Nikos Papagiannopoulos is Head of Business Digital & Innovation Services at Athens International Airport (AIA), where he leads digital transformation, innovation, and the adoption of emerging technologies across airport operations. He has extensive experience in aviation innovation and in managing Horizon Europe and SESAR research projects. Nikos holds an MSc and an MBA, as well as several certifications, including CISA and PMP. He is a recognised contributor and thought leader in the European aviation innovation ecosystem.

Olivier Jankovec became Director General of ACI EUROPE in September 2006, having first joined the organisation earlier that year as Director of Strategy and Communications. He brings extensive experience in governmental and regulatory affairs, having worked with Alitalia, Air France, and the European Commission’s Air Transport Directorate. He has also contributed to EU aviation policy groups and serves on the Advisory Board of the World Tourism Forum. A French-Croatian national, Olivier speaks several languages.

Pablo Lopez Loeches is Head of Ideation & Entrepreneurship Division at Aena. He contributes to the design and execution of the company’s innovation strategy, leading cross-functional projects with business impact and managing open innovation and external collaboration programmes. He has worked at Aena for more than eight years within the Innovation and Customer Experience unit, supporting digital transformation, customer centricity and sustainability initiatives. He was Chairman of the ACI Europe Innovation Forum from 2022 to 2024. Previously, he worked at Airbus.

Philip has 12 years of experience in the aviation industry. His areas of focus include analysing passenger traffic trends, airport financial performance, commercial development, and infrastructure development projects in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Additionally, Philip provides region-specific insights to complement ACI’s global advocacy strategies and policy positions. Prior to joining ACI, he held various operational and customer service positions at Singapore Airlines and served as an Aircraft Dispatch and Station Control Officer at Hong Kong International Airport.

Philipp Grahner is CTO and co-founder of ac2air GmbH, with over 12 years of experience in aircraft recovery. He leads the development of app2air, a digital platform supporting airports and airlines in planning, preparing for and managing aircraft recovery operations. He combines hands-on recovery experience with a strong theoretical foundation to develop practical solutions that improve recovery preparedness, reduce operational downtime and strengthen business continuity.

Qihua Wang is EVP Strategy & AI at Lagardère Travel Retail, overseeing corporate strategy and the company’s AI transformation agenda. She works closely with executive leadership to drive growth, accelerate innovation, and shape the future of travel retail. With extensive international experience in strategy, innovation, and transformation, she is passionate about bringing together diverse perspectives, cultures, and technologies to unlock scalable business value and drive lasting organisational change.

Renat Anpilogov is an aviation technology entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Your Accessible Flight (YAF), an AI-powered platform transforming accessibility in air travel. With over 15 years of experience in technology, digital innovation and entrepreneurship, Renat focuses on bridging the gap between aviation operations and the needs of passengers with disabilities. Working closely with airports, airlines, ground handling companies and the accessible tourism sector, he develops practical solutions that simplify airport procedures, improve operational efficiency and make air travel more inclusive.

Samuel C. Ehrati is a Senior Project Leader in the Aviation department at Zurich Airport. With over 15 years of experience in aviation, he brings in-depth knowledge of airport infrastructure and process development, project management, and leadership. In his current role as Senior Product Manager AOP at Zurich Airport, he is responsible for the integration of an airport system-wide situational awareness platform (AOP) to further optimise control processes and improve efficiency.