Is the biggest tech change for travel since the internet and mobile the shift to self-sovereign identity tech?

Self-sovereign identity and its associated blockchain-based decentralised technology are profoundly disruptive technology that could have massive impacts on aviation and travel.

In this Travel Tech Corner, we investigate:

• What is self-sovereign identity and why is it important?
• What are the pitfalls with the way Identification works now
• What are the components of a new self-sovereign ID eco-system, such as digital wallets, digital hubs and buyer ‘clubs’?
• What are some of the benefits of this new wave, such as reduced cybersecurity risk and enhanced travel experiences/personalisation?
• Will this affect the way travel is distributed and paid for change?
• What can players in the established travel eco-system expect?
• When will we see this come about – where will we be by 2030? 

Speakers:

• Evernym, Senior Director, Business Development, Jamie Smith
• Hospitality and Travel Special Interest Group- SIG, ChairHospitality and Travel Special Interest GroupNick Price
• TravelScrum, Co-founder and Chairman, Gene Quinn