The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will launch the inaugural IATA "World Data Symposium" (WDS) in Dublin, Ireland on 26-27 February.

Hosted by Aer Lingus and held under the theme of “Digital skies, unleashing the power of Data in Aviation”, the event will gather experts to discuss topics around data, technology, and cybersecurity. Within these dedicated tracks, the symposium will explore the role of industry leaders in benefitting from cutting-edge data analytics and insights to support decision making; and the impact on aviation of the powerful capabilities that AI is enabling.

Kim Macaulay, IATA’s Chief Information and Data Officer and Lynne Embleton, CEO, Aer Lingus will be present to address the conference in a speaker lineup that also includes:

Willie Walsh, Director General, IATA;

Shawn Henry, President CISO, CrowdStrike;

Habib Turki, Chief Development Officer, Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA);

Lauri Reishus, President & Chief Executive Officer, ARC;

Thiébaut Meyer, Director Office of the CISO, Google Cloud;

Abby Daniell, Director, Worldwide Public Sector Industry Sales, Amazon Web Services;

Marie Owens Thomsen, Senior Vice President Sustainability and Chief Economist, IATA.