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Skift Aviation Forum – November 16, 2022
Skift Aviation Forum 2022 took place in-person in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, bringing together CEOs and senior executives from across the airline industry to discuss the future of aviation.
Crafted for leaders of the aviation industry, this event brought together the industry’s most influential and creative minds for thought-provoking, on-stage sessions expertly shaped by Skift’s incisive editorial viewpoint, extensive research, and the depth and authority of Airline Weekly, the highly influential global business newsletter read by CEOs and senior executives across the airline industry.
Attendees joined us on November 16 for a day of fast-paced, deep dive conversations centered around the growing importance of the Americas as a critical crossroads for global travel. This theme was be woven throughout our sessions as we looked at the future of aviation globally and explore a variety of topics critical to the industry today, including:
- Recovery 3.0: The New Challenges of Meaningful Financial Recovery
- Sustainability – The Hardest Job in the C-Suite
- Network Planning in a Post-Pandemic Era – Where are they going now?
- Customer Experience in Turbulent Times
- Keeping Planes Flying, The New Calculus of Airline Operations
- Crisis Communications Takes Center State
- The Airport Experience in Disruptive Times
- Disruptive Innovation, Companies and Concepts of the Future
Skift Aviation Forum took place at the historic Statler Hotel in Downtown Dallas.
Join 250+ attendees for an opening night reception, full day of stage talks, and networking throughout this jam-packed event.
Speakers
Agenda
All times are Central Time
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
Waterproof
The Statler Hotel (on 19th floor)
Tuesday, November 15, 6-8pm
Wednesday, November 16th
Breakfast
Conference Welcome
Reimagining Global Connectivity – Expansion for the Decade Ahead
Robert Isom
American Airlines
CEO
Moderator
Edward Russell, Editor, Skift Airline Weekly
The People & Innovation on the Front Lines of Customer Experience
Allison Ausband
Delta Air Lines
EVP and Chief Customer Experience Officer
Moderator
Brian Sumers, Editor-at-Large, Skift
What’s Next for Aviation and Digital Transformation in 2023
Massimo Morin
Amazon Web Services
Global Head of Travel
Jason Birnbaum
United Airlines
Chief Information Officer
Moderator
Jeremy Kressmann, Head of Studio, SkiftX
Resiliency, Sustainability, and Predictability
Sean Donohue
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport
CEO
Moderator
Rafat Ali, Skift Founder & CEO
Midmorning Break
Sustainability Roadmaps and the New Path to Net Zero
Danielle Bozarth
McKinsey & Company
Senior Partner
Amelia DeLuca
Delta Air Lines
Vice President, Sustainability
Marion Chivot-Legris
Air France-KLM
Head of Sustainability North America
Moderator
Tom Lowry, Editor-In-Chief, Skift
Sustainable Fuel and the Future of Low Carbon Aviation
Lana Van Marter
Neste
Manager, Renewable Aviation
Moderator
Seth Borko, Senior Research Analyst, Skift
The New Economics of Aircraft Leasing
Steven Udvar-Házy
Air Lease Corporation
Executive Chairman of the Board
Moderator
Edward Russell, Editor, Skift Airline Weekly
What Comes Next for Latin America?
John Rodgerson
Azul Brazilian Airlines
CEO
Moderator
Alex Cruz, Aviation Advisor & Board Member
Lunch
Skift’s Top Airline Trends: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Seth Borko
Skift
Senior Research Analyst
Moderator
Building New Airline Connections in Puerto Rico
Alisha Valentine
Discover Puerto Rico
Director of Research and Analytics
Moderator
Jeremy Kressmann, Head of Studio, SkiftX
Finding Your Routes: Competitive Strategies for Airline Startups
Lukas Johnson
Breeze Airways
Chief Commercial Officer
John Thomas
Waltzing Matilda Aviation/Connect Airlines
CEO
Moderator
Edward Russell, Editor, Skift Airline Weekly
Leisure and Low-Cost Business Model Innovation
Jude Bricker
Sun Country Airlines
CEO
Moderator
Brian Sumers, Editor-at-Large, Skift
Afternoon Break
Distribution in a Time of Booming Leisure Travel
Julie Kyse
Expedia Group
Vice President, Global Air Partnerships
Andres Barry
JetBlue Travel Products
President
Moderator
Seth Borko, Senior Research Analyst, Skift
Driving Airline Innovation with Artificial Intelligence
Alex Mans
FLYR Labs
Founder & CEO
Moderator
Jeremy Kressmann, Head of Studio, SkiftX
Taking Customer Care to the Next Level
Linda Jojo
United Airlines
EVP, Chief Customer Officer
Moderator
Brian Sumers, Editor-at-Large, Skift
Network Planning in a Post-Pandemic Era
John Kirby
Spirit Airlines
VP of Network Planning
Adam Decaire
Southwest Airlines
VP of Network Planning
Brian Znotins
American Airlines
Vice President of Network Planning
Moderator
Edward Russell, Editor, Skift Airline Weekly
Reception
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FAQs
What is included in my in-person registration?
- Pre-event evening reception in Dallas
- Entry to the Main Conference event
- Option to attend break-out sessions
- In-person networking breaks
- On-site refreshments during sessions
- Live access to all sessions via our online platform
- Access to the event app for iOS and Android
- Networking with event attendees using event app
- Access to on-demand session recordings
I am a subscriber – how do I register to attend this event?
As a subscriber, you are able to join this event online on a complimentary basis, and you receive a discount to attend in-person. Please make sure you are logged into your account before registering. Further discount info here: https://live.skift.com/subscriber-access/ See you there.
Is there a room block associated with this event?
We don’t have an attendee room block this year, but please visit the following link from HotelMap of all the nearby hotels and rates during our event – https://HotelMap.com/MZDDP
What do I need to show upon check in? Is a booster required?
You simply need to show proof of vaccination to attend the event. A booster is not required.
How do I apply for a press/media pass?
Please apply via the following link and we will get back to you once your application has been reviewed: https://skift.typeform.com/to/ZKW3l928?typeform-source=live.skift.com
I purchased multiple event tickets – how to share the registration link with my colleagues for them to register?
Upon payment for the event, you will receive a confirmation email, which will contain the registration link to share with your colleagues.
When will I have access to the Skift Live app?
The Skift Live app will be available to all attendees one week prior to the event start date. You will then be able to view all attendee names and titles, and message them directly to set up networking opportunities.
