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.

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.

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.

Chris Peeters joined Bnode in 2023; he later also became Chief Executive Officer of Bpost, one of the business units. He is leading a thorough transformation from a national postal operator towards an international parcel-sized logistics group active in Europe, North America and Asia. Previously, he was also at the head of Elia Group, which grew into one of the most innovative European grid operators. He also worked at McKinsey and Schlumberger.

Christiaan Hen has an impressive background in aviation. His professional trajectory took flight at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, where he worked on developing and managing airport capacity. After managing terminal operations for several years, he went on to become Head of Innovation for the Schiphol Group. His decade-long experience in airport operations, development, and innovation prepared him for his next position as Chief Customer Officer and later Chief Executive Officer at Assaia International.

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.