Panagiotis Sofikitis

Panagiotis Sofikitis is an experienced IT Director with over 25 years of leadership in technology strategy, digital transformation, and information security across international organizations. He has successfully designed and implemented enterprise‑wide IT strategies for Aktina Travel Group, strengthening business continuity, cybersecurity, and data‑driven operations in mission‑critical environments.

Earlier in his career, he held key roles at IATA, where he led infrastructure projects, service delivery initiatives, and data‑centric solutions that enhanced operational efficiency and technological maturity.

Panagiotis specializes in ISO 9001, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, and data governance, and brings extensive hands‑on experience in systems, networks, cloud environments, and organizational security. He combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, team management, and a commitment to building technology solutions that support long‑term business growth.

At the Data & AI Conference, Panagiotis will bring his extensive enterprise background to bridge the gap between technology and the travel industry. He will provide attendees with actionable insights on how to securely govern massive data footprints and leverage predictive analytics and AI personalization to drive operational excellence and real business value.