Innovation Launch: EMEA

13 June 2023

Innovation isn't just for startups – startups, scaleups and established companies are breaking new ground and developing new technologies. Launch is the stage for companies of any age that are changing the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) travel landscape.

What is Innovation Launch: EMEA?

Innovation Launch provides companies that are ready to unveil a groundbreaking innovation with a spot in the limelight and a chance to wow the travel industry's most savvy and engaged audience during Phocuswright Europe.

Eligibility Criteria

Companies of any age are eligible to apply to participate, but must meet the following criteria:

  • Headquartered in the EMEA region or have a meaningful sales focus or customer base in the region
  • No funding limit
  • Must be presenting a new, breakthrough and market-changing innovation
  • Must pass a thorough and rigorous Phocuswright screening
  • Accepted contestants pay €15 000 for entrance to Innovation Launch: EMEA and the Phocuswright Europe conference

Demonstrator Benefits

Innovation Launch: EMEA provides a comprehensive innovator package, including time on stage, a spot in the exhibition showcase and access to travel's most discerning audience.

All contestants of Launch receive:

  • Two registrations to Phocuswright Europe
  • Six minutes of demonstration time (plus 3.5 minutes PhocusGroup)
  • Recording of demonstration and a 100- to 150-word editorial-written introduction to video interview hosted on PhocusWire.com post event
  • Exhibit package during the entire event
  • Company profile on conference website and online platform
  • Listing on all program schedules
  • Compete for the “Launch People’s Choice Award” winner

Innovation Launch: EMEA Awards

  • Innovation Launch: EMEA People's Choice Award: winner selected by audience voting
See 2022 Innovation Launch Pitches

Space is very limited! Only a few companies will be accepted to participate.

Deadline: 31. March 2023

Questions? Contact Florence Kaci:
+33 6 81 10 4660
fkaci@phocuswright.com

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