28-30 October 2024 Location: Long Beach Convention Center, California
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FTE Global 28-30 October 2024, Long Beach Convention Center, California

FTE Global Conferences

Multiple conference tracks with unique formats to create new levels of inspiration and engagement

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Hear from the most inspirational speakers from inside and outside of the industry, delivering candid and revealing insights to help future-proof our sector

FTE Global conferences are renowned for being the best in the business and in 2024 we will focus all our content around our overarching show theme of “Transforming Air Transport”.

Whilst looking at the best approaches to transformation for organisations individually we will put a lot of focus across the sector as a whole and review transformation strategies for the big industry challenges and opportunities including digitilisation & technology, physical infrastructure & assets, workforce, commercial & collaboration models, passenger experience, sustainability and much more.

Once more FTE Global attendees will get access to the APEX Thought Leadership Conference, and collectively our conference sessions will deliver a memorable learning experience by providing progressive insights from industry leaders, technology giants, disruptors, parallel industries, academia and startups across the multiple conference tracks that will take place across the show.

We make a concerted effort to differentiate ourselves from the crowd and to embrace conference session formats that facilitate the best level of knowledge-sharing and interactivity. With this in mind, FTE Global 2024 will include a raft of formats, including Think Tanks, Guest Sessions, Symposiums, Briefings, Technical Workshops, and CEO interviews.

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FTE Global 2024 Conference Features


Discover the latest advancements, insights, and innovations in aviation through our comprehensive conference sessions. Explore the cutting-edge developments and learn from industry leaders, with a premium registration for FTE Global 2024.

Robotics & Autonomous Vehicles Think Tank

Robotics & Autonomous Vehicles Think Tank

Our Think Tank our speakers will share how they have worked with robotics and autonomous vehicles and offer insights into the lessons learned to date and where their organisations will go next in this area. Cole Wolfson (Director, xBridge, Pittsburgh International Airport) will present findings from this years’ FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit, which saw robotics industry experts and innovation industry leaders come together for a series of intensive interactive workshops, collectively shedding light on the challenges we are tackling, the progress made in solving this challenge with robotics and AI solutions, and the all-important next steps.

This session will immediately follow our ‘Robotics & Autonomous Vehicles’ Tech & Innovation Briefing on the exhibition floor, touring companies with ground-breaking systems, products and services in this space. Learn more here >>

FTE Accessibility Symposium

The FTE Accessibility Symposium

Through the FTE Accessibility Symposium, we hope to showcase the easy adjustments that airports, airlines, and their suppliers can utilise, to make a world of difference to the individuals using their service.

With contributions from Alaska Airlines, CVG Airport, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, and International Airlines Group (IAG) attendees will hear from progressive airports and airlines across the industry exploring tech-focused solutions to enhance accessibility and how they are evolving their approaches to better serve guests who use wheelchairs, white canes, and have cognitive disabilities.

We encourage attendees with an interest in improving their accessibility services, to join the ‘Accessibility’ Tech & Innovation Tour on the exhibition floor, taking place immediately after this session. We will visit exhibitors showcasing autonomous wheelchairs & other exciting new technology & services to improve accessibility for all. Learn more here >>

FTE Artificial Intelligence Symposium

The FTE Artificial Intelligence Symposium

Artificial Intelligence technology continues to make a lot of headlines, with generative-A.I. apps winning art contests and large language models such as ChatGPT wowing the world with spookily competent essays and even song lyrics. These moments expanded the sense that we’re approaching an era of pervasive A.I., in which these technologies transform our everyday lives in potentially unpredictable ways, including in commercial aviation.

These transformations will affect the passenger experience and airport- and airline operations, and create ripple effects in other areas, including: the physical footprints of airport’s, personal devices and computing interfaces, and interactions with new kinds of aircraft and ground-based transport.

This symposium will see panellists explore and debate the use cases for AI in aviation and how they could deliver transformational benefits for passengers and industry stakeholders, and the best means to introduce the technology into our organisatons, and sector at large.

FTE Energy & Sustainability Symposium

The FTE Energy & Sustainability Symposium

A panel of industry innovators will present their views, efforts, visions and learnings relating to the ways in which our industry must evolve to meet its environmental responsibilities, and tangible recommendations on what different stakeholders will need to do to play their part and be ready for the revolution coming.

With e-vehicles and robotics playing a central role to reducing ground-operational emissions, why not join the ‘Robotics & Autonomous Vehicles’ Tech & Innovation Tour, conveniently scheduled at the end of this session. Learn more here >>

Biometrics & Digital Identity Summit

The Biometrics & Digital Identity Summit

The summit will explore a range of dynamic approaches and learnings on advancing digital identity to deliver next-level customer experiences and efficiencies for industry stakeholders. The speakers will share ideas on how the industry can achieve the vast potential that new digital identity approaches leveraging biometrics can deliver.

Why not join the Tech & Innovation Tour focusing on ‘Security, Digital Identity & Biometrics’ immediately after this session? Learn more here >>

Private Networks Symposium

The Private Networks Symposium

Samuel Ingalls (Principal, Barich) will lead a dedicated workshop where experts in the field, and guest speakers, will share insights and learnings on establishing and leveraging private networks at the airport. We encourage attendees to contribute their own thoughts on how managing their own wireless networks can streamline operations and optimise resource utilisation, offering greater control over compliance measures while facilitating adherence to industry standards and regulations.

Technology Leaders Conversation

Technology Leaders Conversation

Air transport leaders from across the globe provide insight into their organisation's passenger experience, business performance, innovation, and sustainability strategies. In this fast-moving panel discussion attendees will hear high-level perspectives on utilising AI, technologies & automation to improving efficiencies and CX efforts, as well as what is the successful formula is for getting more for less with technology.

Showcasing some of the ground-breaking solutions discussed throughout the session, our ‘Self-Service Technology’ Tech & Innovation Briefing, provides a concise and convenient tour of providers already serving the industry. Learn more here >>

Our 2024 agendas are currently under development, but to get a sense of the quality and focus for our conferences please review our 2023 agendas


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Why attend FTE Global?

Don’t just take our word for it – read what FTE Global attendees have said about the show…

“The great thing for our team at FTE Global has been to try to understand what other people are doing and get great new ideas. I think United is doing more to innovate in more areas than any other airline in the world,but there’s still plenty of good ideas and innovation that’s happening outside and the opportunity to come to a place like FTE Global and learn what others are doing really helps get that creative engine firing and get more ideas. Our team wants to come back and share all the areas in which we are leading that sometimes people don’t know about – giving them the opportunity to come and show the pride that they have in that leadership role will be exciting.”

Scott Kirby, Chief Executive Officer, United Airlines

“My experience at FTE Global was great. I have talked to a lot of smart people and had a great time. The social events and networkingopportunities have been fantastic. I have had the opportunity to sit in on the conference sessions. The topics were really good – they are unique, but they are relevant to all travellers, especially digital identity which is on the cutting-edge of technology. The exhibition has a really good range of companies – you can come and see all travel has. Based on my experience this year, I will be back for sure, so I am looking forward to it.”

Yemi Oshinnaiye, CIO, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

“My experience this year at FTE Global has been fantastic. It is my third consecutive time attending the event. The networking opportunities and social events have been terrific. The conference sessions have been fantastic as well. There are always interesting companies here in the exhibition hall – this year was certainly another success in that sense for me. I will absolutely be back at FTE Global again.”

Charles Duncan, President, Norse Atlantic Airways

“As always, the networking opportunities have been fantastic. It has been really great to network with a lot of like-minded people. One of the things I love about FTE events is that we get people of a senior level from airlines, airports and vendors, so it has been great. It has been a really interesting exhibition – it is great to see a mix of well-established companies as well as start-ups, and also good to see a number of new launches. The conference sessions have been really interesting. I have been attending FTE Global for a number of years and am looking forward to going to LA next year.”

Chris Annetts, Chief Strategy Officer, Heathrow Airport

“I have been attending FTE Global for over a decade and it is just incredibly refreshing to be not only in a learning environment, but a relaxed environment where we are able to engage in very healthy, forward-looking conversations and really try to push the boundaries. FTE Global is not the usual mundane conference, so I am super-proud of what you are doing. I have been absolutely overwhelmed by the number and quality of visitors to our booth. Of course, I will be back at FTE Global. It just never ceases to amaze me how much bigger and better the event becomes, and really that is the beauty of bringing airports, airlines and vendors together, along with regulators, so in an environment like that you can really never go wrong.”

Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

“My experience at FTE Global has been fantastic. It is a great showcase of all the latest technology. It is very exciting – I am sort of overwhelmed by how much technology there is here, you can’t consume it all. Congratulations on such a fabulous show.”

John Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, Connect Airlines

“This is my first time attending FTE Global and I have really enjoyed it. What I really like is it’s a great mix of not only our vendor partners, but also airlines and a good representation of international airports as well. It’s good to share information and network. I’ve really enjoyed the opportunity to get away and be strategic for a couple of days.”

Mike Youngs, VP of Information Technology, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

“It is my first time attending FTE Global. I’ve really enjoyed the opportunity to tell the DFW digital twin story for the first time out in a public setting. It’s great to see what other airports are doing around this space – it’s going to take a village to transform this industry. It is this type of environment at FTE Global that allows us to exchange what worked, what didn’t work, and the new innovation and ideas that are coming together. We’re all going to leave this event better equipped for what we need to do for the mission.”

Shaun Klann, Head of Strategic Growth, Willow

“LAX is obviously a great airport, so it is great to have the co-located FTE Global and APEX EXPO in Los Angeles this year. We are actually thinking about doing something special together with LAX and FTE for the show, so you can be surprised and looking forward to this.”

Dr. Bjoern Becker, Head of Program Future Intercont Experience, Lufthansa

“ I have attended a number of FTE events over recent years, some as a delegate and others as a speaker. FTE Global in particular, always attracts a diverse mix of experts and professionals from across the world of aviation. What stands out against other conferences is the inclusion of hospitality, technologists and futurists who help delegates learn from other sectors, which enables a broader knowledge and understanding of what else we can do to promote the aviation sector. Networking opportunities and social events are always of the highest standard and allows old and new friends to come together in a relaxed and fun way.”

David Wilson, Managing Partner, daa International

“ I felt that at Future Travel Experience the past week the conference has been excellent to not only be able to have though-provoking aviation discussions, but also to collaborate and connect to other airports and leaders in aviation.”

Naashom Marx, Senior Manager Innovation, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International

“ The networking opportunities are always fantastic at FTE Global. There has been a high level of interaction and engagement between delegates.”

Rick Belliotti, Deputy Chief Officer - IT (CTO), Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

“ FTE Global is a wonderful event. I have met representatives from many different modes of travel, and heard what people need to think about in the next decades. In terms of networking, the right players are here to have conversations with.”

Zachary Matthews, Senior Regional Manager, Business Development and Operations, US and Canada, Uber

“ I have particularly liked that the event helps from a strategic standpoint. FTE Global really allows for a holistic strategic mind-set. The conference sessions have been very relevant in terms of customer experience.”

Michael Morford, Airport Concessions Manager, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

“ It’s great that we’re hearing about disruption. Blurring the lines between industries is very important, and this event does that very effectively.”

Rachel Walker, DDirector/MD Innovation & Solutions for Customer Contact Centers, United Airlines

“ I have been very happy with the conference sessions, which have been projecting us into the future. It’s my first time here at FTE Global and it has exceeded my expectations. I have met lots of different contacts – the event is very good for networking.”

Aymeric Dussart, Vice President, Technology and innovation, ADM Aéroports de Montréal

“ The panel sessions have been excellent, with good interaction with the audience. It’s a very forward-thinking event and people here are not afraid to talk about the future.”

Joshua Krall, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Boom Supersonic

“ I’d heard a lot about FTE Global from industry colleagues and it has certainly met my expectations. The conference sessions have been very interesting, and it has been my pleasure to take part.”

Christoph Rufenacht, VP Airport Development and Asset Optimization, Vancouver Airport Authority

“ FTE Global was definitely a great opportunity for us to network and to learn from all the players that are changing the airline industry and the travel industry. During three days we were exposed to lots of insights and we were exposed to a broader way of approaching our business.”

Alessandro Fusaro, MBA | Product Management & omni-channel Customer Experience, SkyTeam

“ The event has been very insightful. I’ve been to a lot of conferences, and the knowledge gained at FTE Global is unique and innovative. It’s very good that the event is all about collaboration. I will take some nice concepts home with me.”

Maria Rosario C. Jocson, Assistant Vice President, Centre for Customer Management, Marketing Department, Philippine Airlines

“ As always, I come away inspired, with lot of ideas and new perspectives to try to push my organisation even further.”

Guðmundur Daði Rúnarsson, Chief Commercial & Airport Development Officer, Keflavik (KEF) International Airport

“ I really enjoyed the event and seeing lots of interesting airlines and technologies. Highlights for me were the NASA and TSA talks and the collaboration work between the partners. There are differences we have, but it is very interesting to make it all come together.”

Lilian Narumi, Passenger Services Manager, Singapore Airlines

“ I’ve been asked by a number of people how FTE compares to other events on the aviation circuit. My response is that it’s very much a case of quality over quantity, with a more focused selection of relevant speakers and discussion topics, rather than the broad brush approach used by others. It’s this focus on quality speakers, innovation and informative topics that makes FTE the success that it is.”

Martin Bowman, Aviation Technology Director, Deloitte

“ The sharing amongst partners airlines and operators is what makes this show unique. Everybody gives a lot of insights on the issues and challenges of the industry and it is good to hear that there are similarities in the issues we are all facing.”

Alphonsus Chan, Manager, Corporate IT & Technology, Changi Airport

“ The show has been tremendous so far. I managed to see some incredible presentations from a lot of great people from inside the industry. We were able to meet with a lot of vendors with whom we have talked to before, but it is great to meet them here in person, which makes it a lot more efficient for us to make decisions on how we drive the guest experience for passengers. For me, this event is really forward looking – it’s not just about what people have accomplished, but about what they were trying to accomplish. So, I think that’s very valuable, as we are trying to move the industry forward.”

Bobby Schroeter, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Spirit Airlines

“ Compared to some of the other industry events which are a lot broader, FTE really focuses on innovation, so that makes it different. It is always about new ideas and new technologies that could be applied in real life problems, so that’s what makes it unique.”

Suhail Kadri, Senior Vice President Technology & Innovation, Hamad International Airport

Vital Event Information

Future Travel Experience Global 2024 is a global forum that brings together airlines, airports, government agencies, vendors, start-ups, terminal designers, architects, ground handlers, destination partners and various other travel industry stakeholders to learn, collaborate and be inspired on their next moves to transform their organisations’ passenger experience, business performance & sustainability strategies.

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Event
Future Travel Experience Global 2024
Date
- October 2024
Location
Long Beach Convention Center, California, United States

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