FTU Signature DC – May 6, 2023

Join us at the City Club of Washington, in Washington DC on May 6, 2023 for a focused event chock-full of great speakers for a day of learning and fun (includes coffee & tea in the morning, plus two-course plated lunch!). These more intimate gatherings allow you to ask detailed questions and learn expert tips on how to use your miles and points to travel better.

Please note that dress code for this event is business casual. No T-shirts or shorts.

Schedule

Educational sessions take place Saturday May 6, 2023. Please note that all session times/topics/speakers are subject to change.

8:30 AM

Welcome

Welcome back to the FTU!

Stefan Krasowski
Rapid Travel Chai

Derrick Dye
Travel on Points

8:45am – 9:30am

Hack Hyatt – A 2023 Update On How To Maximize The World Of Hyatt Program

Ben Komenkul
Ben’s Big Deal

James Larounis
Upgraded Points

9:40am – 10:25am

It Goes Without Saying: Tips You Were Supposed To Read Between The Lines

Nick Reyes
Frequent Miler

10:35am – 11:20am

Aeroplan Awesomeness: Why Zone-Based Awards Are So Much Fun

Sarah Dye
Travel on Points

Derrick Dye
Travel on Points

11:30am – 12:15pm

DC Points Panel

Dia Adams
Forbes Advisor

Marshall Jackson
MJ on Travel

Trevor Mountcastle
Tagging Miles

Robert Gerl
Freelance Writer

12:15pm – 12:25pm

Kill Resort Fees

Lauren Wolfe
Travelers United

12:30pm-2:00pm

Lunch

2:00pm – 2:45pm

How To Hack The Refreshed AAdvantage V2, An Updated Strategy

Ben Komenkul
Ben’s Big Deal

James Larounis
Upgraded Points

Marshall Jackson
MJ on Travel

2:55pm – 3:40pm

Finding and Scaling Opportunities, A Chat with a Local MS Whale

Robert Gerl
Freelance Writer

Stefan Krasowski
Rapid Travel Chai

3:50pm – 4:15pm

Will AI Eat Travel? (Clickbait Title for Session on Travel Tech)

Stefan Krasowski
Rapid Travel Chai

Rob Pegoraro
Freelance Writer

4:30pm-5:30pm

The state of miles and points – what to expect in the next year – All Speakers

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