Welcome :: Network USA 2012

Rohit Talwar
CEO
Fast Future

Flying into the Unknown - surviving and thriving in a decade of turbulence

In our keynote speech, aviation industry futurist Rohit Talwar will challenge and inspire us to think about how to drive the industry forward in the face of continued uncertainty.

Rohit is a global futurist and award winning keynote speaker. He is the founder and CEO of Fast Future Research - a think tank that advises governments, corporations and inter-governmental orgainsations around the world on how to anticipate and respond to the ideas, trends, drivers and 'predictable shocks' that will shape the decade ahead.

His recent book Designing your Future - was described as an excellent handbook for navigating the downturn. He specialises in studying the future of travel, aviation and the meetings sector. Recent projects include studies on key trends and scenarios for the next decade, the future of China and India, travel and tourism in the Middle East, global migration scenarios and the future of travel and meetings. His most recent study, The shape of jobs to come - presents a review of science and technology developments over the next 20 years and the new jobs that will emerge as a result and has been endorsed by the UK Prime Minister.

He is currently running research studies on Accelerated Airport Development, the Future of Conventions, UK Demographic Trends, Finnish Innovation and the Tourism Investment Strategy for Saudi Arabia.

Rohit's clients include Aeroports de Paris, Amadeus, Best Cities Global Alliance, British Aerospace, Citibank, IBM, Hurel Hispano, Intel, InterContinental Hotels, Mauritius Duty Free, Middle East Duty Free Association, Nokia, the OECD, PATA, Qatar Airways, Schiphol Airport Group, Seoul Tourism Organization, Siemens Airport Solutions, Travelport, Vancouver Airport Services, Visit London, and governments around the world including Finland, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the UAE, the UK and US.

Topics to be covered in this fast paced talk will include:

Dancing in the dark - key global transformations, trends and drivers shaping the future global context for aviation
The new normal - the outlook for travel in the next decade
Inevitable surprises - emerging technologies and their transformational impact on consumer behaviour, travel and aviation
Hope is not a strategy - critical challenges for airports and airlines
Free or Fantastic - rethinking aviation business models and revenue streams
Permission to think - opening up the aviation innovation process
Won't get fooled again - developing a foresight culture.

Testimonials

A selection from the range of testimonials Rohit has received:

“Rohit Talwar was a highlight at the 1st European Futurists Conference Lucerne, as a speaker and as a facilitator. In fact, for the state secretary for research and education of Switzerland – a sponsor of our conference – Rohit was “simply the best”.

Georges T. Roos – Director – European Futurists Conference LucerneCyrus Magol – Emirates Bank Dubai

“Rohit Talwar is a unique communicator. His capacity for combining fact with narrative, balancing right and left brain and mixing education with entertainment make his presentations compelling. In the cluttered world of professional facilitators, guest speakers, moderators and consultants, Rohit is both a refreshing change and a valuable investment.”

Christopher Brown Managing Director TTF (Tourism & Transport Forum) Australia Ltd

“When Rohit genuinely speaks from the heart, about Vision 2020, and where he sees the world moving, it leaves the entire auditorium spell bound, and engrossed in his highly researched, and very creative and innovative visual presentation. Moreover, his interaction with the audience during his Q&A sessions is crisp and impactful. And salute, once again, to his thought provoking, visionary foresightedness.“

Cyrus Magol – Emirates Bank Dubai

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Airline Business is proud to bring you Network USA, the largest route planning and networking event in North America.

Attendees from North America and beyond meet to identify new opportunities, renew relationships and get an update on all critical planning issues.

Network USA allows attendees to build long-term professional relationships through constructive networking and social activities.

Confirmed Airline Attendees

Airlines attend to:

Meet multiple airport representatives in one convenient location
Comprehensively analyse new route opportunities
Create exact match meetings with airports
Take part in informal networking opportunities at social events
Listen to and engage in a conference/speaker program with an influential panel of industry executives, focusing on topical issues

Airports attend to:

Meet multiple airline representatives in one convenient location
Conduct seven 30 minute meetings with airline route planners
Meet new airlines developing their route strategies
Take part in informal networking opportunities at social events
Listen to and engage in a conference/speaker program with an influential panel of industry executives, focusing on topical issues