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Our next event will take place at the New York Travel Festival on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at W83 on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
"Travel 2.0 @ #NYTF" is a full-day event packed with informative presentations and panel discussions exploring the future of travel.
In 2014, we focused on travel innovation, investment, big data, and the sharing economy. (Click here to watch the videos from 2014’s event (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiDtXJD8_1-ZywTL3t8MbvKQV4tow_r-R))
In 2015, the theme is "The Future Is Coming!", and we will focus on cutting-edge topics that will have an impact on the travel industry sooner than most people think, including:
• The rapidly shifting mobile landscape
• Virtual/augmented reality
• Artificial intelligence/big data
As with all Travel 2.0 events, networking and brainstorming will be encouraged!
Travel 2.0 @ #NYTF page with full details: http://nytravfest.com/travel-2-0-at-nytf/
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***Tickets: (required for entrance) ***
*** Saturday Ticket: $30 ($5 off with discount code: '2015') ***
*** BUY A TICKET HERE: http://nytravfest.com/tickets/ ***
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Schedule:
10:00 - 10:50 am
Networking / Exhibitor Time / DemosMeet new people in travel tech, say hi to our exhibiting startup sponsors, and demo the latest virtual reality (VR) technology and experiences from http://www.youvisit.com and http://www.totalcinema360.com .
11:00 - 11:10 am
Introduction To Travel 2.0 @ #NYTFLearn about Travel 2.0, a 1,200 member Meetup group focused on travel innovation, technology, and startups.
Speaker:
• Mike Coletta - Organizer, Travel 2.0 / Founder, Fantrotter
11:15 - 11:50 am
Keynote Address: "Be First To The Future" by Google Travel
Learn how the Google Travel team is helping travel companies to manage the accelerated pace of technological change, and incorporate the following principles into their digital marketing strategies:
- Innovate and grow
- Make better decisions
- Win moments that matter
Speakers:
• Ting Ting Yan - Sr Account Planner, Google
• Sarah Robinson - Account Manager, Google
12:00 - 12:50 pm
2015 Megatrend: The Year of Mobile Innovation and Disruption Mobile as a 2015 megatrend is fundamentally changing the way travel brands do business. Not since the arrival of the web has there been such a seismic shift in the industry. Mobile is not only fueling key shifts in consumer behavior but also initiating new business models and industry partnerships. In this session, we focus on three award-winning travel mobile innovations – and why they are deemed “best of the best” by bloggers, industry mavens and consumers alike. Innovative, disruptive and seamless. Come see what the future of mobile travel holds for you. Bring your “A” game, and your crystal ball!
Speaker:
Susan Black - Founding Partner, Black & Wright
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Lunch break / Exhibitor Time/ Demos
Grab a bite, say hi to our exhibiting startup sponsors, and demo the latest virtual reality technology and experiences from http://www.youvisit.com and http://www.totalcinema360.com .
2:00 - 2:50 pm
Panel discussion: Virtual and Augmented Reality in TravelLearn how virtual and augmented reality will help you research and enjoy your next vacation. Virtual reality is a new way to test drive a potential vacation, enabling a virtual visitor to get a sense of a place as if they were really there. Augmented reality is already helping travelers navigate experiences, from finding their way around a city to learning about a painting in a museum. Businesses are just starting to tap the potential of these technologies to help travelers learn what they have to offer in a new and powerful way.
Moderator:
Mike Coletta - Organizer, Travel 2.0 / Founder, Fantrotter
Panelists:
• Rob Weiss - Director of Business Development, YouVisit
• Craig Gilbert - Co-Founder, TotalCinema360
• Ori Inbar - CEO, AugmentedReality.org
3:00 - 3:50 pm
Panel discussion: Artificial Intelligence in TravelDid you know that the computing power of a $4,000 computer will likely surpass that of a human brain in 2019? Learn how artificial intelligence will soon be helping travelers plan their trips more quickly and efficiently, providing personalized answers for complicated trips. We’ll also explore how businesses are beginning to leveraging AI technology for true hyper-targeting in their marketing efforts.
Moderator:
Larry Smith - Partner, Thematix
Panelists:
• Kunal Kapoor - Business Development Manager - Watson Ecosystem at IBM
• Michael Becker - CEO, Geosure Global
4:00 - 4:50 pm
Travel Startup Presentations
5 minute presentations by:
• Threestay (http://threestay.com/)
• Poshpacker (http://www.theposhpacker.com/)
• Travel Monkey (http://www.etravelmonkey.com/)
• Visit.org (http://www.visit.org/)
• GeoSure (http://geosureglobal.com/)
• Minaal (http://www.minaal.com/)
• Fantrotter (http://www.fantrotter.com/)
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Networking / Exhibitor Time / DemosMeet new people in travel tech, say hi to our exhibiting startup sponsors, and demo the latest virtual reality (VR) technology and experiences from www.youvisit.com (http://www.youvisit.com/) and www.totalcinema360.com (http://www.totalcinema360.com/).
