Future Aero Festival
Where the Changemakers of Aviation Meet.
1-2 December, 2025 | Amsterdam, NL
The Future Aero Festival is where innovation meets collaboration. It’s a unique space designed to spark inspiration, share groundbreaking ideas, and forge new connections across the boundaries of aviation.
Hosted annually, the Future Aero Festival is a catalyst for shaping the future of aviation - from cutting-edge technologies to visionary thinking.
On Stage in 2025: Confirmed Speakers
Martin Gauss
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Martin led airBaltic as CEO for over a decade, guiding the airline through major transformation and growth. Under his leadership, the company restructured operations, modernized its fleet, and expanded its European network. With 30+ years in aviation, he brings deep expertise in airline strategy, governance, and leadership.
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Brian leads Boeing’s global sustainability strategy and serves on the company’s Executive Council. Over more than two decades with Boeing, he has held leadership roles across commercial and defense, international affairs, communications, and global sustainability partnerships. He has been a voice for Boeing at the highest levels at events worldwide.
Brian Moran
Diana Siegel
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Diana is VP of Commercial Programs at Electra.aero and part of the company’s founding team. She co-led Electra’s initial customer outreach, resulting in 1,000+ aircraft pre-orders. Before joining Electra, she led advanced air mobility programs at Aurora Flight Sciences and held roles at BCG, MBDA (Airbus Group), and Lufthansa Technik
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Michael is the Chief Science Officer at RTX, leading the company’s scientific vision. With over 30 years at United Technologies and its divisions, he has held senior roles including Principal Fellow for Advanced Technology at Pratt & Whitney. His expertise spans propulsion, fuel cells, lasers, and combustion.
Michael Winter
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Jolanda leads KLM’s Zero Emission Aviation program, shaping the airline’s strategy around battery-electric and hydrogen-powered flight. With 25 years as a KLM pilot and experience in crisis management and training, she now brings her operational expertise to the forefront of aviation innovation.
Jolanda Stevens
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Dean is the co-founder of Volaris, Mexico’s largest airline, and a longtime investor in aerospace and aviation innovation. Through DiamondStream Partners, he invested in pioneering companies like Ampaire, Elroy Air, and renowned JetZero, where he brings deep expertise from decades of leadership across the industry.
Dean Donovan
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Suzanna leads Amadeus Ventures, the corporate VC arm of Amadeus IT Group, where she drives strategic investments in early-stage travel and aviation technologies. With a background in investment banking and technology consulting, she brings deep expertise in deal structuring, portfolio strategy, and ecosystem building.
Suzanna Chiu
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Max is the co-founder of ch-aviation, a leading aviation intelligence platform used by airlines, OEMs, and lessors worldwide. He’s known for his sharp commentary on airline operations, helping the industry make data-driven decisions. At the Festival, Max will dive into the most defining data points in aviation of the past 12 months.
Max Oldorf
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Peter is a partner at Bruski Smeets & Lange, and founder of 360 Asset Finance, an advisory boutique in the field of green energy and green molecules. He played a key role in the management buyout and financial restructuring of Condor Airlines during the pandemic, and continues to advise airlines on addressing sustainability and innovation strategies. Peter is a founding member of the renowned NGO Impact on Sustainable Aviation.
Peter Smeets
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Bjorn is an aeronautical engineer and ex–fighter pilot from the Swedish Air Force. With over 40 years in aviation, he brings deep technical insights to his work at Leeham Company. He has flown 15 aircraft types and is widely known for his weekly 'corners', published in the Leeham News & Analysis blog.
Bjorn Fehrm
YOUR 2025 EXPERIENCE
POWER PITCH STAGE
Over 50 visionary startups and trailblazing companies from around the globe will take the Power Pitch Stage to showcase bold ideas and breakthrough solutions shaping the future of sustainable aviation.
INVESTOR Q&A
Top-tier investors take the stage for dynamic investor Q&A - sharing their vision, spotting game-changing ideas, and connecting directly with the next wave of aviation innovators.
PRODUCT SHOWCASING
From next-gen aircraft components to advanced systems, the exhibition area is where breakthrough innovations come to life. Explore tangible prototypes, and real-world solutions from startups and industry players.
EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING
Join a curated space where bold thinkers, top investors, and startups connect. This is where the future of aviation gets personal and powerful partnerships begin.
