Top reasons to join the FTE World Innovation Summit
Top reasons to join the FTE World Innovation Summit
The FTE World Innovation Summit builds on the success of two previous Aviation & Robotics Summits created in partnership between Future Travel Experience (FTE) and Pittsburgh International Airport.
FTE brings its unrivaled expertise as the organizer of leading industry events, including FTE Global, APEX FTE EMEA, Ancillary & Retailing, and APEX FTE Asia Expo. These events are globally recognized for bringing together industry pioneers and driving innovation across the air transport ecosystem.Read the Aviation & Robotics Summit 2024 show report here
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The Summit features three dynamic agendas including conference sessions, workshops, and tours, each tailored to different interests and challenges, ensuring every attendee walks away with insights that matter to them:
- Advanced Technology: Explore AI, robotics, automation, and digital transformation trends.
- Energy & Sustainability: Discover greener technologies and new energy approaches.
- Future Airports: Dive into the latest developments, with a focus on PIT Terminal Modernization Program (TMP).
Engage in Hands-On Experiences
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Participate in interactive workshops tailored to Advanced Technology, Energy & Sustainability, and Future Airports.
- Join exclusive innovation tours, including site visits to Pittsburgh-based innovation leaders.
- Tour categories include: Baggage, Commercial, Security & Facilitation, and more.
- Share perspectives in interactive sessions.
Build Connections
Build Connections with over 400 attendees, this Summit offers unparalleled networking opportunities. Meet:
- C-Level Leaders: Collaborate with top industry figures.
- Division Heads: Engage with leaders driving bold initiatives.
- Suppliers and Startups: Build partnerships with innovative industry players.
Complimentary Tickets
To maximize attendance and collaboration, airline and airport representatives can join the Summit free of charge. This ensures key stakeholders are in the room, making discussions impactful.
Experience the Energy – A Look Back at Last Year
While last year’s event focused on Robotics and AI, the scope and ambition of this year’s summit are significantly broader, covering Advanced Technology, Energy & Sustainability, and Future Airports. Watch the video recap below to get a sense of the energy, collaboration, and insights you can expect.
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“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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“This event is the highlight of my year and the conversations, ideas, and collaborations that come out will have a lasting impact on this industry. I think the format (day 1 demos, day 2 lectures and tours, day 3 workshop) allows professionals to get inspired and really drive meaningful conversations.”
“Absolutely wonderful. It was very well coordinated, the speakers were phenomenal, the events were engaging, and the attendees were friendly and hospitable. Wonderful job!”
“The Summit served as a thought-provoking platform for Alaska Airlines. It was two days filled with engaging interactions with core engineers and product demonstrations by innovators in Pittsburgh. The experience of exploring potential applications of these technologies across various facets of our industry was intellectually stimulating, competitively thrilling, and enlightening.”
“The Summit brings together forward-thinking individuals from across the industry in one of the most innovative cities in America. It’s an incredible opportunity to think outside the box and envision the possibilities that lie before us in the future of aviation.”
“The Summit is the only event I’ve participated in – in any industry – that proactively works to develop new partnerships, technologies, and companies to address aviation’s most critical needs. By dedicating significant time to workshops focused on building multi-disciplinary groups of aviation professionals alongside technologists, roboticists, researchers and entrepreneurs, the Summit has created a unique environment than can actually lead to real advances for the industry.”
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