The FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group
The FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG) brings together the most innovative and progressive baggage supply chain companies, airlines, and airports from across the industry to provide a unique platform for cooperation and industry advancement. It is the platform for developing new techniques, technologies, and business models to deliver tangible change in the baggage sector. Our members regularly come together to learn from one another and collaborate on game-changing proof of concepts (POCs) to reduce costs, improve passenger experience, and test innovations.
It is a genuinely engaged community and the industry’s best learning and networking platform for those serious about baggage. Our Captains from Southwest Airlines, Avinor, Air Canada & Greater Toronto Airports Authority are senior figures who manage busy operations. They are paired with the highly respected Samuel Ingalls and Darin Juby to moderate and lead our discussions.
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Strategic Partners
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Control Touch Systems
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Membership Types & Benefits:
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Choose the membership options that are best for you
Option 1: Baggage Innovation Working Group Partners
The Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG) has introduced a more inclusive membership structure, making it easier than ever for organisations and individuals to access the world’s leading baggage knowledge repository. This working group serves as a platform for networking and knowledge-sharing, bringing together those who are committed to baggage products and innovation. Industry pioneers collaborate here to tackle the current and future challenges of the baggage sector. As a partner, you’ll gain unparalleled opportunities to innovate and lead.
What you can expect:
- Members-only meetings – BIWG meetings take place every month, offering a mix of in-person and virtual formats. As a member, you’ll have access to exclusive pre-show gatherings that provide early insights into the latest industry trends, key projects, and future developments, giving you a competitive edge before major FTE events.
- Learn what challenges really matter to the industry – sharpen your insight into business needs and better understand your customers.
- Newsletters featuring content focused on baggage innovation.
- Baggage Transformation Framework – transform innovative ideas into real proof-of-concept projects.
- Exclusive access – access outputs from the BIWG exclusively, ahead of their presentation at FTE events.
- Regular updates & briefings – stay informed with the latest developments and upcoming major baggage projects.
- Collaborate on the BIWG Swapcard App – utilise a managed collaboration environment to co-develop proof-of-concept solutions and discuss challenges you are currently facing.
- Engage with industry leaders – connect and interact with top leaders who are driving the future of baggage innovations.
- Live airport demonstrations & technology demos – experience real-world implementations of proof-of-concept projects at participating airports in our network, alongside live demos showcasing the latest technology innovations.
- Exclusive commercialisation period – gain a competitive advantage by commercialising POC outputs before they are shared beyond the BIWG.
- Present & develop your ideas – propose and present your concepts to the group, with the opportunity to turn successful proposals into POC projects.
- Access to major aviation events – meetings align with prominent events like the Passenger Terminal Expo. In recent years, we met at Lufthansa’s headquarters in Frankfurt, Iberia’s in Madrid, and at Heathrow.
- Exclusive tours of airport baggage halls and more – in recent years BIWG members have had baggage tours of AMS, OSL, LAX, LHR, DUB and Amazon’s Fulfilment Centre in Dublin.
- FTE Community Days access – expand your networking opportunities with access to FTE’s Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub.
- Social & networking activities – participate in exclusive social events to network.
- Virtual participation – can’t attend in person? Join virtually and catch-up on-demand.
- FTE show discounts and early offerings on exhibition opportunities. Vendor Partners receive a 25% discount on all show passes. Airport Partners receive a complimentary pass to all FTE shows.
Option 2: Strategic Partner – Special Opportunity for Suppliers
Strategic Partners are companies that are not only leading edge in the world of baggage but want to stand out as leaders in the field.
Our Strategic Partners are full members of the Baggage Innovation Working Group and also enjoy:
- Prominent mentions during all BIWG meetings.
- Inclusion of company logo and description in all BIWG documents.
- Innovation references in articles and thought leadership pieces.
- First refusal on sponsorship opportunities at FTE events.
- Dedicated social media posts from the FTE accounts (LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook) announcing the company as a BIWG Strategic Partner.
- A thought leadership article/interview published on the FTE website and e-newsletter (50k+ subscribers).
- Company logo featured on holding slide at the start of each online BIWG meeting (hosted on Zoom).
- Company logo featured on BIWG holding slide and signage at in-person BIWG meetings.
- Company logo featured on all documents shared before and after online and in-person BIWG meetings.
What’s coming Up:
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14 Oct 2026 – Virtual members meeting
Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing -
17 Nov 2026 – In-person members-only meeting in Singapore (co-located with APEX FTE EXPO)
Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing -
09 Dec 2026 – Virtual members meeting
Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing