Maddalena Spreafico works as Innovation and Funded Initiatives Manager at SEA Milan Airports. Since joining the aviation industry in 2020, she has held roles in quality, continuous improvement, and innovation. She leads initiatives focused on AI, automation, robotics, passenger experience, and operational excellence, while managing funded projects and strategic partnerships. Holding a degree in Management Engineering and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, she is passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible value.

Martijn Steur is Founder and Managing Director of Kinetic Consultancy and Vice-Chair of the ACI EUROPE Commercial Forum. With over 25 years of international aviation experience, he advises airports, investors and industry partners on commercial strategy, innovation and business transformation. He has led strategic development and implementation projects for leading airports worldwide, translating complex challenges into tangible results. Building on earlier commercial leadership roles at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Martijn combines strategic insight, operational understanding and an entrepreneurial approach.

Matt Anderson is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of A&K Robotics, a company building autonomous mobility infrastructure for complex, human-centred spaces such as airports. He leads the company’s product strategy, which includes Cruz™, a self-driving mobility robot that transports passengers through high-traffic terminals, and Kineos AI, a platform for socially intelligent autonomy that enables systems to navigate crowded, unpredictable environments naturally. He is skilled at aligning technology, data, and product vision to create institution-ready advanced autonomy solutions.

Michihiro Sugai is Executive Officer and General Manager of the Operations Center at Narita International Airport Corporation. He has been a key driver of Total Airport Management initiatives, leading efforts to enhance integrated airport operations and collaborative decision-making among airlines, government agencies, and other stakeholders. He also led the establishment of Narita’s Operations Center, the central hub for operational coordination.　And, he has played a significant role in strengthening Narita Airport’s crisis management and business continuity capabilities

Nathalie Lerambert is Head of Marketing & Sales at Waltr, a French aviation innovator and data specialist helping airports optimise ground operations, reduce emissions and enhance operational efficiency. She previously spent more than 15 years at Nestlé, leading sales and business development across Europe and Asia.

Neil Barnfather is passionate about making the world more accessible. As Chief Commercial Officer at GoodMaps, an AI-powered indoor navigation provider, he creates possibilities for people of all abilities. With over 20 years’ experience and as a blind entrepreneur, Neil received an MBE for advancing accessibility and inclusion. He also serves on British Airways’ Customer Access Advisory Board, advocating smoother, friendlier travel for disabled passengers. His humour, insight, and determination inspire others and ensure that technology benefits everyone in their daily lives.

Nick Batchelor has spent much of his career understanding how airports work, and how to bring innovation to market that makes them work better.  That experience now shapes his work at SITA, where he leads Strategy & Innovation for Airport Management. Nick’s focus is bringing the future of Total Airport Management to life, real-time data and AI that works within the realities of live operations. 

Nicolas Deviller is a senior executive with over 20 years of experience in the airport and infrastructure sector. Since January 2024, he has served as CEO of AIG, operator of QAIA in Amman, Jordan, handling over 9.78 million passengers annually under the Groupe ADP network. He is also a Board Member at ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East and formerly held leadership roles within Groupe ADP and TAV Airports, overseeing 15 airports across several countries. His earlier roles include CEO of VINCI Airports Cambodia and Director of International Road Operations at VINCI Concessions.