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 · LATAM Airlines  Peter Cerdá · 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 – 9:40 Welcome Speech, Roberto Alvo, President ALTA Executive Committee 9:40 – 10:00 Inauguration Roberto Alvo · LATAM Airlines Peter Cerdá · ALTA |
| 10:00 - 10:20 | Keynote: Global Headwinds, Regional Flight Plan 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 · Deutsche Bank |
| 10:20 - 11:00 | Conversation: Navigating the LAC Economic & Geopolitical Flight Path As capital tightens, trade realigns, and geopolitical priorities shift, the region faces structural constraints that expose longstanding competitiveness gaps. Beyond resilience, the focus is on relevance: what will it take to attract investment, expand connectivity, and compete successfully in a world where economic and political alliances are being reshaped. Michael Linenberg · Deutsche Bank James Simpson · S&P Global Karen Walker · ATW Carlos Garcia Martin · Boston Consulting Group |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | The Layover Lounge: Where Connections Take Flight Networking coffee break and 1:1 meetings |
| 12:00 - 12:40 | 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.  Manuel Irarrazaval · ABRA Group Ricardo Sánchez Baker · Aeromexico Emilio Romano · Bank of America Antonio Garcia · Azul |
| 12:40 - 14:00 | Lunch Sponsored by CFM |
| 14:00 - 14:20 | Keynote: 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.  Jeremy Bowen · Cirium |
| 14:20 - 15:00 | Panel: From LAC to the World. Latin America Through International Lens A CEO perspective on how Latin America fits into the broader strategic recalibration of carriers.  Gabriela Frías · CNN Alexis von Hoensbroech · WestJet Group  Luis Rodrigues · TAP Air Portugal |
| 15:00 - 15:40 | Panel: The Battle for Growth, Profitability & the Customer: Who Will Own the Future of Air Travel? As airlines navigate strong demand, fleet constraints, rising costs, infrastructure limitations, and economic uncertainty, they face a fundamental strategic question: how can they balance growth and profitability while maintaining control of the customer relationship? Will the industry's future be driven by distribution intermediaries, airline retailing, or AI-powered customer ecosystems? And can airlines grow sustainably without sacrificing margins or connectivity?  NIKLAS ANDREEN · SABRE |
| 15:40 - 16:20 | The Layover Lounge: Where Connections Take Flight Networking coffee break and 1:1 meetings |
| 16:20 - 16:40 | 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 |
| 16:40 - 18:00 | Annual General Meeting (by invitation) Round table with FAA Admin |
| 16:45 - 18:00 | Side Session: AI & Fraud Workshops George Varghese · IBS Software Duc Tuyen Ta · IBS Software |
| 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 - 10:00 | A New Regulatory Horizon: The ALAS Framework and the Evolution of Open Skies Could the next chapter of Open Skies in Latin America be shaped by greater regulatory convergence? This panel will examine the opportunities and challenges ahead.  Marcelo de Souza Carneiro Lima · ANAC Michael Gill · ICAO Natalia Bayona · UN Tourism |
| 10:00 - 10:20 | 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. Karen Walker · ATW Michael Steen · AtlasAir |
| 10:20 - 11:00 | The Layover Lounge: Where Connections Take Flight Networking coffee break and 1:1 meetings |
| 11:00 - 11:40 | 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. Gabriela Frías · CNN Pedro Heilbron · Copa Airlines Estuardo Ortiz · JetSMART Andrés Conesa · Aeromexico Fabián Lombardo · Aerolíneas Argentinas Gabriel Oliva · Avianca |
| 11:40 - 12:30 | 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. Roberto Alvo · LATAM Airlines  Somit Goyal · IBS Software September Smith · Of Course AI |
| 12:30 - 13:10 | Panel: The Race for Capacity: Shaping Aviation's Future Fleet How will airlines secure the capacity needed for future growth? Industry leaders from airlines, manufacturing, leasing, and engine production discuss aircraft and engine availability, financing, technology, sustainability, and the strategic decisions shaping tomorrow's fleets.  Adrian Neuhauser · ABRA GROUP |
| 13:10 - 13:10 | Closing Remarks & Looking Ahead to 2026 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 2026 and beyond. |
| 15:00 - 18:30 | Meeting Director of Communications ALTA Member Airlines (by invitation) |
