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Meet the 12 nominees for the FTE Airport Digital Transformation Power List EMEA 2026, who have been recognised for their outstanding efforts to lead how their organisation has embraced digital innovation.
Future Travel Experience is excited to unveil the FTE Airport Digital Transformation Power List EMEA 2026. Here we shine a light on those who are pioneering new approaches that have the potential to improve travel for passengers and make the industry safer, more efficient and commercially successful. The EMEA edition champions the most transformative change enablers within the airport industry in Europe, the Middle East and Africa for their outstanding efforts to lead how their organisation has embraced digital innovation. In 2026, FTE is more committed than ever to supporting digital transformation efforts in the industry through the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub, which is a truly unique community designed specifically for the individuals and organisations who are at the forefront of digital transformation and innovation in aviation. The FTE Hub is focusing on three key themes this year – Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and Internet of Things (IoT) – and in alignment with that, the Power List recognises those that are leading key digital transformation efforts. In recognition of their leadership and achievements, each member of the Power List will receive a complimentary “Golden Ticket” to the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, taking place in Dublin on 9-11 June 2026. After extensive research into each candidate, we believe the following 12 executives have been at the forefront of innovation, driving transformational change for their organisations and the wider industry. You can view the FTE Airline Digital Transformation Power List EMEA 2026 by clicking here.
Hear more from Aeroporti di Roma at the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, taking place in Dublin on 9-11 June 2026. Emanuele Calà, SVP Transformation & Technology, Aeroporti di Roma, is participating in a session focused on ‘When technology becomes a teammate: Embracing human/tech collaboration to optimise operational efficiency across the organisation’.
Hear more from Munich Airport at the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, taking place in Dublin on 9-11 June 2026. Dr Jan-Henrik Andersson, Chief Commercial Officer, Munich Airport, is participating in a session focused on ‘Commercial collaboration: embracing innovation and collaboration to create new revenue streams for airlines, airports and their partners’ with the ‘Exclusive launch of the Commercial Collaboration Playbook, delivered by FTE in partnership with Munich Airport and partners’. Meanwhile, Vera Jakobsen, Vice President Digital, Munich Airport, is speaking in a session focused on ‘Making the autonomous ramp a reality: lessons learned, opportunities and challenges’.
Hear more from Heathrow at the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, taking place in Dublin on 9-11 June 2026. Jamie Ratcliffe, Senior Baggage Product Development Manager, Heathrow, is participating in a session focused on ‘How can airports and airlines successfully scale baggage handling innovations to make a real difference across the industry? Is the time now?’
Hear more from Fraport at the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, taking place in Dublin on 9-11 June 2026. Marina Lützenberger, Program Director, Corporate Strategy & Digitalization, Fraport, is participating in a session focused on ‘AI, Innovation and Digital Transformation Excellence’ with a presentation titled ‘How Fraport has successfully scaled 80+ digitalisation projects in five years – from AI and robotics to workflow optimisation’.
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