Innovation Days at ZAL TechCenter
The ZAL Innovation Days are a highlight for everyone shaping the future of aviation.
On February 25–26, the ZAL TechCenter in Hamburg will bring together innovators, researchers, and aviation experts from industry, science, and start-ups. An inspiring program of talks, discussions, and live demos awaits – agenda coming soon.
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Speaker & Highlights
The full program for the ZAL Innovation Days will follow soon. In the meantime, here’s a first look at some of the highlights awaiting you.
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Isabell Gradert
Airbus
VP Research & Technology Germany
Jon Ostrower
Journalist
Founder of The Air Current
Bernadette Berger
Alaska Airlines
Director of Innovation at Alaska Airlines
Eduardo Carrillo de Albornoz
Boeing
Managing Director Technology Innovation Europe & Brazil
Daniel Moczydlower
Embraer-X
President & CEO. Mentor of Sustainable Aero Lab
Rosemary Cox-Galhotra
Breakthrough Energy
Senior Manager of Technology
Etienne Leclerc-Jolette
CRIAQ
VP Partnerships & Strategy
Jarrod Morley
Espace Aéro
Senior Director – Strategy & Head of Innovation
Morell Westermann
E-Aviation Pioneer
Inspire Your Next AG
H2-Panel
What is the future of hydrogen in aviation? A panel of top speakers will address this question on February 26 at 3:15 p.m.
Hauke Peer Lüdders
Airbus
Head of fuel cell propulsion system at ZEROe
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Taras Wankewycz
H3 Dynamics
Founder & CEO
Prof. Josef Kallo
H2FLY
Founder & CEO
Speaker
Jon Ostrower
Julia Maier
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Ali Khan
Ahmed Hassan
Ali Khan ist ein international anerkannter Innovator im Bereich der erneuerbaren Energien.
Luisa Müller
Maria Chavez
Luisa Müller ist eine führende Expertin in der Entwicklung nachhaltiger Technologien.
David Garcia
Johanna Weber
David Garcia ist ein innovativer Designer und Pionier im Bereich des User Experience Designs.
Speaker
Jon Ostrower
Julia Maier
Anna Schmidt ist eine visionäre Unternehmerin und Expertin für digitale Transformation.
Ali Khan
Ahmed Hassan
Ali Khan ist ein international anerkannter Innovator im Bereich der erneuerbaren Energien.
Luisa Müller
Maria Chavez
Luisa Müller ist eine führende Expertin in der Entwicklung nachhaltiger Technologien.
David Garcia
Johanna Weber
David Garcia ist ein innovativer Designer und Pionier im Bereich des User Experience Designs.
Agenda
Day 1 - 25.02.
11:15 - 15:00
25 Feb
Day 1: Pre-Program: Sustainable Aero Lab Session
Live session from Sustainable Aero Lab’s startup mentorship program (Large Room Discussion). Separate Registration required.
15:00 - 15:30
25 Feb
Registration & Exhibtion
Innovation Marketplace, Foyer
15:30 - 15:50
25 Feb
Start Day 1
Lukas Kaestner, ZAL GmbH, Moderator
Roland Gerhards, ZAL GmbH
Auditorium
15:50 - 16:35
25 Feb
Opening Keynote incl. Q&A Bernadette Berger
Alaska Airlines, Director of Innovation
Auditorium
16:35 - 17:10
25 Feb
Futurist Keynote
Morell Westermann
E-Aviation Pioneer & Speaker, Inspire Your Next AG
Auditorium
17:10 - 17:30
25 Feb
Coffee break & Exhibition
Innovation Marketplace, Foyer
17:30 - 18:15
25 Feb
Keynote incl. Q&A
Eduardo Carrillo de Albornoz
Managing Director Technology Innovation Europe and Brazil, Boeing
Auditorium
18:20 - 23:00
25 Feb
Networking Event
Halle E
Day 2 - 26.02.
09:00 - 09:30
26 Feb
Registration & Exhibtion
Innovation Marketplace, Foyer
09:30 - 09:45
26 Feb
Start Day 2
Lukas Kaestner
Moderator, ZAL GmbH
Auditorium
09:45 - 10:30
26 Feb
Keynote incl. Q&A
Isabell Gradert
VP Research & Technology, Airbus
Auditorium
10:30 - 11:10
26 Feb
H2-Panel: Flying with Hydrogen
Hauke Peer Lüdders, Airbus
Prof. Josef Kallo, H2FLY,
Taras Wankewycz, H3 Dynamics
Auditorium
11:10 - 11:30
26 Feb
Break & Exhibition
Innovation Marketplace, Foyer
11:30 - 11:50
26 Feb
Start-Up Powerpitches - Part 1
By Sustainable Aero Lab
Auditorium
11:50 - 12:35
26 Feb
Keynote incl. Q&A
Jon Ostrower
Journalist & Editor in Chief, The Air Current
Auditorium
12:35 - 13:05
26 Feb
Fireside Chat with
Daniel Moczydlower
President & CEO, Embraer-X
Sustainable Aero Lab Mentor
Auditorium
13:05 - 14:35
26 Feb
Lunch + Exhibition + Guided Tours
Innovation Marketplace, Foyer
14:35 - 15:05
26 Feb
Fireside Chat with
Rosemary Cox-Galhotra
Senior Technology Manager, Breakthrough Energy (Bill Gates Foundation)
Auditorium
15:05 - 15:25
26 Feb
Start-Up Powerpitches - Part 2
By Sustainable Aero Lab
Auditorium
15:25 - 15:55
26Feb
proTechnicale - gap year for young woman + Interview
Ángela Álvarez García, ZAL GmbH
Emma McDonogh & Beatriz Spasov (proTechnicale participants)
Auditorium
15:55 - 16:15
26 Feb
Coffee Break with Snacks
Innovation Market Place; Foyer
16:15 - 16:55
26 Feb
Panel: The importance of international aviation research: EU & Canada
Etienne Leclerc-Jolette, CRIAQ
Jarrod Morley, Espace Aéro
Roland Gerhards, ZAL GmbH,
Auditorium
16:55 - 17:10
26 Feb
Wrap Up with Jon Ostrower, Roland Gerhards, Lukas Kaestner
Auditorium
Join the Sustainable Aero Lab Live Session
Before the ZAL Innovation Days officially kick off, the Sustainable Aero Lab Session takes place as part of the event.
Selected startups receive direct feedback from experienced mentors from aviation, industry, and venture capital, with a strong focus on clear next steps.
Interested in joining the session, discovering fresh startup ideas, and connecting with international mentors? Separate registration required; not included in the ZAL Innovation Days ticket.
Directions
Hein-Saß-Weg 22, 21129 Hamburg
If you are arriving by car:
Please enter Hein-Saß-Weg 23, 21129 Hamburg into your GPS to reach the ZAL parking garage.
Note: Parking directly in front of the ZAL TechCenter is not possible.
Contact us
If you have any questions on the ZAL Innovation Days 2026, please reach out and the ZAL team will be happy to support you.