PhoCusWright Conference

Take the Stage

1. SHOWCASE YOUR INNOVATION LIVE
2. BUILD CONNECTIONS
3. GET 2 FREE CONFERENCE TICKETS
4. GLOBAL EXPOSURE

How to Apply

STEP 1—WHO SHOULD APPLY?

STEP 2—DO I QUALIFY?

STEP 3—APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 4—VOTING, AWARDS AND WINNER INFORMATION

STEP 5—SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Questions not answered in Steps 1 through 5? Contact us today!
+1 860 350-4084 x505 or via email.

Innovator Demonstration Package

Travel Innovation Summit Package details for 2011 are currently being determined. Check back soon for more information

The 2010 Innovator Demonstration Package included:

The high-value exposure is an incredible opportunity. Demonstrating at The Travel Innovation Summit is the most efficient, effective and economical way to gain the attention you seek, the connections you need and the recognition you deserve. Innovators are chosen through a rigorous applications process. There is a US$12,500 participation fee for accepted innovators. Startup companies get a 10% discount.

• 10.5 minutes on stage demonstrating to and interacting with travel executives, potential investors and media (9 minute demonstration followed by 1.5 minutes of audience questions).
• Exposure to an online audience via live streaming and on-demand sessions.
• Dedicated meeting and demo space (centrally located) for three days during The PhoCusWright Conference.
• Video recording of your on-stage demonstration, provided to you and available to on-site and Online Ticket attendees (via the streaming and on-demand environment).
• Significant pre-/on-site/post-promotion (except for stealth companies).
• Two tickets to The PhoCusWright Conference.
• A chance to win one of the Five Minutes of Fame segments during Center Stage as a finalist (4) or runner-up* (3), and be voted the "PhoCusWright Travel Innovation Summit Winner."
• The finalists of The Travel Innovation Summit will be invited to attend the January 2011 Cornell Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship Innovation Network event. (This is an invitation-only event. Participation is complimentary; travel expenses are not included.)
• **Participate in a series of advertisements in USA TODAY and banner placements on www.usatoday.com from September through November:
• Your logo featured in half and quarter page ads in USA TODAY's national circulation.
• Travel Innovation Summit online ads will be featured on the www.usatoday.com home page and in the USA TODAY travel e-newsletter with over 388,000 subscribers.
• Online ads will lead to a landing page featuring your logo.
• Travel Innovation Summit finalists and runners-up will be featured in "Congratulations" ads in USA TODAY during December and January. E-Newsletter ads will also run in the Daily Travel News e-newsletter during January and February and will lead to a landing page featuring your logo.

Being chosen as an innovator is not only an honor, but provides valuable opportunities for your company.

* Details subject to change.

** Runners-up are featured in five minute segments during Center Stage but are not included in voting for the "PhoCusWright Travel Innovation Summit Winner" award.