3:50 PM - 4:20 PM (CDT)

The Future of Travel: Where Immersion, Technology, and Storytelling Converge

Presented by Capital One Business

Featuring Richard Bailey, Founder, The Brando, Pacific Beachcomber Group—the Brando and Tetiaroa Society; Thomas Geraghty, VP of Digital Innovation, Universal Destinations and Experiences and Jessica Schinazi, CEO, Away
Moderated by Greg Lindsay, Fast Company Custom Studio

Technology is transforming travel through AI, augmented reality, and interactive design that turn destinations into immersive, story-driven experiences. The attractions industry is at the forefront, blending gaming mechanics with real-world experiences that go beyond convenience and into meaningful engagement.
At the same time, hospitality is redefining what modern travel looks and feels like—from luxury eco-resorts powered by seawater air-conditioning, zero-waste systems, and ocean-chemistry research to digital tools that deliver highly personalized guest journeys. Together, these innovations are expanding travel into a more experiential, sustainable, and human-centered frontier.

Richard Bailey Thomas Geraghty Jessica Schinazi