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. Organised by Future Needs 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
10:00 – 10:30
Registration & Welcome Coffee
10:50 – 11:05
Opening Speeches
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Anna Palaiologk (Future Needs, RefMap, ImAFUSA)
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Gerardo Zampino (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, RefMap)
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Georgios Bampanis (Project Officer, CINEA: The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency)
11:05 – 11:50
Keynote speeches
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EU Policy for a sector in transition, Ioanna Katsarou (Policy Officer, DG MOVE)
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Local Digital Twins: The aerial advantage for sustainable urban futures, Ignacio García Vega (IGAVE INNOVATIONS, Flying Forward 2020, European Data Space for Smart Communities, EU Local Digital Twin Initiative)
11:50 - 12:00
Coffee Break
12:00 - 12:45
Panel Discussion: New aircraft business models & services (SAF, quieter UAM, seaplanes, etc)
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Business insights for the pathway of future sustainable aviation, Sophia Kalakou (Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, ImAFUSA [Coord.], RefMap)
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What do users want from tools addressing sustainability in aviation and UAM? Anna Palaiologk, (Future Needs, RefMap, ImAFUSA)
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AIRSHIP: Autonomous Electric Ground-Effect Cargo Craft, Zorana Milosevic (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, AIRSHIP [Coord.])
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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 (Chairman, TransHyDE 2.0)
12:45 - 14:15
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 Royal Institute of Technology, RefMap)
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Holistic Assessment and Design Approaches Towards Sustainable Aviation, Angelos Filippatos (Department of Mechanical Engineering & Aeronautics, University of Patras)
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Progress in psychoacoustic modelling of drone noise, Antonio José Torija Martínez (University of Salford, RefMap, ImAFUSA)
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APU usage monitoring through AI to reduce emissions and costs, Petros Masouridis (WaltR)
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What Seaplanes Can Teach Us About UAM’s Future, Constantin Tzembelicos (Element Aerospace Limited, Di-Pegasus)
14:15 - 15:30
Networking Lunch & Poster Session
15:30 - 16:30
Panel Discussion: Regulatory and Operational Challenges
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Regulatory Challenges in Aviation: The specific case of Single European Sky (SES), Marina Basimakopoulou (Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority)
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Seaplanes in Greece: sustainability issues and policy objectives, Ioanna Moscholidou (University of the Aegean, Di-Pegasus)
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IAM operations performance assessment, Sofia Kalakou (Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, ImAFUSA, RefMap)
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Perceived Safety in Aviation & UAM, Raffaello Mariani (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, ImAFUSA)
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ImAFUSA Project Results, Kyriaki Daskaloudi (Future Needs, ImAFUSA, RefMap)
16:30 - 17:30
Panel Discussion: Showcasing Digital Leadership
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RefMap Analytics Platform, Sotiris Xydis, ICCS - National Technical University of Athens, RefMap, ImAFUSA
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Colossus Project Results, Prajwal Prakasha (German Aerospace Center [DLR], Colossus)
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Modelling and simulation of drone traffic public acceptance criteria, Milan Rollo (AgentFly Technologies, RefMap, ImAFUSA)
17:30 - 18.00
Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways
18:00 – 20:00
Social Drink with Acropolis view
Day #2: 30 July 2025
10:00 – 12:00
Next collaboration steps - World Cafe brainstorming session
13:00 - 14:30
Networking Lunch
19:00 - 20:30
Social Event afternoon: Guided Tour around the Acropolis area
Speakers
Marina Basimakopoulou
Head of ATM/ANS Oversight, Hellenic Civil Aviation Auth.
Antonio José Torija Martínez
University of Salford, RefMap, ImAFUSA
Ioanna Moscholidou
Aegean University, DI-PEGASUS Project
Sofia Kalakou
ISCTE University Institute of Lisbon, ImAFUSA (Coord.), RefMap
Constantin Tzembelicos
Element Aerospace Limited, DI-PEGASUS Project
Stefan Kaufmann
Chairman of TransHyDE 2.0 association
Angelos Filippatos
University of Patras,
Department of Mechanical Engineering & Aeronautics
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!
