The Future of Travel and Hospitality Tech
The future of travel and hospitality is moving toward a more intelligent, interconnected, and deeply personalized landscape. As AI becomes seamlessly embedded into every stage of the traveler's journey - from initial discovery and booking to mobility and on-the-ground experiences - the industry is undergoing a significant transformation.
Hosted by Metavallon VC
Co-organizers: Travelstaytion, Ferryhopper, & Smartify.
Ecosystem Supporter: CapsuleT Accelerator
The event will bring together a curated group of founders, operators, investors, and industry leaders. With a goal to provide a thoughtful, cross-sector perspective on the industry's trajectory. This event is designed as a focused exchange for those who are actively building and investing in the future of travel and hospitality.
We look forward to your participation in this conversation.
Agenda
14:30 – 15:30 | Arrival & Welcome Reception
15:30 – 15:40 | Opening Remarks
Welcome by Myrto Papathanou, Partner at Metavallon VC, Framing: Travel & Hospitality in 2030
Panel Session 1
15:40 – 16:15 | Panel 1: The Future of Accommodation & Guest Experience. Hosted by Travelstaytion.
Panelists:James Cassidy, Senior Director, EMEA at Expedia Group.
Chris Stephenson, VP Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy at Marriott International.
Robin Clifford, Director of Sales, EMEA at Guesty.
Kalia Konstantinidou, Group Executive Officer at Empiria Group.
Jason Anastasinis, CEO & Founder at Travelstaytion - Moderator
Panel Session 2
16:15 – 16:50 | Panel 2: The Future of Travel Infrastructure & Mobility. Hosted by Ferryhopper.
Panelists:Athina Kakolyri, Loyalty & Customer Engagement | Manager at Aegean Airlines.
Dimitris Memos, CEO at Hoper.
Savvas Georgiou, CPO & Co-Founder at Welcome Pickups.
Christos Spatharakis, Co-Founder & CEO at Ferryhopper.
Lisa Katsouraki, Independent Advisor, Travel & Hospitality Tech - Moderator
Panel Session 3
16:50 – 17:25 | Panel 3: The Future of Visitor Experience. Hosted by Smartify.
Panelists:Elly Andriopoulou, Managing Director at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.
Kati Price, Head of Digital Media and Publishing at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Sakis Tanimanidis, Co-Founder at Paradox Museum.
Epaminondas Christophilopoulos, President at MOMus - Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki.
Thanos Kokkiniotis, Director & Founder at Smartify - Moderator
17:25 – 17:30 | Closing Remarks
17:30 – 18:00 | Networking Drinks