Plug and Play Travel & Hospitality

?? We are soaring into a new partnership! We are thrilled to embark on an exciting journey of innovation with our new Canadian partner, PortsToronto! A heartfelt thank you to RJ Steenstra AAE, IAP, ICD.D, GCB.D, Will Ramjass , and John Peellegoda, CPA, CA, MBA for making this collaboration possible. Together, we can move towards a more innovative future and make a lasting impact on the transportation industry. We can not wait to get started! ??? ?? ?? #PNPTC #Travel #OpenInnovation #CorporateInnovation

?? Summit EXPO Recap! ?? What an incredible journey it has been at the Silicon Valley Summit! ?? Last week, Plug and Play Tech Center hosted over 3500 attendees at our November Summit Event! This audience of Corporate Partners, VCs, and Startups from over 20 industry verticals attended exclusive sessions centered around pushing the boundaries of innovation. Our Travel EXPO kicked off with opening remarks from our own Amir Amidi, followed by a few words from our newest partner, PortsToronto. The EXPO featured an insightful panel discussion with Christoph Schmidt, Head of Innovation at Flughafen Wien - Vienna Airport, Daniel Senyard, SVP of Flight Centre Travel Group, David Garcia Hernando, CIO of TUI Musement, and RJ Steenstra AAE, IAP, ICD.D, GCB.D, CEO of PortsToronto. They delved into digital transformation initiatives in the travel sector. The EXPO’s spotlight was on five incredible startups from our Batch 18 program. A big thank you to the teams from Coframe (Josh Payne), Maven AGI (Aaron Jones), Bicycle AI (Bhaskar Sunkara), Skan AI (Aman Rangrass), and Swifty (Stanislav Bondarenko) for presenting their game-changing solutions on stage! Additionally, our partner All Nippon Airways represented by Tomoko Yoshimura took home the Partner Award for their excellence and commitment to innovation. A special congratulations goes to Stanislav Bondarenko from Swifty for winning our Batch Startup Award! Lastly, a big thank you goes out to our mentors who came in person to support our founders. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for our next EXPO in June! #traveltechnology #traveltech? #hospitality #startups #founders? #plugandplaytechcenter #aviation

Travel and hospitality visionaries, step into the future with us! Discover what’s on the horizon at EXPLORE 2025! We’re thrilled to invite you to join the Plug and Play Hamburg team on December 3, 2024 at the inspiring Factory Hammerbrooklyn for EXPLORE 2025! This exclusive event will equip your organization with the tools, insights, and connections needed to innovate successfully in the coming year. ???? ?? Meet Pioneering Tech Companies: Dive into cutting-edge solutions from AI-powered Knowledge Bots by Blockbrain to digital supply chain twins by aioneers, source-to-pay procurement automation by Mercanis, and groundbreaking Artificial General Intelligence by Centrum AI. ??? Master the ABCs of Innovation: Hannah Boomgaarden will provide proven strategies for creating a solid innovation foundation within your organization. ?? Build Dynamic Innovation Hubs: Christian Johansson will share his experience from Plug and Play Sweden and his role at CampX Concept at Volvo Group, exploring best practices for fostering collaboration and growth. ?? The Power of Emerging Technologies: Timo Linnemann will highlight the AI and automation technologies shaping enterprise innovation in 2025 and beyond. ?? Fireside Chat on Future Business Ecosystems: Moderated by Sallar Faridi, this session will explore the evolving landscape of business ecosystems with prominent industry voices. Only a few tickets are still available! ??♂???♀? ?? Location: Factory Hammerbrooklyn ?? Time: 9 am - 2 pm Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and set the stage for a future-focused 2025. ?? Register today to secure your spot and discover what it takes to lead in the world of innovation! https://lnkd.in/dgRPv2Qp

We’re proud to introduce the Aswan Bootcamp Series, in partnership with USAID, with the support of Information Technology Industry Development Agency, ITIDA, and Creativa innovation hubs This is a 2 weeks fee-free and equity-free program, crafted for ambitious founders in Upper Egypt with solutions in Agtech, Healthtech, E-commerce, Tourism, Climate Tech, or Sustainability. Following the bootcamp, startups will receive virtual mentorship sessions tailored to their needs. Gain access to the resources, mentorship, investment readiness, and community you need to scale and achieve your growth ambitions. The Aswan Bootcamp Series is now live and accepting applications! Don’t miss out—apply now before November 21st, 2024! https://pnptc.in/3Z1F4xi #InnovateInspireImpact

?? Less than 2 months to apply for Fraport's next Open Pitch Day! Take the opportunity to apply and showcase your cutting-edge technology to Fraport's Digital Factory. This time, Fraport AG, one of the leading players in the global airport business, focuses new challenges within their Open Pitch Day aimed at shaping the future of airports – from enhancing sustainability ?? to revolutionizing operational efficiency ??. Don't miss your chance! Apply by January 1 or share this opportunity with someone who's driving the future of aviation. Apply here ???? https://pnptc.in/4hx8Ml7

?? Attention! Our Plug and Play’s Travel Expo is tomorrow on November 19th at 1:30 PM PST at our Silicon Valley Headquarters! ?? ?? Hear from the most innovative startups in travel, including Swifty, Bicycle AI, Skan AI, Coframe, and Maven AGI ! ? Gain insights from our panel featuring RJ Steenstra AAE, IAP, ICD.D, GCB.D, CEO of PortsToronto, Daniel Senyard, SVP of Commercial Platforms & Innovation of Flight Centre Travel Group, David Garcia Hernando, CIO of TUI Musement and Christoph Schmidt, Head of Business Development and Innovation of Flughafen Wien - Vienna Airport ! ?? Network with leaders and innovators from the Airline, Hospitality, TMC, OTA, Airport and Cruise Line industries to explore the latest digitization and innovation trends Travel Expo ??? Date: 19th November 2024 ?? Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM PST ?? Where: Plug and Play’s Silicon Valley Headquarters ?? Do not miss your chance to connect, learn, and grow at the Plug and Play’s November Summit! Secure your spot NOW! ?? Reach out to Mir Kanan Hasanzade at [email protected] for more information about registration.

?? IAG welcomes new cohort to the Hangar 51 Accelerator 2024! Congratulations to the 13 startups selected to test their solutions across IAG, the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Aer Lingus, LEVEL Airlines, IAG Loyalty, and IAG Cargo. Plug and Play has supported IAG with sourcing startups for this year's program across IAG's innovation focus areas of ??sustainability, ??customer experience, ??airports and ??operations. Welcome to the 8th cohort - Aeon Blue, Aiir Innovations, beder, FlyORO, KeepFlying?, Nexus Lab, Noya, Oreyeon, Parloa, Tarmac Technologies, Tomorrow.io, Zero?, and ZestIoT! We are proud to be part of IAG’s innovation journey and look forward to seeing these projects take off! Read more here ???? https://pnptc.in/3CtMLUm Annalisa Gigante Jose Serrano Molina Nisha Basson-Mugnier Julie Dvorakova Michele Luperini Tommaso Fontirossi Rebecca Rosser Tomás Charlie Crawley Kieran Borrett Nik Munaretto

Hey travel and hospitality experts! Join us for EXPLORE 2025: The Innovation Journey of Tomorrow! On December 3, 2024, we’ll meet at Factory Hammerbrooklyn in Hamburg to dive into the future of #Travel and #Hospitality innovation. This exclusive event is your chance to connect, learn, and prepare for a transformative 2025. ???? What’s in store? ??? Master the ABCs of Innovation Led by Hannah Boomgaarden, Senior Manager Open Innovation Services at Plug and Play, this session reveals the #strategies essential to building a strong foundation for innovation. ?? Create Dynamic Innovation Hubs Christian Johansson, Director of Plug and Play Sweden and former Head of #CampXConcept at Volvo Group, will guide you through creating collaborative spaces that foster innovation. ?? The Power of Emerging Technologies Timo Linnemann, Principal Ventures at Plug and Play, will present transformative #AI technologies with a focus on automation and digitization. Meet startups with #disruptive solutions that will define 2025. The Startups will be announced soon. ?? Tickets are limited – Get yours now! https://pnptc.in/4hCUxeE ?? Location: Factory Hammerbrooklyn ?? Time: 9 am - 2 pm

Marked by a sharp rise in the popularity of generative AI in companies’ day-to-day processes, industries are creating new applications for AI in customer service, sales, product development, and operations. ?? Read our latest report to find out how travel enterprises can implement AI to gain a better foothold in the travel industry: https://pnptc.in/4fxE1e0 Here’s what to expect: ?? Background on how AI has evolved as a tool for creation in different industries ?? Analysis of AI’s current use cases in enterprise functions ?? Suggestions for travel firms on how to incorporate AI into internal processes and solutions ?? Discussion on potential AI developments in the travel industry, such as personalized search and offers Check it out now! #PNPTC #AI #TravelInnovation

?? Startup Spotlight: Sent Excited to spotlight Sent, an AI-driven communication platform transforming how businesses connect with their audience. Founded by Daniel Vataj, Sent helps businesses automate and deliver personalized, high-impact messaging to maximize engagement and boost conversion rates. By streamlining direct communication across various channels, Sent addresses the challenges businesses face in reaching their audience effectively. Backed by Flybridge, Plug and Play Tech Center, and Bulletpitch+, Sent is paving the way for the next generation of business messaging. We are thrilled to support Sent's journey throughout our program. Learn more about Sent and see how AI can power business communications with the link below:? https://www.sent.dm/ #AI #startups #founders #communicationplatform #plugandplay