Tony Douglas to Deliver Keynote Speach at World Aviation Festival

Tony Douglas, the CEO of Riyadh Air, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the World Aviation Festival 2023.

Tony joined Riyadh Air as CEO in 2022 and is overseeing the launch of one of the world’s most ambitious new airlines. Riyadh Air have huge plans to connect over 100 cities by 2030.

At the Festival Tony will talk about this bold, never seen before, strategy for a launch carrier and how Riyadh Air will be the first digital-native airline, enabling digital innovation at every guest touchpoint for a seamless travel experience.

The World Aviation Festival showcases speakers from innovative airlines, airports, and travel technology companies. Tony joins other industry giants who have already been confirmed for the event such as Sir Tim Clark President of Emirates, Willie Walsh CEO of IATA, Luis Gallego CEO of IAG and Eddie Wilson CEO of Ryanair.

Daniel Boyle, Conference Director, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Tony Douglas as a speaker this year. His expertise in leading major airlines to success makes him the perfect choice to take on this highly ambitious project which will be a truly fascinating story for our audience to hear about at the Festival.”

The World Aviation Festival is taking place between 26-28th of September 2023 at the FIL Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre. This year’s conference will bring their community of 5,000 global executives together with 500 speakers.

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The World Aviation Festival is the world’s most important aviation technology conference and exhibition. The event is for the leaders of the world’s airlines, airports and their most senior executives in charge of the latest tech and strategies that are driving the industry forward.

This year’s conference is at the FIL Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre  in Lisbon and will bring their community of 5,000 global executives together with 500 speakers between 26-28th September.

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