Kickstart a career in cruise
Tomorrow's Talent Today
Tomorrow's Talent, Today
Turn Your Cruise Passion into a Career
Tomorrow's Talent, Today is your gateway to the global cruise industry.
Discover
real career paths through inspiring talks and interactive sessions with cruise professionals who've been where you are.
Connect
face-to-face with industry leaders and build relationships that could launch your career.
Immerse
yourself in the cruise world with free access to the exhibition floor to explore opportunities and expand your network.
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Expert Speakers from the Cruise Industry
Be inspired by cruise experts who've been where you are.
Michael Bayley
President and Chief Executive Officer
Royal Caribbean International
Samuel Chamberlain
Chief Executive Officer, Americas
Ponant Cruises
Michelle Dunn
Director of HR
Azamara Cruise
JC Trueba
Director of Crew Learning
MSC Cruises USA
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Why Attend?
Tomorrow's Talent, Today
Through a full day of hands-on content focused on talent development, attendees will gain insights from leading experts in crew welfare, training, and recruitment.
SCG Exhibition Floor
Access 650+ exhibitors spanning destinations, port services, technology, design, entertainment and more at the Seatrade Cruise Global exhibition taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
F&B@Sea
Be part of a one-of-a-kind experience for F&B, guest experience and hospitality professionals over at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Visit the buzzing show floor filled with vendors, live demos and brand experiences.
"I’ve been inspired by the growth of the Tomorrow's Talent Today programme, which shines a much-needed spotlight on the people who power this industry. It’s clear that Seatrade Cruise is committed to shaping not just the future of cruising - but the future of cruise talent too."
Director, People & Culture, Heinemann Americas, Inc.
Supporters
In Partnership With
The FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Advisory Board
Joost Van Ree
Group Director Cruise & Yachts
Ocean Technologies Group
Roberta Jacoby
Jacoby Advisors
President
Geneive Brown Metzger
President and Founder
American Caribbean Maritime Foundation
Natalia Rolle
HR Director
Heinemann Americas
Paul Rutterford
Operations director
Viking Crew
Julia Siebert
CCO
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