AI in Aviation Summit

INFORM AI Aviation Summit 2026

Plan. Predict. Perform. shaping Tomorrow’s Aviation with AI 

 

Do you work as an innovation manager or AI expert on a strategic level? Then this exclusive event is a perfect match for you!

It’s not enough to just use artificial intelligence. You’ve got to use it strategically to create a business impact. Ask the right questions. Make smarter decisions. From predictive workforce management to data-driven operations and passenger experience. 

 

  • Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 10:00-17:00 (CET), followed by a joint dinner 
    Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

Be ready for inspiring keynotes and expert panels, interactive breakout sessions and exclusive insights. Get a blueprint for maximizing your return on AI investment. See you in Frankfurt!

 

Topic Overview

  • Airport 2040 – Learnings today - a Vision about Future Total Airport Management​
  • Process AI – Turning Airport Operations into a Self-Improving System
  • AI – understand how it changes ground operations

Make your resource management future-proof with the help of AI!

our speakers

Dr. Jörg 
Herbers 

CEO
INFORM
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Christian 
Gassner​

Head of Aviation Analytics & IT, Stuttgart Airport
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Prof. Dr. rer. nat.
Holger H. Hoos 

Alexander von Humboldt Professor for AI
RWTH Aachen University
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DR. Johannes 
Richenhagen

Senior Vice President
INFORM Aviation
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Bernadette 
Schaefer

Product Manager
INFORM Aviation
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Christian 
Ritter​​

Head of Product
Principal Data Scientist - zeroG
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Agenda

9:30 - 10:00 AM: Registration & Coffee

10:00 - 10:15 AM: Welcome

10:15 - 11:00 AM: Keynote "How Is AI Changing Our World?", Holger Hoos, Humboldt Professor for AI at RWTH Aachen University

11:00 - 11:30 AM: "Shaping Tomorrow’s Decisions Together”, Dr. Jörg Herbers, CEO at INFORM

Explore AI’s strategic impact and learn how INFORM drives innovation in business transformation and future-ready products.

11:30 - 12:00 PM: Coffee Break

12:00 - 12:50 PM: Panel Discussion "Revolutionizing Airport Operations - The Impact of AI in Aviation"

Engage in a dynamic debate involving leading experts. Understand AI's transformative role in aviation and transportation.

12:50 - 2:00 PM: Lunch Break

2:00 - 2:30 PM: “When Every Minute Matters: AI-Driven Turnaround Tracking in Modern Ground Operations”, Christian Ritter, Head of Product & Principal Data Scientist at zeroG​ 

Applying computer vision AI to open the blackbox of turnaround activities.

2:30 - 3:00 PM: “Turning Airport Operations into a Self-Improving System with Process AI​​", Bernadette Schaefer, Product Manager at INFORM​

An AI-native Sense–Decide–Act operating model that learns the impact of every decision and improves over time.​

3:00 - 4:00 PM: Breakout Sessions

Please choose one of the sessions below. You will then collaborate in small groups to interact with participants, share ideas, and discuss your questions.

  • Session 1: Data-Driven Aviation Decisions: User-Centric PRM Handling​

Learn how AI is revolutionizing aviation products and services, enhancing accessible travel through improved user experiences and data-driven insights. Hear how we collaborate with customers to adapt and innovate for the future.​

  • Session 2: Process Mining Advantages – Discover. Analyze. Optimize.​

Explore how AI-driven process mining is optimizing and automating operations.

  • Session 3: Enhancing User Experience with AI - A Workforce Management Example​

Examine the role of AI in enhancing user interfaces and seamless background operations following the agentic concept.

4:00 - 4:30 PM: Coffee Break

4:30 - 5:00 PM: “Best Practice: How Artificial Intelligence Is Set to Transform Airport Mobility​"
Christian Gassner, Head of Aviation Analytics & IT, Aviation Data & Resources at Stuttgart Airport.​

5:00 - 5:30 PM: “Airport 2040: Learnings Today – A Vision of Future Total Airport Management​​"
Dr. Johannes Richenhagen, SVP Aviation at INFORM

5:30 - 5:45 PM: Wrap-Up

7:00 PM: Networking Dinner @ the Rooftop Restaurant of the b’mine Frankfurt

Details

Venue

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 4,
60549 Frankfurt am Main

Date: February 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00 (CET), followed by a group dinner

Accomodation

A limited number of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport for participants of the INFORM AI Summit 2026.

You will get further information on how to book your accommodation once our team confirms your registration.

Parking

The parking garage has 110 parking spaces.
More Information here.

 

Accessibility

Barrier-free access to all our event and public rooms is possible.​ 

Registration