RefMAP Clustering Event 2025
Advancing Sustainable Aviation & Urban Air Mobility
The Aviation Twin Transition (ATT) Cluster Event is a premier gathering of experts, industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers working towards sustainable and digital transformation in the aviation and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) sectors. Organized under the ATT Cluster and hosted by the RefMap project, this event aims to foster collaboration, share insights, and drive innovation in sustainable aviation.
📅 Date: 29–30 July 2025
📍 Location: Π55 Coworking Space, Athens, Greece
Why attend?
This two-day event will provide a unique platform to:
✔️ Gain insights into the latest advancements in aviation and UAM sustainability.
✔️ Engage in discussions on technological innovation and regulatory frameworks.
✔️ Connect with key stakeholders, project partners, and experts.
✔️ Explore opportunities for collaboration between Horizon Europe-funded projects and beyond.
✔️ Participate in interactive workshops and networking sessions.
Draft Agenda
Day 1: 29 July 2025
09:00 – 09:30
Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:30 – 09:50
Opening Speeches
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Gerardo Zampino, KTH, RefMAP Coordinator
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Anna Palaiologk, Future Needs Management Consulting, Event Organiser
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CINEA: The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Portfolio, Giorgos Babanis, Project Officer
09:50 – 10:30
Keynote speeches
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[To Be Confirmed], Ioanna Katsarou, DG MOVE
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Local Digital Twins: The aerial advantage for sustainable urban futures, Ignacio Garcia Vega, IGAVE INNOVATION, European Data Space for Smart Communities
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[To Be Confirmed]
10:30 - 11:30
Panel Discussion: New aircraft business models & services (SAF, quieter UAM, seaplanes, etc)
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RefMaP Results, Sofia Kalakou (ISCTE, RefMap)
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What do users want from tools addressing sustainability in aviation and UAM?, Anna Palaiologk (Future Needs, RefMap project)
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What impact do quotas for green fuels in aviation have on the ramp-up of a global hydrogen economy?, Dr. Stefan Kaufmann (DLR)
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Incentivising Sustainable Growth: An Economic Perspective on Airport Incentives. Programs in Green and Competitive Aviation, Mahdi Gholami, (Future Needs, ImAFUSA)
11:30 - 11:50
Coffee Break
11:50 - 13:10
Panel Discussion: Sustainability challenges in Aviation: CO2 Emissions, Noise Reduction & more
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How does the turbulence affect the drone trajectory?, Gerardo Zampino (KTH, RefMAP Coordinator)
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Holistic Assessment and Design Approaches Towards Sustainable Aviation, Angelos Filipatos ( Department of Mechanical Engineering & Aeronautics, University of Patras)
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Visual Pollution, Sofia Kalakou (ISCTE, Imafusa), Sotirios Xydis (ICCS, Imafusa)
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Progress in psychoacoustic modelling of drone noise, Antonio Torija Martinez (University of Salford, RefMap)
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APU usage monitoring through AI to reduce emissions and costs, Petros Masouridis (Waltr)
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Di-PEGASUS Project Presentation, Ioanna Moscholidou (Aegean University, Di-Pegasus)
13:10 - 14:30
Networking Lunch & Poster Session
14:30 - 15:15
Panel Discussion: Regulatory and Operational Challenges
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What Seaplanes Can Teach Us About UAM’s Future, Tzempelikos Constantinos (Element Aerospace Limited, Di-Pegasus)
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Safety in Aviation & UAM, Raffaello Mariani (KTH, ImAFUSA)
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ImAFUSA Project Results, Kyriaki Daskaloudi (Future Needs, ImAFUSA)
15:15 - 16:20
Panel Discussion: Showcasing Digital Leadership
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RefMaP Platform Demonstration, Sotiris Xydis (ICCS)
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Airship Project results, Ariadna Ortega Rodríguez (Airship),
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Colossus Project Results, Prajwal Prakasha (Colossus)
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Modelling and simulation of drone traffic public acceptance criteria, Milan Rollo (AFT)
16:20 - 16.30
Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways
16:30 – 17:30
Social Drink with Acropolis view
Day 2: 30 July 2025
10:00 – 12:00
Next collaboration steps - World Cafe brainstorming session
Anna Palaiologk (Researcher in RefMap)
Ariadna Ortega (AIRSHIP Dissemination Manager)
Gerardo Zampino (RefMAP Coordinator)
Ioanna Moscholidou (Researcher in Di-Pegasus)
Kyriaki Daskaloudi (ImAFUSA Exploitation leader)
Pavlos Zafiropoulos (RefMap Dissemination Manager)
Prajwal Prakasha (Colossus Coordinator)
13:00 - 14:30
Networking Lunch
Social Event afternoon: Guided Tour around the Acropolis area
Who Should Attend?
This event is open to:
✅ Researchers and experts in aviation and UAM
✅ Industry leaders and technology providers
✅ Policymakers and regulatory bodies
✅ Horizon Europe-funded project representatives
✅ Academic institutions and research organizations
✅ Anyone interested in sustainable aviation and air mobility innovation
👉 Participation is free, but registration is required.
👉 Registration deadline of 30 June 2025.
Join us in Athens to shape the future of sustainable aviation and UAM!
