last year’s forum featured speakers such as Jo Ryzmowska, renowned for her leadership at Royal Caribbean Group and awarded an MBE for her commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the travel and tourism sectors.

Year-Round Impact

Beyond its annual WTM London forum, ITT Future You is active throughout the year. Its On the Road initiative hosts events at UK universities, while international editions have been launched in Brazil and Kenya in partnership with the Global Travel and Tourism Partnership. Online masterclasses led by industry experts further extend its reach.

Voices from the Industry

Claire Steiner, Chair of Education and Training at the Institute of Travel and Tourism and ITT Future You co-founder, said:

“Our longstanding relationship with WTM London has helped ITT Future You cement its role as the leading industry-led student initiative, inspiring and creating real value for tourism students and graduates.”

Chris Carter-Chapman, Event Director at WTM London, added:

“ITT Future You is an initiative that WTM is proud to support. We look forward to welcoming the best and brightest students to the world’s most influential travel and tourism event this November. Our collaboration is about human connection and ensuring a pipeline of committed talent for our global industry.”