Aaron Fuchs

Founder & CEO, iXperience

Aaron Fuchs is a visionary educator and entrepreneur dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional academics and the evolving demands of the real world. As the Founder and CEO of iXperience, Aaron draws on his background in engineering at Yale and his early career on Wall Street to redefine how students prepare for their professional lives. Since launching iXperience in 2013, he has combined rigorous learning with hands-on application, transforming a simple solution for a personal frustration into a global movement that empowers the next generation of leaders.

 

A firm believer in the power of community and purpose, Aaron thrives on creating inspiring environments where transformation can happen. Under his leadership, iXperience has grown into a prestigious global network, partnering with world-class institutions and helping students from over 200 universities discover their potential. His work reflects a deep-seated commitment to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, ensuring that every student leaves not just with new skills, but with a lifelong sense of belonging and a clear path toward a life of impact

Sessions

April 9, Thursday
Venue: Innovation City Cape Town  

 

OTAs: The Next Frontier

 

As we enter The Next 20, online travel agencies face a new frontier shaped by AI interfaces, shifting traveller trust, regional platform strength, and new paths to discovery and booking. Will OTAs become invisible infrastructure, intelligent trip partners, or powerful super-platforms? And as travellers gain more tools and control, how must intermediaries evolve to stay essential? This session brings together global and regional OTA leaders to examine where value will be created next – from product and payments to partnerships and localisation – and how competitive dynamics between global giants and homegrown champions will play out across emerging markets. Expect candid perspectives on what OTAs must reinvent, defend, and double down on in the next era of travel distribution.

 

Speakers:

Andy Hedley, CEO, Travelstart
Albert Fernando, CEO, Travelwings 

Bayo Adedeji, Group Chief Executive Officer, Wakanow

 

Moderator:

Yeoh Siew Hoon, Founder, WiT