(Posted 15th September 2026)
Speakers Announced
Join us at the ICAO Green Airports Seminar, taking place from 29–30 October 2026 in Cairo, Egypt. This two-day event will provide a platform to exchange experiences, showcase solutions, and strengthen collaboration on sustainable and resilient airport development worldwide.
The first day will explore the ICAO policy framework and the practical measures that airports and operational stakeholders can implement to reduce emissions, manage noise, and improve overall environmental performance. The second day will be dedicated to climate adaptation and resilience, a rapidly growing priority as the aviation sector adapts to increasing climate-related challenges.
The event will bring together senior executives, decision-makers, industry leaders and experts from across the aviation sector and related industries, including government authorities, airport operators, airlines, air navigation service providers, manufacturers, financial institutions, academia, and international organizations.
Featured Speakers and Moderators
Hear from leading experts and decision-makers:
- Justin Erbacci, Director General, ACI World
- Eng. Aiman Arab, Chairman/CEO, Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation
- Askin Demir, Chief Executive Officer, Blaise Diagne International Airport
- Jeffrey Simmons, Vice President and Director of Meteorology, Bahamas Aviation Climate and Severe Weather Network
- Leonard Tampushi, Deputy Director of Pollution Control and Waste Management, NEMA Kenya
- Ali Tounsi, Director General, ACI Africa
- Prof. Paul Williams, Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of Reading
- Jonathan Bagg, Director, Stakeholder and Industry Relations, NAV Canada
- Ian Jopson, Sustainability Director, NATS
- Sven Deckers, Director Sustainability, Innovation and Partnerships, Dubai Airports
- Andreia Ramos, Environment Director, ANA Aeroportos de Portugal
- Kenley Farmer, Director, Environmental Affairs, Airlines for America
- Aly El-Hadj Ouattara, Director of Compliance and Governance, AERIA
- Georgia Lykou, Head of Environmental Protection Regulation and Oversight Section, Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority
- Jessica Briggs, Head of Sustainability, Edinburgh Airport
- Valentine Huet, Head of Climate Adaptation Strategy, VINCI Concessions
- Rachel Burbidge, Senior Policy Officer, Environment and Climate Change, EUROCONTROL
- David Brain, ICAO Coordinator and Environmental/Operational Expert, EUROCONTROL
- Marco Yamaguchi, Manager, Transport and Logistics Division, African Development Bank
- Alena Maximova, Communications and EU Projects Officer, Airport Regions Council
- Karsten Uhing, Associate Research Manager, Project Manager, Fraunhofer IML (TULIPS project)
- Asmeeta Das Sharma, Lead, Sustainable Aviation and Resilience, NACO
The programme continues to grow, with new speakers being added regularly. Visit the event website to explore the latest lineup of speakers and moderators: ICAO Green Airports Seminar 2026.
Join industry leaders in advancing green and climate?resilient airports as key enablers of international aviation’s environmental objectives.
