Airlines, airports, investors, startups and academia gather at FTE Innovation & Startup Hub Live event in Dublin
On 7 June 2022, members of the FTE Innovation & Startup Hub gathered at the renowned Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin for our latest in-person event. The members-only meeting featured inspirational keynote addresses by Michael Flynn, Lead Future Factory Manager, Dublin Airport; Michael Flynn, Director of Executive Education, Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin; and Wayne Gough, Head of Strategy & Innovation, Aer Lingus, as well as startup pitches on the pertinent topics of sustainability and automation, and interactive co-creation sessions.
Delivered with the support of Trinity Executive Education, Future Factory and Aer Lingus, the event provided a welcome opportunity for those at the forefront of innovation in the aviation industry to share knowledge and expertise, and learn about the newest and most forward-thinking products and services from a selection of high-potential startups. Anyone interested in joining the FTE Innovation & Startup Hub can contact us here.
Michael Flynn, Lead Future Factory Manager, Dublin Airport offered attendees an exclusive insight into how Future Factory, Dublin Airport’s innovation hub, is helping to drive successful innovation across the airport, including through a pioneering partnership with Trinity Business School.
Michael Flynn, Director of Executive Education, Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin also addressed the airlines, airports, investors, vendors and startups in attendance, providing a unique perspective on the innovative relationship between Trinity Business School and Dublin Airport’s Future Factory.
Wayne Gough, Head of Strategy & Innovation, Aer Lingus provided the airline perspective, outlining how he and his colleagues have successfully rolled out a range of forward-thinking projects in recent months to help improve the customer experience and optimise operational efficiency.
The event included two startup pitch sessions addressing the topics of sustainability and automation, with a total of nine startups presenting their latest products and services created for aviation industry stakeholders.
The FTE Innovation & Startup Hub Live event also included plenty of networking opportunities, enabling our Corporate Partners and startup members to get to know one another and explore potential collaborations.
If you’re interested in joining the FTE Innovation & Startup Hub and attending our future online and in-person events, please contact us here for more information.