Women Innovation Days
WIND 2024 (archive)
June 12-14, 2024, Bohinj Valley, Slovenia
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About the event
The purpose of the conference is to become a meeting platform for practitioners to get to know each other and exchange experiences. We are gathering several dozen people from the mentioned industry sectors.
Our conference gives an opportunity to learn about new solutions in the largest and most progressive airports around the globe. We are happy to invite associations, organizations and private companies to fruitfully cooperate for the Women Innovative Days conference.
The conference is designed for women managers from the aviation industry who want to exchange experience and their professional network. We have chosen 4 main topics for the conference: sustainable journey, travel retail, HR & training academies, and terminal design. We’ve decided to choose these topics because we think that modern airport managers should be interested in trends and innovations in these sectors. Of course, we will try to make as professional and deep discussions as possible, but on the other hand, we plan it to be understandable and interesting for every open-minded professional.
Preliminary agenda
12.06.2024
| 15:00 -17:30 |
Guided hike – Mostnica Gorge (Starting point: hotel Bohinj) |
| or / to choose | |
| 15:00 – 16:30 |
Culinary workshop – alpine / regional cuisine (Stara Fužina) |
| 18:30 – 22:30 |
Welcome Reception Part 1: boat cruise on Lake Bohinj Part 2: barbecue reception |
13.06.2024
| 08:00 – 09:00 | Yoga – hotel Jezero |
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10:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 |
Opening Ceremony Welcome to Slovenia / Feel Slovenia |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | WIND ideas: Airport as a part of sustainable journey |
| 12:00 – 12:15 | Refreshment Break |
| 12:15 – 13:00 | Discussion: Future of Women in Aviation |
| 13:00 – 13:15 | Refreshment Break |
| 13:15 – 14:00 | Workshop: Be global – training center as a networking and innovation hub |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Airport Trademarks – how to use it effectively? / Case Study – Mokosh Cosmetics |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Lunch |
| 19:00 – 21:30 | Dinner / Triglav Restaurant – Stara Fužina |
| 22:00 | After Party – Hotel Bohinj |
14.06.2024
| 08:45 – 11:00 |
Festival of Alpine Flowers – a guided botanical walk. or / to choose Cycling tour in the Bohinj Valley |
Issues at the conference.
Airport as a part of sustainable journey
- Could airports be a part of sustainable traveling?
- What we can do? Facilities for electric means of transportation (cars, buses, taxis)?
- Can airports promote more sustainable behaviour at the airport?
- How airports operations could became more sustainable.
Moderator: Grażyna Grot-Duziak
Julie Reeves | SITA
Natalia Roj | Hamad International Airport
Claudia Typelt | Salzburg airport
Fredi Fontanot | Slovenian Meetings
Dina Draksler | Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences
Airport Trademarks – how to use it effectively
- What brands are particularly popular at the airports and why?
- How can the trademark synergy can be used to establish own value?
- Why is it important to protect trademarks – not only in the aviation sector?
Anna Rutkowska-Didiuk | Mokosh Cosmetics
Małgorzata Soboń | Lagardere
Moderator: Paweł Kranc | V4+ Airports Association
Workshop: Be global – training center as a networking and innovation hub
What challenges does airport education face in the context of a rapidly changing aviation industry?
What are the best practices for fostering collaboration between the education sector and the aviation industry?
How can universities and training centers effectively scale successful programs to reach a broader audience?
How are artificial intelligence and automation impacting airport education?
Moderator: Rafał Lew-Starowicz
Roxani Athousaki | Coventry University Wrocław
Aleksandra Kapela | MyWingman / ATA
Discussion: Future of Women in Aviation
Your career in aviation and the challenges How do you perceive the current landscape for women in aviation, and what changes have you observed over the years that have impacted gender diversity in the industry? What advice would you give to young women aspiring to enter the aviation field, and how can the industry better support and encourage their ambitions across various roles and specializations?
Moderator: Aleksandra Kapela | mywingman.eu
Recommended hotels
If you need help booking your accommodation, contact us:
e-mail: wind@v4plus.org
or call: +48 505 601 377
Questions and Answers
Why should you attend our conference?
We are organizing the first conference in Central Europe dedicated to women working in the aviation sector. We have prepared a program that covers interesting issues in our industry, and at the same time we will create a unique atmosphere to meet, get to know each other and exchange experiences. All in a beautiful fairytale alpine valley.
What is the cost of attending a meeting?
To participate in the event, please register by filling out the form below:
Participation cost for association members: EUR 300/ person
Cost of participation for other participants: EUR 600/ person
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: wind@v4plus.org
How to register to participate in the event?
All you need to do is to confirm your presence by visiting the link:
How can I book accommodation?
We have a limited number of rooms reserved for conference participants at the recommended hotels (indicated above).
Please contact us for room reservations at:
Transfers from airport
For the conference participants who will be using Ljubljana Airport (LJU), Venice airports (Marco Polo, Treviso) and Trieste airport , we offer free transfers on the days of the event (June 12-14th) for Airport – Bohinj – Airport route.
If you are interested, please apply by 30.05.2024 to wind@v4plus.org
For whom is this event dedicated?
An event dedicated to women executives in the aviation industry. Senior and mid-level executives.
What topics will be covered during WIND
Airport as a part of sustainable journey
- Vertiport – a new element of airport infrastructure
- Airport Trademarks – how to use it effectively
Be global – training center as a networking and innovation hub
Is the event open to women only?
No, but WIND is an event dedicated to women.
Dress code for the different parts of the agenda
We recommend comfortable clothes, this time the heels are left at home 😉
Additional attractions
12.06.2024
14:00 – 17:00 Guided hike – Mostnica Gorge
(Starting point: hotel Bohinj)
or / to choose
15:00 – 17:00 Culinary workshop – alpine / regional cuisine
(Stara Fužina)
18:00 – 22:00 Welcome Reception
Part 1: boat cruise on Lake Bohinj
Part 2: barbecue reception
Part 3: A walk with torches
13.06.2024
8:00 – 9:00 Yoga on the alpine grassland
18:30 – 21:00 Dinner / Triglav Restaurant – Stara Fužina
14.06.2024
9:00 – 12:00 Festival of Alpine Flowers – a guided botanical walk.
or / to choose
Cycling tour in the Bohinj Valley
How to become a Partner or Sponsor ?
Ladies and Gentlemen, we are presenting two partnership offers for your company’s cooperation with the Women Innovation Days project. We will be honored to organize this event together with you. We remain at your disposal and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
You can download our sponsorship offer here
Christopher Jastrab
LOT Polish Airlines
Christopher Jastrab brings a combined of 10+ years aviation experience in both operational and commercial capacities from his time at Air France-KLM, Lufthansa Group, oneworld Alliance, and in his current role at LOT Polish Airlines.
His professional experience has been targeted on developing, supporting, and fostering the North American market. He is no stranger to launching new flights to Europe as well as identifying commercial opportunity with trade and corporate partners to stimulate more revenue.
Christopher Jastrab holds a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management from Bridgewater State University.
Currently, he is razor focused on positioning Poland as the center of Europe with industry partners to generate more traffic to the CEE region and beyond on LOT Polish Airlines.
Paweł Galiak
Kraków Airport
Pawel Galiak serves as the Director of Aviation and Commercial Services for the largest regional airport in Poland, Kraków Airport.
He has a broad expertise in global managing of business activities with particular emphasis on aviation market. Pawel has been working with Kraków Airport since August 2003. Within this time, he has held various positions in commercial related activities at the airport. His success in pursuing the airport’s aviation strategy allowed Pawel to successfully acquire new airlines, new routes and further develop air traffic at Kraków Airport. In order to better understand customer needs in 2006 Pawel introduced Kraków Airport to the Airport Service Quality program and has been supporting the idea of passenger experience, which resulted in numerous awards and recognition across the industry.
Aziz Abu Sarah
MEJDI Tours
Author, National Geographic Explorer, Cultural Educator, Entrepreneur and TED Fellow, Aziz is at the forefront of responsible travel and the founder of MEJDI Tours, originators of the Dual Narrative™ an innovative approach to harnessing the power of travel to make the world a better place. Aziz has received numerous awards, including the Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East, the Silver Rose Award from the European Parliament and the Eisenhower Medallion from People to People International.
Stanislaw Wojtera
Polish Airports / V4+ Airports
Stanislaw Wojtera, President of V4+ Association, CEO of Polish Airports. Manager with 20 years of professional experience. Expert and academic lecturer. Associated with the aviation industry since 2013. Since October 2020, President of ‘Polish Airports’ State Enterprise, formerly a representative for the board of Solidarity Transport Hub for Chopin Airport infrastructure. He held managerial positions in PKO BP Group, PHO and PZL Świdnik, among other companies, as well as in the Polish Tourism Organization.
For many years he has held positions in supervisory bodies of capital companies. His professional experience is complemented by his education at the University of Warsaw’s Faculty of Journalism and Political Science, and he also holds a Master of Business Administration degree.
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