March 17-19, 2026
Excel London, UK

Passenger Terminal CONFERENCE

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Panel discussion: Revolutionizing passenger experience through balancing AI-driven and human-centered innovations

18 Mar 2026
Room 10
Day 2 - Customer experience
Airports today are transforming the passenger experience through customized 'voice of the customer' toolkits that blend cutting-edge AI with human empathy. At Athens International Airport (AIA), two pioneering initiatives, AI Emotional Intelligence and the i-mind Program, have been added to the customer service portfolio. The AI initiative analyzes passenger emotions to uncover deep insights, while the i-mind Program empowers employees to experience travel as real passengers, driving service excellence. With a strong commitment to innovation and collaboration, AIA is setting new industry benchmarks by enhancing passenger satisfaction, improving operational efficiency and fostering deeper employee engagement across all touchpoints.
  • Learn how AI emotional intelligence enhances customer experience measurements
  • Developing and leveraging real-time feedback and emotional engagement metrics
  • How to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and avoidance of siloed technology
  • Ideas to balance technology with the human element drive employee engagement and service excellence
  • Enhance employee engagement through the i-mind Program
Chairperson
Tod Yankee, principal - Yankee & Associates
Speakers
Stacey Stegman, senior vice president, communications, marketing and customer experience - Denver International Airport (DEN)
Ioanna Papadopoulou, director - communications and marketing - Athens International Airport