The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is hosting the World Data Symposium (WDS) on February 26-27, 2025, at the Convention Centre Dublin in Dublin, Ireland. Under the theme "Digital Skies, Unleashing the Power of Data in Aviation," this premier event will bring together industry leaders, data scientists, IT professionals, and cybersecurity experts to explore advancements in data, technology, and cybersecurity within the aviation sector.

Key topics to be discussed include data analytics and insights for informed decision-making, cybersecurity strategies and threat mitigation techniques, emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and process automation in aviation, data governance, compliance, and privacy frameworks, enhancing customer experiences through data-driven solutions and monetization strategies and opportunities for aviation data

Notable speakers at the symposium include Lynne Embleton, CEO of Aer Lingus, Werner Vogels, VP & CTO of Amazon, Richard Masters, Vice President Data & AI at Virgin Atlantic, Shiju Thomas, SVP IT at Qatar Airways and Willie Walsh, Director General of IATA.