THE INDUSTRY’S MOST COLLABORATIVE TRAVEL RISK EVENT
TOMS 2026 - One room, one day with the people solving travel risk's toughest challenges,
be part of the change.
Thursday 8 October – Grand Connaught Rooms, London
- Challenge
- Collaborate
- Change
- Celebrate
Walk in with problems, walk out with solutions you created together.
This is where the travel risk industry comes together to challenge, collaborate and create what’s next.
1st
FIRST-EVER TRA HALL OF FAME
Celebrating the pioneers shaping out industry.
500+
Community Members
A network of travel risk professionals worldwide.
20+
INDUSTRY MENTORS
Learn, collaborate, and build with the very best.
100+
ORGANISATIONS REPRESENTED
From every sector, One shared mission.
London
Grand Connaught Rooms
Iconic venue. Unforgettable experience.
2026
One afternoon. Unlimited impact.
FIRST-EVER TRA HALL OF FAME
Celebrating the pioneers shaping out industry.
500+
Community Members
A network of travel risk professionals worldwide.
20+
INDUSTRY MENTORS
Learn, collaborate, and build with the very best.
100+
ORGANISATIONS REPRESENTED
From every sector, One shared mission.
London
Grand Connaught Rooms
Iconic venue. Unforgettable experience.
2026
One afternoon. Unlimited impact.
What is toms 26
TOMS 26: more than a conference
The Travel Optimisation Management Summit 2026 is where the global Travel Risk Management community comes together in real life to learn, collaborate and celebrate.
On 8 October, we’re bringing TRA students, alumni, mentors and partners into one room for:
- High‑energy, practical workshops
- Serious networking with peers from major organisations
- A Hall of Fame awards dinner celebrating the first people in the world to qualify in Travel Risk Management
If you’re serious about TRM, this is where you belong.
Who it’s for
Who should attend?
TOMS 26 is designed for:
- TRA students and alumni ready to connect and celebrate in person
- Travel, security, HR, risk and H&S professionals working on travel risk programmes
- Partners, suppliers and solutions providers who want to support the next generation of TRM leaders
Our delegates come from some of the largest organisations and most forward‑thinking suppliers in the world. Expect serious conversations, open sharing and a room full of people who actually do this work.
What to expect on the day
Your day at TOMS 26
Welcome lunch & networking
Arrive, connect with peers, students, alumni, mentors and partners.
Afternoon workshops
Live, interactive sessions focused on the issues that matter most in Travel Risk Management.
Evening drinks & awards dinner
Welcome drinks, a sit‑down dinner and the first‑ever TRA Hall of Fame celebration as we formally recognise the inaugural cohort of qualified TRA professionals.
Format
- Date: Thursday 8 October 2026
- Time: 12:30–22:00
- Venue: Grand Connaught Rooms, London
- Optional: Morning workshop with ASIS (details to follow)
We’ll ask for your preferences in advance so you can shape the final agenda.
- Traveller visibility and tracking
- Strategic communications and crisis decision‑making
- Tech and data integration (including a Hackathon‑style stream)
- Insurance and risk transfer in TRM
- AI and automation to support analysis, communication and response
Mentors, experts and partners
You’ll be joined by TRA Mentors and industry leaders
Alex Delgado
Founder
Terrain 9
Bruce McIndoe
Founder
McIndoe Risk Advisory
Martijn van der Voort
Consultant Director
AstraNomad
Alex Craxton
Founder
EVO Strategy
Matt Atkinson
Founder and MD
SureSIM by Utelize
Patience Ogunruku
BDM
World Travel Protection
John Scott
CEO
Mia Bazo/Voyage Manager
Darren Kelly
NED & Strategic Advisor
Callida Freemont
Gary Hurst
Founder/CEO
mysa
Sarah Mason
Founder
Orata Communications
Plus partners such as Terrain 9, SureSIM and mysa, and representation from our wider technology, data and accommodation communities.
This is your chance to learn from – and alongside – the people shaping Travel Risk Management today.
Tickets and pricing
Ticket includes
Your ticket covers:
- Welcome lunch
- Access to all afternoon workshops
- Refreshments during breaks
- Evening welcome drinks
- Sit‑down awards dinner and Hall of Fame ceremony
Pricing
Standard ticket:
£299.99
+ VATEarly Bird offer: Order by
1st September £250 per ticket.
TRA qualification students – completion reward:
Students who complete their TRA workbooks/qualification by 31 August 2026 receive a 40% discount on their ticket. This event is for you – speak to us to reserve your space and receive your discount code.
AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
Designed for Connection. Built for Impact.
Three days of high-level content, strategic networking and curated experiences.
- Keynote Sessions
- Expert Panels
- Interactive Workshops
- Crisis Simulation Labs
- Peer Networking
- Evening Receptions
In Partnership with Industry Leaders
PLATINUM SPONSOR
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Why attend
Why you should be there
- Be part of the first TRA Hall of Fame cohort and its celebration
- Work on real problems with people who understand your context
- Build relationships with peers from major global organisations
- Learn directly from experienced mentors and partners
- Leave with ideas, tools and connections you can use immediately
If you’ve enjoyed learning with us online, you’ll love what we can do together in person.
