Tuesday 7 - Thursday 9 October 2025
FIL, Lisbon, Portugal

Business models. Technology. Sustainability. Innovation.
For the global aviation industry

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The World’s Largest Aviation Tech Event

The World Aviation Festival is the premier aviation technology conference and exhibition.

In 2025, World Aviation Festival returns to Lisbon, Portugal, bringing together 4,500+ attendees and 600 speakers over three incredible days of insights, innovation, and networking.

Bringing together the world’s airlines, airports, and their top executives in charge of software, services, marketing, and distribution, this is where the future of aviation is shaped.

2025 Confirmed Speakers Include

Luís Rodrigues
Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO
TAP Air Portugal

Luís Rodrigues speaking at World Aviation Festival

Pieter Elbers
CEO
IndiGo

Pieter Elbers speaking at World Aviation Festival

Luis Gallego
CEO
International Airlines Group

Luis Gallego speaking at World Aviation Festival

Willie Walsh
Director General
IATA

Willie Walsh speaking at World Aviation Festival

Deborah Flint
CEO
Toronto Pearson International Airport

Deborah Flint speaking at World Aviation Festival

Theo Panagiotoulias
CEO
Star Alliance

Theo Panagiotoulias speaking at World Aviation Festival

Eddie Wilson
CEO
Ryanair

Eddie Wilson speaking at World Aviation Festival

Dimitris Gerogiannis
CEO
Aegean Airlines

Dimitris Gerogiannis speaking at World Aviation Festival

Vivian Cheung
Acting CEO
Hong Kong International Airport

Vivian Cheung speaking at World Aviation Festival

Yvonne Makolo
CEO
Rwandair

Yvonne Makolo speaking at World Aviation Festival

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2025 Confirmed Speakers Include

Luís Rodrigues
Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO
TAP Air Portugal

Pieter Elbers
CEO
IndiGo

Luis Gallego
CEO
International Airlines Group

Willie Walsh
Director General
IATA

Amy Burr
President
JetBlue Ventures

Amy Burr speaking at World Aviation Festival

Theo Panagiotoulias
CEO
Star Alliance

Eddie Wilson
CEO
Ryanair

Melanie Berry
Chief Customer Officer
Vueling

Melanie Berry speaking at World Aviation Festival

Sonja Arnórsdóttir
Chief Commercial Officer
Fly Play

Sonja Arnórsdóttir speaking at World Aviation Festival

Yvonne Makolo
CEO
Rwandair

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Official Airline Partner

Official Alliance Partner

Innovation Partners

Sustainable Aero Lab

Official Accommodation Partner

Conference Topics Include

Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - enterprise transformation

Digital & IT

Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - artificial intelligence

AI/ML

Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - end to end experience

Customer Experience

Loyalty

Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - next gen merchandising

Airline Retail

Sustainability

Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - contactless journey

Payments

Marketing

IFEC

Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - PSS systems

Ground Operations

Cyber Security

$Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - IoT and Cloud$ Airport T.EX

Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - payments

Digital Operations

Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - wayfinding

Talent

Innovation

IROPS

Who Attends?

Check out the companies that attended last year

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This Is Where Aviation Does Business

Sponsoring the World Aviation Festival offers an unrivalled opportunity to position your brand at the forefront of the global aviation industry.

With over 4,500 attendees, including decision-makers, innovators, and thought leaders from across the industry, your company will gain direct access to key stakeholders and influencers who are shaping the future of aviation.

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