CONFERENCE AGENDA
| 15:00 - 16:30 | Open for Members / Partners Press Conferences |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | 22 ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum Press Conference (by invitation) - Roberto Alvo, President ALTA Executive Committee, CEO LATAM Airlines Group - Peter Cerdá, CEO ALTA |
| 19:00 - 21:00 | Welcome Cocktail |
| 07:30 - 08:30 | ALTA Executive Committee Breakfast (by invitation) |
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Opening Ceremony 9:00 – 9:10 | Welcome Words MC 9:10 – 9:25 | Presentation Peter Cerdá, CEO ALTA 9:25 – 9:35 | Welcome Speech Roberto Alvo, President ALTA Executive Committee 9:35 – 9:45 | Speech 9:45 – 10:00 | Inauguration |
| 10:00 - 10:20 | Keynote: Global Headwinds, Regional Realities Geopolitical shifts, supply chain constraints, and financial pressures transcend borders and redefine the operating environment for all. Which is the real impact on this interconnected industry. - Michael Linenberg, Managing Director Deutsche Bank |
| 10:20 - 11:00 | Conversation: Charting the LAC Economic & Geopolitical Flight Path As capital tightens, trade realigns, and geopolitical priorities shift, the region faces structural constraints that amplify external shocks. Beyond resilience, the conversation turns to competitiveness: what it will take for the region to keep pace, stay connected, and remain relevant in a rapidly reordering global landscape. |
| 11:00 - 11:40 | The Layover Lounge: Where Connections Take Flight Networking coffee break and 1:1 meetings |
| 11:40 - 12:20 | Panel: Capital Under Pressure | Discipline, Growth and Trade-offs A closed-door style conversation on how airline CFOs are navigating a more constrained environment. In a region where volatility is structural, this is where strategy meets financial reality. - Moderator: Emilio Romano, Managing Director Bank of America Mexico - Ricardo Sanchez, CFO Aeromexico |
| 12:20 - 12:40 | Fireside Chat: Winning Beyond the Ticket As airlines compete beyond price and network, lasting success depends on creating value across every stage of the customer journey. Airline President will share his thoughts on premium strategy, innovation, loyalty and the future of airline leadership. - Moderator: Karen Walker, Editor in Chief ATW |
| 12:40 - 14:00 | Lunch Sponsored by CFM |
| 14:00 - 14:20 | Setting the Scene: Aviation in Numbers Before hearing from airline leaders, Cirium presents the latest data and market intelligence shaping global aviation—from fleet and capacity trends to operational performance and demand outlook—setting the stage for the conversations ahead. - Mike Malik, CIO Cirium |
| 14:20 - 15:00 | Conversation: Latin America Through International Lens A CEO perspective on how Latin America fits into the broader strategic recalibration of carriers. |
| 15:00 - 15:20 | Conversation: Strengthening Aviation Ties Across the Americas A discussion on the importance of collaboration between the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean to advance safer, more connected and more efficient aviation. Perspectives on the shared opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the region’s air transport industry. - Bryan Bedford, FAA Administrator |
| 15:20 - 16:00 | The Layover Lounge: Where Connections Take Flight Networking coffee break and 1:1 meetings |
| 16:00 - 16:15 | Keynote: Jet Fuel Outlook An expert overview of the global jet fuel market, examining the factors shaping supply, demand, pricing and availability, and their implications for the aviation industry. - James Simpson, Head of Aviation Research, SP Global |
| 16:15 - 16:50 | Panel: Beyond the Hubs While global networks often take center stage, regional airlines are the backbone of connectivity across Latin America and the Caribbean. Join airline CEOs as they discuss the opportunities, challenges and critical role of linking communities, supporting local economies and expanding access beyond the region's major hubs. |
| 16:50 - 18:15 | Annual General Meeting (by invitation) |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Side Session: AI Workshop |
| 18:30 - 19:30 | ALTA Members/Partners Cocktail (by invitation) |
| 19:30 - 21:00 | Awards Gala Dinner |
| 09:00 - 09:10 | Welcome MC |
| 09:10 - 09:40 | Legacy Meets Challenger Two airlines. Two growth stories. One conversation. Join airline CEOs as they discuss competing strategies, leadership, network expansion and the opportunities shaping the future of aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean. |
| 09:40 - 10:00 | Fireside Chat: Air Cargo as Critical Infrastructure | Speed, Scale and Strategic Relevance A CEO perspective on the role of air cargo in sustaining global trade under pressure. From e-commerce and supply chain volatility to geopolitical shifts, the conversation focuses on how capacity is deployed, where resilience is built, and how cargo operators are redefining their strategic importance in an increasingly time-sensitive and fragmented global economy. - Michael Steen, CEO Atlas Air |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | The Layover Lounge: Where Connections Take Flight Networking coffee break and 1:1 meetings |
| 11:00 - 11:40 | Tourism, Connectivity & Economic Growth: Building Latin America’s Competitive Future Air connectivity and tourism are powerful engines for economic growth, investment, and job creation across Latin America and the Caribbean. This high-level discussion will explore how governments and industry leaders can work together to strengthen the region’s competitiveness and unlock new opportunities for sustainable development. The conversation will focus on the strategic role of aviation in positioning the region as a leading global destination and business hub. |
| 11:40 - 12:20 | Panel: Building the Fleet of the Future A conversation on the strategic decisions shaping the next generation of airline fleets, from aircraft availability and financing to technology, efficiency and long-term demand. |
| 12:20 - 13:00 | The AI Question: What Aviation Wants to Know Airline executives take the lead in an interactive discussion with a technology CEO, exploring the practical applications of artificial intelligence and its potential to reshape the future of air transport. |
| 13:00 - 13:40 | CEO Panel: Shaping the Future of Latin American Aviation In this high-level conversation, aviation CEOs will share their perspectives on the region’s most pressing challenges and opportunities—from market growth and sustainability to innovation and regional connectivity. |
| 13:40 - 13:50 | Closing Remarks & Looking Ahead to 2027 Peter Cerdá, CEO of ALTA, will reflect on key takeaways from the event and share forward-looking insights into the priorities, challenges, and opportunities shaping Latin American aviation in 2027 and beyond. |
| 15:00 - 18:30 | Meeting Director of Communications ALTA Member Airlines (by invitation) |
