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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. Join Seatrade Cruise's student-focused programme in partnership with FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management on Monday 13 April. The programme will be held at Kovens Conference Center (Florida International University Biscayne Bay Campus), 3000 NE 151st St, North Miami, FL, USA.

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 (14-16 April) to explore opportunities and expand your network.

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The programme

2026 Topics

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Understanding How the Global Cruise Industry Works

Exploring Career Pathways

Real Career Journeys from Entry to Leadership

Getting Your Foot in the Door

Life Onboard and Shoreside: What to Expect

Building Connections & Professional Confidence

Expert Speakers from the Cruise Industry

Be inspired by cruise experts who've been where you are.

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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

Located at Kovens Conference Center, within FIU. 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 14-16 April 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.

How To Get There

Free shuttle from SCG to Tomorrow's Talent Today

A shuttle bus will be provided for anyone attending the Tomorrow's Talent Today student conference on Mon 13 April at the Kovens Conference Center.

The shuttle bus will leave Miami Beach Convention Center at 8:45 AM – Kovens Conference Center.

Return from Kovens Conference Center at 3:00PM to Miami Beach Convention Center.

Where is the Tomorrow's Talent Today being held?

The conference is located at Kovens Conference Center, Florida International University, Biscayne Bay Campus.

Address: 3000 NE 151st St, North Miami, FL 33181, United States

Where is Seatrade Cruise Global being held?

Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach. FL. USA

"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.

Tomorrow's Talent, Today

Students & Professors Pass

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Tomorrow's Talent Today Expo Pass

An exclusive ticket for students/ professors to access the Tomorrow’s Talent Today programme. Select ‘Expo Pass’ at registration and student/professor when asked for your job title.

Free with code

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Tomorrow's Talent Today Conference Pass

A pass for students/professors to access the full exhibition (Tues-Thurs) & conference (Tues-Thurs), including the Tomorrow’s Talent Today programme. Please contact us for a discount code for your TTT conference pass.

$350 with code

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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

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