08:00 – 17:30 | Registration - Opens Sponsored by Bernardi & Schnapp |
10:00 – 17:30 | Airlines Aeropolitical Meeting (by invitation only) |
18:00 – 19:00 | Wine Networking Hour Sponsored by LATAM/DELTA |
07:30 – 18:00 | Registration Area - opens Location: Foyer Central Sponsored by Bernardi & Schnapp |
08:45 – 09:00 | Opening Presentation
General Session Ballroom Sponsored by Cozen O'Connor |
09:00 – 09:45 | Infrastructure & Operations Panel 1 (In Spanish) Debate: The Domino Effect. When Critical Suppliers Collapse: Who Pays the Price? A debate focused on the operational and financial consequences of disruptions in essential aviation services (fuel, air navigation, airports, etc.). What can airlines do to manage risk, ensure continuity, and balance the cost burden?
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09:45 – 10:30 | Economic Panel 2 Panel: Regional Convention on Air Passenger Rights: Convenience, Feasibility, and Impact for LAC This panel explores how aligning Latin American and Caribbean passenger‑rights regulations can deliver predictability for passengers, airlines, and regulators—reducing surprises across borders.
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10:30 – 11:15 | Networking Coffee Break Location: Foyer Central Sponsored by Nantes & Mello |
11:15 – 12:00 | Tech & Innovation Panel 3 AI regulation - Global overview. Models, trends and challenges. Are we legally ready? This session will review global and Latin American approaches to AI regulation and their relevance for aviation, complemented by practical insights on how airlines are already applying AI in their operations.
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12:00 – 13:45 | Lunch Location: Paracas 2 |
13:50 – 14:20 | Keynote Speaker
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14:25 – 14:55 | Keynote Speaker
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15:00 – 15:45 | Labor Panel 4 Panel: Navigating Labor Relations in Latin America's Aviation Industry: Challenges and Opportunities This panel will explore the evolving landscape of labor relations in the aviation industry across Latin America, focusing on key legal frameworks, collective bargaining trends, and the impact of regulatory, economic, and political factors on workforce management.
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15:45 – 16:30 | Networking Coffee Break Location: Foyer Central Sponsored by Nantes & Mello |
16:30 – 17:15 | Consumer Rights PANEL 5 - Consumer Rights vs. Commercial Freedoms Balancing Passenger Protections, Airline Flexibility, and Global Commitments This panel will explore the tension between growing consumer protection regulations and the need for airlines to maintain commercial agility. How do different LAC jurisdictions interpret rights related to pricing, refunds, cancellations, and overbooking? What role do international agreements play in harmonizing or complicating these standards?
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17:15 – 17:30 | Closing Day 1 – Key Take-aways Location: Paracas 1 |
18:00 – 20:00 | Cocktail Location: Pool Area Sponsored by Clyde & Co |
08:00 – 11:00 | Registration Sponsored by Bernardi & Schnapp |
09:00 – 09:45 | Insurance & Leasing Panel 6 Firesite Chat - Crosswinds in Aviation Leasing: Legal and Commercial Perspectives This panel will explore the legal and commercial challenges shaping today’s aviation leasing market. Experts will discuss shifting regulations, financing dynamics, and how lessors and airlines can navigate uncertainty.
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09:45 – 10:30 | Cargo Panel 7 Debate: Treaties vs. Tribunals: When Global Treaties Clash with Local Courts — Managing the Legal Uncertainty International conventions like the Montreal Convention provide a liability framework, but in Latin America and the Caribbean, court rulings can diverge. This roundtable will discuss how legal teams and freight operators can navigate conflicting interpretations and protect their operations.
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10:30 – 11:15 | Networking Cofee Break Sponsored by Condon / Forsyth |
11:15 – 12:00 | Cybersecurity Panel 8 Roundtable – Hacked Altitude: Managing Aviation’s Cyber Vulnerabilities As aviation systems become increasingly interconnected—from cockpit avionics and cabin Wi-Fi to airline databases and airport infrastructure—the industry faces rising exposure to cyberattacks. This roundtable will examine regulatory gaps, liability issues, and the legal tools available to strengthen cybersecurity across the ecosystem.
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12:00 – 12:15 | Closing Plenary – Key Take-aways |