10 reasons to attend the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing events in Dublin this June

With a standout agenda and enhanced networking – including our new FTE Marketplace Speed Networking sessions – the industry response has already been exceptional.

More than 100 airlines and airports from across the globe have already confirmed their attendance, including British Airways, Heathrow Airport, Emirates, American Airlines, Schiphol Airport, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Dublin Airport, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, Aer Lingus, Munich Airport, Ryanair, easyJet, Air Canada, Wizz Air, Vancouver Airport Authority, Brisbane Airport Corporation and many more. See which airlines and airports you could network with at APEX FTE EMEA >>

Renowned global futurist Rohit Talwar will headline the Day 1 Closing Keynote Session with an unmissable keynote exploring how rapid technological change and global uncertainty will reshape aviation. What does this mean in practice for airlines, airports and their partners? And how can you position your organisation to thrive? This will be followed by a high-level C-suite panel featuring Linda Patrice Celestino, Vice President Guest Experience, Riyadh Air; Fouad Caunhye, Chief Commercial Officer, RwandAir; Khaled Nazer, Customer Experience Strategy Director, MATARAT; and Adam Almagro, SVP Business Development, daa International, sharing real-world perspectives on transformative business models.

In addition, Shashank Nigam, Founder & CEO, SimpliFlying, will cut through the hype with a powerful, future-focused session set in 2040, exploring how AI will truly transform travel. Expect practical insights, real-world airline use cases, and a fresh perspective on how AI can enhance the end-to-end passenger journey.

This year’s programme introduces a series of powerful new deep-dive experiences, including a dedicated Agentic AI Day exploring how AI agents could transform travel; the Smart Ramp & Baggage Innovation Summit, focused on automation, robotics and data-driven airside operations; and the FTE Data Sharing Think Tank Live, tackling the barriers to effective industry collaboration. Also featured is the exclusive launch of the Commercial Collaboration Playbook, developed with Munich Airport and available only to attendees in Dublin, offering a practical blueprint for how airlines, airports and partners can work together to unlock new revenue opportunities – ensuring these sessions go beyond theory to deliver real, actionable outcomes.

A brand-new addition to the event, the FTE Marketplace Speed Networking sessions are designed to maximise your time in Dublin with high-impact, pre-arranged meetings. Taking place in a dedicated forum on the exhibition floor, this new format gives vendors the chance to connect with airlines and airports through a series of fast-paced 5-minute introductions – helping you spark new conversations, generate leads, and unlock new commercial and innovation opportunities.

The APEX FTE EMEA, Ancillary & Retailing exhibition offers a concentrated showcase of cutting-edge solutions spanning digital transformation, customer experience, baggage and smart ramp and commercial and ancillary innovation. With established players and emerging innovators side-by-side, it’s your opportunity to discover what’s next and identify the partners who can help you get there.

Across a dynamic three-day agenda, APEX FTE EMEA will bring together airlines, airports, technology providers, startups and industry innovators to explore how collaboration and new technologies can deliver meaningful progress across the air transport sector.

The conference features dedicated tracks including Digital Transformation Excellence and Smart Ramp & Baggage Innovation, covering key topics such as AI-driven innovation, data sharing, human and AI collaboration, and the future of the autonomous ramp. Hear from: Ryanair, Fraport, Aeroporti di Roma, Munich Airport, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, IAG, Southwest Airlines, Heathrow Airport and more.

This conference brings together airlines, airports and commercial leaders to explore the strategies and technologies defining the next era of travel retailing. From airline retailing transformation and airport commercial innovation to personalisation and digital commerce strategies, the programme is designed to deliver practical, revenue-driving insight. Hear from: Munich Airport, Lufthansa, Zurich Airport, Turkish Technology, Finnair, MATARAT, daa International, RwandAir, Ryanair, Threedot, TravelX and more.

Beyond the conference and exhibition, APEX FTE EMEA offers an exceptional networking programme in the heart of Dublin. From the FTE Dublin Ice Breaker at House Dublin, to the Travel Massive Meet-Up, networking receptions, awards ceremonies, and the City of Dublin Walking Tour, every moment is designed to help you build meaningful connections with industry peers.

A major highlight of the event, the FTE Innovate Awards will see finalists from across the global aviation ecosystem pitch their innovations live on stage, with winners decided by audience vote. Finalists include: Finnair, AirAsia, Air France-KLM, Air Canada, Qatar Airways, SunExpress, Fraport, Fraport Twin Star Airport Management, Aeroporti di Roma, Aena, Munich Airport, Brussels Airport, Metcove Service Inc., NewSense Engineering, Arrow Analytics, PNR GO, and Aware Inc.

The APEX FTE EMEA / Ancillary & Retailing Startup Pitch Session will provide a platform for high-potential startups to showcase their products and services that have been developed to enhance the customer experience, operational efficiency and commercial performance. Among the startups that will be presenting are 22North by Phonon, Aeromond, Movmo, Passtination and more.