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The Travel eSIM Webinar Series 2026
Owning the Connected Traveller Economy
Travel connectivity is undergoing a fundamental shift. What was once a utility is now becoming a core part of the travel experience and a new battleground for revenue, customer ownership, and platform control.
Travel eSIM is at the centre of this transformation. As awareness and adoption continue to grow, travellers are no longer defaulting to roaming. Instead, they are actively choosing how, when, and from whom they buy connectivity, across airlines, super apps, fintech platforms, and specialist providers.
For mobile operators and digital travel players alike, this creates both risk and opportunity. Traditional roaming revenues are under pressure, while new entrants are capturing the customer at key moments in the journey, from booking to arrival.
At the same time, the upside is clear. Millions of travellers remain underserved, price-sensitive, or disconnected, and travel eSIM provides a scalable way to capture this demand, unlock new revenue streams, and redefine the travel experience.
Join the Two-Part Educational Series
Two Webinars, Two Exclusive White Papers
Join Kaleido and Telna for a two-part educational webinar series exploring how travel eSIM is reshaping the connected traveller economy, and what it takes to win in this evolving market.
Across both sessions, we’ll share insights from Kaleido’s latest global travel connectivity research, based on thousands of travellers across 20 key markets, alongside perspectives from leading operators and ecosystem players.
You’ll gain a clear view of how traveller behaviour is changing, where value is shifting, and how to position your organisation to capture the travel eSIM opportunity.
Part 1
The Travel eSIM Opportunity
Winning the Connected Traveller Journey
Connectivity is now part of the travel product, and the companies that own it are gaining a powerful advantage.
This session explores how traveller behaviour is evolving, where connectivity decisions are made, and how airlines, super apps, fintechs, and digital platforms are embedding eSIM into the travel journey.
We’ll break down where roaming falls short, why travellers are switching, and how new distribution models are emerging at key moments, from booking to in-destination.
Plus, receive a white paper on how travel brands and platforms can capture the eSIM opportunity.
What You’ll Learn
✓ How the Travel Journey Is Being Redefined
Understand where and when travellers make connectivity decisions, and why this matters.
✓ Why Travellers Are Moving Beyond Roaming
Explore the key drivers behind eSIM adoption, from cost to convenience and control.
✓ Where the Revenue Opportunity Sits
Identify high-impact moments to embed and monetise connectivity.
✓ New Business Models in Travel Connectivity
From bundled offers to embedded eSIM and subscription models.
✓ How to Win the Connected Traveller
Practical strategies to capture demand and own the customer relationship.
✓ Live Q&A
Ask your questions to our live panel to inform your Travel eSIM strategy
Part 2
The eSIM shift
A Telco Playbook for Travel Connectivity Growth
The rise of travel eSIM is reshaping the roaming landscape and forcing operators to rethink their role in the traveller journey.
As travellers shift spending away from traditional roaming and toward alternative connectivity options, operators risk losing both revenue and customer ownership.
This session focuses on how MNOs can respond: from improving roaming propositions to launching competitive eSIM offers and re-entering the customer journey at the right moments.
Plus, receive a white paper designed for MNOs to win back travel connectivity revenue through eSIM.
What You’ll Learn
✓ Understand if Roaming Is Losing Ground
Understand the behavioural and pricing dynamics driving change.
✓ Where Operators Are Losing the Customer
Explore how new players are capturing demand across the travel journey.
✓ The eSIM Opportunity for Operators
How to reposition connectivity as a growth driver, not a threat.
✓ Winning Product and Monetisation Strategies
Standalone eSIM, bundled offers, and partnership-led models.
✓ A Practical Operator Playbook
Clear actions across short, medium, and long-term strategy.
✓ Live Q&A
Ask your questions to our live panel to inform your Travel eSIM strategy
Why Attend?
- Understand how travel eSIM is reshaping the global connectivity market
- Learn where value is shifting, and who is capturing it
- Gain actionable strategies to compete and grow in the eSIM era
- Access exclusive insights from global traveller and operator research
Explore Key Early Survey Findings
Further survey findings will be shared with all registrants after the event in an exclusive, free White Paper.
Kaleido Webinars | What to Expect?
Kaleido Webinars are designed to inform the industry on the key areas and pertinent issues shaping the future of our industry. Registrations can expect new insights, dialogue from industry experts and views from multiple stakeholders, in a fluid engaging format that allows registrants to ask key questions related to the subject matter.
All registrants will receive a copy of the webinar presentation, recording, and a new White Paper featuring findings from Kaleido’s latest survey. There will also be a chance to answer your questions during panel sessions.
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