Social Events

Future Travel Experience events are renowned for their exceptional social programme - carefully curated to help attendees unwind, connect with colleagues both new and established and keep the connections flowing long after the exhibition floor closes. APEX FTE EXPO will be no exception, offering exclusive access to a truly unique networking experience that brings together the most forward-thinking minds across the global aviation and travel industry.

Join fellow attendees for a series of standout social events across Singapore, from the official Welcome Reception to the FTE Unofficial Sunset Social and prestigious award ceremonies - each designed to elevate your onsite experience and create lasting connections.

Tuesday 17 November 2026, 18:00-20:00

Join us as we kick off APEX FTE EXPO in style with drinks, delicious canapés, and stunning views of Marina Bay Sands. Our Welcome Reception will be held at BAIA Singapore, offering the perfect setting to take in the iconic skyline.

It’s the perfect opportunity to meet and reconnect with fellow attendees ahead of two inspiring days of learning and networking. Relax, soak up the atmosphere, and start building the conversations and connections that will shape the days ahead.

Thursday 19 November 2026, 18:30-20:30

The APEX FTE EXPO concludes with the highly anticipated APEX Awards Ceremony, held at Swissôtel The Stamford*, a separate venue less than a 10-minute drive from Marina Bay Sands. The prestigious awards celebrate excellence in passenger experience, recognising the outstanding achievements of individuals, airlines and suppliers across the industry for their dedication to service excellence and innovation.

APEX will be presenting the CEO Lifetime Achievement Award to Aeromexico CEO Andrés Conesa as well as Lifetime Achievement Awards to Spafax CEO Niall McBain and Terry Steiner International President Terry Steiner. Airlines who receive the APEX Five Star™ and APEX Four™ Star Awards, the first airline rating program based solely on certified passenger feedback, will be announced. Don’t miss the announcement of the recipients of the new APEX Innovation Awards for Inflight Connectivity, Inflight Entertainment, and Safety Video as well as the APEX/IFSA Awards for Best Cabin Innovation. The Global APEX Best™ Awards will be presented to airlines with extraordinary in-flight entertainment, Wi-Fi, cabin service, food and beverage (in conjunction with IFSA), and seat comfort.

Join your industry peers for an evening of drinks, canapés, and networking, as we come together to honor the airlines raising the bar for passenger experience.

FTE Premium Pass Holders have the option to bolt on the APEX awards for $450 (discounted rate for $50 available to Airlines) as part of their registration. See our registration page for further details: APEX FTE EXPO registration

*Please note that attendees are responsible for arranging their own transportation from Marina Bay Sands to Swissôtel The Stamford for the APEX Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 19 November. Transportation will not be provided by the event organisers.