AIR 2023 Conference

18th and 19th of September, 2023, Rikli Balance hotel / Bled – Slovenia

air@v4plus.org

 

About the event

Conference AIR “Airport Innovation Roundtable for Central Europe” is an event organized by V4+ Airport Association. The idea behind it is to create a platform where aviation industry professionals can meet and discuss topics related to all essential aspects of the industry.

The roundtable, which has become a permanent part of our history is for us a symbol of freedom restoration and democracy, both in Poland and Europe, as well as openness for new ideas and solutions.

Our idea is to connect representatives of various countries and various communities related to the aviation industry in order to search for synergies and innovations in our sector of the economy.

AIR2023 is the second edition of conference. Innovation will remain the most important element. We will talk about innovations, both in areas classically associated with new technologies, such as the airport’s IT industry. We will also show innovations in more unexpected areas, such as the sale of non- aviation services, education, and tourism.

The main debate will be devoted to major global trends concerning opportunities and threats to the aviation. A separate panel will focus on the impact of the artificial intelligence development on airport management. The remaining panels will discuss technical and management issues in context of innovations.

We are pleased the partnership has already been accepted by, among others, IATA, SITA, and the Polish Tourism Organization (Polska Organizacja Turystyczna). Moreover, the Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Zbigniew Raul has assumed the patronage over the event among other sponsors.

Polish Airports will be the Strategic Partner of the event.

Event Overview

18.09.2023
16:00 – 19:00 – Transfer and tour in the Bohinj Valley
19:00 – 22:00 – Welcome Reception / Hotel Bohinj

19.09.2023
7:30 – 8:30 – Run Around Lake (6km)
9:30 – 10:00 – Participant registration – networking / Rikli Balance Hotel
10:00 – 17:00 – AIR2023 conference / Rikli Balance Hotel
19:00 – 22:00 – Gala Dinner / Grand Hotel Toplice
22:30 – 1:00 – After party

 

Video promoting our first AIR2022 conference

 

Preliminary agenda

9:30 – 10:00	Registration
10:00 – 10:30	Opening ceremony
10:30 – 11:15	Risk and chances – how megatrends affect aviation industry
11:15 – 11:45	Power speech: travelling for world peace
11:45 – 12:10	Refreshment Brake
	HALL A	HALL B
12:10 – 12:40	AIR insight: Solidarity hub – the future of aviation in central Europe	AIR insight: Asian perspective on European market
12:40 – 13:25	Tourism and aviation – boost development with joint efforts	The Artificial intelligence revolution in airport management
13:25 – 14:10	Aviation cargo trends and advanced air mobility	Top trends in travel retail management
14:10 – 15:10	Lunch
15:10 – 15:55	AIR insight: Firefighters training	Terminal design – searching for limits
15:55 – 16:40	Aviation needs lifelong learning – network of academies	Trip to the airport as a part of the overall Passenger Experience

 

 

 

Especially for our guests

Tour in the Bohinj Valley

Bohinj is a paradise valley embraced by the Julian Alps. Lake Bohinj that lies in the heart of the Triglav National Park, one of the oldest national parks in Europe, is the largest Slovenian natural lake, nested at the foot of unspoilt mountains and mountain tops.

Welcome Reception / Hotel Bohinj

The Welcome Reception will take place at the Hotel Bohinj in Bohinj.
It will provide an informal setting for meeting up with friends & colleagues old and new.

Run Around Lake – Bled (6km)

We would like to invite our conference participants “to warm up” before the main event of the day. The run around the lake is a great opportunity to warm up before the conference, and at the same time get to know picturesque Bled from the best side, from the water. Everyone who likes to spend time actively is welcome. The distance is 6 kilometers, we meet on September 19 at 07:30 on the lake. This point of the program is free – just sign up in advance at registration. You are cordially invited

Gala Diner / Grand Hotel Toplice

Members of our association and guests with VIP status are invited to the gala dinner. The gala will be held at the Grand Hotel Toplice. It is located on the shore of Lake Bled, from where you can enjoy the most beautiful views of the lake, the island of Bled and the Bled castle.
It is the hotel with the longest tradition in Bled. Stories are whispered here through the rustic parquet underfoot and furniture with more than 80 years of history. Here you will be transported to a world where time passes more slowly.

At the end of the conference, the organizers have prepared an evening surprise for conference participants.

 

 

Recommended hotels

Rikli Balance
Address: Cankarjeva 4, 4260 Bled
(Book a hotel – soon)

Hotel Rikli Balance, is located among tall, old trees in the heart of the alpine town of Bled. Its assets are the beautiful views of the lake, the island, the Bled castle and the Julian Alps, as well as the legacy of Arnold Rikli, the great promoter of natural medicine and discoverer of the medicinal values of Bled, its surroundings and the surrounding natural resources.

Garni Hotel Savica
Address: Cankarjeva cesta 6, 4260 Bled
(Book a hotel – soon)

Comfortable and friendly hotel located adjacent to the Rikli Balance Hotel. The hotel has comfortable rooms. A buffet breakfast is prepared for guests every morning. In the price of accommodation guests have free admission to the aquapark, which is located in the nearby Rikli Balance Hotel.

Hotel Park
Address: Cesta svobode 15, 4260 Bled
(Book a hotel – soon)

The hotel is located in the immediate vicinity of Lake Bled. The property was renovated several years ago and offers comfortable rooms. It is famous for its excellent cuisine and hospitable atmosphere. On the top floor there is a dedicated swimming pool for guests along with a sauna area. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the Rikli Balance Hotel conference venue.

 

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