Thursday Oct 30

The Rise of Sustainable Transport: rail, aviation, maritime

As climate imperatives reshape the global travel industry, the pressure to decarbonize transport is transforming how we move across the planet. This session explores the accelerating momentum behind sustainable mobility—from electric aviation and biofuels to rail revival, maritime innovation, and low-impact ground transport. Leaders in infrastructure, policy, and private enterprise will share how their sectors are responding to rising demand for greener travel and new consumer expectations. Discussions will address emissions targets, cross-border transport corridors, port and airport innovation, and the need for integrated systems that connect people and places efficiently—without compromising the environment. Discover how air, land, and sea transport are converging in a new era of climate-smart connectivity, and what it will take for destinations to future-proof their mobility systems while enhancing traveller experience.

• Julia Sattel, Partner, Skies Fifty [Spain]
• Sascha Gill, CEO, United Waterways [Switzerland]
• Julia Mason, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, SNCF Connect & Tech [France]
• Jane McFadzean, Senior Director, Global Sustainability, Trip.com Group [UK] 

Moderator: Figen Ayan, Founder, Ayan Consulting; EU Commission Expert; Ambassador, Seatrade; [Turkey]