X TRAVEL INNOVATION SUMMIT: Startups to follow in 2027

Las startups de Traveltech que marcarán 2027
About this Event

WHAT IS THE TRAVEL INNOVATION SUMMIT

The Travel Innovation Summit seeks to achieve interaction between entrepreneurs, investors and senior executives of the tourism industry, sharing their vision and experiences, within an organized and stable framework, such as the one developed by TRAVELTECH.VC, thanks to its unique Advisory Board, formed by more than 80 top-level tourism and digital companies; its venture capital funds, Travel Tech 1 and Travel Tech 2; and its Investors Circle.

About the Event

Welcome to the 10th edition of the TRAVELTECH.VC Travel Innovation Summit, the premier gathering for investors, corporate leaders, and executives across the travel industry.

This year, we shift the focus from prospective future projects to tangible, proven market solutions. Following an exhaustive evaluation of the global ecosystem, TT2—the leading Venture Capital fund specializing in B2B TravelTech and SaaS—has selected the 20 category-defining startups that will shape the future of travel technology heading into 2027.

This event offers an exclusive opportunity orchestrated by TT2 to help the industry navigate next-decade infrastructure and leverage Artificial Intelligence to address the sector's most pressing challenges.

Jury Panel & Session Dynamics

The expert panel tasked with evaluating these 20 high-growth ventures comprises Limited Partners (LPs) of the TT2 fund—representing prominent corporate entities, international travel industry executives, and professional investors.

Across each of the 4 sessions, the jury panel will consist of 4 LPs, coordinated by one of TT2's General Partners (GPs). Their mandate is to actively evaluate founder presentations, challenge assumptions, and offer strategic mentorship to accelerate startup scaling.

The selected startups will pitch (either live in Madrid or remotely via high-definition broadcast) under strict time constraints:

• 5-minute technology presentation / pitch.
• 6-minute Q&A, stress-testing, and strategic feedback session led by the 4 LP jury members.

Key Benefits for Participating Startups

Selection among the 20 presenting startups at the 10th Travel Innovation Summit serves as a hallmark of quality and high market validation within the global B2B TravelTech and SaaS domain. In addition to pitching directly to TT2 LPs and corporate investors, selected founders gain direct strategic advantages:

• Attendee Audience Vote & Official Certification: Event attendees will vote for the most investable startup for 2027 across each of the 4 thematic verticals. Category winners will be awarded an official excellence diploma.
• Exclusive Strategic Advisory & Coaching: All 20 selected startups receive a 1-hour 1-on-1 strategic coaching session with a General Partner (GP) of TT2 focused on go-to-market execution, unit economics, and scalability.
• Access to the Ecosystem: Direct connectivity to an international ecosystem uniting 80+ leading travel and digital corporations, combining the domain expertise of the Advisory Board with the capital deployment capacity of the Investor Circle (LPs of TT1 and TT2).
• High-Priority Inclusion in TT2 Deal Flow: Direct exposure and positioning on the radar of TT2, a leading TravelTech VC fund with €42M in capital under management dedicated to scaling B2B TravelTech and SaaS companies.

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Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Registration & Morning Coffe

Info: Time to access the building, get your badge and enjoy a morning coffe with the rest of the attendees

🕑: 09:45 AM - 09:50 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Host: Dr. Javier Gonzalez-Soria y Moreno de la Santa

Info: General Partner, TRAVELTECH.VC . Institutional welcome, investment ecosystem outlook, and strategic intent of this 10th edition.

🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:05 AM
Opening Keynote from an Industry Leader
Host: Amancio López Seijas
🕑: 10:05 AM - 11:30 AM
Next-Generation Distribution & Commerce Infrastructure
Host: Alex Gisbert, GP TT2

Info: Startup 1
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Infrastructure that transforms how travel inventory is connected, priced, packaged, paid for, and distributed, including APIs, marketplaces, dynamic pricing, fintech, and new B2B distribution models.

🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Unlocking the full potential of the travel industry
Host: Juan Calderón, Senior Director A&M

Info: Industry Keynote

🕑: 11:45 AM - 01:10 PM
AI & Agentic Travel
Host: Toni Raurich, GP TT2

Info: Startup 1
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​Startup 5
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B2B AI-native companies transforming how travel is searched, sold, operated, or serviced, including AI agents, automation, decision-making intelligence, and autonomous workflows.

🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:25 PM
The impact of AI in operating models
Host: Pablo Espadas, Senior Director A&M

Info: Industry keynote

🕑: 01:25 PM - 02:30 PM
Networking Lunch

Info: Standing finger-food reception designed to foster high-value interactions, deal-making, and synergies among attendees, TT1 & TT2 Limited Psrtners, jury members, TT2 GPs, and startup founders.

🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM
Infrastructure for the Future of Travel
Host: Leonardo Saroni, GP TT2

Info: Startup 1
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​Startup 5
Name: Founder: Deck: Technology enabling travel companies to be more productive, efficient, and scalable, including hotel tech, airline tech, TMC/OBT solutions, revenue management, operations, back office, and team automation.

🕑: 03:50 PM - 05:10 PM
Operations & Enterprise Technology for Travel
Host: Jorge Schoenenberger, GP TT2

Info: Startup 1
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Technology enabling travel companies to be more productive, efficient, and scalable, including hotel tech, airline tech, TMC/OBT solutions, revenue management, operations, back office, and team automation.

🕑: 05:10 PM - 05:15 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Alex, Javier, Toni, Leo, Jorge

Info: Strategic takeaways on corporate technology readiness, jury insights, and the commercial viability of business models.