2026 DIGI AVIATION

17 February 2026     Ekali – Greece

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.

10:00 Welcome coffee and family picture

10:40 Welcome address

Dr Christos Tsitouras, Governor, HCAA

10:45 Keynote address and setting the scene 

Nicolas Rallo, Regional Director, ICAO – European and North Atlantic Office*

George Kallimasias, CEO, Athens International Airport

11:05 Master in Air Transport Business Administration (MATBA) Presentation 

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

11:10 Keynote Presentation – Digital identity Wallets and fast check-out customer experience for the transportation and hospitality industries (ferry, aviation, hotels and beyond)

Petros Kavassalis, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation, University of the Aegean, Greece*

11:40 Digi and customer experience

Moderators: Dr Kostas Iatrou, Director General, Hermes – Air Transport Organisation & Theodore Koumelis, Co-Founder & Managing Director, TravelDailyNews*

-Petros Kavassalis, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation, University of the Aegean, Greece*

-Barış Fındık, CTO, Pegasus Airlines*

-John Theophilos, ITT Head, Fraport Greece

1300 Digi and Operations

-Alexandros Karydis, Deputy Governor, HASP*

-Dan Nicorescu, Operational Director, Cluj International Airport*

-Ioan Drăgan, Founder, ARGONIAN*

-Angelos Astrinidis, CEO, aviBright*

13:50 Farewell lunch 

*confirmed