Timothy O’Neil-Dunne is a seasoned leader in aviation, travel, and technology, with a distinguished career spanning entrepreneurship, investment analysis, and leadership in groundbreaking ventures. A founding team member of notable companies like Expedia, Timothy has contributed to ventures with valuations in the billions. Today, he provides strategic consulting services to both startups and established businesses, helping them tackle complex challenges and drive growth.
A recognized expert and thought leader in aviation and travel technology, Timothy frequently speaks at industry conferences and has authored multiple books on the subject. His contributions to innovation include four patents, reflecting his deep commitment to advancing technology in travel.
Educated in the United Kingdom, Timothy now resides in Kirkland, Washington, where he enjoys the company of his spirited Fox Red Labrador.
Sessions
March 13, Thursday
Venue: Innovation City Cape Town
4.15PM – 4.40PM
Back To The Future
“Your future is whatever you make it. So make it a good one.” So said Dr Emmett Brown in the 1985 movie. What kind of future awaits us in travel with the new developments in tech and how can we make it a good one for our customers, industry and planet? That’s the challenge our two travel tech veterans and pundits have taken on in this assignment. Mission Impossible? Let’s imagine the possibilities.
Speakers:
Timothy O’Neil-Dunne, Principal, T2Impact
Johnny Thorsen, Vice President of Strategic Business Development, Serko
5.05PM – 5.35PM
Flying High In The Next Generation
From improving connectivity to modernising their retailing, the airline industry is facing changes on several fronts. How are the different players rising to the challenge, and what are their plans to capture the opportunities in this continent, with different distribution, marketing and commercial strategies?
Speakers:
Liezl Gericke, Head of International, Middle East, Africa & South Asia, Virgin Airways
John Friel, Regional Director, Qatar Airways
Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer, FlySafair
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