Reimagining and Reshaping Aviation
1 November 2026 – Ekali, Athens
Aviation is entering a transformative era driven by Artificial Intelligence, advanced technologies, and sustainability. Innovations such as intelligent automation, Advanced Air Mobility, electric aircraft, Sustainable Aviation Fuels, smart airports, and space aviation are expected to redefine global connectivity and the movement of people and goods.
The future of air transport will be more sustainable, efficient, resilient, and inclusive, offering seamless and personalized travel experiences through intelligent infrastructure and integrated mobility networks. Achieving this vision requires a new ecosystem of collaboration among governments, industry, technology innovators, educational institutions, and research communities.
Education will play a strategic role by equipping future aviation professionals with digital skills, AI competencies, creativity, adaptability, and a strong sense of sustainability and global responsibility. Ultimately, building the future of aviation is not only about technological progress but also about investing in people, knowledge, and partnerships to create a smarter, more connected, and more sustainable aviation ecosystem for future generations.
11:00 Welcome address and 20 ATN presentation
Dr Kostas Iatrou, Co-Executie Director, IAF & CEO, ATN*
11:20 Setting the scene
Salvatore Sciacchitano
11:35 ANSP world
Simon Hocquard, President and CEO, CANSO*
11:50 Case study: Greece
Dr Christos Tsitouras, Governor, HCAA*
12:00 Industry outlook
Chris Tarry, CTAIRA*
12:20 The airline world of the future
Mehmet T. Nane, Co-Executive Director, IAF & Chairman, Pegasus Airlines*
12:40 Airport of the Future
Selahattin Bilgen, CEO, iGA
13:00 Manufacturer approach
Rep – Embraer
13:20 Lunch
14:30 Panel discussion
Moderator: Ilias Maragkakis, Associate Partner, Lufthansa Consulting*
-George Kallimasias, Managing Director (CEO), Athens International Airport
-Dr David Ciceo, CEO, Cluj International Airport
-Julian Jäger, Joint CEO & COO, Vienna International Airport
-Alexander Zinell, CEO, Fraport Greece
-Dimitris Georgiannis, CEO, Aegean Airlines
15:30 New technologies
Rep, FREQUENTIS
15:45 Training of the future
Capt Kostas Katsikias, CEO, FSTC Europe*
16:00 Ground OPS
Mohamed Hanno, Board Member, ASA World and Executive Chairman & CEO, ASE Group
16:15 From Awareness to Leadership initiative for aviation
Dr Kostas Iatrou, Co-Executive Director, IAF & Director General, Hermes – Air Transport Organisation*
16:25 2026 “Katerina & George Iatrou” Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented by George Iatrou and Yiannis Iatrou*
16:30 20 ATN Awards ceremony
Recognising the companies that contributed to the development of air transport
17:00 Gala reception
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