Energizing the future of aviation: embracing hydrogen innovation
Seize the opportunity to be part of the second RHIA Morning Take-off, an informative online breakfast session designed to stir your imagination and energize your enthusiasm for aviation innovation. We’re proud to welcome Irwin Kerboriou, Lead H2 Airport Operations Manager at Beyond Aero.
Event Details (ONLINE EVENT)
Duration: 60 minutes of pure inspiration
When: APRIL 9 – Start your day with us from 8:15 – 9:30AM
Program:
- 8:15 – 8.30AM: Tune-In (TEAMS)
- 8:30 – 8:40AM: Opening
- 8:40 – 9:30AM: Keynote (talk) and Q&A
Event Highlights
8:15 – 8:30AM | Digital tune-in
Begin your morning by connecting with fellow innovators. “What are you working on that you think contributes to the most important innovation challenge at an airport?” Share your thoughts and get inspired by others.
8:30 – 8:40AM | Opening
Our moderator Victor Rijkaart (director of RHIA) will warmly welcome you to the RHIA community, setting the stage for a session designed to inspire, connect, and activate.
8:40 – 9:00AM | Keynote Irwin Kerboriou – Lead H2 Airport Operations Manager at Beyond Aero
Irwin brings deep expertise in hydrogen-electric aviation and airport ecosystems. At Beyond Aero—a company developing hydrogen-electric aircraft for zero-emission regional flight—she works on preparing airports to safely integrate hydrogen-powered operations before 2030. Her keynote will explore how hydrogen is reshaping aviation and what this could mean for airports like Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
9:00 – 9:15AM | Q&A / Dialogue
Engage directly with Irwin during a moderated discussion and explore the challenges and opportunities of hydrogen aviation.
9:15 – 9:25 AM| Concrete innovation at Rotterdam the Hague Airport
As Rotterdam The Hague Innovation Airport (RHIA), we aim to be a living lab for more sustainable aviation. The transition to hydrogen-powered flight presents both opportunities and challenges—from infrastructure readiness to operational integration.
What would it take for Rotterdam The Hague Airport to become a frontrunner in enabling hydrogen-electric aviation, and how can we collaborate with pioneers like Beyond Aero to make this a reality?
9:25 – 9:30AM | Call for action & closing
- Participate: Join pilots, use cases, and living labs.
- Connect: Engage in matchmaking and knowledge sharing.
- Contribute: Share your stories as a speaker or through case studies.
Irwin Kerboriou: After her initial
venture at Glosbe in renewable energy, Irwin joined Beyond Aero, reflecting her passion for innovation and clean technologies. With degrees in International Business Management from NEOMA and ICADE, and a Master’s in Entrepreneurship from CentraleSupélec and ESSEC, she has spent the past five years focusing on hydrogen and its role in decarbonizing aviation. Her diverse experience spans renewable energy, banking, and aerospace, and includes research on AI applications in aircraft and France’s hydrogen value chain. She joined Beyond Aero in December 2021 as Chief of Staff and became Lead H2 Airport Operations Manager in January 2023, where she now works on enabling the infrastructure and operational readiness required for hydrogen-electric aircraft by 2030.
