Pitch Competition

We will host an exciting pitch competition, showcasing 10 of the most promising travel startups from around the world. The selected teams will receive invaluable feedback from a prestigious panel of venture capital investors and will have the chance to compete for an attractive prize package.

Meet the 10 Pitch Competition finalists!

Keynotes & Panels

Aside from great networking opportunities with a dedicated networking app, you will gain valuable insights into the industry’s momentum, explore the latest innovations and trends, and celebrate the visionary people shaping the sector.

Check out the Event Agenda!

Confirmed Speakers

Niels Sauve
Niels Sauve
Chief Digital & Technology Officer @ The Social Hub
Avi Meir
Avi Meir
Co-Founder and CEO @ TravelPerk
Veronica Diquattro
Veronica Diquattro
President B2C & Supply Europe @ Omio
Suzanna Chiu
Suzanna Chiu
Head of Amadeus Ventures
Tino Klaehne
Tino Klaehne
Director Strategic Innovation & Intelligence @ Lufthansa Innovation Hub
Andrea D’Amico
Andrea D’Amico
CEO @ WeRoad
Anne Pruvot
Anne Pruvot
CEO @ SNCF Connect & Tech
Virginia Bassano
Virginia Bassano
VC Investor @ Eight Roads
Julian Trautwein
Julian Trautwein
CEO & Founder @ Raus
Ludger Kuebel-Sorger
Ludger Kuebel-Sorger
Founder & Managing Partner @ ROCH ventures
Alexandre Guinefolleau
Alexandre Guinefolleau
CEO @ Amenitiz
Shannyn Timrott
Shannyn Timrott
Director of Design @ Get Your Guide
Jan Hase
Jan Hase
Co-Founder and CEO @ Wunderflats
Jose Gaytan de Ayala
Jose Gaytan de Ayala
Venture & Growth Investor @ Kinnevik
Laura Martinez Celada
Laura Martinez Celada
VP Clients and Growth @ The Hotels Network
Jordi Valls
Jordi Valls
Director of Innovation @ SITA
Nicolas Arroyo
Nicolas Arroyo
Head of Strategic Foresight @ Manyone
Cathy White
Cathy White
Founder & CEO @ CEW Communications
Daniel Williams
Daniel Williams
CTO Aviation @ Microsoft UK

Event Sponsors

Airwallex is a leading global financial platform for modern businesses, offering trusted solutions to manage everything from payments, treasury, and spend management to embedded finance. With their proprietary infrastructure, Airwallex takes the friction out of global payments and financial operations, empowering businesses of all sizes to unlock new opportunities and grow beyond borders. Proudly founded in Melbourne, Airwallex supports over 100,000 businesses globally and is trusted by brands such as Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more.

Travel powers progress. Amadeus powers travel. Amadeus’ solutions connect travelers to the journeys they want through travel agents, search engines, tour operators, airlines, airports, hotels, cars and railways. Amadeus helps connect over 1.6 billion people a year to local travel providers in over 190 countries. They are a company with a global mindset and a local presence wherever their customers need them. Their purpose is to shape the future of travel. They are passionate in their pursuit of better technology that makes better journeys.

Emburse provides innovative travel and expense management solutions trusted by over 12 million professionals worldwide. Serving 20,000 organizations in 120 countries, we help Global 2000 companies, SMBs, public agencies, and nonprofits streamline travel planning, booking, and expense management. Our automated, mobile-first solutions eliminate manual processes, saving time, enhancing financial visibility, and improving spend control and compliance. This enables organizations to optimize business travel, empowering their teams to focus on delivering meaningful value.

Scalapay is revolutionizing the travel industry with its innovative Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions. As a leading player in Southern Europe, Scalapay empowers travelers to book experiences, trips, and accommodations with flexible payment options, driving higher conversion rates for travel brands. Their seamless integration allows partners to offer a stress-free way for customers to enjoy travel today and pay over time, enhancing both customer satisfaction and business growth. Scalapay’s community of 7 millions users is a precious opportunity for every travel company to meet their target audiences!

Event Partners

Interested in becoming an event sponsor?

Send an email to ana@futuretravel.com

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FutureTravel Summit 2024

November 28th, 10 AM – 6 PM CET

Palo Alto Barcelona
Carrer dels Pellaires, 30
Barcelona, Spain