Innovation
Summit
A worldwide summit uniting inventive minds to tackle aviation’s biggest challenges, explore PIT’s Terminal Modernization, and uncover the city’s vibrant tech and innovation landscape.
Collaboration & Purpose
Building on the successful collaboration between Future Travel Experience (FTE) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) for the Aviation & Robotics Summit in 2023 and 2024, the FTE World Innovation Summit will bring together over 400 air transport industry innovators for a three-day interdisciplinary series of conference sessions, interactive workshops, innovation tours, and networking opportunities, all taking place in Pittsburgh.
Hosted at Carnegie Mellon University
The Summit, hosted at the world-famous Carnegie Mellon University, will focus on Advanced Technology (including robotics and AI), Energy & Sustainability, and Future Airports. Attendees will include executives from airports, airlines, OEMs, government agencies, and supplier partners to air transport. Tickets for airports and airlines will be complimentary to maximise their attendance.
Focus and Audience
The Summit will focus on Advanced Technology (including robotics and AI), Energy & Sustainability, and Future Airports. Attendees will include executives from airports, airlines, OEMs, government agencies, and supplier partners to air transport. Tickets for airports and airlines will be complimentary to maximise their attendance.
Exclusive look and insights on the PIT Terminal Modernization Program (TMP)
Pittsburgh International Airport is transforming travel by undergoing an ambitious, airport-wide modernization to better meet the needs of a region on the rise. It is an airport designed for the challenges of tomorrow reduces its operational costs—and a smarter, more cost-efficient airport will create a ripple effect of opportunities to better serve passengers. Attendees will get an in-depth look at this landmark new facility ahead of its opening through tours and conference sessions.
Key Summit Features
- Three conference tracks: Advanced Technology; Energy & Sustainability; Future Airports
- Interactive workshops focusing on key topics
- Innovation tours, including visits to Pittsburgh-based companies and PIT’s new terminal
- Social and networking events
- Co-located members-only meetings
Register to attend FTE World Innovation Summit
Register NowKey Focus Areas For 2025 Show:
Advanced Technology
Exploring cutting-edge technologies and approaches that will shape the future of aviation.
Energy & Sustainability
Driving new approaches to sustainability & energy for a greener aviation future.
Future Airports
Considering new approaches to airport development, operations, commercial, technology, baggage and PaxEx.
“I believe innovation is a mindset, and the primary goal of this Summit is to co-create new approaches and highlight how first-movers and pioneers are already leading the charge when it comes to new technology adoption, and energy and sustainability innovation. It will also provide the perfect showcase for our transformational new terminal program, with multiple conference sessions and dedicated tours of the new terminal - opening in 2025 - sure to be among the many event highlights.”
Christina Cassotis, Chief Executive Officer, Pittsburgh International Airport
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