MEET THE
SPEAKERS
Meet the aviation leaders who will be sharing their expertise at the upcoming Airports Innovate.
Abigail LI
Deputy Director of Civil Aviation Solution Department
NUCTECH
Session: WBP Innovation Showcase – NUCTECH
Abigail LI
Deputy Director of Civil Aviation Solution Department
NUCTECH
Biography
Abigail Li is the Deputy Director of Civil Aviation Solution Department at NUCTECH. With a strong background in smart checkpoint design and market promotion, she plays a leading role in providing detailed technical support and innovative security solutions for major international aviation hubs.
Session details
- Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | 12:00 - 12:10
Session: WBP Innovation Showcase – NUCTECH
Adebola Agunbiade
Director, Commercial and Business Development
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
Session: Electrifying, Decarbonising, Greening – Innovations Driving Airport Sustainability
Adebola Agunbiade
Director, Commercial and Business Development
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
Biography
Adebola Agunbiade is Director of Commercial and Business Development at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), where she leads initiatives to strengthen commercial performance, diversify revenue, build strategic partnerships, and enhance passenger experience across Nigeria’s airport network. She has advanced a transformation agenda centered on innovation, operational excellence, market intelligence and sustainable growth in Nigeria. A seasoned finance and business strategist, she brings extensive experience spanning aviation, banking, consulting, and public-sector.
Session details
- Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | 16:40 - 17:20
Session: Electrifying, Decarbonising, Greening – Innovations Driving Airport Sustainability
- Key Topics
Sustainability | Electrification | Decarbonisation
Aidan O'Donnell
Global Head - Airport Partner Operations
Uber
Session: Going Beyond the Hype – What Innovations will Stand the Test of Time and Truly Impact the Future?
Biography
Aidan O’Donnell joined Uber in March 2026 as Global Head of Airport Partner Operations, where he is responsible for developing strategic, long-term partnerships with airports by driving innovation, engagement, and investment. Aidan spent over a decade with the Port Authority of NY & NJ, operator of JFK, EWR, and LGA, where he held several key leadership roles, including Airport Director at EWR.
Session details
- Wednesday, 25 November 2026 | 15:25 - 16:05
Session: Going Beyond the Hype – What Innovations will Stand the Test of Time and Truly Impact the Future?
- Key Topics
Future Technologies | Artificial Intelligence | Scalable Innovation
Alina Henne
CIP Digitalization & Innovation
Stuttgart Airport
Session: Automation, New Machines, and Robotics
Biography
Alina Henne is an Innovation & Digitalisation Manager at SAG GmbH, Stuttgart Airport’s ground handling subsidiary. She leads and supports initiatives focused on AI, automation, robotics, and operational excellence, helping to translate innovative ideas into practical applications in airport operations. With ten years of aviation experience and academic backgrounds in Aviation Management and Digital Management, she is passionate about fostering innovation, employee empowerment, and digital transformation in the airport sector.
Session details
- Wednesday, 25 November 2026 | 10:05 - 11:00
Session: Automation, New Machines, and Robotics
- Key Topics
Automation | Integration | Operations
Andrea Bertaia
Chief Executive Officer
ALBA Robot
Session: WBP Innovation Showcase – ALBA Robot
Biography
Andrea Bertaia Segato is an Italian entrepreneur, CEO and co-founder of ALBA Robot, a startup focused on autonomous and intelligent mobility platforms.
Session details
- Wednesday, 25 November 2026 | 11:30 - 11:40
Session: WBP Innovation Showcase – ALBA Robot
Andreas Melton Axelsen
Product Lead
Copenhagen Optimization
Session: WBP Innovation Showcase – Copenhagen Optimization
Biography
Andreas Melton Axelsen is Product Lead at Copenhagen Optimization, where he has spent seven years improving airport operations through intelligent resource management. With a master’s degree in Engineering, specialising in Transportation and Business Logistics, he combines expertise in mathematical optimisation with hands-on experience at airports including Heathrow, Copenhagen, Gatwick, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and JFK. For the past two years, he has led the development of Better Stand & Gate, from an early MVP to the advanced planning tool it is today.
Session details
- Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | 13:20 - 13:30
Session: WBP Innovation Showcase – Copenhagen Optimization
Aylin Alpay
Chief Marketing and Digital Solutions Officer
TAV Operation Services
Session: Transforming Airport Passenger Experience – Accessibility, Digitalisation, Human Touch
Aylin Alpay
Chief Marketing and Digital Solutions Officer
TAV Operation Services
Biography
Aylin Alpay is Chief Marketing and Digital Officer and an Executive Board Member at TAV Operation Services, where she leads marketing, digital transformation, customer experience, and the development of integrated products and services across the company’s international operations. She also serves as Marketing and E-commerce Director within the TAV Airports Holding CCO Office. Since joining TAV in 2020, she has played a key role in shaping the company’s marketing and digital strategy across 19 countries.
Session details
- Wednesday, 25 November 2026 | 11:40 - 12:40
Session: Transforming Airport Passenger Experience – Accessibility, Digitalisation, Human Touch
- Key Topics
Passenger Experience | Personalisation | Accessibility
Bora Isbulan
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Plaza Premium Group
Session: Transforming Airport Passenger Experience – Accessibility, Digitalisation, Human Touch
Biography
Bora Isbulan is Deputy CEO of Plaza Premium Group (PPG), leading global growth across Business Development, Commercial, Transformation and Innovation. Since joining PPG in 2020, he has played a key role in expanding the Group’s lounge network and strategic partnerships worldwide. His extensive international leadership experience includes serving as CEO of TAV Operations Services and senior executive roles in global retail. Bora Isbulan holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and master’s degrees in Business Administration and Operations Management.
Session details
- Wednesday, 25 November 2026 | 11:40 - 12:40
Session: Transforming Airport Passenger Experience – Accessibility, Digitalisation, Human Touch
- Key Topics
Passenger Experience | Personalisation | Accessibility
Brian Tossan
Chief Technology Officer
Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Session: Transforming Airport Passenger Experience – Accessibility, Digitalisation, Human Touch
Biography
Brian Tossan is the Chief Technology Officer at the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), where he leads information technology and innovation, driving digital transformation and technology initiatives that enhance airport operations and the passenger experience. Prior to joining GTAA, he held senior leadership roles at General Motors, leading global innovation, vehicle software, electrification and autonomous driving initiatives. Brian holds advanced degrees from the University of Toronto, Purdue University and Indiana University.
Session details
- Wednesday, 25 November 2026 | 11:40 - 12:40
Session: Transforming Airport Passenger Experience – Accessibility, Digitalisation, Human Touch
- Key Topics
Passenger Experience | Personalisation | Accessibility