“Tomorrow’s Customer Journey Agenda
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We have always been obsessed here at FTE by what the future end-to-end passenger experience will look like and this track will focus on everything related to that from how you might book a trip, how you may travel to and through the airport and what technologies might facilitate that. From there how might the inflight experience evolve and how can we clear immigration seamlessly before getting to our final destination and how might the technology we have used across our journey interconnect with the onward travel and accommodation segment. The possibilities are exciting, and endless, and this conference track will dig into how the industry can turn all the potential into game changing customer experiences of tomorrow.
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Tuesday 6th September 2022
Exclusive invitation-only event hosted by Populous
This event is invitation-only with limited capacity – once registered your application will be considered by the Populous team
Global architecture firm Populous have curated an exclusive experience, Destination: YOU, bringing together global industry leaders to share perspectives on the future of travel. Populous will bring its expertise as global thought leaders in experiential journeys to host this half-day experience on 6 September. Together, all attendees will explore the lens in which we view the world and how design, environment, industry development and experience DNA play into the narrative of where we are and where we’re headed.
Once you book your FTE Global ticket, you will receive more information on how to register your interest to attend the Populous event. Please note, this workshop is invitation-only and has a very limited capacity.
Unofficial Mixer at Beerhaus Las Vegas
FTE Global is renowned for its ability to bring industry executives together in relaxed environments to reconnect with old friends, and make new ones, and we have chosen the Beerhaus – Las Vegas as our venue to facilitate interested delegates being able to come together (outside of our official social event schedule) to enjoy a few drinks upon arrival in Las Vegas on their own dime.
The Beerhaus delivers a fresh take on the classic beer hall, where an artfully curated menu ensures both beer nerds and casual drinkers will find their favourites. It is located just next door to the Aria Resort in The Park between New York-New York and Park MGM. There are 28 craft beers on tap and entertainment options including Jenga and corn hole. Grab a cold drink, play some bar games and connect with old and new friends indoors, or on the outdoor patio.
Wednesday 7th September 2022
Opening Keynote Session
Daniel Coleman
Founder & CEO
Future Travel Experience
Dr. Joe Leader
CEO
APEX/IFSA
The future of travel according to the man leading the charge in space exploration, automated aviation systems and modernising airline operations
Blue Origin’s John Couluris will deliver an outstanding Opening Keynote outlining his vision on the future of travel. As Vice President, Lunar Permanence, John leads an incredible team to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon, working to design and build multiple classes of landers, habitats and resource-utilising technologies to ensure we reach the Moon and stay there. Prior to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, John made history leading SpaceX’s effort to fly the Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station. Experienced Chief Technology Officer aiding multiple airlines across the globe in modernising their operations, John currently leads the technology advancements for Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras as Chief Technology Officer and Advisor to the CEO. He is also the Founder and board member of Reliable Robotics, a VC-backed Silicon Valley startup focusing on advanced aircraft automation.
What does the future mobility landscape really look like, and how should air transport stakeholders be adapting?
Following a scene-setting keynote, a panel of industry innovators will discuss their views, efforts, visions and learnings relating to future mobility.
Robin Riedel
Partner
McKinsey & Company
Beyond point-to-point: How new mobility will transform the passenger experience
A more connected and automated mobility ecosystem is emerging. Advances in edge computing and machine learning are making fleets of autonomous vehicles a reality in cities. Digital twin technology is facilitating breakthroughs in how we manage transportation infrastructure, from airports and subway systems to freeways and street curbs. New modalities, including electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and even lighter-than-air dirigibles, are set to both disrupt and complement existing route structures. In the future everything will be a node on the network in transit systems managed by artificial intelligence, which will continuously optimize operations and passenger journeys through the automation of automation. This emerging era of connected and automated mobility will change how people travel in ways that evolve our current point-to-point paradigm. In this presentation Devin will present near- and far-term overviews of the opportunities this change will create for airlines, airports, cities, aircraft and vehicle manufacturers, and technology companies.
James Dorris
Co-Founder and CEO
Odys Aviation
Pierre Gourdain
Senior Managing Director, US, Canada
FlixBus
Naashom Marx
Director of Strategic Innovation - Advanced Mobility
CVG Airport
John Picard
Futurist
Lunch and two-hour networking on the exhibition floor packed with exclusive launches and unveilings
What will advanced air mobility ground infrastructure and customer journeys really look like, and can they be commercialised effectively?
After a scene-setting case study presentation, the panel members will each share their views from their seats on how they believe AAM journeys will be experienced by passengers and how industry stakeholders will make them work successfully in every sense.
Chris Runde
Director of Strategy and Innovation
Introba
Ian Scoley
Head of Design
AMP (Applied Mobility Partners)
Thanos Smith
Chief Visionary Officer
Paragon VTOL Aerospace
Bryant Walker
ACM / Aviation Administrator
City of Brownsville – Department of Aviation
Justin Towles
President
Crown Consulting
Coffee break & networking on the exhibition floor
Inflight Experience 2030
A working group consisting of board members from APEX and IFSA will present their views on what the inflight experience of 2030 could look like.
Dr. Joe Leader
CEO
APEX/IFSA
Andrew Yiu
Vice President, Customer Experience
Air Canada & Air Canada Rouge
Steven Murtoff
Senior Director, Inflight Operations, Southwest Airlines and President, Board of Directors
International Flight Services Association (IFSA)
Vanessa Lindstrom
Director – Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance
United Airlines & Board Member, International Flight Services Association (IFSA)
Alex Wilcox
CEO & Co-founder
JSX & Board Member, LATAM Airlines
Interactive Workshop: Airport Passenger Services
Alternative Session Choice
Chamil Liyanage
Managing Director, Airport Passenger & Hospitality Services
Plaza Premium Group
Gerardo Fuster
Business Development Manager
Americas at Plaza Premium Group
Anand Sebastian Bosco
Client Partner
Tata Consultancy Services
Pascal Belanger
Senior Vice-President, Commercial Development and Operations
Plaza Premium Group
Day 1 Closing Keynote for all participants
Airline industry maverick John Thomas is returning to his regional roots with a new airline in the US – Connect Airlines – a carrier that boldly plans to not only bring turboprop planes back to the jet-dominated market, but also become the world’s first hydrogen-powered carrier and the first US-based zero-emission airline. What are his views on the future of travel, and how does he believe the industry should transform to truly deliver smarter travel to the passengers we serve, and our planet?
Networking Reception on the exhibition floor
Make the most of the vital networking opportunities provided at the FTE Global 2022 Networking Reception, where delegates can enjoy demonstrations in the exhibition and network with their peers, over a refreshing drinks and snacks. The Networking Reception will begin early so participants have more scope to network outside of the official event proceedings.
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Thursday 8th September 2022
Keynote: Reinventing airport and airline business models – How next generation AI, cryptos, NFTs and metaverses can transform aviation economics
Rohit Talwar
CEO
Fast Future
Day 2 Keynote Session – The FTE Airports 2030 Symposium
Following the moderator’s scene-setting presentation and an airport leadership keynote, the session will move into a fast-moving panel discussion where opinions will be shared on what we can expect from airports in 2030, and how industry stakeholders should now be planning for upcoming changes.
Today’s travelers crave authentic experiences. Their desire to experience the culture and lifestyle of the destinations in their journey drives their choices as consumers. So how can airports create a destination in their own right and tap into the experience economy?
What can we learn from the way other venues like stadiums and event arenas are developing long-term strategies for consumers, and what can airports learn from this to support their planning for next-generation airport facilities?
Geoffrey Ax
Ax, Principal / Aviation Market Leader
Populous
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has announced the most extensive airport improvement programme in its history. How will design, technology and innovation contribute to a future-ready airport that delivers upgraded guest experiences through interactive installations, while also preserving the city’s distinct culture, flavour, and community?
Ed Baklor
Partner, Consumer Practice, Travel, Leisure & Hospitality
True
Brian Cobb
Chief Innovation Officer
Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport
Daniel McCoy
Chief Innovation Officer
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Independent Perspective Keynote
With Tom’s background not only in designing customer experience propositions but also operationally leading British Airways’ team of airport staff, cabin crew and call centre agents this session will explore the challenges facing the industry as new technology is designed, and how that is translated and operationalised into the end to end customer experience. Most airlines and airports face the conflict between technology and traditional frontline employees, where technology has quite often been seen as a way to drive efficiency into operations and reduce headcount. As we now reach this intersection where the worlds of digital and the human touch need to co-exist, this thought-provoking session will explore the challenges we face to embed new technology that enriches the human touch, allowing airlines and airports to differentiate when it comes to customer experience. In this session Tom will share his thoughts on the challenges, approaches for change management and his perspective on how technology will now be used to deliver even better service through frontline employees.
Innovation Case Studies & Learnings for airlines
Showcasing the art of the possible to enhance customer experiences, operational efficiency and business performance by airlines
A series of dynamic case studies before a fast-moving panel discussion to explore progressive new approaches.
Gary McDonald
President, Americas
Materna IPS USA Corp.
Learn how Spirit’s deployment of a domestic biometric solution on self-bag drop improved revenue generation and workforce optimization and how the implementation of automation on the ramp improved safety and operational efficiency.
Mike Byrom
Chief Operating Officer, North America
Swissport
As part of its enhanced focus on innovation Alaska Airlines recently pushed through on its efforts to deliver, and facilitate, electronic bag tags for its customers – a first in North America. What was the business case, and motivation, to get this done after years of exploration?
Jasper Quak
Managing Director
BAGTAG
Gus Naughton
Senior Software Engineer, Emerging Technologies
Alaska Airlines
How is KLM now leveraging tehnologies like AI & ML now to address staff challenges, future growth demands and prioritising resources to maximise customer experience during peaks and even disruptions?
les Wuisman
Director – Integral Analytics KLM Operations
KLM
CX Keynote
Future Proofing through Data: How Airports are Leveraging On-Demand Insights to Improve the Airport Experience
Airports are using innovative research techniques to get to the actionable “in-the-moment” information they need to improve the traveler experience. Michael will share what airports are learning through on-demand customer data that informs strategic, travel-centric decisions on upgrades, redesign initiatives, increased travel satisfaction, and driving non-aeronautical revenues.
Reimagining end-to-end customer and baggage journeys with new approaches powered by technology, design, collaboration and new service approaches
The moderator will set the scene, and then each speaker will talk for three minutes from their seat on how they are evolving their approaches to customer and baggage journeys. After everyone has voiced their opinion, the panel will share their ideas for the future around the following key topics:
- How do we achieve inclusion for passengers of all types?
- How can the industry make big CX strides during disruption?
- What are the main challenges to delivering perfect passenger and baggage journeys and how do we overcome them?
- How do we take more processes away from the airport in the future, and deliver more choice to the passengers on their day of travel?
- What big changes can we expect to see inflight going forward?
- What is the right balance for digital, and human assistance, going forward across different classes of passenger?
Michael Taylor
Managing Director of Travel, Hospitality, and Retail Intelligence
J.D. Power
Ed Baklor
Partner, Consumer Practice, Travel, Leisure & Hospitality
True
Tom Mano
Vice President, Products & Services Planning
All Nippon Airways
Megan Bozarth
Assistant Vice President of Customer Program Development
DFW International Airport
Julie Melnick
Founder & CEO
SkySquad
Kevin Kleist
Head of Emerging Trends
Southwest Airlines
Coffee break and networking on the exhibition floor
Future proofing strategies for airports and their partners – Leadership & Innovator Perspectives
Alternative Session Choice
T.J. Schulz
President
Airport Consultants Council
Justin Erbacci
CEO
Los Angeles World Airports
Nishant Rao
Economic Development Professional | Aviation & Aerospace Top 20 Under 40
Nieuport Aviation
Jesus Saenz
Director of Airports
City of San Antonio
Jimmy Hahn
SVP, Central Operations & Innovation
CLEAR
Kevin Shrier
President of the Americas
CAVU
- What does the traveler of the future expect from their journey and how can we better serve them?
- What are now the real catalysts for change and where are the opportunities for growth now?
- How do we approach growing back in the long-term?
- What is the right approach long-term for resourcing, training and attracting talent back to aviation?
- How can we make big steps in the industry’s sustainability mission?
- How do airports take non-aeronautical performance to the next level?
- Despite extensive cost cutting efforts during the pandemic are there still opportunities to save money, and how far could automation efforts still go?
- How reliant should industry stakeholders be on technology long-term, and should we all be aiming to become digital companies that just happen to operate in aviation?
- How do stakeholders play their part in future mobility & seamless journey efforts?
- What are the best ways to facilitate data sharing & new collaboration approaches?
- What do airlines and passengers want going forward and how do airports facilitate that?
Insights into effective innovation approaches & the FTE Startup Idol final
Part 1: Insights into the most effective approaches to innovation from those at the forefront of innovation and working with startups
Presentations to help the audience understand the best methods, and collaborative approaches, to drive enhanced results and performance through innovation.
Ryan Ghee
Chief Operating Officer
Future Travel Experience
Successfully developing a culture of innovation – lessons learned from a unique ACRP research project, plus the unveiling of a brand-new innovation playbook for the airport industry
Justin Phy
President & Principal Consultant
Barich, Inc
Gerald R. Ford International Airport and Southwest Airlines amongst others have been doing exciting trials together in the areas of digital twins, autonomous mobility and drones through the Ford Launchpad for Innovative Technologies and Entrepreneurship (FLITE) initiative. What have been the key learnings from these trials, and what’s next?
Alex Peric
VP & Chief Operating Officer
Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GRR)
Kevin Kleist
Head of Emerging Trends
Southwest Airlines
Part 2: FTE Startup Idol – The Final Three
The grand final of the FTE Startup Idol competition, featuring pitches from the finalists of the three categories – Automation & Workforce; Digital Identity & Security; and Sustainability. The overall winner will be decided by an audience vote and the winner will be announced at the FTE Global Awards ceremony later in the day.
Ryan Chou
Venture Investor
JetBlue Technology Ventures
Rishma M. Khimji
Chief Information Technology Officer
Harry Reid International Airport
Daniel McCoy
Chief Innovation Officer
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Friday 9th September 2022
Day 3 keynote session for all participants
The MGM Resorts View on how physical digital convergence is transforming gaming and entertainment
How is United Airlines advancing to become not only the best airline in the U.S., but also the best airline in the world?
Coffee break and networking in the lobby
The FTE Co-Creation Forums
We want FTE to be an industry change catalyst and we are making more efforts to facilitate actual industry collaboration at the show, as opposed to just discussing the need for it, which is why we are continuing to build the FTE Co-Creation Forum three years after its successful introduction. The session will provide a discussion platform for various stakeholders to discuss how they can collaborate in key areas to enhance the end-to-end passenger experience. Delegates will be able to choose which topic they would like to discuss and then join the relevant table to exchange thoughts, ideas, frustrations and potential ways forward.
There will be groups in different working zones, each with their own captain who will lead discussions on each table and help inspire outside-the-box thinking. At the start of the session, each delegate will join one of the discussion groups. They will then play an important role in forming ideas and conclusions within that group, which will be shared by the captains through the post-event report. The conclusions will also be passed to industry associations to help influence their next steps, so the good work can live beyond our time together in Vegas.
How do you build a business case for entering the metaverse?
This workshop will facilitate a SWOT analysis of a variety of use cases for airport and airline Metaverse implementations. This will be the first of its kind for our industry looking at the following use cases:
- Passenger focused
- Next generation wayfinding – supersedes interactive maps – setup virtual waypoints for day of travel
- Avatar based airport guide prior to travel
- Aircraft seating options and experiences – up sell and cross sell options
- Virtual airport lounges (airline, airport, third party) with prepurchase of dining or reserve seating
- How to use technology: self-service device instruction
- Gamification of airport experience – scavenger hunts for children and adults
- AR/VR integration at home to airport onto aircraft
- Airport NFT
- Leverage the airport air program exhibits
- Virtual marketplace for 3D Printed design NFTs
- Information and document sharing (RFP, contracts, etc.)
- Airline and airport staff
- Training for SIDA and other certifications tailored for each airport
- Orientation for new employees
- Complements existing maintenance training tools
- Digital Twin
- Metaverse infrastructure supports digital twin development
- Software and hardware advances are complementary
- Gaming professionals provide pool of experts for aviation
Dave Wilson
Founder & CEO
The Airport Guy
Creating a Culture of Innovation
Learnings from a unique ACRP research project
Justin Phy
President & Principal Consultant
Barich, Inc
What tech will complement the human touch to deliver next-generation CX in travel?
What are the types of technology that will help customer service staff deliver the human touch in the future? How do we go about understanding the requirements, and how should change management work to support the utilisation of these softer technologies.
Tom Stevens
CX Pioneer & former Director of Brand and Customer Experience, British Airways
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Future Travel Experience Global 2025 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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