MEET THE
SPEAKERS
Meet the aviation leaders who will be sharing their expertise at the upcoming ACI EUROPE Annual Congress & General Assembly.
Nathalie Altwegg
Senior Vice President Airports
SITA
Session: Technology Trends Defining the Airport of Tomorrow - SITA Insights
Biography
Nathalie Altwegg, Senior Vice President Airports of SITA at Airports, is a recognised industry leader driving innovation in global travel and airport technology. Based in Geneva, she is known for combining strategic clarity with engineering and operational expertise to shape the next generation of connected airports. With a strong international background, she champions safe, secure and sustainable digital transformation, leveraging AI, data science and emerging technologies to enhance airport efficiency and elevate the passenger experience.
Session details
- Wednesday, 24 June 2026 | 11:20 – 11:40
Session: Technology Trends Defining the Airport of Tomorrow - SITA Insights
- Grand Hotel Prague Towers, Suite 1
- Address
- Key Topics
Artificial Intelligence | Technology Trends | Aviation Innovation
Armando Brunini
Chief Executive Officer
SEA Milan Airports
Session: Financing Airport Development: Rates, Returns and Resilience
Biography
Armando Brunini is Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of S.E.A. S.p.A. (the management company of Milan Airports) and Vice President of Assaeroporti (the Association of Italian Airports). Previously, he served as President of ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International Europe) and CEO of GE.S.A.C. S.p.A. (the management company of Naples Airport). Earlier in his career, he held various senior management roles within the aeronautical industry. Armando Brunini graduated with honours in Economics and Business from the University of Naples Federico II.
Session details
- Tuesday, 23 June 2026 | 14:00 – 14:50
Session: Financing Airport Development: Rates, Returns and Resilience
- Grand Hotel Prague Towers, Suite 1
- Panel Discussion
- Key Topics
Infrastructure Investment | Resilience | Sustainability
Łukasz Chaberski
Chief Executive Officer
Polish Airports S.A.
Session: Deep Dive into Market Dynamics: Special Focus on Emerging & Growing Eurasian Aviation Markets
Biography
Łukasz Chaberski is an experienced manager and civil aviation expert, holding an Executive MBA, specialised aviation education and a pilot licence. He serves as Chief Executive Officer of Polish Airports. His background includes serving as Deputy Director of the Aviation Department at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Polish Aviation Group. He has supervised key institutions, including the CAA, PANSA and PPL, and overseen airspace management.
Session details
- Tuesday, 23 June 2026 | 16:05 – 16:45
Session: Deep Dive into Market Dynamics: Special Focus on Emerging & Growing Eurasian Aviation Markets
- Grand Hotel Prague Towers, Suite 1
- Panel Discussion
- Key Topics
Passenger Demand | Aviation Development | Market Dynamics
Rowan Chalmers
Chief Executive Officer
Azerbaijan Airports
Session: Deep Dive into Market Dynamics: Special Focus on Emerging & Growing Eurasian Aviation Markets
Biography
Rowan Chalmers is a global aviation CEO with over 30 years’ experience across airlines, airports and large-scale transformation programmes. As Chief Executive Officer of AZAL Airports, he is leading the generational modernisation of Azerbaijan’s airport network, driving operational resilience, service excellence, digital innovation, safety performance and sustainable commercial growth across nine airports in Azerbaijan.
Session details
- Tuesday, 23 June 2026 | 16:05 – 16:45
Session: Deep Dive into Market Dynamics: Special Focus on Emerging & Growing Eurasian Aviation Markets
- Grand Hotel Prague Towers, Suite 1
- Panel Discussion
- Key Topics
Passenger Demand | Aviation Development | Market Dynamics
Amelia Corti
Managing Director
Milan Bergamo Airport
Session: The Airport CEO Symposium: New strategies for Navigating Uncertainty, Volatility and Disruption: Is It All About Resilience?
Biography
Amelia Corti has been Managing Director of SACBO S.p.A., the airport operator of Milan Bergamo Airport, since May 2024, following seven years leading the Group’s ground handling company, BGY International Services. A graduate in Management Engineering from Politecnico di Milano in 1996, she has developed her experience in industrial fields, focusing on the continuous improvement of processes, with close attention to safety, security, quality and cost control.
Session details
- Tuesday, 23 June 2026 | 10:45 – 11:35
Session: The Airport CEO Symposium: New strategies for Navigating Uncertainty, Volatility and Disruption: Is It All About Resilience?
- Grand Hotel Prague Towers, Suite 1
- Panel Discussion
- Key Topics
Leadership | Resilience | Strategic Growth
Hugo Espírito Santo
Secretary of State for Infrastructure
Portuguese Ministry of Infrastructure
Session: Cleared for Growth - Navigating and Overcoming European and Local Airport Capacity Roadblocks
Hugo Espírito Santo
Secretary of State for Infrastructure
Portuguese Ministry of Infrastructure
Biography
Hugo Espírito Santo holds an MBA and a degree in Economics. He was reappointed as Secretary of State for Infrastructure in the XXV Constitutional Government in June 2025, maintaining responsibility for aviation, railways, seaports and highways. He is a former Partner at McKinsey & Company’s Lisbon office and a frequent speaker at forums on aviation, economic development, sustainability and energy transition.
Session details
- Tuesday, 23 June 2026 | 12:10 – 13:00
Session: Cleared for Growth - Navigating and Overcoming European and Local Airport Capacity Roadblocks
- Grand Hotel Prague Towers, Suite 1
- Panel Discussion
- Key Topics
Capacity | Infrastructure | Development
Arnaud Feist
Chief Executive Officer
Brussels Airport
Session: Cleared for Growth - Navigating and Overcoming European and Local Airport Capacity Roadblocks
Biography
Arnaud Feist has been CEO of Brussels Airport Company since 2010 and is a member of its Board of Directors and Chairman of the Executive Committee. Having joined Brussels Airport in 2005 as CFO, he brings extensive expertise in aviation and corporate governance. Arnaud also holds senior mandates within ACI EUROPE and ACI World and is actively involved in leading Belgian business federations. He holds Master’s degrees in Business Engineering and Tax Law from Solvay Business School.
Session details
- Tuesday, 23 June 2026 | 12:10 – 13:00
Session: Cleared for Growth - Navigating and Overcoming European and Local Airport Capacity Roadblocks
- Grand Hotel Prague Towers, Suite 1
- Panel Discussion
- Key Topics
Capacity | Infrastructure | Development
Thomas Kaneko Henningsen
Partner
Blueprint
Session: Maximising Non-Aeronautical Revenues - Key Innovations Amid Changing Consumer Expectations & Behaviour
Biography
Thomas Kaneko Henningsen is a Partner at Copenhagen-based Blueprint, a progressive consultancy specialising in the commercial transformation across airports. The Blueprint team has advised 70+ airports, operators, and brands on their commercial strategies and how megatrends like Gen Z, AI, Experiential Retail, Social Commerce, Conscious Consumerism, and Geopolitics are transforming airport experiences. Known for their future-focused industry insights, Blueprint is committed to supporting the airport community grow by encouraging and facilitating knowledge transfer.
Session details
- Tuesday, 23 June 2026 | 15:20 – 16:05
Session: Maximising Non-Aeronautical Revenues - Key Innovations Amid Changing Consumer Expectations & Behaviour
- Grand Hotel Prague Towers, Suite 1
- Panel Discussion
- Key Topics
Non-aeronautical Revenue | Commercial Development | Passenger Experience
Thomas Hoff Andersson
Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer
Munich Airport
Session: AI as the Key Airport Innovation Enabler
Biography
Thomas Hoff Andersson currently serves as Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer at Munich Airport, a role he assumed in May 2025. He oversees the strategic and operational performance of one of Europe’s leading premium aviation hubs, with a strong focus on innovation, operational resilience and customer excellence. Bringing extensive international leadership experience from senior roles in Berlin and Copenhagen, he is recognised for driving process optimisation, performance improvement and sustainable operational growth.
Session details
- Wednesday, 24 June 2026 | 11:40 – 12:20
Session: AI as the Key Airport Innovation Enabler
- Grand Hotel Prague Towers, Suite 1
- Panel Discussion
- Key Topics
AI Integration | Operational Efficiency | Responsible Innovation