Jakub Hrdina is the IT Projects Leader at Prague Airport, overseeing the airport’s IT project portfolio while advancing innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies. He established the airport’s innovation governance framework, helping embed innovation into strategic decision-making and project delivery. Previously, at Deloitte, he specialised in technology and innovation consulting, supporting international clients and leading a Technology Consulting Team. His expertise spans digital transformation, innovation strategy, and technology-enabled organisational change.

Javier Alvarez has been the IT Director at Vueling since 2018, where he leads the airline’s technology strategy and digital transformation agenda. He oversees multidisciplinary teams across product, data, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and IT operations, driving innovation and the development of technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.

Javier Marín is currently Executive Vice Chairman at Aena and Managing Director at Aena Internacional. He is also Chairman of Aena Brazil. As Executive Vice Chairman, he oversees the Aviation business unit, the Commercial and Real Estate business unit, the Innovation, Sustainability and Client Experience Directorate, the IT and Digitalisation Directorate, as well as Aena’s international subsidiaries. He was President of ACI EUROPE and is currently a member of its Executive Committee. He is also a Board Member of ACI World.

Jeffrey Schäfer has been an aviation geek for as long as he can remember and has turned his passion into his job. He made the transition from analyst to airside process management four years ago and combines data and process knowledge to support the integration of data and AI within airport operations through turnaround monitoring and stand allocation innovations.

Jérôme Delmeulle is a Programme Manager at the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, contributing to the digital transformation of European aviation. He leads and supports R&D initiatives focused on airport operations and multimodal transport integration, promoting a more sustainable, efficient, and seamless air transport system. His work helps advance the Digital European Sky and supports the aviation sector in addressing key challenges related to decarbonisation, capacity, and digitalisation.

Jesús Caballero is Chief Executive Officer of Vasil Levski Sofia Airport and a member of the boards of LaGuardia Terminal B and Queen Alia International Airport. He leads a EUR 624 million investment programme focused on infrastructure, digital transformation and the development of Terminal 3. A recognised leader in sustainable aviation, Mr Caballero is President of the ACI World Fund Council. Under his leadership, Sofia Airport won the ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award 2025 and the ACI EUROPE HR Excellence Award 2026.

Jesús Montes is a Chemical Engineer with more than 20 years of experience in the energy sector. He has spent most of his career at Moeve, formerly Cepsa, holding roles across refining, chemicals, and exploration and production. He currently leads innovation processes at Moeve, managing the company’s innovation ecosystem and technology observatory, with a focus on identifying emerging technologies and opportunities to support the company’s transformation.

Jordi Valls has spent nearly 20 years building products, teams and new businesses across startups, scale-ups and global enterprises. From founding 2 startups in Silicon Valley to product leadership at digital marketplaces and payment companies. Today Jordi leads SITA Labs, a global team building next-generation technology businesses for aviation.

Jordi Valls Riera, 4th Deputy Mayor of Barcelona City Council, leading the area of Economy, Housing, Finance and Tourism. He has a degree in Law from the University of Barcelona and for years worked as a lawyer. He was mayor of Manresa from 1995 to 2006. In 2006 he was Minister of Labor and Industry of the Catalan Government. From 2007 to 2020 he held senior management positions, at the Port of Barcelona and the French company Suez. He has been general manager of Mercabarna.