Speakers

Carrie Hurihanganui is Chief Executive of one of New Zealand’s most strategic infrastructure assets and the nation’s primary gateway, Auckland Airport.   AKL is a vital enabler of the economic and social fabric of New Zealand, hosting over 18 million travellers, 150,000 aircraft movements and $26...

Mr. Yasantha Dissanayake has been a key figure in the airline industry since 2004 and currently serves as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, in addition to his role as Group Chief Financial Officer. He provides strategic leadership and financial stewardship across the...

Andrew Murphy was appointed as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Abu Dhabi Airports in 2022. With 2 decades of aviation technology experience, Murphy has a proven record in delivering large scale digital transformation projects and has held leadership roles spanning 8 airports in 4...

Ashish is a software industry veteran, that has created and led several high productivity software development teams and created multiple products and platforms in many different domains. Ashish went to the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology – Delhi, where he received a degree in...

Isuru Dissanayake is a dynamic and forward-thinking Digital Experience Manager at SriLankan Airlines, brings a wealth of expertise to the intersection of aviation and technology. With a Master's degree in Information Management, complemented by an honors degree in Industrial Information...

Phil Douglas is a highly respected industry leader with over 45 years of experience in airline IT. He began his career in the late 1970s at Australian Airlines (now Qantas’s domestic operation) before joining the Unisys Airline Division, where he played a pivotal role in delivering key projects for ...

Bimali Malalasekara is a dynamic and forward-thinking professional with a passion for driving innovation and technology in the aviation industry. As the Manager Digital Commerce at SriLankan Airlines Ltd, she is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge business models that leverage technology to ...

Ryan Maitland is a seasoned aviation and technology leader with over 17 years of experience in international business, strategic sourcing, program and supplier management, and strategic account leadership. He currently serves as Senior Director of Commercial Aviation, Asia Pacific at Viasat, where...

Yanendra Weerakkody is the Digital Transformation Lead at SriLankan Airlines and a seasoned aviation professional with 14 years of experience driving innovation in commercial airline, airport, and ground handling operations. He is specializes in digital passenger solutions, including Departure...