PROGRAMME
The 2026 edition of ACI EUROPE’s Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition in Torino offers a high-calibre agenda crafted specifically for Europe’s regional aviation community. Our speaker line-up and hand-picked topics promise rich insights and practical strategies tailored to the realities of regional airports and their business communities.
The organisers may adjust session schedules and timings. This page will be updated regularly to reflect any changes.
08:30 - 17:00
ACI EUROPE Regional Airports’ Forum meeting
MONDAY, 27 April 2026
Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento Italiano, Sala Codici
Invitation required, contact: julia.gawlicka@aci-europe.org
12:00 – 21:30
Exhibition Setup & Delegate Registration
MONDAY, 27 April 2026
Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
19:30 – 21:30
Welcome Reception
MONDAY, 27 April 2026
Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento Italiano, Sala Codici
08:30 - 09:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Networking
Principi di Piemonte, Foyer
09:00 - 09:05
Official Opening by Master of Ceremonies
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Networking
Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
Ella Soltani
Managing Director
To70 Belgium
09:05 - 09:15
Welcome from the Host Airport & Chair of RAF
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Welcome Address
Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
Andrea Andorno, CEO of host Torino Airport and Chair of the ACI EUROPE Regional Airports’ Forum, is delighted to welcome you to the 17th edition of the Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition.
Chief Executive Officer
Torino Airport
09:15 - 09:30
Political Address
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Address
Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
Our political address comes from Alberto Cirio, President of the Regional Government of Piedmont. Alberto is also Head of the Italian delegation to the Committee of the Regions in Brussels: giving him invaluable perspectives from both a regional, and pan-European, level. He will set the scene for RACE 2026 with a special address on the importance of regional air connectivity – enhanced with his keen knowledge of the high-level European political scenario.
09:30 – 10:00
The State of the Regional Airport Industry
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Presentation
Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
Director General of ACI EUROPE Olivier Jankovec’s renowned ‘State of the Regional Airport Industry’ address offers an exclusive analysis of the key challenges facing the regional airport industry.
Geopolitics, shifting strategic priorities, economic viability, decarbonisation: the State of the Regional Airport Industry charts the way forward in turbulent skies. A must-not-miss for all attendees.
10:00 - 10:50
The View from the Top – CEO Panel
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Panel
Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
In a rare opportunity to hear directly from the regional airport leaders shaping today’s industry, explore the opportunities and challenges with perspectives straight from the top.
How are these leaders reshaping airport strategies around traffic and demand trends? How are they leading innovative approaches to enhance sustainability? What are the key investment opportunities – and greatest obstacles to unlocking revenue growth? How can regional airports strengthen their socioeconomic impact, and build partnerships that simultaneously unlock growth and build local support?
Discover the answers to these questions through strategic insights from leaders: an exclusive opportunity to hear Europe-wide CEO perspectives.
Philippe Crebassa
Chief Executive Officer
Toulouse Blagnac Airport
Anna Midera
Chief Executive Officer
Łódź Airport
Enrico Maria Malato
Director General
Trapani–Birgi Airport
Moderated by
Leonard Berberi
Journalist
Corriere della Sera
10:50 - 11:20
Networking & Coffee in the Exhibition Area
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Networking
Principi di Piemonte, Foyer
11:20 - 11:40
Fireside Chat with the European Commission on State Aid
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Interview
Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
State aid is a vital topic for regional airports. ACI EUROPE has long advocated for operating aid to Europe’s regional airports to be extended to safeguard vital air connectivity. But what is the view of the European Commission? The 2027 deadline for phasing out State aid – currently under review – is fast approaching. This fireside chat will bring you the latest updates.
Barbara Brandtner
Director
Directorate-General for Competition
European Commission
Interviewed by
Annabelle Lepièce
Partner, Head of Competition
CMS Belgium
11:40 - 12:00
Fasten Your Seat Belt: The LCC Conversation
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Interview
Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
Every regional airport is aware of how Low-Cost Carriers have transformed air connectivity, transformed demand patterns, and redefined travel across the globe. But how do these airlines see the road ahead?
This session offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the other side – from the airlines themselves. What drives their route strategies and capacity decisions? How are sustainability targets reshaping their work? Their perspective is essential to fully understanding the aviation ecosystem.
This discussion will provide you with invaluable airline insights on routes, capacity, cost pressures and competition. Gain direct insight into how airports can better align with LCC priorities, strengthen airport-airline partnerships, and find the recipe for success in an increasingly competitive market.
Jason McGuinness
Chief Commercial Officer
Ryanair
Interviewed by
12:00 - 12:40
New Dynamics for Regional Players in Airline Marketing & Route Development
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Panel
Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
Regional airports are in a new market paradigm: the increasing buyer power of the airlines in Europe squeezes Europe’s airports ever further as they strive for financial stability and resilience.
As a result, regional airports must evolve their approach to airline marketing and route development to stay ahead. How are regional airports confronting, and overcoming, this fraught reality – whilst ensuring sustainability of their business and connectivity growth? Above all, how do they stay resilient despite the constant level of route openings and closures – the so-called route churn?
The answer to these important questions requires a pan-industry view. This panel brings together Ultra Low-Cost Carriers, regional travel and tourism representatives, and airport specialists to give you a picture of the market today – and how collaboration and business acumen dictate the rules.
Maria Kouroupi
Director Aviation Development, Marketing & Communication
Hermes Airports
Michael Reusch
Chief Executive Officer
Fraport Bulgaria
Linda Stivala
Commercial Aviation Director
Toscana Aeroporti
Andras Szabo
Network Officer
Wizz Air Group
Rita Gaglione
Airport Incentives Manager
ITA Airways
Moderated by
George Karamanos
Chief Executive Officer
KPI Consulting
12:40 - 13:05
Presentation: Farming Hydrogen with TULIPS at Torino Airport
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Case Study Presentation
Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
13:05 – 14:25
Networking & Lunch
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Networking
Principi di Piemonte, Foyer
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Case Study Presentation
Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
Discover how Maastricht Aachen Airport, winner of the ACI EUROPE Eco-Innovation Award 2025, is redefining regional air mobility with Electrifly – Europe’s first international electric flights open to the general public.
Launched in the summer of 2024, Electrifly connected Maastricht (NL), Liège (BE), and Aachen (DE) through a fully electric, cross-border travel experience combining zero-emission air and ground transport. Developed with FH Aachen, ASL Group, and NIO, the project demonstrated the real-world potential of electric air and ground transport.
Join this session to explore how Maastricht Aachen Airport is expanding on this project to deliver the future of electric regional aviation.
14:25 - 15:25
Dragon’s Den: Regional Airports x Innovation
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Case Study Presentation
Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
Regional airports are testbeds for the industry’s innovations – and we’ll prove it here.
Discover the hottest innovations driving the future of regional airports in this Dragon’s Den style session. Each airport will have 10 minutes to present their initiatives and projects, from autonomous jet bridges to machine learning-powered capacity predictions.
Expect to leave buzzing with ideas – and convinced that innovation truly takes off at regional airports.
Director
Warsaw Radom Airport
Franco Cornarino
Innovation & Digital Manager
Torino Airport
Head of Ideation & Entrepreneurship
Aena
Managing Director
Cork Airport
Moderated by
Director of Facilitation, Parliamentary Affairs & Regional Airports
ACI EUROPE
15:25 - 15:40
Presentation: AI-Powered Robotics for Safer, Smarter Airside Operations
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Case Study Presentation
Principi di Piemonte, Salone delle Feste
José Luis Gil Yepes
Chief Commercial Officer
ROBOXI
Luca Mangia
Strategic Planning and Sustainability Manager
Toscana Aeroporti
15:40 - 16:05
Networking & Coffee in the Exhibition Area
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Networking
Principi di Piemonte, Foyer
16:05 - 16:50
Non-Aero Revenue Generation Masterclass
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Panel
Piemonte di Principi, Salone delle Feste
Non-aeronautical revenue plays an increasingly important role in airports’ revenue mix and supports their business transformation.
This masterclass will explore the key trends and strategies you need to know – from AI and the digitalisation of passenger experience, personalisation in all forms – and how grasping the reins of these trends will unlock valuable revenue streams beyond traditional passenger traffic. Learn how to cater to emerging traveller demographics, from the spending power of the ‘silvers’ to the digital expectations of Gen-Z.
Revitalise your own strategies with inspiration from industry success stories – including adapting product mixes to leisure passengers, developing cross working relationships with media and retailers, and developing a sense of place within your products.
Prepare for departure: your journey to mastering non-aeronautical revenue starts here.
Jan-Henrik Andersson
Chief Commercial Officer
Munich Airport
Gintare Norvilaitė-Tautevičė
Chief Commercial Officer
Lithuanian Airports
Alexander Zinell
Chief Executive Officer
Fraport Greece
Florian Seidel
Chief Sales Officer
Gebr. Heinemann
Moderated by
Julie Lassaigne
Secretary General
ETRC
16:50 - 17:00
Handover Ceremony
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Piemonte di Principi, Salone delle Feste
17:00 - 17:20
Wrap Up by Master of Ceremonies with key takeaways in conversation with the host CEO, Andrea Andorno
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Interview
Piemonte di Principi, Salone delle Feste
The perfect end to a day full of inspiration and innovation, Master of Ceremonies Ella Soltani (To70 Aviation) will summarise the key takeaways with Andrea Andorno, CEO of host Torino Airport and Chair of the ACI EUROPE Regional Airports’ Forum.
Chief Executive Officer
Torino Airport
Managing Director
To70 Belgium
18:30
Transfer to Gala Dinner
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
19:30 - 22:30
Gala Dinner
TUESDAY, 28 April 2026
Networking
Reggia di Venaria
10:30
Shuttle Bus departure from the hotel
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
11:00 – 12:30
Airport Tour
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Torino Airport
12:30
Shuttle Bus return to the Hotel
Wednesday, 29 April 2026