Define European air connectivity

Routes Europe 2026 will bring together a qualified audience of route development decision-makers from across the region and beyond.

Forge important business connections

A must attend event for those looking to connect with influential network planners and expand their route network.

A venue for accelerating business opportunities

The Palacongressi is one of Europe’s largest and most innovative, stylish, eco-friendly venues.

Why Rimini and Emilia-Romagna Region?

Rimini is a dynamic, open, easily accessible and technologically advanced city that has been renowned as one of Europe's leading leisure tourism destinations since the 1960s.

Conference Programme Speakers

Name: Routes Europe 2026
Start: 2026-05-18
End: 2026-05-20
Location: Rimini, Italy

Olivier Jankovec

Director General, ACI Europe

Participating Talks and Sessions

Monday, 18 May 2026 09:25
Keynote Address: State of the Airport Industry

Edmond Rose

Director of Aviation Consulting, ASM Global Route Development

Participating Talks and Sessions

Monday, 18 May 2026 15:50
Inside the Network Planner’s Mind (Moderator)

Aage Dünhaupt

Director Communications, TUI

Participating Talks and Sessions

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 11:05
Panel Discussion: Transforming Long-Range Air Travel with Narrowbodies in 2026
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 11:55
In Conversation with Aage Dünhaupt: Navigating the Future of Travel and Aviation

Jonay Lobo Torres

Head of Network, Revenue Management & Alliances, Binter

Participating Talks and Sessions

Monday, 18 May 2026 15:50
Inside the Network Planner’s Mind

Mantas Vrubliauskas

VP Network Management, airBaltic

Erik Westman

Chief Revenue Officer, SAS Scandinavian Airlines

Participating Talks and Sessions

Monday, 18 May 2026 14:10
Redrawing the Map: Consolidation, Alliances and the New Shape of Airline Networks

Gonzalo Pernas

Head of Network International, SAS Scandinavian Airlines

Participating Talks and Sessions

Monday, 18 May 2026 15:50
Inside the Network Planner’s Mind

Steven Small

Director Events, Routes

Participating Talks and Sessions

Monday, 18 May 2026 09:00
Welcome Address

Tony Griffin

Sr. Vice President Consulting, ASM

Participating Talks and Sessions

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 13:20
Securing Routes: Building Strong Partnerships Between Airlines, Airports, and Tourism (Moderator)

Victoria Moores

European Editor/Bureau Chief, Air Transport World

Participating Talks and Sessions

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 11:55
In Conversation with Aage Dünhaupt: Navigating the Future of Travel and Aviation (Moderator)