Date and Location
Dubrovnik, Croatia on 4-6 May 2025
We are thrilled to announce the second edition of the Women Innovation Days (WIND’26) conference, taking place from May 4th to 6th, 2026, in the stunning city of Dubrovnik, Croatia. Our host for this year’s event will be the luxurious Hotel Rixos, providing a perfect backdrop for high-level industry discussions and networking.
We are proud to announce that this edition is organized in strategic partnership with Dubrovnik Airport and SITA
About the Event
WIND is a unique platform designed for the exchange of expertise among aviation executives, with a special focus on the role of women in shaping the future of the sector. We prioritize authenticity, practical knowledge, and building a strong community of leaders within the aviation industry, particularly in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region.
What to Expect?
Moving away from traditional, rigid conference formats, WIND focuses on an interactive atmosphere where panel discussions often evolve into engaging workshops. This year’s edition will focus on innovations in airport operations, training, and infrastructure management.
Conference fee (includes Welcome reception, Dubrovnik Airport Tour and conference participation): 250,00 EUR*
*Participation in the event is free of charge for V4+ Airports members. (The Gala Dinner is to be payed separately)
Gala Dinner: 250,00 EUR.
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
Preliminary agenda
DAY 1 | 4.05.2026 (Monday)
- 16:00 – 18:00 – Airport Tour
- Behind-the-scenes look at the airport’s latest infrastructure and innovation projects.
- 19:00 – Welcome Reception
- Informal networking & registration.
- Venue: Hotel terrace with a panoramic sea view.
DAY 2 | 5.05.2026 (Tuesday)
- 08:30 – 09:30 – Wellness Session
- Fitness/ Yoga on the terrace.
- 11:00 – 16:30 – Main Conference: Plenary Sessions & Panels
- 16:30 – 18:00 – Free Time
- 18:00 – 19:30 – Dubrovnik Guided Tour
- Historical walking tour of the Old Town.
- 19:30 – Dinner
- Official dinner in the heart of the city.
DAY 3 | 6.05.2026 (Wednesday)
- 9:00 – 11:00 Workshop (optional)
Conference panels
11:00 – 11:30 | OFF-AIRPORT: The Power Launch
Beyond Borders: A Woman’s Guide to Success
• Resilience in navigating global travel and safety incidents.
• The psychological strength required for aviation leadership.
• Empowering the female voice in a male-dominated industry.
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11:30 – 12:15 | High-Tech Leadership
• The evolving role of human factor in high-tech infrastructure.
• Balancing advanced automation with human approach.
• Strategic leadership in high-pressure airports environments.
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12:15 – 12:45 | Coffe Break
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12:45 – 13:10 | GLOBAL INSIGHT: Airport Tech
• Global showcase of the latest airport tech implementations.
• Predictive analytics and passenger flow optimization.
• Newest trends in seamless self-service solutions.
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13:10 – 13:55 | The Seamless Core
• Hyper-personalization: Using AI to boost non-aeronautical spend.
• Biometrics: Turning "security friction" into "commercial fluidity."
• Marketing tools for regional airports.
13:55 – 14:15 | Future-Proof Ops
Hybrid Resilience – Preparing for Asymmetric Threats.
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14:15 – 15:00 | Business Lunch
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15:00 – 15:45 | Connectiviti
Routes development: Ideas for regional airports.
• Marketing Support, Incentive Schemes, PSO: Best practices and legal boundaries.
• LCC challenge
• Alternative Financing Models for New Routes
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15:45 – 16:15 | Security
Beyond the Fence: Addressing Emerging Security Threats at Regional Airports
• C-UAS Ecosystems on a Budget.
• Insider Threats in the Digital Age
• The Invisible Perimeter – Cybersecurity of IoT
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Below You can find our hotel proposal with special prices for our guests:
Hotel Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
Location
Liechtensteinov Put 3, 20000
Croatia, Dubrovnik
Booking Link: click here
Booking Steps:
1 – Necessary information about accommodation should be entered.
2 – ‘’Special Rate’’ section should be selected.
3 – The ‘’Other Special Rates and Promo Code’’ sections within the ‘’Special Rate’’ section should be selected.
4 – From the opened window, select ‘Promo Code’ and enter the code ‘WIND26’ and confirm the selection.
5 – As final step, the ‘Search’ button should be clicked.
6 – After all above steps special rates will be visible like below. You may choose your room and could make the reservation
For the full booking instruction click below:
Women Innovation Days 2026
CONTACT US
Administrative and organisational matters: info@v4plus.org
Conference and partnership details: andrzej.gniadkowski@v4plus.org
Number of participants is limited.
