Tourism Tech Adventures – Canarias 2023
15-16 March 2023, Las Palmas, Canary Islands | Venue: Palacio Congresos
Official Programme 2023
Startup masterclass (by invitation only)
Welcome Cocktail (by invitation only)
16 March 2023 (Thursday)
Official Opening:
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Mr. Raúl García Brink, Technical Coordinator of Economic Development, Energy Sovereignty, Climate and Knowledge, Cabildo de Gran Canaria
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Ms. Isabel Maria Oliver Sagreras, Office of the Secretary- General, UNWTO
Keynote speech (video message) by Ms. Natalia Bayona, Director, Innovation, Education and Investments, UNWTO
Panels Session 1: Enhancing entrepreneurship and sustainable economic opportunities for Island Destinations through successful governance models and technology
Moderator: Mr Peter Janech, Coordinator, Innovation, Education and Investments, UNWTO
- Mr. Leslie Vella, Deputy CEO/Chief Officer Strategic Development, Malta Tourism Authority
- Ms. Olga Theocharous, Senior Tourism Officer, Directorate of Quality Assurance and Licensing of Tourist Enterprises, Deputy Ministry of Tourism, Cyprus
- Mr. Dalibor Cvitković, Director, Mali Lošinj Tourist Board, Croatia
- Mr. Claudio della Lucia, Councilor, Italian Island Hotel Association
- Mr. Sergio Moreno, Professor, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Mr. Cosme García Falcón, Managing Director, Gran Canaria Economic Development Agency (SPEGC)
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Ms. Leticia Lauffer Jiménez, Director, Wakalua Tourism Innovation Hub, Spain
Pitching round 1: Deep Tech: New technologies applied to sustainability
Introduction: Mr. Glenn Cauwenberghs, Innovation Specialist, Innovation, Education and Investments, UNWTO
Coffee break
Panel Session 2: Harnessing innovation and digital transformation for strengthening competitiveness and building resilience in the tourism ecosystem of Islands in the post covid era
Moderator: Mr. Pablo Llinares, Managing Director, Turismo de Gran Canaria
- Mr. James Ellsmoor, Founder and Director, Island Innovation
- Ms. Jennifer Ruiz Moreno, Director, Global Tourism Innovation Hub, MasterCard
- Mr. Patricia Fraile Romero, Fund Manager, Archipélago Next
- Mr. Jost Neumann, Programme Director, TUI Foundation
- Mr. Ramon Sanchez, Head of Strategic Projects Amadeus for Destinations
- Ms. Zulay Rodríguez Castilla, Director, Digital Business and Strategy Consulting Atlantis Technology (GRUPO BINTER)
Pitching round 2: Innovation & Digitalization for Island Destinations
Introduction: Mr. Glenn Cauwenberghs, Innovation Specialist, Innovation, Education and Investments, UNWTO
Announcements of winners and award ceremony
Closing Remarks:
- Mr. Antonio Morales Méndez, President of Cabildo de Gran Canaria
- Ms. Isabel Maria Oliver Sagreras, Office of the Secretary- General, UNWTO
Lunch
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