The IATA World Data Symposium will take place in Dublin, Ireland, on February 26-27, focusing on the theme “Digital skies, unleashing the power of Data in Aviation.”
The event, hosted by Aer Lingus, aims to gather aviation experts to discuss critical issues related to data, technology, and cybersecurity.
Key speakers include leaders from various sectors, such as Willie Walsh from IATA and Lynne Embleton from Aer Lingus, who will discuss the transformative role of data and technology.
Participants will examine the rapidly evolving aviation landscape driven by advancements in AI, machine learning, and real-time data analytics, emphasizing the industry’s digital transformation. Speakers includes:
- Willie Walsh, Director General, IATA
- Shawn Henry, President CISO, CrowdStrike
- Habib Turki, Chief Development Officer, Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Lauri Reishus, President & Chief Executive Officer, ARC
- Thiébaut Meyer, Director Office of the CISO, Google Cloud
- Abby Daniell, Director, Worldwide Public Sector Industry Sales, Amazon Web Services
- Marie Owens Thomsen, Senior Vice President Sustainability and Chief Economist, IATA
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.
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.”
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