Innovation isn't just for startups – established companies are breaking new ground and developing new technologies. This is the stage for established companies that are changing the travel landscape.
What is Launch?
Launch provides established 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. Established companies will be critiqued by a Focus Group of esteemed industry professionals.
Eligibility Criteria
Companies eligible to for Launch:
- Established companies 48 months or older
- No funding limit
- Must be presenting a new, breakthrough and market changing innovation
- Must pass a thorough and rigorous Phocuswright screening
- Accepted contestants pay €12500 for entrance to Launch and Phocuswright Europe
Benefits
Launch provides established companies a comprehensive innovator package, including time on stage, a spot in the Innovator Showcase and access to travel's most discerning audience.
All contestants of Launch receive:
- Two registrations to Phocuswright Europe (value €1895 each)
- Ten minutes of demonstration time on stage during Launch
- Video recording of on-stage demonstration
- Exhibit package in conference showcase during Phocuswright Europe
- URL and logo on the conference website and mobile app
- Company profile in the printed conference booklet
- Listing on all program schedules
- Coordinated social media campaigns
- A chance to win award
Launch Awards
- Launch People's Choice Award: winner and runner-up