Riga Aviation Forum is a high-level aviation business conference that focuses on opportunities and challenges of aviation in the Baltics
Riga Aviation Forum brings together European and Baltic aviation stakeholders, leaders, experts and scholars from various areas of aviation. The Baltic aviation leaders at RAF discuss the strategic development of the industry in the region, while the leaders of industry’s leading companies outline the solutions offered by the industry to today’s challenges, focusing on the innovation and efficiency on the way to sustainable and climate-neutral aviation.
The conference also focuses on the future innovations of aviation, multimodality, the creation of a new urban environment around air hubs and the challenges of urban mobility.
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Riga Aviation Forum 2024 will take place on
October 3, 2024
Venue: ATTA Centre, Krasta Street 60, Riga, Latvia
This year, at the most significant industry forum in the Baltics, leaders of major companies, experts, stakeholders and decision-makers will give their key-notes and meet in panel discussions and hard-talks to discuss current issues and trends in the aviation sector in the Baltics, Europe, and worldwide, the possible scenarios of the future of aviation in a net-zero-carbon world, the unique dynamics of air freight in the Baltic countries, the crucial intersection of employment and education within aviation, the transformation of airports from air transportation hubs to new-generation socio-economic centers and the development and challenges of ground handling in the region.
As part of the forum, this year we also will celebrate a special event – the 50th anniversary of RIX Riga Airport.
Additionally, at RAF 2024 EXPO, leading companies in the industry will showcase their offerings, services, and innovations.
The participation in Riga Aviation Forum is free of charge.
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REGISTRATION
Registration to Riga Aviation Forum 2024 will be opened soon. Follow the information on our web and social media!
8:30 - 9:00
Registration, coffee, networking
9:00 - 12:00
Main Session
9:00 - 9:10
Mr. Zigmars Vestfals, CEO of Latvian Aviation Association. Opening Adresse
9:10 - 9:20
Mr. Kaspars Briskens, Minister of Transport of Latvia. Welcome Adresse
9:20 - 9:40
Mr. Serkan Kaptan, Board Member at ACI Europe & CEO at TAV Airports
9:40 – 10:00
Mrs. Catrin Mattsson, Area Manager for the Nordic and Baltic region at IATA
10:00 - 10:20
Representative from Eurocontrol (tbc)
10:20 - 10:50
Keynote Interview
Mr. Martin Gauss, CEO of airBaltic vs Richard Maslen, Head of Analysis, CAPA
10:50 - 11:20
Hard Talk: The future of aviation in a net-zero-carbon world: possible scenarios
Participants (tbc):
- Mr. Juriaan Kellermann, CEO at Fokker Next Gen
- Mr. Hervé Morvan, Chief of Future Platforms at Rolls Royce
- Mr. Ivan Berazhny, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
11:20 - 12:00
Coffee break
Opening of RAF 2024 EXPO, networking
- Enjoy with
12:00 - 13:00
Runway to Success: RIX Riga Airport 50th Anniversary Celebration
- Mr. Kaspars Briskens, Ministry of Transport of Latvia
- Mr. Juris Kanels, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of RIX Riga Airport
- Mrs. Laila Odina, CEO of RIX Riga Airport: RIX Riga Airport: 50 Years of Development
- Rewarding Ceremony for Airport Partners and Employees
- First-Day-of-Issue of RIX50 Special Edition Postmark
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00-15:00
CEO’s Talk: NextGen Airports: From Air Traffic Hubs to New-Quality Socio-Economic Centers
- Moderator
- David Feldman, Managing Partner at Exambela
- Participiants
- Mrs. Laila Odina, CEO at RIX Riga Airport
- Mr. Riivo Tuvike, CEO at Tallinn Airport
- Mr. Simonas Bartkus, CEO at Lithuanian Airports
- Mrs. Meiltje de Groot, CEO at Groningen Airport Eelde, Chairman of the Dutch Association of Airports
15:00 - 16:00
Hard Talk: Baltic Complementarity as Basis for Competitiveness: Challenges and Solutions
Participants (tbc)
- Mr. Arturs Kokars, Director of Aviation Department of Ministry of Transport of Latvia
- Mrs. Orijana Mašale, Chairperson of the Board of Civil Aviation Association (CAVIA) of Lithuania
- Mr. Jaan Tamm, General Manager of Estonian Aviation Cluster
16:00 - 16:20
Coffee break
Networking
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16:20 - 17:10
Panel Discussions
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In an industry where innovation meets expertise, this discussion serves as a platform to explore the crucial intersection of employment and education within aviation. From discussing emerging trends in workforce development to addressing the evolving skill sets required in this dynamic field, our aim is to foster dialogue and collaboration among industry professionals, educators, and policymakers.
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In this session, we'll delve into the unique dynamics of air freight in the Baltic countries. From navigating regulatory hurdles to leveraging innovative technologies, our goal is to foster collaboration and find solutions to enhance efficiency and resilience in the Baltic air cargo industry. Join us for insightful discussions and explore opportunities for growth and optimization in this vital sector.
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Join us for an in-depth discussion on reducing the environmental impact of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) in aviation to explore strategies for making airport ground operations more sustainable and safe. We will cover the transition to electric and hydrogen fuel cell powered GSE, enhancing energy efficiency, using eco-friendly materials, streamlining operations to save fuel, utilizing renewable energy solutions for charging and faster refuelling, and the importance of regular maintenance and upgrades.
Speakers 2024
European and Baltic aviation stakeholders, leaders, experts - the list of speakers is growing. Stay tuned for updates!
Riga Aviation Forum sincerely thanks our sponsors for supporting us and making RAF possible!
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