APEX CONFERENCE PREVIEW
ONBOARD ENTERTAINMENT
APEX Conference Agenda
OnBoard Hospitality looks forward to this year’s APEX conference and exhibition in Long Beach
Monday, 17 September 9:00 – 9:15 Welcome Address APEX president Chris Babb and executive director Russ Lemieux 9:15 – 1:00 Industry Exploration and Aviation Parallels - Join APEX on a learning journey that will allow you to hear from the best and brightest from various industries discussing Economic Systems (also called Ecosystems). Ecosystems are well-established modes for cooperative value creation across multiple industries. Presenters will share and discuss approaches and lessons learned about specific topics, including hardware, operating systems, content, apps and connectivity during a series of short presentations. A final cohesive panel discussion will bring these best practices and suggestions to light for the aviation industry, taking into consideration passenger preferences, revenue and efficiency. 1:00 – 2:00 Lunch
2:10 – 4:30 Breakouts
BREAKOUT A Technology: Programme Developments This track will evaluate technologies that play a crucial role in bettering the passenger experience, not only for passengers but also for airlines and the multiple vendors involved in creating this experience. Speakers will address technical issues related to payment technologies, file delivery, software management equipment and systems, connectivity and other vital technology issues impacting the industry today. Presenters include: Loren Bolstridge – manager, Cabin Avionics Engineering, Delta Air Lines Linda Webb – senior principal engineer, Delta Air Lines Selcuk Yigit – engineer, Cabin Avionics Patrick O’Neill – svp and gm, GuestLogix USA Andy Beer – vp of Technology, Inflight Productions
BREAKOUT B Experience: Improving Travel The passenger experience is more than those hours in flight. The total travel experience includes all interactions from ticket purchase through baggage claim. Presentations within this track will share key concepts and new offerings, such as gaming trends, cabin crew operations, branding and passenger taste, all of which will better the experience for everyone involved, from passengers and airlines to crew and content vendors. Presenters include: Lisa Linnenkohl – vp of Licensing, DTI Software Nick Rish – vp of Mobile Publishing, Electronic Arts Simon Tudge – Global Satellite Strategy director, ARINC Stathis Kefallonitis, Ph.D. – founderand president,
branding.aero Nikos Loukas– founder,
inflightfeed.com
BREAKOUT C Wireless: An Exploration When it comes to wireless onboard, there are many key issues (bandwidth, portable devices, digital rights management) as well as invested parties (airlines, government entities, vendors, passengers). This track will take a deep look at this hot topic. Presenters include: Peter Lemme – president, Mobile Prime Time Roger Grange – vp,International Content Acquisition & Licensing, Inflight Production Bob Kisor – vp Technology, Paramount Pictures Robert Smith – director, Market Intelligence and
Consulting, IMDC
www.apex.aero.com
Above shows a sample of what to expect at this year’s exhibition and conference if last year’s event is anything to go by
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“A learning journey that will allow you to hear from the best and brightest from various industries ”
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