QATAR. The Moodie Davitt Report is delighted to announce further high-profile additions to the stellar speaker line-up for The Trinity Forum 2026, taking place on 5-6 February in Doha.
The latest confirmed speakers include TAV Operation Services CEO and TAV Airports Holding CCO Aude Ferrand; Gebr. Heinemann Owner and Co-CEO Max Heinemann; and Lima Airport Chief Commercial Officer Norbert Onkelbach.
Bringing their industry expertise to The Trinity Forum 2026 are (from left) Lima Airport Chief Commercial Officer Norbert Onkelbach; TAV Operation Services CEO and TAV Airports Holding CCO Aude Ferrand; and Gebr. Heinemann Owner and Co-CEO Max Heinemann
The world’s most influential airport commercial revenues conference will be hosted by Qatar Airways, Hamad International Airport and Qatar Duty Free.
The Trinity Forum is owned by The Moodie Davitt Report and co-organised in a highly successful long-term partnership with Airports Council International (ACI) Asia Pacific & Middle East and ACI World. This year, the additional inclusion of ACI Europe as a co-organiser marks a significant enhancement to the event’s scope and influence.
Early Bird registration for the event is still open through this link, offering discounted fees until 28 November.
As reported, an Early Bird delegate pass is available for US$1,100 for ACI members and US$1,300 for non-members. The registration fee rises to US$1,400 and US$1,600, respectively, after that date.
The prestigious annual event is dedicated to maximising the potential of airport commercial services, enhancing traveller experiences and creating sustainable added value for the aviation and travel retail industries.
Taking place at The St. Regis Doha, the conference will feature a robust programme addressing critical topics, such as evolving passenger behaviours, digital transformation in retail and sustainable revenue strategies. Preliminary findings from ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s Travel Retail Study will also be showcased, offering actionable insights for the industry.
Among the top industry figures added to the line-up is Max Heinemann, who heads one of the world’s largest travel retailers.
Representing the fifth generation of the family-run business, Heinemann began his career shaping the company’s duty-free market entry strategy before moving to Singapore to lead Heinemann Asia Pacific as CEO from 2014. {Story continues after the following communication.}
Since joining the Executive Board of Gebr. Heinemann in 2018, he has overseen People & Culture, Corporate Communications & External Affairs, and the Vision Hub GHARAGE.
Recognised for a modern, value-driven leadership style, Heinemann has guided the company into new markets, including Saudi Arabia and India, reinforcing its status as a global partner.
Bringing extensive experience in luxury retail and airport operations to The Trinity Forum is Aude Ferrand.
Ferrand joined TAV in 2017, becoming Chief Retail Officer in 2018, following senior leadership roles at Printemps and Amore Pacific – Parfums Lolita Lempicka and an early career start as Armani Jeans Brand Manager at Club 21 in the UK.
Joining them is Norbert Onkelbach, a well-regarded leader in the airport sector with deep experience in aeronautical and non-aeronautical planning, commercial concession programmes, business development and client relationship management.
Onkelbach currently chairs the ACI World Economic Standing Committee. ✈
Click above for highlights from a memorable Trinity Forum in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in November 2024
Registration and sponsorship opportunities
Registration for The Trinity Forum 2026 is now open at https://trinityforum.events/
For sponsorship enquiries, please contact The Moodie Davitt Report Publisher Irene Revilla at irene@moodiedavittreport.com
For event details, contact The Moodie Davitt Report Head of Events Vincci Chung at vincci@moodiedavittreport.com