Airport Innovation Roundtable 2025
AIR 2025
Date and Location:
Conference Center at the Prague Airport on 11-12.06.2025
The event provides a platform for V4+ and European countries to exchange ideas and explore trends shaping the future of aviation.
The conference gathers policymakers, aviation industry leaders, researchers, and innovators from the V4+ region. Discussions focus on operations in aviation comprising regional collaboration, digital transformation, and enhancing air connectivity.
Key Highlights:
Keynotes from V4+ aviation and tech leaders.
Panel discussions on regional cooperation in aviation innovation and infrastructure development.
Presenting new solutions and technologies for aviation leading to constant growth and long-term cost reduction for aviation industry in the region.
Networking sessions to promote cross-border partnerships within the region.
Air2025 establishes a shared vision for advancing aviation innovation across European countries and strengthens ties among participants for future collaboration. AIR 2025 presents an unparalleled opportunity to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and learn about innovations driving our industry. This year we are organizing the conference with the Central and Eastern European Travel Retail Association – CEETRA – which will drive a parallel panel discussion on topics of duty-free and travel retail industry in Europe.
Frame Schedule:
11.06.2025
17:00-19:00 Prague Airport Tour
20:00-22:00 Welcome Reception
12.06.2025
08:00-09:30 Registartion and networking
09:30-10:00 Opening Ceremony
10:00-16:15 AIR conference
19:00-23:00 Gala Dinner
Why Attend?
• Be part of critical discussions shaping the future of V4+ airports and the aviation ecosystem.
• Network with high-level executives, government officials, and industry innovators.
• Gain exclusive insights into trends, challenges, and opportunities in the sector.
We encourage you to mark your calendars and confirm your participation by registering using below link:
Preliminary Agenda
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TIME |
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| 08:00-09:30 | Registration and networking | |
| 09:30-10:00 | Opening Ceremony | |
| 10:00 – 11:15 | Opening remarks – new threats require new strategy | |
| 11:15 – 12:15 | Atrificial Inteligence – what has change in airport managment | |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | AIR Insight: Innovation and trends in self service & baggage | |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Lunch Break | |
| – | Hall A – technical, operations and safety | Hall B – Travel retail, passenger experience and cargo |
| 13:00 – 13:45 |
Remote Tower and Remote Apron Technologies – The Future of Airport Operations Management |
Passenger behaviour trends in CEE – new ideas for travel retail market |
| 13:45 – 14:30 | APOC – total airport managment | Impact of megatrends on the cargo market |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Coffee break | |
| 14:45 – 15:15 |
AI in airport security and surveillance – new tools and risks |
AIR Insight: the view from Brussels – be prepared for new regulations |
| 15:15 – 16:15 | C-UAS for Airports |
Integrating tourism and aviation |
| 19:00-23:00 |
Gala dinner |
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for our guests
Welcome Reception
It is a chance to catch-up with friends, meet new people, make connections, and discuss the days sessions, testing ideas and finding new insights with great company.
Prague Airport Tour
This activity is free of extra charge – just sign up in advance while registering for the event. We’d love to see you there!
Gala Diner
Members of our association and VIP guests are invited to the gala dinner.
For the finale the organizers have prepared an evening surprise for the conference participants.
Participation in the event is free of charge for V4+ and CEETRA members.
Conference fee (includes Welcome reception, Prague Airport Tour and conference participation): 239,00 EURO
Gala Dinner: 250,00 EURO
After registering, we will send you an invoice with our bank account details and wire instructions.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us: info@v4plus.org
Number of participants is limited.
General Partner
About SITA
SITA is the air transport industry’s IT provider, delivering solutions for airlines, airports, aircraft and governments. Our technology powers more seamless, safe, secure, and sustainable air travel.
With around 2,500 customers, SITA’s solutions drive operational efficiencies at more than 1,000 airports while delivering the promise of the connected aircraft to customers of over 18,000 aircraft globally. SITA also provides technology solutions that help more than 70 governments strike the balance of secure borders and seamless travel. Its communications network connects every corner of the globe, and SITA bridges 45% of the air transport community’s data exchange.
In 2023, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved SITA’s near-term and long-term emission reduction targets. These science-based targets are pivotal in guiding the company’s climate actions to curtail greenhouse gas emissions effectively. SITA is also developing solutions to help the aviation industry meet its carbon reduction objectives, including reduced fuel burn and greater operational efficiencies.
In 2024, SITA acquired Materna IPS, leader in passenger handling, to create the world’s most powerful passenger portfolio for airports and digital travel. SITA then acquired ASISTIM, to offer a fully-fledged airline flight Operations Control Center managed service. The company also launched SmartSea to give the maritime industry access to the same advanced technology that is transforming air travel. The launch comes as part of SITA’s growth into cruise and rail, as well Urban Air Mobility, such as Vertiports.
SITA is 100% owned by the industry and driven by its needs. It is one of the most internationally diverse companies, providing services in over 200 countries and territories.
Go to www.sita.aero or www.sita.aero/lotniska/ for more information.