Kochi, Nov 9 (PTI) Keralam Industries Minister P K Kunhalikutty on Monday unveiled the logo and website of COKPIT 2027,

Kochi, Nov 9 (PTI) Keralam Industries Minister P K Kunhalikutty on Monday unveiled the logo and website of COKPIT 2027,

Kochi, Nov 9 (PTI) Keralam Industries Minister P K Kunhalikutty on Monday unveiled the logo and website of COKPIT 2027,

Kochi, Nov 9 (PTI) Keralam Industries Minister P K Kunhalikutty on Monday unveiled the logo and website of COKPIT 2027, a two-day Global Aviation GCC Leadership Summit scheduled to be held in Kochi on January 28 and 29, 2027.

    COKPIT 2027 is an initiative aimed at positioning Kochi as a preferred destination for Global Capability Centres of aviation companies, a press release said.

    The curtain-raiser event was held at Le Meridien, Kochi, in the presence of Infopark CEO Susanth Kurunthil.

    The summit will be held at Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty.

    The invitation-only event is expected to bring together CEOs, Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), Chief Digital Officers (CDOs) and global delivery heads from more than 25 leading airlines across the Gulf, India, the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and the Americas, the release said.

    The summit aims to showcase Kochi as a suitable destination for airlines looking to establish next-generation artificial intelligence, data, product management and digital operations centres, it said.

    As multinational companies increasingly look beyond major metropolitan centres to establish operations in fast-growing Tier-II cities such as Kochi, Keralam aims to attract 150 GCCs by 2031, the release said.

    Kochi's air connectivity, the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) Aerocity project and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities further strengthen its position as an aviation hub.

    The presence of aviation-related companies such as Air India, IBS Software and Verteil also adds to the city's appeal, the release said.

    The summit will explore how GCCs can evolve into strategic technology centres that contribute to airlines' revenue growth.

    Discussions will focus on the use of artificial intelligence in flight operations, aircraft maintenance, personalised retailing and connected cabins, it said.

    Besides business sessions and industry discussions, the summit will feature houseboat networking trips and cultural programmes, offering delegates an opportunity to experience Keralam's natural attractions and cultural heritage, the release added.

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