BRIGHTON — The founders of industry-shifting design expo Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas (CSI), Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe (CSIE), and membership platform CSI+, have announced the launch of two new trade shows.
Cruise Xperience Innovation Summit (CXI Europe) will be held Dec. 4-5, 2024, and Cruise Xperience Innovation Summit Americas (CXI Americas), June 3-4, 2025. These new events will showcase the technological advancements impacting guest experience, present an array of new suppliers, tailor-made content and formal and informal networking experiences.
“CXI shines a spotlight on the cruise sector’s shift towards enhancing onboard experiences through innovation and technology. Visitors of CXI will now have a dedicated platform to connect with leading suppliers in the guest experience space, whilst gaining valuable insight from industry thought-leaders,” Toby Walters, CEO, Elite Exhibitions said.
Cruise brands seek to deliver personalization at scale, hoping to recreate what’s known in the industry as the ‘small ship experience’ even for guests on board the largest megaships. From smart room controls that allow guests to calibrate their room to their personal taste to wearables that generate curated experiences using guest data, cruise ship technology is steering the course for guest experience. Behind the scenes, cruise line designers are tapping into new suppliers to create interiors with improved functionality, such as the automated retractable theater seating on board MSC World Europa.
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CXI Europe will be held at ExCeL London, co-located with CSI Europe. Cruise lines, shipyards and suppliers will showcase, demonstrate and unveil cutting-edge technology and innovations, exchange insights, and meet with thought leaders driving the industry forward. There will be seminars, product demonstrations and a show floor packed with pioneering solutions.
Immersive technology on display will include smart room controls, interactive displays, wayfinding systems, RFID technology and culinary innovation.
Suppliers will gain unparalleled access to decision-makers driving the next generation of ships. Through interactive exhibition stands, product demonstrations and tailored meetings, companies can effectively showcase their technology and products’ full scope and impact on the future of cruising.
Reach CXI at info@cruiseexperience-europe.com and info@cruiseexperience-america.com
