The FTE Global Conference

At the heart of FTE Global is our world-class conference, where senior leaders, disruptors, and innovators share candid, revealing insights that shape the future of air transport.

Transforming Travel Together

At the heart of FTE Global is our world-class conference, where senior leaders, disruptors, and innovators share candid, revealing insights that shape the future of air transport.

The programme is built to deliver strategic value and practical takeaways, ensuring every attendee leaves with fresh ideas and connections that can be applied directly to their business.

FTE Global conferences are renowned for being the best in the business and in 2026 we will focus all our content around our overarching show theme of “Transforming Travel Together”.

2026 Conference Tracks

Future Airports

Future Airlines

Digital & Innovation

Future Trends & Customer Journeys

Smart Ramp & Baggage

Ancillary & Retailing

Design & Development

Air Mobility X

A Track Record of World-Class Keynotes

Over the years, FTE Global has welcomed some of the most influential leaders in aviation, technology, and beyond. Our keynote stage has featured industry icons such as:

Scott Kirby

CEO

United Airlines

Mo Gawdat

Author, 'Solve for Happy' Chief Business Officer (2015-2018) Vice President of Business Innovation (2013-2015)

Google X

Ted Christie

Industry Pioneer and Former President & CEO, Spirit Airlines

Christine Trodella

Vice President

Meta

Max Coppin

Partner Development Manager

Google

Christina Cassotis

CEO

Pittsburgh International Airport

Russell Dicker

Head of Airport Experience

Uber Technologies

Dirk Ahlborn

CEO

JumpStarter Inc & Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Inc

Alison Taylor

Chief Customer Officer

American Airlines

Brian Loo

Senior Director of Operations Development

Meow Wolf

Jay Dryer

AAVP Program Director

NASA

Gil West

Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Delta Air Lines

Michael Tchao

VP Product Marketing

Apple

Michael Rousseau

President and Chief Executive Officer

Air Canada

John Couluris

Vice President, Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin

Jacqueline Yaft

CEO

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Brian J. Glaser

Ph.D, VP & Chief Talent and Learning Officer, Member of Board of Advisors, LIFT Airline & original start up team member of JetBlue

Google

Jeff Shaw

EVP Brand Partnerships & Business Strategy

Live Nation Entertainment

Shai Weiss

CEO

Virgin Atlantic

Ben Smith

CEO

Air France KLM

Anton Vidgen

Vice President, Guest Experience

Riyadh Air

David Decker

President Content Sales

Warner Bros. Discovery

Albert Van Veen

Vice President, Innovation and Chief Information Officer

Vancouver Airport Authority

Lennert l'Amie

CIO

Royal Schiphol Group

Jude Bricker

CEO

Sun Country Airlines

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Vital Event Information

Future Travel Experience Global 2026 will bring together airlines, airports, government agencies, vendors, startups, terminal designers, architects, ground handlers, destination partners, and other key travel industry stakeholders to collaborate and be inspired to transform passenger experience, business performance, and sustainability strategies.

Event:: Future Travel Experience Global 2026
Date:: 8–10 September 2026
Location:: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, United States