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.