Partners and Sponsors
Partners
Pittsburgh International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is a world-class gateway serving Western Pennsylvania and beyond. Recognized for its award-winning customer service, innovative amenities, and commitment to sustainability, PIT connects travelers to over 50 nonstop destinations across North America and Europe. Operated by the Allegheny County Airport Authority, the airport is undergoing a transformative $1.4 billion Terminal Modernization Program, designed to enhance passenger experience, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility. With a focus on technological innovation, local partnerships, and community impact, PIT is dedicated to redefining the future of air travel while fostering regional economic growth.
Carnegie Mellon University
A private, global research university, Carnegie Mellon stands among the world's most renowned educational institutions, and sets its own course. Over the past 10 years, more than 400 startups linked to CMU have raised more than $7 billion in follow-on funding. Those investment numbers are especially high because of the sheer size of Pittsburgh’s growing autonomous vehicles cluster – including Uber, Aurora, Waymo and Motional – all of which are here because of their strong ties to CMU. With cutting-edge brain science, path-breaking performances, innovative startups, driverless cars, big data, big ambitions, Nobel and Turing prizes, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we create it.
SimpliFlying - Headline Partner
Founded in 2008, SimpliFlying is one of the world’s largest aviation marketing, branding and communications consultancy firms. We have worked with over 100 aviation clients in airline branding, customer experience, digital marketing, crisis communications and sustainability initiatives. SimpliFlying’s analysis and insights have been featured in leading international media outlets such as BBC, CNBC, Reuters, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. On Earth Day 2022, SimpliFlying launched a new sustainability practice and podcast called Sustainability in the Air. The SimpliFlying team comprises consultants across the world in countries including the United Kingdom, Singapore, Canada, India, and Spain. Through years of in-depth research and industry collaboration, SimpliFlying has examined the most innovative sustainability efforts in aviation, culminating in their acclaimed book, Sustainability in the Air: Innovators Transforming Aviation for a Greener Future. The book explores groundbreaking case studies from airlines, airports, and technology leaders who are actively shaping a more sustainable industry
Gold Sponsors
TSI Touch
TSI Touch is a leading provider of touchscreen and protective solutions for commercial applications. Specializing in interactive displays, we offer customized touch and protective solutions tailored to a wide range of industries, including digital signage, retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, and transportation.
Our product portfolio includes touchscreen overlays, fully integrated touch displays, protective solutions like the patented Defender for DVLED displays, and TAA-compliant offerings for secure environments. Known for our engineering expertise and industry partnerships, we collaborate with top display manufacturers to ensure seamless integration and high-quality performance.
As an employee-owned company (ESOP), we are committed to innovation, customer support, and delivering solutions that enhance user engagement while protecting valuable display assets. Whether through standard products or custom-engineered solutions, TSI Touch simplifies interactive technology for commercial integrators, ensuring reliability and ease of deployment.
Bronze Sponsors
Gensler & HDR
Gensler and HDR are two of the world’s leading design firms, servicing clients in the aviation and hospitality industries and beyond. With offices all over the globe, the firms have contributed to some of the most renowned, future-forward, and technologically savvy structures that are impacting the way and efficiency in which we travel. Together, in association with luis vidal + architects, they form the architectural and engineering design team for the new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport which will revolutionize the passenger experience when completed later this year.
LAZ Parking
LAZ Parking is the largest privately held parking and transportation service company in the world, with some of the broadest experience managing hundreds of millions of dollars of revenue on behalf of our clients. Our focus is on implementing dynamic marketing, technology and customer service programs to drive even more ROI to our client’s bottom line. We take a true partnership attitude towards operating Airport properties, while ensuring that our team is dedicated to the highest level of service and return.
LAZ manages more than 4,000 locations throughout the US and employs 15,000 team members. We accurately and astutely manage $2.1 Billion of our clients’ revenue annually. Because of our experience and expertise, we have the ability to add value to your already successful parking operation. And because of our national and international strength, LAZ has the ability to provide high-level management teams to support your Airport operations including the following Airport Services:
- Self-Parking & Valet Management
- Busing & Shuttle Transportation Management
- Taxi / TNC Management
- Curbside Management / GTA
- Reservations System
- Business Intelligence
- Security Line Monitors
- Customer Service / Concierge Ambassadors
- Traffic Directors
- Maintenance / Janitorial Services
- Airline Ticket Sales
- Loyalty Programs
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Luggage Handling
- Marketing Campaign Management
- 24/7 Customer Care Call Center
Solutions 4 Networks
For over 20 years, solutions4networks has helped businesses maximize IT investments, delivering measurable value and industry-leading solutions. With a strong track record in aviation, we provide nationwide services that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. Our award-winning expertise in IT consulting, innovation, and professional services sets us apart.
We are excited to participate in the Future Travel Experience (FTE) World Innovation Summit, where we engage with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to the future of travel. This event aligns with our mission to drive innovation and foster collaboration within the global aviation community.