Irra Ariella Khi is a tech entrepreneur and CEO of Zamna AI, the company transforming how digital identity is verified in aviation. Under her leadership, Zamna AI is redefining airport security infrastructure for airlines and governments, automating the clearance of passengers against travel rules with a market-leading identity guarantee. Using cryptography and AI, Zamna AI enables airlines to process passengers compliantly before they reach the airport, reducing friction, streamlining border operations, and improving both passenger experience and operational efficiency. Irra has a strong track record of scaling venture-backed tech businesses in cybersecurity and data infrastructure. She has secured strategic partnerships with some of the world’s leading airlines and aviation authorities, and has navigated complex regulatory environments with consistent success. Zamna AI counts airline clients across Europe, LATAM and the Middle East, and recently signed a landmark 3-year contract with a major European airline. IAG has invested in the company three times. As a second-generation Ukrainian immigrant and Oxford graduate, Irra is known for challenging outdated systems and pushing innovation forward, particularly in male-dominated industries. At Zamna AI, she’s leading the charge to bring modern identity infrastructure to the heart of global aviation.
· AI – are we overestimating it’s near-term impact, or is the hype justified?
· What sustainability innovations are seeing real, scalable traction?
· The rise (and fall?) of eVTOLs & AAM – will they ever be a reality, or are they an investor bubble?
· Are we actually getting ROI?
· What new tech are investors backing right now?
Finalists announced in August.