TruTrip x Aviation Festival Asia 2024: Things you should know

The Aviation Festival Asia 2024 seems to be gearing up as a pivotal event for the aviation industry, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on sustainability, technological innovation, and the digital transformation of the travel landscape. We’ll take you through what you need to know about the upcoming AFA 2024: 

What the event is

Aviation Festival Asia is the premier event in the region for advancements in aviation technology, providing a pivotal platform for top-tier leaders from global airlines, airports, and their key executives responsible for software, services, sustainability, marketing, and distribution. These industry trailblazers convene to foster business collaborations across Asia.

In 2024, the much-anticipated event will unfold at Suntec Singapore, assembling over 3,000 distinguished senior executives and featuring insights from 300 prominent speakers throughout an engaging two-day program. The festival is renowned for showcasing visionaries from the industry’s most progressive airlines, airports, and travel tech enterprises.

The comprehensive agenda spans twelve distinct conferences, delving into a wide array of topics including customer experience, retail, IT, AI/ML, sustainability, marketing, the resurgence of China’s market, airport technology, payments, loyalty, revenue management, LCCs, distribution, and more.

Aviation Festival Asia is the convergence point for airline and airport CEOs, dynamic start-ups, and leading tech giants, all coming together to shape the future direction of aviation in the APAC region.

Mark your calendars for 2024 and be part of this transformative event in Singapore, where the future of aviation in Asia is unveiled.

What are we excited about this year’s AFA2024?

We’re thrilled to learn from some of the top minds in the field as they dive into discussions specifically about sustainability in the APAC area and the way technology is changing how we travel. There are so many interesting topics on the agenda, but a few have caught our eye more than the rest.

• Keynote CEO Panel: What is the future of the APAC industry? CEOs and Founders of esteemed airlines pitching in what the future holds for APAC, it’d be interesting to see as TruTrip is headquartered in APAC. 
• Panel: What are the latest developments in jet-fuel alternatives and how will this transform the industry in Asia? Exploring sustainable fuel options to reduce the aviation industry’s carbon footprint, with insights from leaders at Cebu Pacific Air, Malaysia Airlines, Lufthansa Group, and Korn Ferry.

• AI and how it’s becoming more accessible in the travel industry Highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in improving efficiency, customer experiences, and enabling new business models within the travel industry. Christopher Branagan – CTO, IBS Software
• Beyond Personalization: How AI Redefines Traveller Exhilaration Josh Drasta, Area Director APAC, Meltwater will be taking a stab at an exciting topic on leveraging AI for beyond personalization and toward creating more nuanced and memorable travel experiences. This approach aims to understand and anticipate the needs and preferences of travellers to offer them unique, exhilarating experiences, signalling a future where technology enhances every aspect of travel.

• Keynote Digital Product panel: Passenger appetites for digital products have accelerated rapidly – where are the quick wins when improving the digital customer experience? Examining ways to enhance the digital interaction for passengers, focusing on personalization and streamlined processes, with perspectives from Air India, Cathay Pacific Airways, SAUDIA airlines, and Atmosphere Research Group. 
• Presentation: Net zero roadmaps – what should your strategy look like and how can we work on real implementation? Deliberating on the formulation and implementation of effective strategies for achieving net-zero emissions, underscoring the industry’s commitment to sustainability. Cebu Pacific Air’s Chief Strategy Officer

TruTrip’s participation in AFA 2024

It’s exciting news that our Singapore Country Manager, Darren Riley will be taking part in the event, representing TruTrip as both an official exhibitor and one of the distinguished StartUp Finalists. 

We’re eager to demonstrate our innovative approach to transforming business travel through automation, showing attendees the significant impact TruTrip has on enhancing corporate travel efficiency.

Darren is not only thrilled to represent TruTrip but is also eagerly looking forward to the insightful discussions at the event.

If you’ll be attending the event, we warmly invite you to connect with us and see firsthand the transformative impact TruTrip is making in the travel industry. Don’t miss out—make sure to register and drop by our booth on S36 Darren will be on hand to showcase the innovative strides the company is making in the aviation industry. Looking forward to meeting you there!