Javier Jimenez is the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) at Aer Lingus, a role he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background in the aviation industry, having held various roles at International Airlines Group (IAG) and Boeing. At Aer Lingus, Javier is focused on enhancing the airline’s...

Hugo Oliveira is a seasoned Captain and Training Director at Portugália Airlines, the sister company of TAP Air Portugal. Instructor, Examiner and CRM Trainer, he is passionate about developing and implementing innovative training solutions. With a strong background in aviation operations and an...

Regina launched climate-driven aircraft design two decades ago at Airbus. As a Senior Consultant at McKinsey, she focused on strategy, organization and product development in the high-tech industry, before joining MTU Aero Engines, where she held positions in Advanced Design and Business...

Rob Galbraith is the Director of Policy and Performance for United Airlines and a Captain of the Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft. Rob has worked with multiple IATA RCG teams, the North Atlantic Working Group, NAMEUR, A4A, NAT Airspace work groups, CAAC, SAE, Airservices Australia, and community noise...

Head of Technical Standards and Safety at Aerlingus  My key tasks as a Head of Technical Standards and Safety are to lead the Technical Standards and Safety teams within CAMO and Engineering systems to a high technical standard that meets the current regulations and also to promote a safe and...

Tahsin Istanbullu is an accomplished aerospace professional with a wealth of experience in the industry. Currently serving as the Executive Vice President - Technical at Pegasus Airlines, Tahsin is responsible for overseeing the technical operations of the airline, ensuring the highest standards of ...

Johanna Sepúlveda received her M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering – Microelectronics by the University of São Paulo, Brazil. She was a Senior Researcher in the area of security and emerging technologies at the University of South Brittany (France), INRIA (France) and at the Technical ...

Kolin is a senior strategic intelligence expert specializing in emerging technologies and their transformative impact on the aviation and aerospace industries. With long-standing experience at leading organizations like Airbus and Roland Berger, Kolin combines deep industry knowledge with a passion ...

Matias Bjerregaard is a Predictive Maintenance Specialist at SAS, where he leads efforts to optimize aircraft reliability and operational efficiency through cutting-edge data analytics and Aircraft Health Monitoring (AHM). With a strong background in engineering and a deep understanding of aviation ...

David Nieto is Vice President for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Aviation ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center), leading cybersecurity intelligence collaboration in aviation at global level. Previously, he was Director of Airports and Aviation Security at AESA, Spanish CAA, overseeing...

Lauren Edwards is a seasoned leader in aerospace and defense transformation, with over a decade of experience driving innovation and operational excellence for Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 clients. As the Head of Aerospace and Airlines at Point B, she oversees strategy and delivery for the Aerospace...

Born in 1983 in Rome, Italy, I’ve obtained a Master of Engineering in Computer Science at Sapienza University (DIAG) in 2007, graduating with full marks and laude. I’m working in the ATM domain since the beginning of 2009, when I started by joining the CoFlight project as a Validation Engineer...

Andrea Gutiérrez graduated in Aeronautical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid in 2016. She joined Iberia Maintenance in 2016 as a member of the Strategic Plan team, supporting the Chief Technical Officer in the implementation of the transformation. In 2018, she moved to the MRO ...

Bruno Chaves has over 20+ years of experience working in Semiconductors, Real Time operating systems, Linux, from consumer products to high-reliability devices. More recently he has been defining Hardware solutions as well in the domains of compute and autonomy as well as working with Silicone...

Graduated Engineer, more than 22 years experience in multifaceted areas of aircraft industry with more than 14 years in leadership positions   Experience in building new diverse & cross-functions teams and design new process & value streams in the environment of restructuring &...

A passionate tech enthusiast with expertise in predictive maintenance and Generative AI within the MRO industry. Specialized in bridging the gap between technical innovation and business strategy to drive impactful solutions and streamline operations.

Seasoned aviation professional with over a decade of experience in the airline industry. A comprehensive understanding of airline operations and systems has given me unique insights into the complex challenges and opportunities within the aviation sector. Thanks to my experience, I developed a deep ...

Micheál Armstrong is the founder and CEO of Armac Systems.  Micheál has over 30 years' experience in the aerospace maintenance sector and 20 years' experience in implementation of inventory solutions.  He has worked in Lufthansa Technics and SR Technics and has been VP Inventory Management...

Marcin is the Head of Data Science at Ryanair, specializing in innovative data-driven solutions for Flight Operations, Finance and Commercial departments. With a focus on successful projects such as tail allocation optimization, fuel efficiency improvements, and IROPS handling, he has significantly ...

Craig Lynch is a skilled Predictive Maintenance Specialist and Digital Engineering Manager at easyJet, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the airline's fleet. With a strong background in data analysis, machine learning, and engineering...

Senior sustainability and performance expert with more than 30 years of experience in international programs. He has for many years led the analysis and performance evaluation of the European air traffic management research program SESAR, published multiple EUROCONTROL studies on the...

Frederik leads Elsevier's Professional Services Group for Corporate R&D, which is a global team of consultants, project managers and technical specialists. The Professional Services team work on data integration, AI and analytics projects throughout the life science, chemistry and...

Tejal Thakore is a spacecraft systems engineer with extensive experience in space mission development, production and utilization. She has led cross-functional teams in mission-critical environments, overseeing system maintenance, operational strategy implementation, and process automation. Since...

Rene de Vogel is a highly accomplished Leader with a demonstrated history of success combining his experience of 19 years at KLM and 9 years at Boeing. He is able to bring together two worlds using his extensive expertise from both Airline Operations and Product Management. Rene has a proven track ...

Kaire Kalve have over 20 years of experience in leadership roles across international ISO-certified production companies. Her expertise spans logistics, procurement, sales, customer service, and product portfolio engineering. She has a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, driving...

The origins of the Duneo founder team are in the searing hot Mojave Desert. In 2023, the grounds there were shaken by the launch of an experimental hybrid sounding rocket they helped develop as part of the student initiative WARR. Their avionics systems later laid the foundation to achieve the...

Maria started her professional career in the automotive industry and she has been working at Airbus for 25 years. Currently she leads the Engineering Services, Testing, Innovation and R&D Procurement activities for all Airbus Defence & Space programs. Maria has a broad procurement...

Martin Nagelsmit (1983) is Head of the Sustainability and Environment department at the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre. Previously he was Business Manager at the Aerospace Vehicles Division of NLR and led NLR’s electric flight research. Nagelsmit studied Aerospace Engineering at the Delft...

Yannick holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Carleton University. An untameable passion for aircraft design & performance led to him to start his career as a driven Aerodynamics Engineer developing software simulation models intended for pilot training and certification. The...

With over 20 years of experience in the aviation and IT industry, Peter has worked with multiple airlines and Datalink service providers, including S.I.T.A, Air New Zealand, and Qantas. He has implemented and delivered complex aircraft communication solutions across the Asia Pacific region. Peter...

As an experienced Aviation Leader with over a decade of expertise in aviation maintenance and engineering across Airlines, MRO, and CAMO organisations, I bring a unique blend of operational management skills and regulatory knowledge to drive innovation and improvement in complex aviation...

Yann Berger is a cybersecurity expert with over three decades of experience in IT and aircraft security. He is also an accredited Security Lead Auditor (as per French law). In his role as a Governance and Compliance Lead Auditor, he is responsible for the Part-IS team within Airbus Protect where he ...

Marouan is the Head of Air Traffic Management (ATM) Transformation in EUROCONTROL (the pan-European, civil-military organisation dedicated to supporting European aviation). He is responsible for maintaining the European ATM Master plan, the prioritization of future modernisation investments, and...

Zameer has over 20 years of experience in Digital and IT Strategy, working with Fortune 500 companies across industries. He specializes in integrating emerging technologies into core operations, building global tech teams, and scaling organizations for growth. An executive board member of a...

Phil Bathurst is the CEO of Aspire MRO which is a widebody MRO based in Ft. Worth TX, focusing on 777 P2F conversions and heavy maintenance. He has over 30 years of Senior Leadership experience at MROs, specializing in Operations and Business process improvements. Prior to Aspire MRO he was CCO at...

Andre Odermatt is a Principal Application Engineer for Real-Time Innovations (RTI). He received his BS in Electrical Engineering from the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture, and Diploma of advanced studies in software engineering from the Bern University of Applied Science. Andre has...

Sophie joined the Aerospace Technology Institute in September 2021 as the Chief Relationships Officer. She is responsible for strategic partnerships, communications, policy and events and regularly speaks at aerospace, technology and sustainability events. She also represents UK and ATI on a number ...

Andreas Lermann is the Managing Director of Munich Aerospace, where he leads strategic initiatives that position the organization as a global leader in aerospace research and innovation. With over 20 years of international experience in aerospace, defense, and satellite communication...

Anna Guégan has joined the EUROCAE Secretariat in 2018.  Before EUROCAE, she has gained experience in international relations and ICT policy, working both for the private and public sectors. She was consultant on satellite regulation and ICT market access in London, advising the leaders of the...

Dr. Andrea Reindl is a research associate in the group "Air-Vehicle Thermal and Energy Systems" at the institute "System Architectures in Aeronautics" of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Oberpfaffenhofen. She researches electrical systems for future more and all electric...

Arqum is a seasoned practitioner in the fields of Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation, with a deep focus on manufacturing innovation and digital factory solutions. In his role as the Global Digital Factory Expert at Leonardo, he leads efforts to develop and deploy cutting-edge technologies such ...

Sebastian began his career as an Airworthiness Engineer at Avcon Jet AG, a CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation) for a Business Jet Operator in Austria. After more than three years, he joined Redak Consulting GmbH, where he gained extensive experience in the P-21...

Dr. Sebastian Jursch is a Partner at H&Z’s sustainability practice. With 18 years of experience in consulting and industry, he has supported numerous organizations in shaping sustainable business. His expertise spans strategy development, sustainable operations, decarbonization, and ESG...

Thijs Brouwer has been a Field Application Engineer at Real-Time Innovations (RTI) since 2020, based in Frankfurt, Germany. In this role, he advises avionics and defense customers as well as several working groups within EUROCAE and NATO on the benefits of DDS (Data Distribution Service) and...

Nicolas Esdras holds an engineering degree in Mechatronic Systems, during which he completed a three-year apprenticeship at KNDS as a Performance Engineer, focusing on fleet monitoring and weapon system sizing for ground combat systems. He also earned an Advanced Master’s degree in Big Data and...

Stefan spent more than seven years working on the electrification of flight at Siemens and Rolls-Royce. His responsibilities included Technology Management, Market Intelligence, Strategy Definition, Product Management, Business Development, and M&A. With his experience in developing an...

Richard is the Managing Director of NAVEO – a focused aerospace consultancy. He has over 24 years’ experience in aerospace, including 20 years consulting. Most recently he was responsible for the ICF Aerospace consulting practice and prior to that was part of the European practice at AeroStrategy...

Thuc Nguyen Tri has joined the EUROCAE Secretariat in April 2022.  Before joining EUROCAE, he worked as Professional Trainer of Skywise Big Data Platform at Airbus then turned into Key Account Manager in Aviation at FPT Software Europe  Thuc holds a Master’s of Science in Aerospace International...

Isabel Madrid Prieto is an aeronautical engineer with over 13 years of experience in the aerospace industry.  She moved to Germany in 2017, developing a strong background in MRO as Head of Production Control and Transversal activities. She has been leading MRO competitiveness, Transformation...

Samya is an entrepreneur and researcher with a passion for leveraging AI and blockchain to transform the space industry. As the CEO of Space Protocol, he is pioneering the development of decentralized space situational awareness solutions.  With a strong academic background in Computer Vision and...

Aaron Goldberg leads digital product management at Intelsat Commercial Aviation. He and his team build experiences for multiple personas across the IFEC journey, from passenger portals to sponsorship platforms and crew enablement. A lifelong aviation enthusiast, Aaron began his career at Oliver...

Maxime Meijers is the CEO and co-founder of Estuaire, a pioneering startup helping aviation stakeholders reduce their climate impact with cutting-edge data solutions. Estuaire has grown to support airlines, airports, lessors and banks, in addressing CO2 and non-CO2 emissions, and has secured...

Hugo Houde is the GNSS Product and Application Analyst at CMC Electronics Inc. He is responsible in developing new markets and partnerships respective to CMC’s GNSS line of products, including support and deployment of SBAS, ADS-B, LPV and MCMF applications. Prior to recently taking this...

Noel is the CEO and founder of Spear Technologies, a platform that uses AI to bring speed in the sourcing of aircreaft spare parts. He was previously the Managing Director of Kemtron Gaskets & Seals, a sealing soultions manufacturer for the processing and aeronuactis industry.   It was here...

As the Digital Sales and Marketing Manager at Connected Safety Net, I drive customer acquisition and market expansion across the UK and UAE. My role involves developing and executing strategic digital sales initiatives, building strong client relationships, and leveraging digital marketing channels ...

Cameron Byrd is the CEO and founder of AIXI, Inc., where he blends his expertise in artificial intelligence, computer science, engineering, and math with his passion for aviation. A private pilot, Cameron's AI career began after a chance encounter at his local airport over 16 years ago. He...

Stefan Harwarth is part of the European Field Application Engineering at Wind River, the leader for mission critical intelligent edge platforms, and works with customers in the Aerospace & Defence market across Central Europe and Middle East. He joined the company in 2013, and has worked with...

Ruben Brands, Founder and CEO of SeaO2. A seasoned entrepreneur driving innovation in sustainable technologies. With a background in Business Administration (RSM) and Law (University of Amsterdam), Ruben offers a unique perspective on the intersection of climate tech, venture building, and...

Ken Munro is Partner and Founder of Pen Test Partners, a firm of ethical hackers with a keen interest in aviation. We have several pilots in the team, both private and commercial. The increase in retired airframes has created opportunities for independent security research in to aviation...

Over 20 years Technical Material background, driving sustainability throughout industry sectors and broadening the circular economy. Partner in soon to be published multi million-euro Aerospace project, alongside...heading up Lineat's delivery for technical sustainable carbon fibre at their new ...

Fabrice Diedrich is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cosmos, a Lufthansa spin-off based in Berlin. With a background in Product Management and Design, he has played a key role in developing innovative solutions that drive sustainability and operational efficiency across the Lufthansa Group.Cosmos focuses...

Steven Rushworth has spent over 20 years in aviation working for British Airways,TUI and Thomas Cook. Over the past two years he has supported Motulus tosupport their growth, go-to-market and product development. During his time inaviation he has worked in both the operational and commercial sides...

Dr. Catalin C. Neacsu is Vice President for Business Development at TAU Systems since 2023. Catalin studied Physics at the University of Bucharest, got his PhD from the Humbold University while performing research on novel nano-confined light sources with ultrafast lasers at the Max Born Institute...

Jakob Saalfrank is an entrepreneurial leader with 9+ years of experience in business strategy, marketing, operations, and project management. As the Founder & CEO of Grasshopper Air Mobility, he transformed an innovative idea into an operational startup, recognized as "Best Aviation...

Sue Williams is our supply chain and operations expert. For over 25 years, she’s specialised in inventory, demand management, planning and supply chain design in complex business environments across a wide range of industries.