IAAE Global Aviation Forum
AI in Aviation: Advancing Innovation, Efficiency, and Safety
May 14, 2025 | 10-11 a.m. (U.S. EST) | Virtual
Presented by
00
Days
00
Hours
00
Minutes
00
Seconds
About the Forum
The IAAE Global Aviation Forum is a premier virtual gathering of airport and aviation professionals worldwide, focused on fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and addressing critical challenges in the global aviation industry. The forum features expert-led sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions on topics such as operational efficiency, innovation, and workforce development, connecting leaders from diverse regions to drive the future of aviation.
May 14, 2025
-
Welcome & Overview of the Session
10-10:05 a.m.
Kevin Bumen, A.A.E., C.A.E. (IAAE Chair), Chief Financial and Commercial Officer, San Francisco International Airport
-
Keynote Presentation: AI-Driven Transformation: The Evolution and Efficiency of Airport Operations
10:05-10:17 a.m.
Speakers: Jihad Boueri, Vice President – Strategy & Transformation - Middle East & Africa, SITA
Focus Areas:
•Strategic vision: How AI is transforming global airport operations
•Operational efficiency from predictive analytics, automation, and resource planning
•Passenger experience reimagined with AI
•What’s next? Future innovations on the horizon
•Regional insights from the Middle East & Africa -
Case Study Presentation: AI in Action: Transforming Airport Operations at the Ground Level
10:17–10:27 a.m.
Speaker:
Marcel Stroop
Director Business Development
Royal Schiphol Airport Group
Focus Areas:
• Real-world AI applications at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
• AI’s role in optimizing behind-the-scenes airport functions (beyond passenger-facing tech)
• Deployment lessons: challenges, integration, and measurable impacts
• Use of data in real-time ops management -
Panel Discussions- AI in Action – From Operations to Experience
10:27-10:50 a.m.
Topic Overview: Exploring diverse use cases where AI enhances efficiency, safety, personalization, and profitability in airport environments.
Moderator & Speaker:
Maxim Romanenko, IAP
International Airport Expert, Aviation Consultant and Author,
KazakhstanSpeakers:
Christina Apatow
CEO of FetchyFoxBrian Freed
CEO
Illuminex AI -
Q&A and Closing Remarks
10:50-11 a.m.
Kevin Bumen
Future forum topics:- Economic Impacts of Aviation
- Public-Private Partnerships in Airport Development
- Modernizing Cargo Operations for the E-Commerce Era
Speakers
Kevin Bumen, A.A.E., C.A.E., IAAE Chair and Chief Financial and Commercial Officer, San Francisco Int’l Airport
Jihad Boueri, Vice President – Strategy & Transformation - Middle East & Africa, SITA
Marcel Stroop, Director Business Development, Royal Schiphol Airport Group
Maxim Romanenko, IAP, International Airport Expert, Aviation Consultant and Author, Kazakhstan
Christina Apatow, CEO of FetchyFox
Brian Freed, CFA, CEO, Illuminex AI
Registration
The forum is free to attend. Sign up today!
You acknowledge that in registering for and attending this AAAE event, you agree to adhere to AAAE's Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions.
Questions? Contact Heba Gouda at heba.gouda@aaae.org
Tune Into Future Forums!
The Global Aviation Forum is held quarterly. Future forums will explore the following topics:
-
Economic Impacts of Aviation
-
Public-Private Partnerships in Airport Development
-
Modernizing Cargo Operations for the E-Commerce Era
Past Forums
We are pleased to provide IAAE members with access to recordings of past Global Aviation Forums. Not a member? Join us today!
