Future Aero Festival
Where the Changemakers of Aviation Meet.
Where business, technology, and the future of aviation come together.
Join a curated group of founders, investors, business leaders & decision-makers for two days of exchange and connection.
2025 SPEAKER LINEUP
-
Nathalie is Chief Sustainability Officer and a member of the Executive Committee at Safran. She began her career at Air Inter and held multiple senior roles within Air France-KLM, including SVP Revenue Management & Pricing, CEO of Transavia France, and led the decarbonization strategy of the AFKL group. With 30+ years in aviation, she blends deep operational and strategic expertise with a clear focus on decarbonizing air transport.
Nathalie Stubler
-
Maarten is Chief Operations Officer & Managing Director at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Over 25 years with KLM and the Air France-KLM Group, he has led global outstations, baggage and turnaround services, industrial relations, and hub operations - including navigating one of KLM’s most challenging periods during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appointed COO in 2022, Maarten is responsible for the overall coordination and performance of KLM’s operational organization. He is committed to ensuring a resilient and future-ready operation, with a strong affinity for customer satisfaction, digital innovation, and sustainable progress.
Maarten Stienen
-
Constantijn van Oranje is Special Envoy at TechLeap, leading efforts to turn the Netherlands into a European powerhouse for technology and innovation. He and his team support the country’s most promising startups and scaleups, helping them grow through better access to capital, markets, and talent.
He is a Board Member of the NATO Innovation Fund, Member of the National Growth Fund Investment Committee, and Ambassador of the European Innovation Council. Constantijn also co-founded StartupFest Europe, the largest startup event ever held in the Netherlands, and previously served as Chief of Staff to European Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes on the Digital Agenda for Europe.
Constantijn van Oranje
Tim Boeltken
-
Tim is the CEO and Co-Founder of INERATEC, making significant contributions to sustainability through his work in building the innovative e-Fuel company. His goal of driving climate neutrality has been actualized through the establishment and growth of INERATEC, positioning the company at the forefront of the shift towards cleaner fueling solutions. A chemical engineer from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), he combines deep expertise in hydrogen production, catalysis, and petrochemistry.
-
Daniel is the President & CEO of Embraer-X and Head of Global Innovation Ecosystems at Embraer. With a background in chemical engineering and a passion for transformative tech, he’s led innovation across the company - from shaping its technology roadmap to launching future-facing ventures. Before joining Embraer, he was CEO of Chemtech (Siemens Group).
Daniel Moczydlower
-
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
-
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.
Diana Siegel
-
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
-
Axel is the Executive Director of the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking, a Public-Private Partnership and the European Union’s leading Research and Innovation programme for steering aviation towards a sustainable and climate-neutral future. The aim is to develop and demonstrate disruptive new technologies and aircraft concepts aimed at reducing CO2 and non-CO2 aircraft emissions. With over two decades at Airbus in executive roles, Axel brings extensive experience and is committed to shaping a climate-neutral future for aviation.
Axel Krein
-
Tobias is the Executive Director of Tech for Net Zero, a European initiative focused on accelerating the market ramp-up and financing of leading clean technologies, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). As a network of Climate Tech Startups and investors across the DACH region, Tech for Net Zero actively supports the creation of lead markets, such as Advanced Buyers Clubs for SAF. He is also a Partner at 1.5°Ventures, a venture builder that supports asset-heavy climate-tech startups in scaling solutions, including clean fuels and hydrogen. Previously, Tobias worked at the World Bank in Washington, D.C., with a focus on financing infrastructure projects and public-private partnerships.
Tobias Lechtenfeld
-
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
-
Zain is an investor at United Airlines Ventures, sourcing and evaluating startups across the Aerospace, Travel Technology, and Aviation Infrastructure verticals. He brings EU startup experience and Wall Street experience to his role championing innovation in aviation and travel. Before United Airlines Ventures, he worked in Transportation Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley in New York.
Zain Athar
YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
INVESTOR Q&A
Top-tier investors take the stage for a dynamic investor Q&A, sharing their vision, spotting game-changing ideas, and connecting directly with the next wave of aviation innovators.
POWER PITCH STAGE
Over 40 visionary startups and trailblazing companies from around the globe take the Power Pitch Stage to showcase bold ideas and breakthrough solutions shaping the future of sustainable aviation.
PRODUCT SHOWCASING
From next-gen aircraft components to advanced systems, the exhibition area is where breakthrough innovations come to life.
EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING
A curated space where bold thinkers, top investors, and startups connect. This is where the future of aviation gets personal and powerful partnerships begin.
