Annual trade event World Aviation Festival has unveiled some of the headline speakers line-up for this year’s three-day event in Lisbon.
WAF returns to the Portuguese capital from Amsterdam and will take place from October 7-9.
Among the aviation bosses confirmed to speak are chief executives of IAG, TAP Air Portugal, RwandAir, IndiGo, Vueling.
They will share exclusive insights into the strategies shaping the future of commercial aviation, according to WAF organisers.
Daniel Boyle, general manager of transport at WAF organiser Terrapinn, said: “From airline CEOs and airport visionaries to digital innovators and sustainability leaders, this year’s WAF programme is our most ambitious yet.
“It’s a rare opportunity to hear from the people leading the biggest shifts in aviation today – those driving strategy, deploying new tech, and setting the pace for global aviation.”
The CEOs announced as speakers at WAF:
- Willie Walsh, Director General, IATA
- Luís Rodrigues, Chairman and CEO, Tap Air Portugal
- Yvonne Makolo, CEO, Rwandair
- Luis Gallego, CEO, IAG
- Ricky Smith, General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Theo erosion, CEO, Star Alliance
- Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports Company
- Carolina Martinoli, President and Ceo, Vueling
- Vivian Cheung, CEO, Hong Kong International Airport
In total 600 speakers will join more than 4,500 aviation professionals at WAF 2025 where the focus will be on areas like AI and machine learning, digital transformation, customer experience, airline retail, and sustainability.
The event will feature sixteen conference tracks across three days, each designed to spotlight key innovations and actionable solutions for airlines, airports, and travel tech providers.
With in excess of 400 exhibitors, live demonstrations, and dedicated networking spaces, organisers say attendees can “expect meaningful engagement with decision-makers from across the industry”.
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