Purpose

By engaging in this Area of Involvement, Strategic Partners can foster a culture of digital innovation and transformation within aviation with a specific focus on the end-to-end customer journey, including modern airline retailing and contactless travel. 

Digital Innovation Strategic Partnerships Summary

The Digital Innovation Area of Involvement gathers a community of Airlines, Digital Innovation Strategic Partners, and startup from Accelerate@IATA to explore and discuss digital trends and innovative technologies in the air travel space. As a member of this community, you will have access to a range of Innovation Webinars, Rountables, Innovation Sprints and opportunitiy to pitch new product ideas to the IATA Digital Transformation and Innovation team, IATA subject matter experts, and selected airlines.

Benefits

  • Be at the forefront and contribute to the latest industry digital transformation initiatives.
  • Interact and network with airlines actively involved in IATA’s digital and innovation activities.
  •  Acquire dedicated time by phone or face to face with the IATA Innovation Team to assist in vetting
    potential startups for investment or acquisition. Pitch ideas for new products or services and/or receive innovation advice.
  • Exposure to the latest developments/trends by attending bi-annual all IATA “Innovation Days” to explore digital innovation, emerging tech trends, challenges and opportunities within the aviation sector, and get updates on industry-led projects and latest thought leadership originating from the IATA Digital Transformation Advisory Council.
  • Media mention (video Interview to be performed at an IATA Innovation Day) and to be featured on the IATA website.

Activities

  • Strategic Partners will be invited to attend and potentially present at two “Innovation Days”, which bring together airlines, Strategic Partners and startups to explore new digital and technological trends and the latest developments.
  • Two focused round table events with specific themes and targeted discussions including the most active airlines from our digital innovation community.
  • Triannual webinars where selected Strategic Partners will showcase the latest innovative solutions supporting airlines in their digital transformation journey.
  • Strategic Partners will have the opportunity to participate and contribute to IATA’s “innovation sprints” (ideation, proof of concept, and/or prototyping sprints) supporting our industry transformation programs. The sprints will include a small group (under 10) members of airlines and partners. The different sprints and their scopes will be communicated to the Strategic Partners.

Focus Areas

  • Data, AI, ML
  • Digital Transformation
  • Innovation
  • New Technologies

Designed for

  • Aviation industry service providers
  • Digital enterprises
  • GDSs
  • OEMs
  • Specialized Consultancy firms
  • Technology providers
  • Venture Capitalists
  • Other suppliers

Please view the full list of Strategic Partnerships Program benefits (pdf).

Contact

Strategic Partnerships Program

partnership@iata.org