Three hundred delegates are scheduled to participate the inaugural IATA World Data Symposium, organised by the International Air Transport Association, which takes place in Dublin convention centre on Wednesday and Thursday February 26-27.
Hosted by Aer Lingus, the symposium’s theme is “Digital skies, unleashing the power of Data in Aviation,” focusing on data, technology, and cybersecurity discussions.
Key industry leaders, including Lynne Embleton and Willie Walsh, will address the effects of digitalization and the role of data analytics in aviation decision-making.
Other speakers at the event include Shawn Henry from CrowdStrike, Habib Turki from FIA, and representatives from Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services, emphasizing the importance of emerging technologies like AI and machine learning.
Lynne Embleton, CEO, Aer Lingus shared “Data and technology are revolutionizing how we operate in many aspects of our lives, and the aviation industry is no different. The pace and scale of change enabled by digital over the last five years has surpassed anything from the previous 20 years. We are able to better understand our customers, optimize our processes, and use data to drive better decisions in real time. Yet what we have seen to date is only the tip of the iceberg. The applications of emerging technologies like AI, machine learning and robotics are still at an early stage and will continue to drive real changes in the aviation industry.”
Kim Macaulay, IATA’s Chief Information and Data Officer shared “By convening aviation’s leading experts to explore the impact and potential of data, technology, and cybersecurity in aviation, the IATA World Data Symposium is establishing itself as the must-attend event. With WDS, we are creating a vital opportunity to take stock of how digitalization is driving change across every element of the airline industry. And by sharing our collective experiences, we will all be stronger.”
