The air transport industry’s digital transformation and innovation network
Launched in 2018, the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub is a truly unique community designed specifically for the individuals and organisations who are at the forefront of digital transformation and innovation in the aviation industry. Our Corporate Partners – including many of the industry’s most forward-thinking airlines, airports and vendors – connect on a regular basis throughout the year and the FTE Hub is where meaningful relationships are forged, and learnings, ideas and case studies are continually shared.
It is a one-of-a-kind community where members can openly share their expertise and experiences, discover new partners and inspiration from outside of the sector, explore opportunities to collaborate, and deliver positive change. Our Corporate Partners also have access to hundreds of approved startup members, each of which has products and services specifically designed to help advance the air transport industry.
In 2024, we have significantly scaled our membership with the introduction of pioneering industry Captains, a digital-centric, community-focused approach, and a new pricing model designed to ensure accessibility for all.
What makes the hub unique?
Digital Transformation | Innovation | Startup Engagement
Become a Corporate Partner
Our Corporate Partners have a unique platform to engage with fellow innovators from airlines, airports, vendors, investors and startups from around the world, through online and in-person events.
- Access to exclusive FTE Hub video calls, focusing on digital transformation, including AI, robotics and IoT
- Access to in-person FTE Hub activities, including innovation workshops, startup pitch sessions and innovation tours
- Access to online directory of hundreds of high-potential startup members
- Access to online archive of previous members-only webinars and virtual events
- Free delegate passes for FTE’s acclaimed conferences and expos
- Bi-monthly members-only e-newsletter
Become a Startup Member (FREE)
Our approved startup members can showcase their company to our Corporate Partners, including some of the world’s most pioneering airlines and airports. Membership is free for startups.
- Free profile on the FTE Startup Hub online startup database, which is used by our Corporate Partners to discover new startup partners
- Opportunities to pitch to our Corporate Partners at members-only events
- Free entry to FTE’s startup competitions
- Discounted pricing to attend or exhibit at FTE’s acclaimed conferences and expos
OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS INCLUDE:
FTE DIGITAL, INNOVATION & STARTUP HUB LIVE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
THE THREE PILLARS OF THE FTE HUB ARE:
Digital
Embracing digital transformation to revolutionise operational efficiency, enhance the customer experience, and future-proof the industry
Innovation
Embracing meaningful innovation to drive positive change internally and externally
Startup
Embracing the startup scene and enabling collaboration with early-stage, high-potential companies
THEMES FOR 2024:
There can be no doubting the huge potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT) and the wide-reaching impacts these technologies will have on the aviation industry in the months and years ahead. From optimising operations and enhancing efficiency to taking the customer experience to a new level, each of these technologies will be truly transformational for airports, airlines and their partners. This is why AI, Robotics and IoT are our core areas of focus this year.
Endorsements from corporates and startups:
Suhail Kadri, Senior Vice President – Technology & Innovation, Hamad International Airport
There are a number of good ideas that I picked up and potential startups we could work with. This was a good platform for meeting new startups. This is my first participation in the FTE Startup Hub and I look forward to attending future events.
Abhi Chacko, Head of Enabling Technologies & Digital Innovation, Gatwick Airport
“The FTE Innovation & Startup Hub is one of the key sources of inspiration for us and one of the key sources for us to find partners to solve our problems. Over the last two years we have engaged with a number of startups in innovation trials and validations and one of them has been put to production as well. Overall, it has been very positive engagement for Gatwick Airport.”
Scott Marohn, Vice President, Aviation Marketing, Winnipeg Airports Authority
This is a need-to-be if you’re developing an aviation department, and if you have a value proposition plan you need to be here. I would have never met these startups if I wasn’t here. The quality of the startups is great and I can already see a use case for each one of them. It’s perfect. You’ve got a life-long subscriber.
