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Siddartha Chatterjee

Club Med Global CDO
10:40 – 11:10

Friday Oct 30 – Hôtel de l’Industrie

Beyond AI: The Age of Connected Intelligence

AI as a Systemic Game Changer

The rise of Connected Intelligence and Open Networks

Artificial Intelligence is transforming far more than customer experiences. It is redefining how businesses, destinations and travelers connect, collaborate and create value across the entire travel ecosystem.

The Connected Intelligence Revolution

AI is creating a new operating system for travel. The first wave of AI focused on automation and personalization.

The next wave will connect destinations, businesses, infrastructures and travelers through intelligent networks capable of learning, predicting and adapting in real time. As Open Networks emerge across the travel ecosystem, who will create value, who will control intelligence, and how will leadership evolve? Moderator: Sahana Arun Kumar, Partner at Amarante Consulting
  • Satish Shekar Phd, Founder, Takshay Labs Pvt Ltd
  • Siddartha Chatterjee, Club Med Global CDAIO | Group Leadership Committee

17:45 – 18:25

Thursday Oct 30

Enhancing Travel transformation through AI and new skills

Artificial intelligence is not just reshaping how travel is marketed and managed—it’s redefining the entire visitor journey. From predictive analytics and personalized itineraries to operational automation and dynamic pricing, AI is revolutionizing the business of travel. But with this technological leap comes a critical human challenge: re-skilling the global tourism workforce to thrive alongside intelligent systems. This session will explore how AI is driving transformation across airlines, hospitality, DMOs, and ground services—and what skills are needed to lead this change. Panelists will examine how destinations and companies can balance digital innovation with human connection, ensuring that the workforce remains adaptive, inclusive, and empowered in an AI-augmented future.  We’ll discuss how the intersection of technology and talent can unlock a more resilient, responsive, and personalized travel ecosystem.

  • Siddhartha Chatterjee, CDO, Club Med [India]
  • Lucas Bobes, Group Environmental Officer, Amadeus [Spain]
  • Didier Bréchemier, Sr. Partner, Global Head of Transport, Logistics and Tourism, Roland Berger [France]
  • Audrey Brayer, Director of Operational Innovation and Information Systems., Pierre & Vacances Center Parc [France]
Moderator: Jessica Matthias, Founder, vianova, Sustainability & Communications Strategist;Keynote Speaker & Moderator [UK]