DIGI AVIATION

23 May 2025     Ekali – Greece

As tourism continues to surge globally, with major destinations across Europe and beyond experiencing exponential growth, the aviation industry faces mounting challenges. Airports and airlines are under pressure to effectively manage increasing passenger flows, enhance the travel experience, and reduce operational costs – all while striving to meet sustainability goals and minimize their carbon footprint.

The Digi Aviation Discussion Forum will provide a platform for thought leaders, industry experts, and technology innovators to come together and discuss cutting-edge solutions that can help the aviation sector address these critical issues. The event will focus on the role of digital technologies in optimizing airport and airline operations, improving passenger experiences, and driving efficiencies that contribute to sustainable aviation practices.

Key Topics to Be Addressed:

• Smart Airports:

Utilizing loT, big data, and blockchain technologies to streamline operations and reduce costs.

• Passenger Experience Innovations:

Implementing biometric boarding, personalized services, and real-time communication to elevate the travel experience.

• Digital Transformation in Aviation:

Leveraging Al, machine learning, and other digital technologies to optimize operations and enhance safety.

• Sustainable Aviation Solutions:

Advancements in sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), electric and hybrid aircraft, and eco-friendly airport

10:00 Welcome coffee and family picture

10:30 Welcome address

Dr Kostas Iatrou, Director General, Hermes – Air Transport Organisation

10:35 Keynote Addresses 

Rafael Schvartzman, Regional Vice President, Europe, IATA

11:00 Master in Air Transport Business Administration (MATBA) Presentation 

Professor Dr Andreas Papatheodorou, Director

11:10 Leadership panel  

Moderator: Professor Dr Andreas Papatheodorou, Director, MATBA

-Barış Fındık, CTO, Pegasus Airlines

-Ioanna Papadopoulou, Director, Athens International Airport

-representative, Cluj International Airport

12:30 Coffee break

13:00 The EUDI Wallet Meets Biometrics panel: Initiating a New Wave of Digital Transformation in the Aviation Industry

Moderator: Theodore Koumelis, Co-Founder & Managing Director, TravelDailyNews

-Lal Chandran, iGrant.io

-Rob Haslam, Tech5, CH

-Harm Jan Arendshorst, iLabs

-Nikos Triantafyllou, University of the Aegean

14:30 Farewell lunch