Bringing together over 1,000 attendees, 200 speakers, and 100 exhibitors, Aviation Festival Americas (AFAM) is returning to the Miami Beach Convention Center next week (3-4 June).
Now under new management, this edition of the event looks set to be the most dynamic yet. Topics of conversation include:
- AI innovation and transformation, from agents to dynamic pricing
- Building efficient and effective airport experiences
- Strengthening business models in a turbulent operational environment
- The future of the low-cost model in the Americas
- Sustainable development and growth
What do I need to know before I arrive?
Badges can be collected from the registration desk from 07.30 on 3 June. Just show the QR code you received in your email when you purchased your ticket.
Be sure to download the Aviation Festival App ahead of time to view the full agenda and connect with other attendees.
Who’s speaking at the event?
AFAM brings together a diverse range of speakers from leading airlines and airports, including:
- Ole Orvér, CEO, oneworld
- Ralph Cutié, CEO, Miami International Airport
- David Neeleman, CEO, Breeze Airways
- Roberto Alvo, CEO, LATAM Airlines Group
- Jill Blickstein, VP Sustainability, American Airlines
- Mark Hursh, Managing Director, Digital Experience, Southwest Airlines
Explore the full list of speakers here.
If you miss a speaker you were really excited to hear, the World Aviation Festival blog will be on-the-ground at the event, conducting exclusive video conversations with our top attendees. Subscribe to our newsletter to make sure you don’t miss an interview.
AFAM’s tracks are packed with presentations and panels discussing the hottest topics in aviation right now. These include the new rules of revenue management, the impact of high-speed inflight connectivity, and digital transformation across marketing, sales, and customer service.
Explore the agenda to see the full list of sessions.
Which exhibitors can I connect with?
The Miami Beach Convention Center will be packed with more than 100 exciting exhibitors at the cutting-edge of technology. Use our expo space to find the latest innovations in AI, payments, crew management, and more.
Exhibitors include:
- WEX
- PROS
- Qentelli
- Cresta
- Workvivo
- ZS
Meanwhile, at our Startup Village, you can connect with 30+ disruptive entrepreneurs on the rise.
What about networking opportunities?
The app is the place to go if you want to set up meetings with specific people or exhibitors. Otherwise, roundtables provide a great opportunity to explore new solutions and spark conversations with fellow attendees.
On Day 1 we’re also hosting a dedicated networking drinks reception on the expo floor from 18.00. This will be World Cup-themed to celebrate the forthcoming FIFA event. Wearing football/soccer/fútbol jerseys is welcomed and encouraged!
See you at AFAM!
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