EXPO Social: Day One Recap
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We kicked off APEX/IFSA EXPO with a meet and greet at the Hilton Anaheim. The food and folks were delightful!
Let's get this party started! Welcome reception at the Hilton is on. Come join us! #APEXEXPO pic.twitter.com/Yvb2RDRPsB
— APEX (@theAPEXassoc) September 15, 2014
The excitement began early Monday morning with participants flying in from around the globe
Flying to LA for #APEXEXPO. Really excited to see my friends, colleagues and all the tech on the show floor. #PaxEx https://t.co/ifWcAJA8KC
— Runway Girl Network đłď¸âđ (@RunwayGirl) September 15, 2014
Likewise, @Jenn_Wint! And it's going to be fun working with the awesome team from @spafax to cover the #apexexpo 2014. @theAPEXassoc
— Howard Slutsken (@HowardSlutsken) September 15, 2014
Another beautiful day in Anaheim with lots of learning on the agenda
Just under 1 hour before Education Day gets under way. Enjoy the day and tune in here for your #APEXEXPO updates ! pic.twitter.com/KMhhcNOjHE
— APEX (@theAPEXassoc) September 15, 2014
"From an individual perspective youâre truly inspired and want to go out and do great thingsâ -@AlfyIFE / Welcome Session #APEXEXPO
— APEX (@theAPEXassoc) September 15, 2014
A sneak peek at our display for @theAPEXassoc's #APEXEXPO – exhibit halls open tomorrow. See us at booth 1822! pic.twitter.com/WXPyXrT4Cx
— Honeywell Aerospace (@Honeywell_Aero) September 15, 2014
Edward Shapiro, partner and VP for PAR Capital, kicked off Education day with his address on how airlines are using technology to improve PaxExÂ
https://twitter.com/GlobalEagleEnt/status/511551976354496514
New connections were made!
https://twitter.com/LRA_Worldwide/status/511555036292603904
Howard Charney, Senior VP of Cisco, engaged the audience with his address on The Internet of Everything
.@Cisco's Howard Charney talks smart sensory networks and @British_Airways mood-sensing blankie…err blanket #APEXEXPO #PaxEX
— APEX (@theAPEXassoc) September 15, 2014
50 billion "smart objects" will be connected by 2020. Staggering. #APEXEXPO #theinternetofthings
— Terri Potratz (@tpotratz) September 15, 2014
Dimiter Zahariev on the customer experience: some great stats here!
"76% of passengers carrying smartphones when flying" -Dimiter Zahariev #IFSAEXPO #APEXEXPO pic.twitter.com/wYqmD8Dygg
— IFSA (@IFSAOnBoard) September 15, 2014
An address to remember from motivational speaker Lee Silber.  Guys, he wore a Back to the Future wig and got the crown to do high-fives!
The whole room just erupted in high-fives! This crowd rocks. #APEXEXPO
— APEX (@theAPEXassoc) September 15, 2014
Michael Planey gets members prepped for the e-aircraft panelÂ
Ummm, exactly what is an "e-aircraft"? Find out at our panel discussion at 1:30pm. #APEXEXPO
— Michael Planey (@AirPlaney) September 15, 2014
Stephanie Perrone Goldstein ready for her address on hospitality. Members were particularly taken with this topic!
https://twitter.com/LRA_Worldwide/status/511610925326299137
"Consumer drivers in the food industry are economy, health, control, safety, sustainability, motivation" says Suzy Badaracco #APEXEXPO
— Jenn Wint (@Jenn_Wint) September 15, 2014
Others were working hard setting up their booths
Stand building in progress for our booth 1622 at #APEXEXPO #InmarsatAv http://t.co/AvGdGQVRgL pic.twitter.com/xOtu7WzTPn
— Inmarsat (@InmarsatGlobal) September 15, 2014
It was all about the quotables on Education Day:
Technology is great, but "the human touch and teamwork" still rules @Airbus says Zuzana Hrnkova #APEXEXPO @RunwayGirl @theAPEXassoc
— TomĂĄs N. Romero (@TNRomero) September 15, 2014
â56% of consumers are more prone to visual stimuli, followed by smell, hearing, taste and touch.â -S. Kefallonitis @brandingaero #APEXEXPO
— APEX (@theAPEXassoc) September 15, 2014
#APEXEXPO Ian Dawkins â Chief Executive Officer, OnAir: âEveryone is trying to jump into aircraft e-enablement, but it isn't easy."
— ARABIAN AEROSPACE (@ArabianAeroNews) September 15, 2014
Red carpet time! The evening had members dressing up for the Passenger Choice Awards, hosted by BBC’s Laura Trevelyan
The red carpet @PassengerChoice Awards! #apexexpo #starstudded #closeenoughtohollywood pic.twitter.com/TUVpk7sEy2
— Jenn Wint (@Jenn_Wint) September 16, 2014
Nice Spread! #APEXEXPO #PassengerChoice pic.twitter.com/ZSEEsakAlP
— APEX (@theAPEXassoc) September 16, 2014
Avion Lifetime Achievement award recipients Lee Casey and Mark HortonÂ
We love Lee Casey's headshot! Congrats Lee on your Lifetime Achievement Award #APEXEXPO @Lumexis_IFE pic.twitter.com/zDtOXj9QDt
— APEX (@theAPEXassoc) September 16, 2014
Mark Horton of @ParamountPics accepts his Lifetime Achievement Award. Congrats Mark #APEXEXPO pic.twitter.com/JHNs72y0oN
— APEX (@theAPEXassoc) September 16, 2014
Virgin America took home a total of five awards, including Best Overall Passenger Experience. Congrats to all the winners!
https://twitter.com/flightclubnews/status/511699584569974784
With our friends from TAAG at the APEX Passengers Choice Awards.#APEXEXPO #APEX #IFSA #IFE #IFEC #Anaheim #TAAG pic.twitter.com/SpKoBS8ADO
— Touch Inflight (@TouchInflight) September 16, 2014
For the die-hards the evening continued at the RunwayGirl and Gogo mixer
Such good times at @Gogo @RunwayGirl #APEXEXPO mixer at The Ranch with the @paxintl crew! Thanks y'all! pic.twitter.com/ySHsQL5Mem
— Wessco International (@WESSCO_Intl) September 16, 2014
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