FutureTravel Summit: Let’s get together.

Join us on October 27th, for an exclusive gathering of over 400 industry decision-makers, leaders, and influencers from across the globe. A premium chance to connect with travel innovators, service providers, startups, investors, and corporates, and be part of the dynamic discussions shaping the future of the travel industry.

With Barcelona as its captivating setting, a city that encapsulates the very essence of travel and tourism, the FutureTravel Summit provides an unmatched opportunity to engage in a worldwide conversation about the future of the travel industry. Discover the latest trends, innovations, and groundbreaking startups that are shaping the industry and driving it forward. Don’t miss this remarkable opportunity to be at the cutting edge of the travel industry’s transformation.

Impressions from last year

Pitch Competition

Get ready for the FutureTravel Summit’s thrilling pitch competition, featuring 10 of the most promising travel startups globally. These selected teams will receive invaluable feedback from a prestigious panel of venture capital investors. Stay tuned for more details on the application process and the exciting prize package. In the meantime, check out last year’s 10 finalists by clicking here.

Keynotes & Panels

At this year’s FutureTravel Summit, gain valuable insights into the industry’s forward momentum, explore the latest innovations and trends, and celebrate the visionary leaders shaping innovation in the sector. From post-pandemic transformations to sustainable travel initiatives and managing mass tourism, join us as industry leaders take the stage to share their vision and learnings.

Apply to be a speaker at FutureTravel Summit 2023!

Previous Speakers

Travis Pittman
Travis Pittman
Co-Founder and CEO @TourRadar
Linden Coppell
Linden Coppell
VP Sustainability @ MSC Cruises
Carolijn Schoofs
Carolijn Schoofs
Head of Innovation @ Royal Schiphol Group
Gonzalo Carpintero
Gonzalo Carpintero
SVP Business Transformation & Operations @ Radisson Hotel Group
Guru Sankar
Guru Sankar
Chief Strategy Officer @ OYO
Natalia Bayona
Natalia Bayona
Director of Innovation, Education & Investments @ UNWTO
Alexander Gevers Deynoot
Alexander Gevers Deynoot
Director Chain @ Hopper
Tino Klahne
Tino Klahne
Director Strategic Innovation & Intelligence @ Lufthansa Innovation Hub
Meryem Aydin Conde
Meryem Aydin Conde
Senior Investment Analyst @ Amadeus Ventures
Raúl Gonzaléz
Raúl Gonzaléz
CEO EMEA @ Barceló Group
Lea Jordan
Lea Jordan
Co-Founder @ TechTalk.Travel
Javier Gandara
Javier Gandara
Country Director @ Easyjet
Michele Luperini
Michele Luperini
Ventures Associate @ Plug and Play Tech Center
Erika de Santi
Erika de Santi
Co-Founder @ WeRoad
Patricia Allen
Patricia Allen
Head of Content @ EU-Startups
James Dent
James Dent
Head of Sustainability @ TravelPerk
Anna Borduzha
Anna Borduzha
Mabrian Technologies
Merce Tell
Merce Tell
Founding Partner at Nekko Capital
Jean-Christophe Taunay-Bucalo
Jean-Christophe Taunay-Bucalo
CCO @ TravelPerk
Frederico Moscoso
Frederico Moscoso
General Manager @ Casa Bonay
Leena Lassila
Leena Lassila
Director, Global Sales @ Helsinki Partners
Nicolas Arroyo
Nicolas Arroyo
Director of Foresight & Founding Partner @ Bespoke Copenhagen
Fran Kauzlaric
Fran Kauzlaric
Innovation Lead @ Brussels Airport Company
Ana Metz
Ana Metz
Founder and Editor @ FutureTravel

Past Sponsors & Partners

Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower is part of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, a leading American multinational hospitality company that has been managing and franchising luxury and business hotels, resorts, and vacation properties since 1957. As of today, Hyatt’s portfolio includes more than 1,150 hotel and all-inclusive properties in 70 countries across six continents. The hotel, designed by the prestigious British architect Richard Rogers, has a futuristic silhouette, and offers different possibilities from small to large meetings, as well as for pleasure, making it ideal for guests who wants to enjoy a luxurious treatment with personalized services that anticipates their every need.

TravelPerk is the next-generation business travel platform pioneering the future of business travel and empowering people to get together in real life. The all-in-one platform gives travellers the freedom they want whilst providing companies with the control they need – saving time, money, and hassle for everyone. TravelPerk is a traveltech unicorn and has the world’s largest travel inventory alongside powerful management features, 24/7 customer support, state-of-the-art technology and consumer-grade design, all of which are enabling companies worldwide to get the most out of their travel.

LUGGit: How often did you wonder what to do with your luggage before check-in or after check-out? LUGGit solves this for you by providing a luggage pickup, storage and delivery service. Through the mobile app or the website, you can request a Keeper (driver) to collect your luggage where you are, store it for as long as you need and deliver it back to the place and time of your choice. LUGGit has been operating in 5 European cities (Lisbon, Porto, Vienna, Prague and Barcelona), and in 2020, it was considered the 2nd Most Innovative Solution in the World by the World Tourism Organization.

Passero is a young startup offering a visual, collaborative itinerary planner for millennial and Gen Z travellers who obsessively chase new experiences. You can organize all your ideas in one place, make decisions faster using our custom-designed surveys, and create a shareable itinerary within minutes. Passero is launching a new community-driven marketplace where travellers can exchange ideas and stories with other like-minded travellers and receive personalized offers from relevant providers while they actively plan. Passero makes planning fun for travellers and conversion marketing affordable for travel service providers.

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FutureTravel Summit 2023

October 27th, 10 AM – 6 PM CET

Barcelona, Spain