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.

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.

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.

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.

Andrea Bertaia Segato is an Italian entrepreneur, CEO and co-founder of ALBA Robot, a startup focused on autonomous and intelligent mobility platforms.

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.

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.

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.

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.