CONNECT Conference Programme

Ainesh Advani , Senior Consultant (Network & Fleet Planning),  Lufthansa Consulting Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Join Milanamos and a leading international airport to discover how EVTOL will reinvent short-haul travel — connecting nearby destinations, unlocking new points of interest, and driving the next wave of passenger growth. Christophe Ritter , Director,  Milanamos SAS Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Airports often face challenges turning route opportunities into airline commitments. Traditional incentive-driven negotiations can fall short when they're not supported by solid business cases built on airline economics. In this session, Airline Factory presents a new approach that aligns airport marketing with how airlines evaluate route profitability. Combining advanced traffic analytics, propri...

Many productive meetings happen at CONNECT, but how did you strategize your airline targets? Did you have the right sort of presentation? How do you have a productive meeting? What happens next? A new route can have an interesting life cycle! Omar Hashmi , Managing Director,  Volavion Aviation Consulting Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Łukasz Wysocki , President of Gdansk Tourism Organisation,  Polish Tourism Organisation Filip Wysocki , Gdansk Tourism Organisation,  Polish Tourism Organisation Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This session will explore how tourism boards and destination marketing organizations collaborate with airports and airlines to boost connectivity and attract visitors. Focus on real partnerships, joint campaigns, route development initiatives, and strategies that turn potential into measurable growth. Highlight successes, lessons learned, and creative approaches that can inspire similar collaborat...

London City have pioneered multiple techniques to enhance safety and efficiency at their airport. They've continued this approach by partnering with Airbus in order to use cutting edge airspace design to allow for bigger aircraft to land. Charles Thornberry , HO Customer Success Management,  Airbus SAS Anne Doyere , Aviation Director,  London City Airport Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politi...

The discussion will explore how the aviation industry can pursue high-impact, straightforward, and viable action to achieve net-zero. Topics will include: the latest updates on SAF supply chain and scale-up, the practical steps you can take today to achieve your decarbonisation goals, and a broader view beyond SAF to consider other complementary solutions. The session will highlight innovative app...

A one-to-one conversation with András Szabó, Network Officer at Wizz Air , offering an overview of how the airline approaches growth, market opportunities, and its evolving network strategy. Moderated by Bernie Baldwin Andras Szabo , Network Officer,  Wizz Air Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Annabelle Lepièce will present the recent European Commission's decisions on aid to airports and airlines and the new European exemption decision on services of general economic interest. She will address the status of the revision of the Commission Guidelines on aid to airports and airlines and other relevant State aid framework, such as the General Block Exemption Regulation that allows Member S...

A one-to-one discussion with Eyad Birouti, Director Network Management & Alliances at  Royal Jordanian , offering insights into the airline's network strategy, partnership approach, and positioning within the regional and global aviation landscape. Moderated by Bernie Baldwin Eyad Birouti , Director Network Management & Alliances,  Royal Jordanian Airlines Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha....

Air travel is entering a phase where passengers increasingly expect journeys that are fluid, intuitive, and seamlessly connected. Digital ID and biometrics are becoming the catalysts for this shift, reshaping how people move and how airports operate. Nicolas Phan , Marketing Director,  IDEMIA Public Security SAS Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informati...

This session will explore the challenges and opportunities facing small regional airports as they seek to grow passenger flows and secure their place in Europe's air transport ecosystem. Beyond air traffic figures, we'll look at the broader impact these airports have on regional economies, driving tourism, creating employment, and supporting local business growth.  Moderator Andrew Doyle , Senior...

A one-to-one conversation with Wojciech Worona , Network Planning Deputy Director  at LOT Polish Airlines , offering a broad look at the airline's priorities, outlook, and approach to navigating an evolving aviation landscape. Moderated by Bernie Baldwin Wojciech Worona , Deputy Director Network Planning,  LOT Polish Airlines Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour pl...

The Mediterranean remains one of the world's most dynamic and competitive tourism regions,  yet its market dynamics are shifting. From emerging destinations in the East to established hubs in the West, airports, airlines, and tourism boards are adapting to evolving traveller behaviour, new long-haul demand, and changing source markets. This session will explore how Mediterranean destinations are r...

Andrew Doyle , Senior Director Market Development,  Cirium Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Lublin. The Making Of. Paweł Potoroczyn , CEO,  European Capital of Culture Lublin 2029 Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Tibor Meszaros Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

André Alves , Network Planning Director, Iberia Interviewed by John Strickland , Director, JLS Consulting Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Moderated by Patrick Edmond , CONNECT Event Moderator Irakli Karkashadze , CEO, United Airports of Georgia Mantas Vrubliauskas , VP Network Development, airBaltic Pawel Kranc , Network Advisor, Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport Ridgers Mema , Managing Director , Tirana International Airport Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Annabelle Lepièce , Lawyer, CMS DeBacker Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Helgi Már Björgvinsson , Partnerships & Corporate Affairs - CEO Office , Icelandair Interviewed by John Strickland , Director, JLS Consulting Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Kevin O’Toole , Chief Strategy Officer, Cirium Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Agi Smith , Head of Airport Development, easyJet Interviewed by Patrick Edmond , CONNECT Event Moderator Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Declan Maguire , Account Director, RDC Aviation Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.