The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Global Airport and Passenger Symposium (GAPS) Startup Innovation Awards. The competition aims to recognize pioneering ideas in the area of passenger experience from startup companies. The awards will be presented at the first GAPS taking place in Athens this October.
The competition seeks submissions in various passenger categories including personalization, wayfinding and baggage. The objective is to encourage ideas that leverage emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality and blockchain.
Three award finalists will have the opportunity to present their submission at GAPS 2018. This is a unique platform to profile winning ideas, solutions, products or services while developing relationships with key industry stakeholders. The winner will be awarded a one-year membership to IATA's Strategic Partnership program.
The closing date for entries is 28 July 2018.
More information about the contest can be found here.
Source: IATA