Make valuable new connections in just 5 mins
The FTE Speed Networking Forum is designed to bring together airlines, airports and solution providers through a series of carefully matched, pre-arranged meetings that help spark new ideas, partnerships and business opportunities.
A Structured & Productive Networking Experience
Whether you're an airline or airport looking to discover innovative technologies and trusted partners, or a supplier keen to connect with senior decision-makers actively exploring new solutions, Speed Networking offers an efficient and productive way to make valuable new connections during FTE Global.
Following its highly successful debut at APEX FTE EMEA in Dublin, the initiative returns to Dallas bigger than ever, with two dedicated one-hour sessions – one focused on connecting suppliers with airlines, and another dedicated to airports. Each participant will receive a personalised meeting schedule featuring a series of five-minute conversations with organisations matched to their interests, priorities and business objectives.
Participation is included at no additional cost as part of your FTE Global registration, although places are limited and meetings will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Why take part?
In just one hour, participants can meet multiple organisations that would otherwise be difficult to connect with, creating an efficient way to build relationships and identify future opportunities.
Airlines & Airports can:
- Discover innovative technologies, products and services
- Meet carefully selected suppliers relevant to their current priorities
- Explore practical solutions to operational and customer experience challenges
- Build relationships with potential long-term partners
- Secure a complimentary Deluxe Pass to FTE Global when selected to participate as a Speed Networking Host.
Suppliers can:
- Meet senior airline and airport decision-makers in a structured setting
- Introduce new products, technologies and services
- Generate qualified business leads
- Start conversations that can continue throughout FTE Global and beyond
- Take part in the Speed Networking Forum at no additional cost as part of your FTE Global registration.
How it works
Register your interest
Places in the FTE Marketplace Speed Networking Forum are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Suppliers: Register for FTE Global and then email kerry@futuretravelexperience.com to express your interest in participating in the Speed Networking Forum.
Airlines & Airports: Select the Airline/Airport – Deluxe (Speed Networking Host) registration option when registering. Our team will then contact you with further details.
Receive your meeting schedule
Our team will coordinate the Speed Networking sessions and create a schedule of pre-arranged five-minute meetings, matching suppliers with participating airlines and airports wherever possible.
Five-Minute Meetings
During the dedicated Speed Networking sessions, attendees will take part in a series of five-minute meetings, providing enough time to make introductions, exchange contact details and identify next steps.
Hear from previous participants
"It was a pleasure to be part of the APEX FTE speed networking. If we want to improve, we need to pay attention to what is going on around us and seize opportunities that may come from diverse minds, startups, and ecosystems. Staying in the same place is never the solution."
"I really liked the format and found it very engaging. I took away many valuable insights and ideas from the sessions, and the exchanges with the other participants were extremely useful."
"Taking part in the Speed Networking was a very interesting experience. As a host then my intention was to bring value to the vendor, but looking back on the session then I certainly benefited from it as well."
Secure your place
Places are limited, so we encourage you to register early to maximise your opportunity to be matched with the organisations most relevant to your business.
Event Partners and Sponsors
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:
- – September 2026
- Location:
- Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, United States