REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
FTE Global, renowned as the “CES of Aviation”, took place in Long Beach, California, on 9 to 11 September 2025 where it was, once again, co-located with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO. Take a look at our round-up of the key highlights.
Winners of the FTE Americas Innovate Awards – the industry’s definitive innovation competition for the region – were announced at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – in Long Beach, California, on 11 September 2025.
Future Travel Experience (FTE) has announced that its flagship event, FTE Global, will relocate to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, on 8-10 September 2026 for a landmark edition marking the event’s 20th anniversary.
International Airlines Group, Airport Authority Hong Kong, All Nippon Airways, Schiphol, United, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport were recognised in the FTE Global 2025 Awards ceremony.
Content plans: Exploring new trends & knowledge sharing
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Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Tour on 11th hosted by GOAA; Networking Day on February 12th
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Find out more >>Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
Find out more >>Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Join us in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing, and the brand-new FTE Smart Ramp & Baggage Innovation Summit – co-located to deliver the region’s most comprehensive gathering of air transport leaders.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Join us at the 20th anniversary FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in the new location of Dallas, Texas, on 8-10 September 2026, co-located with IFSA Global EXPO. Headline Partners include Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Southwest Airlines, and Dallas Love Field Airport.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Join us for APEX FTE Expo Asia, 18-19 November 2026 – uniting the world in Singapore for the largest end-to-end passenger experience and innovation expo.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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Discover how DataArt’s Agentic AI and AILA are redefining data sharing in aviation – breaking down silos, enhancing efficiency, and enabling smarter, autonomous operations across airlines and airports.
Synect is Diamond Sponsor of FTE Global 2025. In this interview, ahead of his participation at the event, Yahav Ran, CEO, Synect, shares how signage and digital content can shape CX from curbside to gates and back.
In this interview, ahead of her participation at FTE Global, Yvonne Bilshausen, SVP | Global Head of Aviation, Architecture + Engineering, shares how AECOM designs iconic, human-centric terminals and concourses.
Synect is Diamond Sponsor of FTE Global (Long Beach, California, 9 to 11 September 2025). In this blog, Synect shares how it is transforming the airport experience and why you shouldn’t miss what the company is sharing at FTE Global.
9-11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.
9-11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
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08 - 10 Sep 2026, Dallas, Texas
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18-19 November 2026, Singapore
Connecting vendors with airline and airport executives to transform tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger journey across Asia-Pacific
Atrius Wayfinder is helping Dublin Airport create a seamless, real-time navigation experience, empowering travellers and shaping the airport of the future. Atrius is a Gold Sponsor and exhibitor at FTE Global 2025.
Ahead of their participation at FTE Global 2025, Aena, Alaska Airlines, Vienna Airport, Gerald R. Ford Airport Authority, and Synaptic Aviation share their ‘Pilot Stories’ and the secrets to a successful innovation strategy.
FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – takes place in Long Beach, California, on 9 to 11 September 2025. Read our in-depth event preview to learn about the inspirational content, dynamic exhibition, and much more.
In this interview, Larry Krauter, CEO, CVG Airport, discusses the importance of a collaborative approach to transformation, CVG’s exciting plans for its expanded exhibition Pavilion at FTE Global, and much more.
MWAA, United, Publicis Sapient and Nagarro discuss how they are leveraging agentic AI – systems capable of autonomously taking actions in complex environments – to accelerate innovation and digital transformation.
Find out more about the shortlisted airlines, airports, vendors and startups pitching in the FTE Americas Innovate Awards, which will be at the epicentre of FTE Global in Long Beach, California, on 9 to 11 September 2025.
Albert Van Veen, Vice President, Innovation and Chief Information Officer, shares how YVR is leveraging digital twins and AI to reimagine airport operations and CX, plus biometrics & digital identity, and much more.
Renowned as the “CES of Aviation”, the exhibition at FTE Global 2025 will be packed with the most innovative solutions, products and services to enhance end-to-end CX, business performance and sustainability.
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