Day One

10am - 1.30pm Morning Sessions

10am Introduction by chairman

• David Scowsill, Chairman, YuuGuu.com

10.10am First group of pitches - Mobile Technology

It is fair to say the hype is over and year zero for mobile is finally here. Mobile is gaining incredible traction therefore presenting an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs. In the same way the internet shook up the travel industry 10 years ago, mobile is set to revolutionise the way consumers book travel. And just like with the internet, the biggest disruptors will be the innovative, fast-moving start ups.

Innovators

• Seen Mobile Media
• Toozla

Travel Gurus and Investors

• Faisal Galaria, Head of Global Business Development, Spotify & Angel Investor
• Roberto Bonanzinga, Partner, Balderton Capital
• Steve Schlenker, Managing Partner, DN Capital
• Jeff Wasson, Founder, TravelNow.com

10.40am Panel Discussion - Investors and Gurus talk mobile

• Faisal Galaria, Head of Global Business Development, Spotify & Angel Investor
• Roberto Bonanzinga, Partner, Balderton Capital
• Steve Schlenker, Managing Partner, DN Capital
• Jeff Wasson, Founder, TravelNow.com

11.10am Presentations and Panel Discussion

Innovation, Acquisitions and Exits - hear from the heads of corporate development and acquisitions what their strategy is going forward. Put your company on their radar for the future! Travel has had many successful exits in the past. Hear from the people that make these deals happen and find out what they are potentially looking for in the future.

Speaker and Panelists

• Glenn Fogel, EVP Corporate Development, Priceline
• Peter Waller, Group Mergers and Acquisitions Director, Thomas Cook

12pm Coffee Break

12.30pm Second group of pitches - Travel Technology

Where there is a problem savvy entrepreneurs are developing the technology to fix it. Whilst never the poster-boy of travel innovation, technology is the back bone of the industry. One thing's for sure, technology will continue to evolve and each development creates opportunities for disruptive new entrants. We have 6 companies who have spotted this opportunity and are now keen to find the investment to allow them to capitalise on it.

Innovators

• YourTour
• Evature
• Tourist Way
• GetYourGuide
• theZouk
• Occident Systems

Travel Gurus and Investors

• Daniel Smith, Partner, ISIS Equity Partners
• Glenn Fogel, EVP Corporate Development, Priceline
• Paul Evans, Founder and Chief Executive, Low Cost Holiday Group
• Bill Morrow, co-Founder, Angels Den
• Gerry Samuels, Founder, Travel Capital

1.30pm Lunch Break

2.30pm until 6pm Afternoon Sessions

2.30pm Presentations

A guide to securing Angel Investment

- the myths, the legends and the truth. A guide to making your early stage start up an attractive proposition for an angel investor.

Speaker

• Bill Morrow, co-Founder, Angels Den

Steps to Start up Success

- hear from Alex Hoye serial entrepreneur, investor and Seedcamp board member on how start ups can improve their chances of success.

Speaker

• Alex Hoye, CEO, Latitude Group; Board Member, Seedcamp and Cambridge Angel

3pm Third group of pitches - Online Travel

Online travel is worth over £50bn and is still experiencing growth, despite the recession. And whilst the online travel landscape is undeniably competitive, innovative start ups are still leveraging lucrative traction from this channel. As online travel consumers become more demanding they are looking for a travel website that suits their needs and tastes. Online travel presents investors with a robust industry that is still experiencing rapid growth. We have selected the top 5 new entrants in this sector who have a proven business model alongside the talent and ambition to grow.

Innovators

• J2Ski
• TipSketch
• Tripatini
• About Anywhere
• HouseTrip

Travel Gurus and Investors

• Hugo Burge, Executive Chairman, Cheapflights and Founder, Howzat Media
• Debu Purkayastha, Principal - Corporate Development / M&A, Google
• Dhruv Shringi, Founder, Yatra
• Will Fraser-Allen, Deputy Managing Director, Albion Ventures
• Alex Hoye, CEO, Latitude Group; Board Member, Seedcamp and Cambridge Angel

4pm Coffee Break

4.30pm Fourth group of pitches - New Travel Products

The most exciting of our categories ‘New Travel Products’ includes offline initiatives and innovative new products. All have been designed to satisfy the needs of an expanding market. The category reflects the diversity of the industry and will present a wide range of exciting investments.

Innovators

• Nimbus Airlines
• Uncle Sam's New York
• Arrange Your Exchange
• Aviatour
• Hip Chalets

Travel Gurus and Investors

• Andy Phillipps, co-Founder, Active Hotels
• Cree Lawson, Founder and Chairman, Travel Ad Network
• Nic Brisbourne, Partner, DFJ Esprit
• Steve Endacott, Owner and CEO, On Holiday Group

5.30pm Drinks

6pm Summary and Announcement of Finalists

6pm onwards Networking Drinks Reception

Day Two

11am until 1pm Morning Session

11am Summary of Finalists

11.10am Final Pitches

Travel Gurus and Investors

• John Kent, Founder and CEO of youtravel.com and the founder of Aquis Hotels and Resorts
• Roger Allard, Owner, All Leisure Group
• Peter Waller, Group Mergers and Acquisitions Director, Thomas Cook
• Dinesh Dhamija, Founder, eBookers
• Jason Katz, Founder, KP Capital

12.30pm Closing Remarks

12.45pm Winner Announced