CEOs of the world's leading airlines will take the stage at the World Aviation Festival 2025

The 2025 edition, which will be held from October 7 to 9 at the Lisbon International Book Fair, will feature the CEOs of IAG, TAP Air Portugal, RwandAir, IndiGo, Vueling, and other companies, who will share exclusive insights into the strategies that will shape the future of commercial aviation.

With 600 speakers and over 4,500 aviation professionals expected to attend, WAF 2025 promises a packed agenda of topics covering artificial intelligence and machine learning, digital transformation, customer experience, airline retail, and sustainability.

Daniel Boyle, Managing Director of Transportation at Terrapinn, organizer of WAF, said: “From airline CEOs and airport visionaries to digital innovators and sustainability leaders, this year’s WAF program is our most ambitious yet. It’s a unique opportunity to hear from the people who are leading the biggest changes in aviation today, driving strategies, implementing new technologies, and setting the pace for global aviation.”

This year's WAF speaker lineup includes:

Willie Walsh, IATA Director General
Luís Rodrigues, President and CEO of TAP Air Portugal
Yvonne Makolo, CEO of RwandAir
Luis Gallego, CEO of IAG
Ricky Smith, CEO of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Theo Panagiotoulias, CEO of Star Alliance
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports Company
Carolina Martinoli, President and CEO of Vueling
Vivian Cheung, CEO of Hong Kong International Airport

The event will feature sixteen conferences over three days, each designed to highlight key innovations and viable solutions for airlines, airports, and travel technology providers. With more than 400 exhibitors, live demonstrations, and dedicated networking spaces, attendees will be able to interact with decision-makers from across the industry.

Source: World Aviation Festival.