AGENDA
| 15:00 - 16:30 | Open for Members / Partners Press Conferences |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | 22 ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum Press Conference (by invitation) - Roberto Alvo, President ALTA Executive Committee, CEO LATAM Airlines Group - Peter Cerdá, CEO ALTA |
| 19:00 - 21:00 | Welcome Cocktail |
| 07:30 - 08:30 | ALTA Executive Committee Breakfast (by invitation) |
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Opening Ceremony 9:00 – 9:10 Welcome Words MC 9:10 – 9:20 Presentation Peter Cerdá, CEO ALTA 9:20 – 9:35 Welcome Speech Roberto Alvo, President ALTA Executive Committee 9:35 – 9:50 Inauguration |
| 10:00 - 10:20 | Keynote: Global Headwinds, Regional Realities Geopolitical shifts, supply chain constraints, and financial pressures transcend borders and redefine the operating environment for all. Which is the real impact on this interconnected industry. - Michael Linenberg, Managing Director Deutsche Bank |
| 10:20 - 10:40 | Keynote: Jet Fuel Outlook An expert overview of the global jet fuel market, examining the factors shaping supply, demand, pricing and availability, and their implications for the aviation industry. |
| 10:40 - 11:20 | Conversation: Charting the LAC Economic & Geopolitical Flight Path As capital tightens, trade realigns, and geopolitical priorities shift, the region faces structural constraints that amplify external shocks. Beyond resilience, the conversation turns to competitiveness: what it will take for the region to keep pace, stay connected, and remain relevant in a rapidly reordering global landscape. - Michael Linenberg, Managing Director Deutsche Bank |
| 11:20 - 12:00 | The Layover Lounge: Where Connections Take Flight Networking coffee break and 1:1 meetings |
| 12:00 - 12:40 | Panel: Capital Under Pressure | Discipline, Growth and Trade-offs A closed-door style conversation on how airline CFOs are navigating a more constrained environment. In a region where volatility is structural, this is where strategy meets financial reality. |
| 12:40 - 13:00 | Conversation: Setting the Industry Agenda A conversation with IATA’s Director General on the priorities shaping global aviation and what leadership looks like in a more fragmented and demanding global landscape. - Moderator: Karen Walker, Editor ATW |
| 13:00 - 14:20 | Lunch Sponsored by CFM |
| 14:20 - 15:00 | Conversation: Latin America Through European Lens A CEO perspective on how Latin America fits into the broader strategic recalibration of European and North American carriers. |
| 15:00 - 15:15 | Conversation: Strengthening Aviation Ties Across the Americas A discussion on the importance of collaboration between the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean to advance safer, more connected and more efficient aviation. Perspectives on the shared opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the region’s air transport industry. - Bryan Bedford, FAA Administrator |
| 15:15 - 16:10 | Panel: Mexico | Scale and Competition A high-level discussion on how one of the region’s largest markets is being reshaped in real time. Focused on capacity, competitive dynamics, and the role of infrastructure and policy, the conversation centers on how to sustain growth in a market defined by both scale and constraint. |
| 16:10 - 17:00 | The Layover Lounge: Where Connections Take Flight Networking coffee break and 1:1 meetings |
| 16:30 - 18:00 | Annual General Meeting (by invitation) |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Side Session: AI Workshop |
| 18:30 - 19:30 | ALTA Members/Partners Cocktail (by invitation) |
| 19:30 - 21:00 | Awards Gala Dinner |
| 09:00 - 09:10 | Welcome MC |
| 09:10 - 09:30 | Fireside Chat: Air Cargo as Critical Infrastructure | Speed, Scale and Strategic Relevance A CEO perspective on the role of air cargo in sustaining global trade under pressure. From e-commerce and supply chain volatility to geopolitical shifts, the conversation focuses on how capacity is deployed, where resilience is built, and how cargo operators are redefining their strategic importance in an increasingly time-sensitive and fragmented global economy. - Michael Steen, CEO Atlas Air |
| 09:30 - 10:10 | Panel: Building the Fleet of the Future conversation on the strategic decisions shaping the next generation of airline fleets, from aircraft availability and financing to technology, efficiency and long-term demand. |
| 10:00 - 12:00 | Tourism, Connectivity & Economic Growth: Building Latin America’s Competitive Future Air connectivity and tourism are powerful engines for economic growth, investment, and job creation across Latin America and the Caribbean. This high-level discussion will explore how governments and industry leaders can work together to strengthen the region’s competitiveness and unlock new opportunities for sustainable development. The conversation will focus on the strategic role of aviation in positioning the region as a leading global destination and business hub. |
| 10:10 - 10:50 | The AI Question: What Aviation Wants to Know Airline executives take the lead in an interactive discussion with a technology CEO, exploring the practical applications of artificial intelligence and its potential to reshape the future of air transport. - Somit Goyal, CEO IBS Software |
| 10:50 - 11:30 | The Layover Lounge: Where Connections Take Flight Networking coffee break and 1:1 meetings. |
| 11:30 - 12:10 | Tourism, Connectivity & Economic Growth: Building Latin America’s Competitive Future Air connectivity and tourism are powerful engines for economic growth, investment, and job creation across Latin America and the Caribbean. This high-level discussion will explore how governments and industry leaders can work together to strengthen the region’s competitiveness and unlock new opportunities for sustainable development. The conversation will focus on the strategic role of aviation in positioning the region as a leading global destination and business hub. |
| 12:10 - 13:00 | 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. - Moderator: Gabriela Frias, CNN - Andrés Conesa, CEO Aeromexico - Pedro Heilbron, CEO Copa Airlines - Estuardo Ortiz, CEO JetSMART |
| 13:00 - 13:10 | Closing Remarks & Looking Ahead to 2027 Peter Cerdá, CEO of ALTA, will reflect on key takeaways from the event and share forward-looking insights into the priorities, challenges, and opportunities shaping Latin American aviation in 2027 and beyond. |
| 16:30 - 18:30 | Meeting Director of Communications ALTA Member Airlines (by invitation) |
