Next wave of prestigious International Airport Summit speakers announced!

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International Airport Summit is back for another unmissable year of industry-led panel discussions. The third wave of stellar speakers has now been revealed. Read on to find out which of the industry’s stalwarts have been confirmed.

The team behind the International Airport Summit 2025, taking place on 19–20 November in Berlin, has unveiled the next wave of speakers, featuring an incredible line-up of senior-level international airport trailblazers, who are leading the way through the new era of travel.

Tyronia Smith – Sr. Deputy General Manager, Airport Chief Revenue Officer, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Jacques Fournier – Director of Commercial Development, Fredericton International Airport Authority
Giovanni Gennaro – Head of Innovation, Aeroporti di Roma
George Ioannou – Director of Innovation, King Salman International Airport Development Company
Afrin Shaikh – Head of Digital, Noida International Airport
István Szabó – Chief Operating Officer, Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Graeme MacLeod – Airfield & Air Traffic Product Director, Manchester Airport Group
Gerri Sinclair – Chief Prioritisation, Planning and Performance Optimisation Officer, Vancouver International Airport
Oliver Bedford – Head of Car Parking, Ecommerce, Surface Access & Commercial Products, London Gatwick
Alvaro Rios – Innovation Project Manager, Aena

The above speakers will be discussing topics such as transforming airports into lifestyle and dining destinations, how technology and innovation are defining the passenger experience, hyperpersonalisation, unlocking hidden airside capacity, and driving the adoption of biometrics and document-free travel.

The International Airport Summit 2025 is scheduled to take place on 19–20 November in Berlin, and has officially opened registration. The event will convene global aviation leaders to explore the future of airport operations. The host city, Berlin, is renowned for its dynamic aviation story and infrastructure landscape, and sets the perfect stage for this high-profile gathering.

Want to be rubbing shoulders with high calibre speakers such as these?

Free tickets are applicable to senior managers from airports, airlines, regulatory bodies and aviation authorities.

The International Airport Summit is open for registration!

Date: 19 – 20 November 2025

Location: JW Marriott Hotel Berlin

At our flagship event of the year, we will dive into the future of airport operations, with expert-led sessions on passenger experience, innovative smart technologies, baggage handling, airside operations, data, security, and sustainability.

This is where global airport leaders come together to share insights, challenges, and real-world solutions.

Limited complimentary passes are available for eligible professionals – first come, first served!

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