FTE Global Frequently Asked Questions | Get Answers to Common Queries

Speaker recruitment is well underway, with participants added to our incredible agenda right up to the show dates.

Everyone who takes to our stage will have something genuinely new and inspirational to share, with critical insights and learnings on future trends and successful transformation strategies to help you be ready for tomorrow's world.

When published, our conference agenda(s), will be available to view, here: FTE Global conference agendas

To browse the list of companies and startups whose solutions, products and services will be on display at FTE Global, please click here: FTE Global exhibitors

We offer a variety of registration packages, depending on what organisation you represent, and when you complete your booking.

To view our registration rates, please click here: FTE Global registration rates

This depends on what areas of the event you are interested in having access to -

Exhibition Only passes are as described and permit access to the exhibition floor only.

Exhibition Only passes are available only to direct employees of an Airport / Airport Operator / Airline / Rail / Bus / Cruise & Airport / Gov / Association.

We do not offer Exhibition Only passes to Vendors / Suppliers / Consultants etc..

Premium Passes include access to the exhibition floor, conference and social events.

We are delighted to extend reduced registration rates to Airport / Airport Operator / Airline / Rail / Bus / Cruise & Airport / Gov / Association representatives – Opt-in $350/Opt-Out $500*.

These rates are not available to those offering products / systems / services to or working on behalf of, or within an airport, airline, cruise line etc.

*See ‘What does Opt-in to 3 meetings mean’ section for further information.

Vendors / Consultants / Architects / Suppliers / Other can benefit from group rates, starting at $2,295 per person.

We reduced pricing for students (those in current aviation-related education) and early-stage startups. Early-stage registrants will need to meet certain criteria based on valuation and founding date. A promotional code is required to ‘unlock’ this rate in our registration site – please contact kerry@futuretravelexperience.com for information and approval.

If you are a member of the press, please submit supporting documentation to ali.loving@futuretravelexperience.com to receive approval for a media pass.

We do not offer day passes.

FTE Global represents the perfect opportunity for the industry to connect en masse. A key ambition for the live show days is to drive real engagement at every opportunity between each of our attendees to share learnings and ideas.

To support this goal, we are offering discounted premium attendance to direct employees of airports, airlines, cruise lines and bus/coach/rail networks* when committing to arrange three meetings with exhibitors you wish to engage with using our Event App & Attendee Engagement Platform.

Powered by Swapcard, our system offers AI-powered matchmaking, customised leads, a smart and personalised event itinerary, and super-charged networking functionality. No more endless searching through attendee lists! Our system will deliver suggestions to help you engage with like-minded individuals to make the most of your time in Long Beach and easily fulfil your commitment to meet with any three exhibitors you wish to meet with.

You are of course welcome to opt-out of this commitment, where a small increase to your registration fee will apply.

Exhibition Only Pass Inclusions:

• FTE Global Exhibition Hall
• Tech & Innovation Briefings
• Happy Hour on the Exhibition Floor
• FTE Global Awards Ceremony
• Exhibition Closing Party
• (LIMLITED ACCESS) Event App

Premium Pass Inclusions:

• FTE Global Exhibition Hall
• Conference Sessions
• Catering
• Tech & Innovation Briefings
• Event App & Attendee Engagement Platform
• Happy Hour on the Exhibition Floor
• Networking Party
• FTE Global Awards Ceremony
• Exhibition Closing Party
• Post-event Resources

Exhibitor Pass Inclusions:

• All premium pass inclusions, with the exception of catering. This will be available for purchase.

If you are a member of the press, please submit supporting documentation* to ali.loving@futuretravelexperience.com to receive approval for a media pass.

*I.e. Links to articles/further information on your role.

We are delighted to have you involved in the event. How you go about registering will differ depending on how you are involved:

Speakers – You will receive an email from us outlining the details of your session and sharing useful information to prepare for your participation. As part of this email, there will be a personalised registration link. Please enter the requested details using this link.

Exhibitors – Your appointed logistics contact will have received an information pack from a member of our team. Here you will find an outline of our contracted inclusions, useful information about the event, and handy order forms to ensure you secure all you need for your booth. You will also receive access to your exhibitor portal where you can allocate registrations to team members that will be representing you at the event.

Sponsors - Your appointed logistics contact will have received an information pack from a member of our team. As part of this, you will have received a personalised promotional code to utilise in our registration system.

All FTE Global premium pass holders are permitted access to the APEX Thought Leadership Conference.

FTE Global Airport / Airline / Government / Association / Press Premium Pass Holders - as well as Airport / Airlines holding an Exhibition Only pass - can gain access to the APEX IFSA EXPO.

Any FTE Global attendees with a Vendor / Supplier / Exhibitor / Other Premium pass will need to be an APEX member and liaise with the APEX IFSA team to secure the appropriate registration. Please contact them on: info@apex.aero

Widely regarded as "the CES for aviation", FTE Global continues to redefine the future of air transport - welcoming industry leaders, collaborators, disruptors, startups, and solution providers from around the world; all with the keen ambition to network, learn, forge new partnerships, collaborate, and be inspired.

Our continued partnership with APEX/IFSA ensures a comprehensive experience, seamlessly blending insights from the airport and inflight worlds under one roof. Together, we’ll explore how collaboration can unlock new opportunities to enhance passenger experiences, boost business performance, and advance sustainability goals. Attendees will have access to a large-scale end-to-end exhibition, multiple conference tracks, unique social and networking events, co-creation workshops, government agency briefings, Think Tank unveilings, and powerful networking tools so that engagement opportunities between participants are unrivalled.

All partnered with our powerful event app and attendee engagement platform, providing you with the networking tools to ensure you connect with partners matching your unique set of interest areas.

Attending FTE Global will be an investment well worth your time out of the office.

FTE events uniquely attract all stakeholders who enable and facilitate the end-to-end customer journey, so you can expect to meet airlines, airports, vendors, startups, OEMs, government agencies, destination partners and various other travel industry players.

To view organisations that have joined us in the past, and those confirmed to attend in 2025, click here: Who attends FTE Global?

Yes! - A key ambition for the live show days is to drive real engagement at every opportunity between each of our attendees. To support this goal, we are thrilled to offer our valued delegates access to our event app and integrated AI Powered networking platform (Powered by Swapcard), enabling visitors to meet and build partnerships with the most relevant and valuable contacts in the weeks ahead of the show.

For further information on the incredible functionality of our Attendee Engagement Platform, please click here: FTE Global networking

In addition to the event app and Attendee Engagement Platform (see above), we have an exciting programme of networking social events taking place at FTE Global 2025.

For further information, please click here: FTE Global Social programme

Hotel accommodation and flights are not included in our registration fees.

We always look to secure discounted accommodation with hotel partners located within convenient distance from the event venue. If and when these are available, we will share details here: FTE Global plan your vist

If you hold an exhibition only pass and wish to cancel your attendance, please contact us here: Contact us

Please refer to our cancellation policy/dates, outlined below.

• Prior to Friday 1 August 2025 – full refund/no payment due.
• Post Friday 1 August 2025 – no refund/full payment due (Substitutions can be made in writing up to seven days prior to the event.)

To discuss cancelling/postponing your registration, please contact: kerry@futuretravelexperience.com

That’s no problem at all – changes to your name, job title, contact information can be made by using the ‘edit’ link in your registration confirmation email.

Likewise, should you wish to change a registration into another person’s name, please do so using the edit link in your confirmation email.

That’s fantastic news. Upgrading your pass is very simple – please just register for your preferred pass via our registration form, available here: FTE Global Registration

Our registration administration team will note the duplicate and cancel your old registration.