Aviation ICT FORUM SMARTER AT EVERY STEP 16-17 December 2016 Goa, India Now in its fourth year, the 2016 Aviation ICT Forum India will take place on 16-17 December 2016 at the Grand Hyatt, Goa, where we will be exploring how our industry can become smarter at every step of the journey. This Forum is hosted by SITA and supported by all leading Industry Associations, Partners and Aviation Stakeholders in India. Building on the success of the last three ICT Forums in Jaipur and Goa, this two-day event will once again attract executives representing all aviation stakeholders in India and the Subcontinent, along with industry analysts and journalists from industry-focused and mainstream media. The theme of this year’s ICT Forum is ‘Smarter at every step’. We have an outstanding speaker line up, exploring how tomorrow's air transport industry must gain more insight, engage better with connected travelers, and leverage the potential of the latest smart technologies and innovation. We will ensure that it will be an enlightening experience for you. In addition to an array of peer networking opportunities across the event, the industry's leading innovators will showcase the latest technologies for air transport. SUPPORTED BY: AGENDA The conference program will address business-critical issues and solutions, providing innovative thinking for future developments. Find out more about the evolution of the connected aviation industry, driven by vast amounts of data, intelligence, analysis and the growing impact of technologies. Friday 16 December: Plenary Session Sharing best practices by Industry Associations and Aviation Stakeholders – Airports, Airlines and Government Agencies, industry IT trends and the latest innovative solutions from SITA Lab. Saturday 17 December: One-to-One Sessions Tailored one-to-one meetings with each participating organization. EXHIBITION An extensive demo area will be open on the two days giving you the opportunity to test and experience the most advanced solutions for the air transport of tomorrow. As a delegate you will benefit from: • Getting up to speed on the latest aviation industry trends • Listening to prominent industry speakers • Attending tailored one-to-one sessions with industry experts • Visiting the exhibition and networking with peers • Experiencing the latest in aviation technology with live demos • And enjoying a light and engaging entertainment over gala dinner JOIN US Join us at the Grand Hyatt, Goa on 16-17 December 2016. Pre-register for this event by sending your confirmation e-mail to: [email protected] Please note – registration is free, by invitation only and accommodation for 2 nights (15-16 December 2016) at the Grand Hyatt, Goa will be sponsored by SITA. 2015 AVIATION ICT FORUM INDIA – THE HIGHLIGHTS 2015 Aviation ICT Forum in India was held in Grand Hyatt, Goa on 13-14 October 2015. This flagship event was attended by over 180 delegates from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Maldives. It was supported and enforced by Airports Authority of India (AAI), Air India, ACI, IATA, Association of Private Airport Operators (APAO), CAPA and Vistara. KEY SPEAKERS 24 high profile Speakers from Policy Makers, Regulators, Analysts, Airlines and Airports • Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati, Chief Guest Hon’ble Minister of Civil Aviation • Shri Laxmikant Yashwant Parsekar, Guest of Honor Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa • Mr. S Machendranathan, Chairman, Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) • Mr. Chulananda Perera, Additional Secretary to the President, Government of Sri Lanka • Mr. P K Bhardwaj, IPS, Commissioner, Bureau of Immigration • Mr. Sanjay Sharma, Assistant Director, Central Board of Excise and Customs • Capt G.R. Gopinath, Founder and CEO, Deccan Aviation, Air Deccan • Mr. Kamesh Rao Bhamidi, CEO, GMR Airport Developers Ltd • Mr. G Chandramouli, Managing Director, Kunnur International Airport • Mr. Kapil Kaul, CEO, CAPA South Asia • Mr. Hari Marar, President Airport Operations, Bangalore International Airport • Mr. A C K Nair, Airport Director, Cochin International Airport • Mr. Amber Dubey, Partner and Head – Aerospace and Defense, KPMG India • Mr. Belson Coutinho, VP - Marketing, eCommerce and Innovations, Jet Airways • Mr. Chamara Perera, Head of IT, Srilankan Airlines • Mr. Kamal Hingorani, SVP & Head of Inflight Services and Customer Experience, SpiceJet • Mr. Gaurav Rathore, Commercial Director, AirAsia India • Mr. Ravi Prakesh, ED - IT, Airports Authority of India • Mr. S Francis Rajan, EVP ICT, Premier Airways • Capt. Gopala Subramaniam, VP Line Ops - Technical, Vistara • Mr. Srinadh Prasad, CIO, H2yderabad International Airport • Ms. Sunita Marwah, GM IT, Air India Ltd. INDUSTRY PARTNERS AIRLINE PARTNER EVENT SPONSORS ENTERTAINMENT AND GALA DINNER DELEGATE COMMENTS ON THE 2015 AVIATION ICT FORUM Good platform to share IT needs and interact with other airlines - Jet Airways Very informative & Focuses on Future Passenger experience – BIAL, Air India, Sri Lankan, MIAL Location & Organization – Vistara, CIAL Presence of all stakeholders in India on a single platform. Impressive list of speakers, AAI, Jet Airways, DIAL The only forum, where all aviation stakeholders come together and share knowledge and challenges, Air India Excellent overview of the recent trends and their implementation, Air India, Sri Lankan, MIAL SECOND AVIATION ICT FORUM WAS HELD IN JAIPUR IN 2014 110 DELEGATES | 46 ORGANIZATIONS | 15 INDUSTRY SPEAKERS | 6 CHAIRMAN/CEO/BOARD MEMBERS | 8 COO/CIO/VP/IT HEAD 2014 Aviation ICT Forum was supported by Airports Authority of India (AAI), IATA, ACI, APAO and CAPA India. FIRST AVIATION ICT FORUM WAS HELD IN GOA IN 2013 151 DELEGATES | 52 ORGANIZATIONS | 11 INDUSTRY SPEAKERS | 6 CHAIRMAN/CEO/BOARD MEMBERS | 5 COO/CIO/VP/IT HEAD 2013 Aviation ICT Forum was supported by Airports Authority of India (AAI), IATA, FICCI, and CAPA India. www.sita.aero/events.