MEET THE
SPEAKERS
Meet the aviation leaders who will be sharing their expertise at the upcoming ACI EUROPE Airports Innovate.
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
Biography
Session details
- Wednesday, 25 November 2026 | 15:20 - 16:00
Session: Going Beyond the Hype – What Innovations will Stand the Test of Time and Truly Impact the Future?
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Alina Henne
CIP Digitalization & Innovation
Stuttgart Airport
Session: Automation, New Machines, and Robotics
Biography
Biography
Session details
- Wednesday, 25 November 2026 | 10:05 - 11:00
Session: Automation, New Machines, and Robotics
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- Showcase & Panel Discussion
Aylin Alpay
Chief Marketing & Digital Officer
TAV Operation Services
Session: Transforming Airport Passenger Experience – Accessibility, Digitalisation, Human Touch
Aylin Alpay
Chief Marketing & Digital Officer
TAV Operation Services
Biography
Biography
Session details
- Wednesday, 25 November 2026 | 12:00 - 13:00
Session: Transforming Airport Passenger Experience – Accessibility, Digitalisation, Human Touch
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- Showcase & Panel Discussion
Brian Tossan
Chief Technology Officer
Toronto Pearson Airport
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 | 12:00 - 13:00
Session: Transforming Airport Passenger Experience – Accessibility, Digitalisation, Human Touch
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- Showcase & Panel Discussion
Biography
Biography
Session details
- Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | 09:00 - 09:05
Session: Opening by Master of Ceremonies
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Chris Peeters
Chief Executive Officer
Bnode
Session: Special Address – Think Outside of the Aviation Box: Postal Services
Biography
Biography
Session details
- Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | 10:45 - 11:05
Session: Special Address – Think Outside of the Aviation Box: Postal Services
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David Fitzgerald
Chief Executive Officer
Bradford Airport Logistics
Session: Electrifying, Decarbonising, Greening – Innovations Driving Airport Sustainability
Biography
Biography
Session details
- Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | 16:40 - 17:20
Session: Electrifying, Decarbonising, Greening – Innovations Driving Airport Sustainability
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- Showcase & Panel Discussion
Emanuele Calà
Senior Vice President, Transformation & Technology
Aeroporti di Roma
Session: Unveiling the ACI EUROPE Innovation Playbook
Biography
Emanuele Calà has been Senior Vice President Transformation & Technology at Aeroporti di Roma since August 2024. He joined the Atlantia Group, now Mundys, in 2004, holding positions of increasing responsibility across Autostrade per l’Italia and Aeroporti di Roma in business controlling, programme management, quality and innovation. Having led ADR’s Innovation and Quality functions from 2020, he now oversees the company’s broader quality, transformation and technology agenda. He holds a degree in Business Administration from LUISS Guido Carli University in Rome.
Session details
- Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | 11:05 - 11:25
Session: Unveiling the ACI EUROPE Innovation Playbook
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George Fanthome
Chief Technology Officer
Bangalore International Airport
Session: Developing Successful Airport Innovation Strategies
Biography
Biography
Session details
- Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | 12:10 - 13:10
Session: Developing Successful Airport Innovation Strategies
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- Showcase & Panel Discussion
