Now in its 6th year, Aviation IT Forum is recognized as the major communication and networking platform in Russia & CIS that meets the most valued industry expectations with regard to IT infrastructure modernization in air transport. IT decision-makers and key experts from airlines, agencies and airports gather to discuss the latest industry trends and business solutions with the community of local and international IT providers and market analysts.BUSINESS OF THE DAYThe years 2011–2012 have seen an extensive growth of international and domestic air traffic in Russia raising a point of changing business development strategies at airlines, airports and travel industry in a post-crisis environment.Today, the Russian and CIS air carriers look toward every opportunity to rationalize operations and to increase profits. While carriers are expanding international route network, the Russian airports are experiencing radical modernization programs. IT solutions and infrastructure upgrade will obviously play the key role in further improvement of resource management efficiency. The conference mission is to analyze and forecast how IT products and solutions can help air transport industry benefit from the changes in the growing market. Conference agenda will give special focus on the role of technology in airline sales and revenue management, passenger management and solutions as well as IT infrastructure upgrades. These and other issues will be the business of the day at plenary sessions and panel discussions.KEYNOTE SPEAKERSSpeakers at Aviation IT Forum are acknowledged international and Russian experts of IT and solutions for the industry. High level of attendees and speakers set the style to professional communication and networking at the conference. Forum delegates have repeatedly pointed out the value of sharing expertise and best practices with market practitioners who will enhance the conference program.NETWORK FACE-TO-FACE WITH INDUSTRY LEADERSAttended by 150+ delegates Aviation IT Forum brings together Russian and CIS commercial and IT management from airlines, airports and agencies with the leading international IT providers for the professional dialogue and discussions about industry challenges and demands. The conference success is based largely on its key audience — IT directors from airlines, agencies and airports who recognize Aviation IT Forum as a mustvisit event. Conference organizers have put their efforts to provide the environment for establishing new business contacts and expertise exchange while delegates have demonstrated active involvement in discussions and Q&A sessions.