Antonio Picozzi is an entrepreneur and innovator operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence, hospitality, and digital transformation. He is best known as the founder and driving force behind Takyon, the hospitality technology company that evolved into dAirect, a platform focused on helping hotels remain visible, discoverable, and commercially competitive in an era increasingly shaped by AI assistants and conversational interfaces.

His work centers on rethinking direct distribution, guest acquisition, and the future relationship between hotels and digital demand. Through Takyon and later dAirect, Picozzi has explored how emerging technologies can strengthen direct booking strategies while reducing dependence on traditional intermediary models. Under his leadership, the company has supported thousands of hospitality businesses and generated tens of millions of euros in direct bookings.

A strong advocate for practical innovation, Picozzi frequently shares insights on AI integration, workflow automation, hospitality technology, and the changing architecture of online discovery. His vision is rooted in the belief that AI assistants are becoming a new interface for the internet, fundamentally transforming how travelers search, evaluate, and ultimately book hospitality experiences.

Combining entrepreneurial execution with a deep interest in technological evolution, Antonio Picozzi is part of a new generation of hospitality innovators focused on building the infrastructure, systems, and standards that will shape the future of direct digital commerce in travel.

Antonio is panel expert of the Web3 in Hospitality panel.