Innovation returns to Long Beach with FTE Global 2024
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Dr. Joe Leader, Group CEO of APEX, IFSA and FTE (fourth from right), cuts the ribbon at APEX/IFSA and FTE Global EXPO on September 19, 2023
FTE Global returns to Long Beach, California from October 28 to 30, and is once again co-located once with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO.
There are more than 80 speakers already confirmed for the event. Attendees can sit in on panel discussions at the shared APEX/IFSA Thought Leadership stage and also engage in networking opportunities on the show floor and at evening events.
“This year, we're proud to present a record-breaking worldwide attendance, creating the networking opportunity of the year,” FTE said on its website. “Our partnership with APEX/IFSA ensures you get the best of the airport and inflight realms under one roof. It's a synergy that promises unparalleled insights and opportunities.”
Working with Diamond sponsor SYNECT, FTE Global aims to connect air transport leaders from around the world to learn and collaborate on the passenger experience, business performance, innovation and sustainability strategies.
On the agenda
The schedule is being lined up with new speakers announced periodically in the lead-up to the event in late October. So far, Ben Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM and David Decker, President, Content Sales, Warner Bros. Discovery have been announced as keynote speakers for FTE Global 2024. Dimitris Bountolos, Chief Information & Innovation Officer, ferrovial, has also been revealed as the FTE Air MobilityX Keynote Speaker for the event.
Also joining the lineup of esteemed speakers and panelists is Ben Klein, CEO, Aero; Ernest Hui, Head of UX/UI Design at Cathay Pacific; Dr. Bjoern Becker, Program Lead Future Intercont Experience, Lufthansa; Anton Vidgen, Vice President, Guest Experience, Riyadh Air and many more.
This year’s event theme at FTE Global is “Transforming Air Transport.” Attendees have access to a large-scale end-to-end exhibition with opportunities to engage in social and networking events, co-creation workshops, Think Tank unveilings, a startup showcase and impactful panel discussion sessions.
“The great thing about FTE Global for our team is the ability to understand what others are doing and get great new ideas. It really helps get that creative engine firing,” said Scott Kirby, CEO, United Airlines in an interview with APEX/IFSA/FTE Group CEO Dr. Joe Leader at last year's event.
Exhibition closing party and FTE Global Awards ceremony
The awards ceremony for the FTE Innovate Awards is scheduled to take place on the final afternoon of FTE Global.
The innovation competition will see industry stakeholders pitch on-stage to impress a panel of judges and audience, whose votes will determine the winners. The opportunity to pitch is open to airlines, airports, established vendors and startups.
There are three categories:
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Best New CX Concept (open to vendors and startups only)
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Most Innovative Airline Initiative (open to airlines only)
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Most Innovative Airport Initiative (open to airports only)
Winners will be announced on October 30.
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