GLOBAL AVIATION CONFERENCE
FRANKFURT

Frankfurt, Germany | 29-30 September 2026

Speakers

Exhibitors

Attendees

Panel Discussions

SHAPING THE SKY. DEFINING THE WORLD

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT AVIATION EVENTS OF THE YEAR

An exclusive two-day conference in Frankfurt bringing together senior aviation leaders to confront the operational, financial and strategic forces redefining global air transport - from sustainability and digital transformation to fleet resilience, supply chain pressures and airport innovation.

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Welcome to our Venue

Frankfurt Marriott Hotel

Set against Frankfurt’s iconic skyline in the prestigious Westend district, the Frankfurt Marriott Hotel offers panoramic city views, refined interiors and world-class hospitality – the perfect setting for global aviation leaders shaping the future of flight.
Address: Hamburger Allee 2, 60486 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Frankfurt Marriott Hotel

Set against Frankfurt's iconic skyline in the prestigious Westend district, the Frankfurt Marriott Hotel offers panoramic city views, refined interiors and world-class hospitality - the perfect setting for global aviation leaders shaping the future of flight.

Address: Hamburger Allee 2, 60486 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

SPEAKERS

Joerg Michael Eberhart

Chief Executive Officer at ITA Airways

Holger Langlotz

Senior Director Group and Portfolio Strategy at Lufthansa Group

Sadaqat Ali Soomro

Vice President Strategy and Innovation at Qatar Airways

Ibraheem Sheerah

Chief Transformation Officer at Saudi Airlines

Roberta Zimmerman

Director Air Traffic Strategy Data Analytics at United Airlines

Dr. Jan-Henrik Andersson

CCO at Munich Airport

David Craig

Director Component Operations at Delta Air Lines

André Mercadante Américo

Director of Planning and Revenue Management at Azul Airlines

Marylin Bastin

Head of Aviation Sustainability at EUROCONTROL

Jonathan Maia

Managing Director, Revenue Management at Air Canada

Stephen Nelson

Director of Culture & Belonging at Alaska Airlines

Shail Oza

Director, Supply Chain at WestJet

Matthew Kunz

Vice President, Flight Operations at Flair Airlines

Lana Jansen

CEO at WePlan Software

Filipe de Oliveira

ESG Head at Azul Airlines

Duncan Pattillo

Director, Customer Experience at Flair Airlines

Fatih Rüştü Altunok

SVP Crew Training at Turkish Airlines

Ayse Seda Ogur

Head of Data Solutions at Pegasus Airlines

Maria Whittaker

Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer at Abra Group

Jorga Ahlborn

Head of Growth (CGO) at SunExpress

Marvin Olayo

Head of Fleet Development at Kenya Airways

Martin Jarvis

Chairman and Pilot at Aviation Action

Tom Barker

Managing Director, Technology Engineering, Quality & Delivery at JetBlue

Christian Draeger

Senior Vice President at CJD Aviation Advisory

Samson Arega

Group Vice President Customer Experience at Ethiopian Airlines

Marcel Pouchain Meyer

Head of Communications DACH at Ryanair

Florian Fieber

Chief Process Officer at TestSolutions

Vincent Lambercy

Publisher at Global Airspace Radar

MIchele Ruggieri

Head of Powerplant and Asset Management at Aer Lingus

Nathan Devleeschauwer

Deputy Head of Cabin Operations & Performance Mngmt at Eurowings

Jo Lai

SVP of AI Solutions & Customer Experience at Hopper Technology Solutions

Anders Fagernæs

SVP Environmental Sustainability at Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA

Marlene Leutgeb

Head of Fleet Engineering at Eurowings Technik

Ioanna Papadopoulou

Director, Communications & Marketing at Athens International Airport

Laura Frommberg

Editor in Chief, Founder at aeroTELEGRAPH

Jonathan Smith

Chief Product Officer at Emu Analytics

Global Aviation Conference Frankfurt

9:00-10:00

Registration

10:00-10:05

Opening Speech

10:05-10:25

Keynote

10:25-11:25

Panel 1: Sustainability in Aviation: The SAF Reality Check

11:25-12:00

Networking Break

12:00-12:15

Industry Showcase

12:15-13:15

Panel 2: Digitalization and AI in Airline Operations: From Data Foundations to Real-world ROI

13:15-14:15

Lunch

14:15-15:15

Panel 3: The Aviation Aftermarket Under Pressure: Parts, Engines & Commercial Risk

15:15-16:15

Panel 4: Maintenance Matters: Ensuring Reliability in Modern Fleets

16:15-17:00

Networking Break

17:00–18:00

Panel 5: The Evolving Role of Airports: Hubs of Innovation

18:00 -18:30

Panel 6: Biggest Win and Biggest Mistake

18:30 - 21:00

Cocktail Party

Global Aviation Conference Frankfurt

9:00-10:00

Registration

10:00-10:05

2nd Day Opening Speech

10:05-10:25

Speaker Slot

10:25-11:25

Panel 7: Crew Welfare and Workforce Management

11:25-12:00

Networking Break

12:00-13:00

Panel 8: Innovations in Customer Experience: Beyond the Cabin

13:00-14:00

Lunch

14:00-15:00

Panel 9: The Future of Air Travel: Trends and Predictions for 2040

15:00-16:00

Panel 10: Financing the Future Fleet: Leasing, Capital & Risk in Aviation

16:00-16:10

Awards

16:10-16:15

Closing Remarks

16:15-17:00

Networking Break

ATTENDEES

Direct Benefits of Participation

Conference – LATEST UPDATES / KNOWLEDGE

Insights from Leaders Shaping the Future of Aviation

At the Global Aviation Conference Frankfurt, leaders from airlines, airports, OEMs, MROs, technology providers and regulatory bodies come together to discuss what’s next for the aviation industry. Through keynotes, panel discussions and in-depth conversations, each session focuses on practical challenges, innovation and the trends transforming air travel.

Exhibition – SHOWCASE YOUR TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES

Discover Innovation Across the Aviation Ecosystem

Explore the latest solutions and technologies from aviation suppliers, OEMs, MROs and technology providers across our dedicated Expo area. Showcase directly to the decision-makers.