Social Programme & Dublin Inspiration
Future Travel Experience events are renowned for their exceptional social programmes, designed to help attendees relax, connect, and build meaningful relationships in inspiring settings. APEX FTE EMEA & Ancillary & Retailing in Dublin will be no exception, offering exclusive access to a one-of-a-kind social and networking experience that brings together the most forward-thinking minds in the global aviation and travel industry.
June is a wonderful time to visit Dublin, and we can guarantee that our carefully curated social events will allow you to experience the city at its very best — complete with the famous Irish craic.
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What Our Community Says
Hear directly from the airline, airport, and commercial leaders who make APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing the world’s definitive event for airline and airport commercial innovation and revenue growth.
“I think it’s a great event and it’s just a great platform to discover lots of different ideas out there. We as an airline can take advantage of some of these ideas and work together with our partners to bring some of them to life. ”
“We have had a wonderful experience. This is our first time exhibiting at FTE Dublin. The quality of people that we have met has been superb. It is one of the first events we have been to where there is a real social aspect to it. What FTE puts on outside of the actual conferences and exhibition is really engaging. ”
“Ancillary growth is imperative for all airlines, and digital is the great enabler to achieving that. However, many new collaborations must be forged between stakeholders to deliver the passenger the right offer at the right moment to enhance customer experiences and increase profitability at every stage of the passenger journey, whether that be through a mobile device or an IFE …screen. FTE is working hard, and creatively, to bring those stakeholders together to learn best practice and forge new partnerships, and I am pleased to support their efforts. ”
“We very much enjoy coming to Dublin for FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing. We have had a good event, speaking to exactly the right people. It is everything we hoped for. The social events are of paramount importance. In the exhibition we have serious talks about business and our vision, then the social events really give a different …aspect to the event – you are able to converse with people on a different level in a more relaxed atmosphere. ”
“I have been very happy being here. We have had a good audience with lots of nice meetings and relevant people. The social aspect of the event has been very nice – the opportunities have been there to meet people, and everyone has been in good spirits. The conference content has been well tailored. Will we attend again? The immediate …answer is yes. ”
“The event will give us an insight on where we stand, how Covid has changed certain frameworks and should give us food for thought of how to handle the challenges in the future of the retail and F&B world. Come and join the FTE Event in Dublin and be inspired. ”
“I think the event has been very easy-going and a very warm atmosphere so it has been very easy to connect with everybody here. The programme has been very well structured with a good mix of presentations, but also I had some time to look at the expo and meet with people. The Gala Evening was very impressive. We are …also very grateful for the Ancillary Award that goes to my team. ”
“It is the second time that we have exhibited at FTE Dublin and it has been fantastic. I think the conference subjects have been really interesting and topical. The networking has been fantastic, with good conversations and good individuals to meet from across different areas of the travel sector. ”
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City of Dublin Walking Tour
Brought to you by passenger disruption experts Plan3
At FTE, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding networking opportunities in relaxed and engaging environments. In partnership with passenger disruption experts Plan3, we invite attendees to join an exclusive City of Dublin walking tour on Tuesday 9 June.
This two-hour guided experience offers a local insight into Dublin’s rich history, culture, and iconic sights, providing the perfect way to explore the city while networking with fellow delegates. The tour will conclude just in time to join the FTE Dublin Ice Breaker at House Dublin.
Limited places available. A booking link will be shared with attendees who express interest as part of their APEX FTE Dublin registration. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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FTE Dublin Ice Breaker
Kick off the conference in style at our official Ice Breaker at House Dublin. This relaxed and vibrant evening offers your first opportunity to connect with fellow delegates while enjoying great food, fabulous drinks, and live music in a venue that blends boutique charm with energetic city flair.
Whether you’re keen to immerse yourself in Dublin’s culture, reconnect with industry peers, or simply unwind after travelling, this is the perfect way to start the event on a high note.
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Networking Reception & FTE and APEX Awards Ceremony
Make the most of one of the conference’s most valuable networking opportunities at the FTE Dublin Networking Reception. Delegates can enjoy live demonstrations in the exhibition and connect with peers over drinks ahead of the prestigious awards ceremonies.
It has been a period of significant transformation across the industry, and we will recognise and celebrate excellence in Dublin. Fifteen airlines and fifteen airports will be shortlisted for the FTE World Ancillary & Retailing Awards 2026, with three winners in each category honoured for their outstanding achievements. We will also celebrate the members of the 2026 FTE EMEA Airline and Airport Power Lists.
Following this, the APEX Passenger Choice Awards ceremony will recognise airlines from Europe, South America, and North America for exceptional customer experience, as voted by passengers across 1.2 million flights via TripIt.
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Summer in Dublin Travel Massive Meet Up
The Travel Massive Dublin Chapter invites FTE delegates to attend a meet-up at an exciting downtown location. The “Summer in Dublin” informal social event is the perfect opportunity to continue your conference networking and connect with the local travel community. The not-for-profit Travel Massive Dublin has been hosting free-to-attend social events, insightful interviews, educational panels, and generally supporting the travel industry in Ireland since October 2013.
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Wrap-up and FTE Innovate Awards Ceremony
We wrap up two days of learning, networking and inspiration by inviting all attendees to relax and enjoy a farewell drink and see who comes out top in the FTE EMEA Innovate Awards 2026. Over the past two days, attendees will have heard from a variety of industry stakeholders, each pitching on stage in an effort to win votes and be named an FTE Innovate Awards winner. Now the votes have been tallied, we will announce and celebrate the FTE EMEA Innovate Awards 2026 winners.
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