Find out about the IATA innovation services and projects outcome and how you can contribute to impactful changes in the aviation industry. The IATA innovation activities are governed by the Digital Transformation Advisory Council (DTAC), one of the Advisory Councils advising the IATA Board of Governors.

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Join one of the next Innovation Events

Diversity Datathon
Diversity Datathon
22 Mar- 28 Apr 2023 Virtual
Cargo Hackathon
Cargo Hackathon
23 - 25 Jun 2023 Frankfurt, Germany
World Passenger Symposium (WPS)
World Passenger Symposium (WPS)
25-26 Oct 2023 Chicago, USA

Join an Innovation Service 

Our portfolio of innovation services are meant to explore new solutions focusing on the most strategic topics for the airline industry.

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Think Tank

An ideation group comprised of strategic leaders from across the aviation industry. Join us and develop ideas that will pave the way for incorporating digitalization in aviation.
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Accelerate@IATA

The first industry travel tech accelerator where airlines and startups converge for innovation for the future of air transport.
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Hackathons

An around-the-clock event that brings together teams of developers and designers to create innovative solutions to address an air transport challenge. Join our hackathons to share your solutions to the industry.
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Digital Innovation Community

This community is made of Airlines, Startups, Strategic Partners, and our Silicon Valley startup accelerator partner Plug and Play. It explores new trends and developments in air travel. Join the community to be part of the discussion.
Innovation Resources
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Developer Portal

A one-stop-shop for the developer community to access technical resources and tools, documentation and implementation guidance for IATA standards and industry initiatives.
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Open API Program

The Open API Progam serves as an enabler for achieving an Open Data Ecosystem through the adoption of Open APIs, Open Standards, and Open Architecture.
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Digital Identity

Discover the future direction of B2B digital identity in the airline industry, including educational videos and upcoming activities supporting the industry’s move toward digital identification and verification.
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Data and Analytics Taskforce

The IATA Data and Analytics Task Force (IDATF) consists of airline representatives in the field of Data Science, Innovation, Digital Transformation and Enterprise Optimization.