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Exchange Future Ideas at the 
INFORM AI Aviation Summit

Jan 27, 2026 Jan Uphues

Are you an innovation manager or an AI expert? Then fasten your seatbelt and prepare for takeoff into the future of aviation! On February 24, 2026, at the Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport, the world will witness the convergence of brilliance and innovation at the INFORM AI Aviation Summit. This is where strategic AI experts, industry leaders, and visionary minds gather to redefine aviation ground operations, workforce planning, and passenger services.

 

Why Frankfurt? Why Now?

With AI storming runway operations, flights gliding with precision, and passengers flowing through terminals with minimal fuss, Frankfurt is the perfect backdrop for unveiling how artificial intelligence has become a necessity. The AI Aviation Summit promises a day packed with insights and solutions that tackle real-world challenges. It starts with a keynote by Holger Hoos, Humboldt Professor for AI, RWTH Aachen University, "How Is AI Changing Our World?". That sets the tone for the rest of the day.

 

Tackle Labor Challenges with AI

Right afterwards, INFORM CEO Dr. Jörg Herbers will speak about “Shaping Tomorrow’s Decisions Together”. He will explore AI’s strategic impact and learn how INFORM drives innovation in business transformation and future-ready products. Yet another highlight will be a panel discussion titled “Revolutionizing Airport Operations - The Impact of AI in Aviation”, where leading experts will debate AI's transformative role in aviation and transportation.

Whether via speeches, panel discussions or interactive breakout sessions, participants learn from each other and exchange ideas on how to transform their business into the future and how AI can help with it. Picture AI predicting the flow of passenger traffic, and adjusting staffing levels accordingly, ensuring efficiency and better resource allocation. The days of frantic staff juggling are over. Say hello to smooth operations and happier employees.

 

“...We are creating a lively mix of presentations and interactivity in a compact time frame. With only a few weeks left, we look forward to welcoming experts from all over the world for an intensive exchange of ideas.”
Dr. Johannes Richenhagen, Senior Vice President INFORM Aviation
 

INFORM AI Aviation Summit 2026

Plan. Predict. Perform. Shaping Tomorrow’s Aviation with AI.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Frankfurt Airport.

 

Unlock unseen efficiencies

Did you know that AI algorithms can be employed to minimize maintenance delays by predicting equipment failures before they occur? Or how AI tools can analyze passenger behavior to optimize gate assignments, drastically cutting down delays and increasing passenger satisfaction? 

Imagine a seamless journey from check-in to baggage claim with AI at the helm. Forget the hassle of long lines and tedious processes. Discover the strategies to offer personalized services to millions of passengers, each with unique needs and preferences. With AI, airlines can anticipate your passengers' favorite meals, streamline security checks, and even guide them to their gates, making the travel experience enjoyable and efficient. Personalized recommendations and dynamic adjustments are the new standard. And they’re reshaping the industry as we know it. 

Dr. Johannes Richenhagen, Senior Vice President INFORM Aviation, will host the AI Aviation Summit. “It will be an exciting and completely new format that appeals to AI experts, strategists, and innovation managers alike. We are creating a lively mix of presentations and interactivity in a compact time frame. With only a few weeks left, we look forward to welcoming experts from all over the world for an intensive exchange of ideas.”

 

Why register for the AI Aviation Summit?

What makes the AI Aviation Summit unique is its collaborative essence. It's your chance to share your strategic insights with industry peers and INFORM’s strategic AI experts, defining the next era of intelligent aviation. Collaboration breeds innovation, and you'll be at the forefront of aviation’s transformation. Your ideas today could very well be tomorrow’s standards. As an innovation manager or AI expert, this exclusive event is tailored for you. You’ll not only learn how to use AI; you'll learn how to wield it strategically for lasting business impact.

Be part of shaping aviation’s future in Frankfurt. Engage in discussions, absorb practical insights, and redefine intelligent aviation management. Join INFORM’s AI Aviation Summit on February 24, 2026, and become part of the force that propels aviation into a new era of efficiency and personalization.

Lift-off at 10:00 with a day packed with eye-opening sessions and networking opportunities, followed by a group dinner where you can unwind and continue the conversation. Ready to take the plunge into the future of aviation?

Register now and be part of a movement that is not just futuristic, but incredibly transformative. Your strategic insights are the fuel to the next generation of aviation ground operations. Let's navigate the skies of tomorrow together. See you in Frankfurt!

About our Expert

Jan Uphues

Jan Uphues

Marketing Manager

From the exhilarating rush of his very first flight, Jan Uphues was captivated by the world of aviation. Though that maiden voyage had its jittery moments, it set the course for a lifelong passion. Starting at INFORM in 2018, he combined it with his second love: crafting compelling content.