Travel & Hospitality

WYSTC Conference

WYSTC is a trade event for the youth, student, and educational travel industry. It brings together buyers, sellers, service providers, and industry leaders. The event offers an international platform for contracting, networking, learning, and collaboration.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
14 September 2026 to 17 September 2026
Location
Euskalduna Conference Centre, Bilbao, Spain
Organiser
WYSE Travel Confederation
Expected attendance
500
Industry
Travel & Hospitality

Who attends

The audience

WYSTC is the world’s leading trade event for the youth, student and educational travel industry.

As described by the organiser

Speaking

Call for speakers

This event publishes a call for speakers. The deadline is unverified, so check the call before preparing a submission.

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Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Travel & Tourism
  • Marketing
  • Social Media

On stage

Speakers

  • Joakim MalmFounder, Stockholm Adventures
  • Jane McLellan-GreenDirector
  • Kim CallenderCEO, Solotrvlr
  • Stefania BresquarCEO & Founder, Geo International
  • Matheus SattlerGroup Sales Manager, Clink Hostels
  • Victoria CunninghamCEO, JENZA Group
  • Goran T. RanneforsChairman, Cultural Care Au Pair
  • Gerhard FourieGroup Marketing Manager, Naankuse Wildlife Experience
  • Robyn WalkerExecutive Director & CEO, Cultural Exchange Network (Cenet)
  • Lydia VereschildtDirector of Business Development, Encounter My Way
  • Bettina WiedmannCEO, Experiment
  • Natalie BoshellSales Manager, Ecotraining
  • Marlenny PeñaDirector of Professional Programs, OFIT
  • Joanna BurnetDirector, Australian Working Adventures
  • Ezgi TosunogluManager - Education Projects Experiences and Promotion, NSTS - International Academy
  • Ahmad AlmashaikhCo-founder, Ticlick Crm
  • Yan XiaoCEO, Wegap Cultural Exchange
  • Dominic BarrowNational Business Development Manager, Contiki
  • Pieter PretoriusManaging Director, Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
  • Jana BlažkováManaging Partner, Codan Agentura

On the floor

Sponsors and partners

  • Alliance Strategies
  • Cultural Homestay International

Plan the spend

Tickets

Ticket tiers, as published by the organiser:

Copper SponsorshipEUR 6,500

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

Stay on it

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