One of the key elements that makes Future Travel Experience events unique is the carefully-curated content. So, to coincide with the recent launch of the FTE Global 2026 event dates and new location (Dallas, Texas, 8-10 September 2026), the theme of ‘Transforming Travel Together’, and the event website, FTE has this week released a selection of inspiring video content from the 2025 conferences. You can view exclusive keynotes, presentations and panel sessions featuring the likes of Vantage Group, OUTCOME, CVG Airport, International Airlines Group, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Alaska Airlines, Vienna Airport, Munich Airport, Ontario International Airport, Long Beach Airport, and much more.
Visit the FTE Global 2026 website >>FTE Global Opening Keynote Session – Vantage Group Chair & CEO George Casey, and OUTCOME Co-founder Dan Toma
The Opening Keynote Session at FTE Global 2025 featured powerful presentations from two visionary leaders: George Casey, Chair & CEO of Vantage Group, and Dan Toma, Co-founder of OUTCOME.
Vantage Group is a global leader in investment, development, management, and advisory services for major airport and transportation infrastructure. George Casey highlighted how Vantage is driving innovation and fostering collaboration between airport operators, airline tenants, and stakeholder partners to transform facilities, tackle industry challenges, enhance the passenger experience, and boost both operational efficiency and commercial performance – citing examples such as the upcoming T6 at JFK, set to open early next year.
FTE Global is also known for featuring influential voices from outside the aviation sector, and this year’s innovation keynote delivered just that. Dan Toma delivered a thought-provoking session titled ‘From “Moonshots” to a “Space Program” in Enterprise Innovation: Making Growth Repeatable and Scalable’. He explored how organisations can move beyond one-off innovation efforts to build systems that consistently generate and scale bold ideas – creating sustainable, measurable growth.
Watch the full video >> Visit the FTE Global 2026 website >>The FTE Energy & Sustainability Symposium
Day 2 of the Future Trends & Customer Journeys agenda at FTE Global 2025 began with the highly anticipated FTE Energy & Sustainability Symposium – a forward-looking session that explored how the aviation industry must evolve to meet the critical energy, data, and sustainability demands of the future.
As airports and airlines face increasing pressure to decarbonise and future-proof their infrastructure, the symposium looked beyond traditional models to examine innovative strategies for powering the next generation of air travel. The discussion focused on how to prepare for the exponential increases in energy consumption and data processing needs – driven by electrification, automation, AI, and sustainable aviation fuels – and what it will take to design, fund, and build resilient systems that can meet those challenges.
Moderated by Geoffrey Ax, Principal and Aviation Market Leader at Populous, the session brought together a powerhouse panel of cross-sector experts:
- John Kasuda, Head of Airports and Vertiports North America, Siemens, offered insights on how smart, sustainable infrastructure can support future-ready airports.
- Sanskar Agrawal, Industry Business Development, Smart Spaces & Global Public Sector, NVIDIA, explored the role of AI, digital twins, and real-time data processing in building intelligent, energy-efficient airport environments.
- Tim Donovan, Founder & CEO, Donovan Energy, shared practical perspectives on how airports can transition to clean energy solutions at scale.
- Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), brought an operator’s viewpoint on implementing sustainable practices without compromising performance or passenger experience.
Together, the panel delivered a rich and practical conversation on the bold steps required to ensure airports and airlines are not only ready for what’s next – but leading the charge toward a more sustainable aviation future.
Watch the full video >> Visit the FTE Global 2026 website >>The FTE Data Sharing Symposium
One of the standout sessions at FTE Global 2025 was the FTE Data Sharing Symposium – a pivotal discussion that tackled one of the industry’s most pressing and complex challenges: how to break down data silos and enable smarter, more seamless collaboration between stakeholders across the air transport ecosystem.
This session showcased the early outcomes and forward-thinking recommendations emerging from the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub community, where leading airlines and airports have been collaborating on how best to leverage data sharing to unlock new efficiencies, improve decision-making, and enhance the passenger journey.
Moderated by Samuel Ingalls, Principal at Barich, Inc., the panel brought together experienced digital transformation leaders from across the aviation sector:
- Christian George Kessler, Airports Transformation & Innovation Manager, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, shared perspectives on how data integration is shaping next-gen airport operations.
- Keith Walters, Group Transformation Manager, International Airlines Group (IAG), offered insights into the opportunities and challenges of data sharing across a global airline group.
- Nicole Hodges-Austin, Innovation Program Manager, Alaska Airlines, spoke to the cultural and operational shifts required to build trust and transparency between stakeholders.
- Gudmundur Karl Gautason, Director of Digital Development, Isavia, contributed a valuable perspective on driving data innovation within a national airport operator.
Together, the panellists explored practical use cases, governance frameworks, and emerging technologies that can help make real-time, secure, and effective data sharing a reality – ultimately enabling a more connected and responsive air travel ecosystem.
Watch the full video >> Visit the FTE Global 2026 website >>‘Airport leadership strategies to maximise capacity, operational efficiency, customer experience, revenue, workforce – and prepare for change’
The Future Airports Conference at FTE Global 2025 opened with a high-impact leadership session focused on one of the most critical challenges in the aviation industry today: how airport executives can strategically balance growth, performance, and resilience in an era of constant change.
Titled ‘Airport leadership strategies to maximise capacity, operational efficiency, customer experience, revenue, workforce – and prepare for change’, the session brought together an exceptional panel of global airport leaders who shared first-hand insights into how they are navigating complex demands while positioning their organisations for long-term success.
Moderated by Nick Bartlett, Director of Consulting and Transportation & Manufacturing Lead at the Future Today Strategy Group, the session featured:
- Julian Jäger, CEO, Vienna Airport, who discussed driving operational excellence and international competitiveness while maintaining strong regional engagement.
- Atif Elkadi, Chief Executive Officer, Ontario International Airport, who shared strategies for managing rapid passenger growth and scaling infrastructure in a high-demand market.
- Thomas Hoff Andersson, Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer, Munich Airport, who offered insights into aligning operations, technology, and customer experience within a major European hub.
- Cynthia Guidry, Director, Long Beach Airport, who explored the importance of agile leadership, community integration, and workforce development in a changing regulatory and social landscape.
Together, the panel unpacked how airports can lead through transformation – maximising capacity and revenue while elevating service and preparing their teams and infrastructure for what lies ahead.
Watch the full video >> Visit the FTE Global 2026 website >>FTE Global relocates to Dallas for 20th anniversary in 2026 with DFW, Southwest, and Dallas Love Field as Headline Partners
Future Travel Experience (FTE) has announced that its flagship event, FTE Global, will relocate to Dallas, Texas, in September 2026 for a landmark edition marking the event’s 20th anniversary. The milestone gathering, taking place on 8-10 September 2026, will be delivered in partnership with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Southwest Airlines, and Dallas Love Field Airport as official Headline Partners. Widely regarded as the “CES of Aviation”, FTE Global is the industry’s definitive innovation event, bringing together airlines, airports, government agencies, and industry partners from across the world. The 2026 edition in Dallas will be the biggest and boldest in the event’s history, welcoming more than 2,000 senior attendees for three days of future-focused conferences, a comprehensive exhibition packed with exclusive demos and announcements, and unrivalled networking opportunities. Read our full announcement here.
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