Speakers

Roberto Alvo is CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, having assumed the role in April 2020. With over 18 years’ experience at LATAM, Roberto was previously Chief Commercial Officer and has held various positions in the group with responsibility for network, alliances and fleet...

Ryan Jones is a high-impact executive and recognized leader in the digital accessibility industry with over two decades of experience. As SVP of Global Accessibility Strategy and Advocacy at Vispero, Ryan operationalizes inclusive design across global enterprises, overseeing the deployment of...

Gregory C. Anderson is president and CEO of Allegiant. He became CEO September 1, 2024, retaining the title of president, which he has held since August 2022. Mr. Anderson joined Allegiant’s accounting department in January 2010 and quickly rose through the management ranks, holding several...

David Neeleman is that rarest of entrepreneurs, a man who has created and launched a multitude of successful, independent airlines, including the USA’s Breeze Airways, JetBlue and Morris Air (later sold to Southwest), Canada’s WestJet and Brazil’s Azul.   David was born in Brazil while his father...

Alexis began his role as Chief Executive Officer of the WestJet Group in February of 2022.Responsible for the overall leadership of the WestJet Group of Companies, Alexis harnesses the power of WestJet’s people, fleet and technology to strategically position the airline for long-term profitable...

Chief Strategy, Information, Technology and Project Management Officer CSO CIO CTO PMO | Leader, Business Developer, Speaker, Professor, and Strategist with more than 20 years of leading & delivering enterprise worldwide IT projects in different industries such as...

Marc-Philippe Lumpé is the Chief Operations Officer at Air Transat, a position he has been in since 2022. With over 20 years of professional experience in the aviation and defense sectors, Marc-Philippe oversees all aspects of the company's operations, ensuring that strategic vision and...

Dave Harvey is a veteran aviation and travel-tech leader whose career spans decades transforming how travelers and businesses connect with airlines. He is the Founder & Principal of Harvey Global Advisory, where he helps organizations unlock growth through smarter commercial...

Tsvetelina Thompson is a survivor, founder, and Managing Director of Twentyfour-Seven Inc. — a survivor-led anti-trafficking organization dedicated to delivering life-saving information to victims of human trafficking. In 2018, drawing from her own experience, Ms. Thompson developed the...

Ms. Maraya Lasinsky currently serves as the Chief Engagement Manager at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS), Center for Countering Human Trafficking’s (CCHT), Blue Campaign- a national human trafficking public awareness program in Washington, D.C. Maraya brings 20 years of experience...

Business executive with over 12 years of experience in the airline industry, leading the development and transformation of Sales, Distribution and Pricing functions within the Commercial area.Skilled in business strategy and airline technology. Great analytical capacity and pragmatic...

Roger Blackburn serves as oneworld’s Vice President - Commercial and Loyalty, leading the commercial team and overseeing corporate revenue, events, and alliance fare products, as well as the development of oneworld’s loyalty proposition.  A member of oneworld’s leadership team for the past six...

Rahat Yasir was named one of Canada’s Top 30 Software Developers Under 30 in 2018 and is a eleven-time Microsoft MVP in Artificial Intelligence. He has extensive experience in AI, imaging, data analysis, cross-platform development, and enterprise systems. He authored the first eBooks on Windows...

As a Director at Halifax International Airport Authority, Tiffany leads strategic initiatives across marketing, corporate communications, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and customer experience portfolios. With a 20+ year career spanning the energy, municipal government, and aviation...

Ousman Afzal is a seasoned aviation professional with a proven track record of driving technological innovation and operational excellence in the airline industry. As the Managing Director of Technology, Operations Lean Portfolio & Operations Delivery at Southwest Airlines, Ousman is at the...

I'm a payment solutions specialist with over 13 years of experience collaborating with acquirers in Mexico and the United States, focusing on airlines and the broader travel and entertainment industry. Passionate about leveraging technology and innovation to streamline payments, my goal is to...

Catarina, a Portuguese national, is a result driven and strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and deep expertise in the travel industry, excelling in revenue growth and business transformation across Airline Retailing and Distribution. She is Engagement Manager at Travel in Motion.

Pratik Patel is a technology leader with a distinguished career in aviation IT leadership, product innovation, and enterprise transformation. As Head of Information Technology at Avelo, Pratik oversees the strategic direction and execution of the airline’s technology ecosystem, enabling operational ...

Katelynn Kaufer is a seasoned aviation professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Currently serving as the General Manager of Service Recovery Strategy at Delta Air Lines, Katelynn is known for her strategic leadership and innovative approach to enhancing customer experience and ...

Colleen Tynan is Vice President of Inflight Services at Porter Airlines, bringing over two decades of aviation leadership to the role. Prior to joining Porter in 2025, Colleen spent 22 years at WestJet Airlines, where she rose through the ranks from Flight Attendant to Vice President — holding...

Director of Information Technology, Charleston International Airport (CHS) Sachin Patel serves as the Director of Information Technology at the Charleston Regional Aviation Authority (CRAA), where he leads the strategic planning and implementation of digital transformation initiatives that shape...

Principal UI/UX Designer with 20 years of experience shaping large‑scale digital experiences for major travel brands, including Travelocity and Southwest Airlines. I lead end‑to‑end design strategy for complex customer journeys, transforming them into intuitive, human‑centered experiences that make ...

Mike Moeller is Senior Vice President of Aviation at Quvia, a platform that gives airlines visibility and control of the in-flight digital experience. With more than 35 years of experience across the aerospace, telecommunications, and aviation industries, Mike has a deep understanding of the...

Captain Matthew Kunz is Vice President, Flight Operations at Flair Airlines, where he leads flight operations, operational safety, and enterprise operational performance across a Boeing 737 fleet. With more than 30 years of international airline leadership experience across North America, the...

Andy Jenner is CEO of ESP Global Services, with more than 30 years of experience delivering IT services across complex, global environments, including extensive work within the aviation sector. He has built a deep understanding of the challenges facing airlines and airport ecosystems, particularly...

Dominic is responsible for the strategy and curation of the onboard digital experience at United. This includes IFE technology, software, UX, content strategy and managing partnerships to create a uniquely United experience. His background includes extensive experience in the aviation sector with a ...

Mike Kozak is the Director of Inflight Administration at United.  He supports several functions, including management of technology tools and platforms for the Scheduling and Planning teams as they work through their Transformation journey.  His team includes the Flight Attendant Support Team...

Jean-Loup is Director of Revenue Management & Sales at Flair Airlines, Canada's leading value carrier. Over the past 3.5 years, JL has built Flair's revenue management function from the ground up, implementing AI-powered optimization systems and developing high-performing teams to...

Charlie Shapiro is Executive Producer of the Airlines Confidential podcast, hosted by Scott McCartney. The top-ranked show delivers timely aviation insights, featuring industry news, C-suite interviews, and listener engagement, and has become a trusted platform for airline executives, travel...

Experienced executive in aviation industry, skilled in Revenue Management, Pricing and Commercial strategies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulio-manunta/

Dr. Vigeant-Langlois is a Partner at AE Industrial, with a primary focus on new business development and portfolio management across AE Industrial’s funds in private equity and venture capital, where she serves on the Investment Committee of AE Ventures, and on AEI’s Origination Guidance and...

Daniel Friedli is a visionary leader in the aviation industry, currently serving as the CEO of Travel in Motion. With over 25 years of experience in the aviation sector, Daniel is a seasoned professional with a proven track record of driving innovation in the global aviation industry.Throughout his ...

Adi Ghosh is a digital and enterprise transformation leader with more than 25 years of global experience across hospitality, travel, financial services, sports, and entertainment. His work has focused heavily on modernizing order and payment ecosystems, enabling scalable commerce platforms, and...

Ricky Horwitz, Global Head of Sales - Travel, Ticketing and Lodging, leads a globe-spanning team of industry pioneers in transforming the way the world’s most iconic Travel, Ticketing and Lodging brands protect their customers. A 27-year company veteran, Ricky has been a critical leader in Allianz...

Lu Truong, Vice President Technology—Customer & Commercial, will lead the integration of business and technology strategy to support Southwest Airlines' operations and enterprise management functions. He will lead the Digital & Customer Technology Teams, supporting the Customer...

William “Tanner” Slayton is the Director of Cybersecurity Operations at American Airlines, where he leads enterprise‑wide security transformation, SOC modernization, and global incident response for one of the world’s largest aviation organizations. With a career spanning threat hunting, digital...

Alex Graham is a digital product and technology leader with experience driving large-scale transformation across a wide range of organizations, from mid-sized technology companies to fast-moving startups to large, highly regulated enterprises. He currently serves as General Manager of Digital...

Pascal is a Director at Edgar, Dunn & Company based in the Paris office and co-leads EDC’s Travel Payments Practice globally. He has been with Edgar, Dunn & Company (EDC) since 1999 and has worked in the London, Sydney and San Francisco offices. Pascal has managed a large number of...

Colum Nugent is the Global Director of Services at Workvivo, the world’s top-rated employee experience (EX) platform. In 2022, Colum founded the Workvivo Boost Program, a consulting initiative that serves as a trusted advisor to some of the largest and most successful organizations worldwide. ...

With Nearly two decades at United Airlines, Steven Boliek has served a broad array of roles in the organization. Starting his career in Airport Operations and moving to Network Operations, he built a direct knowledge base from his hands on experience. The latter decade of his career has been spent...

Yaqui "Jack" Ramos is a senior aviation operations and customer experience leader with over 15 years of experience across major international airports in the United States and Latin America. He currently serves as Terminal and Airside Operations Manager, Duty at Munich Airport NJ, with...

Dorothy Castronovo is a seasoned aviation professional with a passion for driving innovation and transformation in the industry. As the Senior Manager of Inflight Transformation at United Airlines, Dorothy brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. With a strong background in aviation ...

Gabby Poirier is an award-winning PR strategist specializing in crisis and consumer communications for airlines and travel brands globally. By combining strategic messaging with creative campaign thinking, she helps clients shape distinctive narratives and bring them to market through earned media...

Judy McMurtry is the Founder and CEO of JM Excel Consultant LLC and heads the firm’s Infrastructure Advisory division, specializing in conducting infrastructure audits for complex organizations. A former aviation executive, she has built her career in airport operations, training, technology...

A serial entrepreneur with decades of experience building some of the world’s most innovative technology companies, co-founder Bobby and the team have built the Meili platform specifically to solve a pain point in mobility distribution that has to date hampered every one of our competitors in the...