AGENDA

TIME ACTIVITY
11:00 - 12:00 21 ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum Press Conference (by invitation)
  • Roberto Alvo, President ALTA Executive Committee, CEO LATAM Airlines Group
  • Peter Cerdá, CEO ALTA,VP Americas IATA
  • Úrsula Desilú León, Minister Foreign Trade & Tourism Peru
11:00 - 19:00 Registration
Sponsored by Embraer
12:00 - 14:00 ALTA Executive Committee Working Lunch (by invitation)
Sponsored by IBS Software
14:00 - 16:00 ALTA Member Airlines AGM (by invitation)
  • Juan Carlos Salazar, ICAO Secretary General Presentation
  • Daniel Galpin, Head Aviation ICF Roadmap Presentation
Sponsored by Hitit
17:00 - 18:30 ALTA Members Private Cocktail (by invitation)
Sponsored by Embraer
18:30 - 20:00 Welcome Cocktail
Sponsored by Aeropuertos Argentina
TIME ACTIVITY
07:00 - 18:00 Registration
Sponsored by Embraer
GEOPOLITICAL & SOCIOECONOMIC
09:00 - 10:00 Opening Ceremony
  • 9:00 – 9:10 | Welcome Words MC
  • 9:10 – 9:20 | Welcome Speech Roberto Alvo, President ALTA Executive Committee
  • 9:20 – 9:35 | Speech Juan Carlos Salazar, ICAO Secretary
  • 9:35 – 9:50 | Presentation Peter Cerdá, CEO ALTA
  • 9:50 – 10:00 | Official Opening
General Session Ballroom Sponsored by Amadeus
10:00 - 10:20 Keynote: Navigating the Skies - A Strategic Outlook on Aviation & Finance
A strategic look at aviation’s financial landscape, highlighting key market trends, investment signals, and the forces shaping the industry’s future.
  • Michael Linenberg, Managing Director Deutsche Bank
10:20 - 11:00 Conversation: Latin America & The Caribbean - Charting the Region’s Economic & Geopolitical Flight Path
Experts from finance, consulting, law, and economics explore Latin America and the Caribbean’s evolving trade and investment landscape, offering insights into market stability, growth, and aviation’s role in the region’s global positioning.
  • Michael Linenberg, Managing Director Deutsche Bank
  • Carlos Garcia, Partner Oliver Wyman
  • Gustavo Arruda, Chief Economist Latin America Mastercard
11:00 - 11:40 The Layover Lounge: Where Connections Take Flight
Networking coffee break and 1:1 meetings
BUSINESS INSIGHTS
11:40 - 12:00 Fireside Chat: Latin America’s Lift - Strategic Value for European Aviation
This conversation explores Latin America's growing importance to European aviation—examining market growth, connectivity, and whether the region’s appeal is built for long-term impact.
  • Moderator: Gabriela Frias, Anchor CNN
  • Marco Sansavini, CEO Iberia
FUTURE IS NOW
12:00 - 12:40 Panel: From Clicks to Trips - Redefining the Traveler Experience
As traveler expectations shift and digital tools evolve, industry leaders explore how NDC, AI, and seamless platforms are transforming the customer journey from booking to arrival.
  • Moderator: Nelamar Piñeiro, Venaris Partners
  • Juan Felipe Restrepo, CPO KIU System
  • Katrin Dalibor, SVP Latin America Lufthansa
  • Serdar Gurbuz, CEO Turkish Technologies
12:40 - 13:20 Panel: Beyond Seats & Bags - Unlocking New Value in Travel
Industry leaders explore how airlines and partners are creating value beyond ticket sales—through digital platforms, loyalty programs, and destination partnerships—to drive growth across Latin America.
  • Moderator: TBC
  • Somit Goyal, CEO IBS Software
  • Robert Carey, Executive VP Copa Airlines
13:20 - 15:00 Lunch
Sponsored by CFM
15:00 - 15:20 Fireside Chat: Shaping the Future of Travel Tech
A fireside chat with the CEO of Amadeus Travel Unit on the cutting-edge technologies and innovations transforming the travel industry, from AI to new distribution and smarter, more connected journeys.
  • Moderator: TBC
  • Decius Valmorbida, President Travel Unit Amadeus
15:20 - 16:00 Panel: Brazil - A Continent Within Latin America? Rethinking Scale, Strategy & Opportunity
Brazil’s aviation market stands out in Latin America for its scale, complexity, and competitive dynamics. This panel explores what makes it unique—and how tailored strategies are key to unlocking growth.
  • Moderator: TBC
  • John Rodgerson, CEO Azul
  • Juliano Noman, CEO ABEAR
  • Jerome Cadier, CEO LATAM Brasil
  • Celso Ferrer, CEO GOL
  • Luiz Ricardo de Souza Nascimento, Director ANAC
16:00 - 16:30 The Layover Lounge: Where Connections Take Flight
Networking coffee break and 1:1 meetings
16:30 - 17:10 Panel: Air Cargo in Motion - Rethinking Trade in a Rapidly Changing World
As global trade evolves, air cargo leaders are rethinking traditional models. This panel explores how innovation and agility are reshaping freight across the Americas and beyond.
  • Moderator: Eric Hartmann, Regional Representative TIACA
  • Diogo Elias, CEO avianca Cargo
  • Andres Bianchi, CEO LATAM Cargo
  • Pablo Rousselin, General Manager DHL Express Panama
  • Tom Bradley, Global Director & GM Air Cargo Amazon
  • Ramón Quiró, CEO Quiport
17:10 - 17:30 Fireside Chat: Navigating Risk, Unlocking Opportunity
Adrian Neuhauser, CEO of Abra Group, shares insights on how aviation leaders are navigating market volatility, regulatory shifts, and emerging trends across Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • Moderator: Gabriela Frias, Anchor CNN
  • Adrian Neuhauser, CEO Abra Group
20:00 - 22:00 Awards Gala Dinner
Awards Gala Dinner Sponsored by Boeing
Gala Entertainment Sponsored by Smart Kargo
TIME ACTIVITY
07:30 - 11:30 Registration
Sponsored by Embraer
09:00 - 09:10 Welcome MC
General Session Ballroom Sponsored by Amadeus
09:10 - 09:50 Panel: Peru at 30,000 Feet: Strengthening Aviation for a Connected Future
Peru’s aviation sector is scaling up through infrastructure, policy, and industry collaboration. This panel explores how leaders are shaping a more connected and competitive future for air travel in the country.
  • Moderator: TBC
  • Francesca Luna, General Manager JETSMART Peru
  • Jose Raul Vargas, General Manager SKY AIRLINE Peru
  • Manuel van Oordt, General Manager LATAM Peru
  • Juan Jose Salmon, CEO LAP
09:50 - 10:30 Panel: Securing the Skies: Strategic Views on the Aviation Supply Chain
This panel brings together industry leaders to explore how risk management, innovation, and strategic collaboration are reinforcing the aviation supply chain and supporting long-term sector growth.
  • Moderator: Carlos Garcia, Partner Oliver Wyman
  • Alex de Gunten, SVP Government & Industry Affairs, HEICO
  • Hadley Bowling, Vice President Americas Sales, GE Aerospace
  • Landon Loomis, President Latin America BOEING
  • Arturo Barreira, President Latin America AIRBUS
10:30 - 11:00 The Layover Lounge: Where Connections Take Flight
Networking coffee break and 1:1 meetings
11:00 - 11:30 Fireside Chat: One-Stop Security - Streamlining Aviation Safety Through Integrated Solutions
This session brings together aviation security leaders to discuss integrated strategies that enhance security, streamline operations, and foster collaboration across airlines, airports, and government agencies. Attendees will gain insights into emerging technologies and best practices for building cohesive systems to improve the passenger experience.
SUSTAINABILITY
11:30 - 12:00 ALTA Roadmap Presentation
  • Daniel Galpin, Head Aviation ICF
12:00 - 12:50 Panel: Mobilizing Capital for Sustainable Aviation
Leaders from finance, government, and industry will explore how innovative investment models, public–private partnerships, and targeted financial tools can accelerate aviation’s decarbonization while supporting long-term economic resilience.
  • Moderator: TBC
  • James Simpsom, Head of Aviation SP Global
  • Robert Boyd, CFO ICAO
  • Juan Cierco, Corporate Director Iberia
12:50 - 13:50 CEO Panel: Shaping the Future of Latin American Aviation
In this high-level conversation, aviation CEOs will share their perspectives on the region’s most pressing challenges and opportunities—from market growth and sustainability to innovation and regional connectivity. Moderated by CNN’s Gabriela Frias, this flagship panel offers a rare glimpse into the strategic thinking driving Latin America’s aviation future.
  • Moderator: Gabriela Frias, CNN
  • Pedro Heilbron, CEO Copa Airlines
  • Frederico Pedreira, CEO avianca
  • Estuardo Ortiz, CEO JetSMART
  • Roberto Alvo, CEO LATAM Airlines Group
13:50 - 14:00 Closing Remarks & Looking Ahead to 2025
Peter Cerdá, CEO of ALTA and IATA’s Regional Vice President for the Americas, will reflect on key takeaways from the event and share forward-looking insights into the priorities, challenges, and opportunities shaping Latin American aviation in 2025 and beyond.

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