Author name: David Patrician

 This year marks the 25th edition of the 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 (𝐀𝐈𝐗). David moderated one of the sessions, in which the latest innovations in aircraft cabin design, passenger experience, and in-flight technology were recognized. Read more

On behalf of Hamburg Aviation, David hosted the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 (𝐂𝐂𝐀) in Hamburg, celebrating innovations that are shaping the future of aircraft cabins – from passenger comfort to cutting-edge in-flight technology. Here is the complete list of the winners.

Back in Berlin this week to moderate a panel with experts from the German Bundeswehr and shipping industry on security issues and the future of AI in Maritime Defense. Read more

Happy Birthday, Pinneberg, sister city of Rockville, Maryland. I have fond memories of my high school exchange here, and it was an honor to return with Rockville’s Mayor Monique Ashton and other distinguished guests to celebrate Pinneberg’s special anniversary. Read more:

A pleasure to be back at the Bled Strategic Forum, celebrating its 20th anniversary, alongside the Global Diplomacy Lab (GDL). Also an honor to meet António Costa, President of the European Council, and to have the opportunity to moderate several discussions at this prestigious event. Read more

David was invited to speak on current challenges and developments in transatlantic relations. Fun fact: Germany has over 1000 Rotary Clubs. Read more

It was good to back in Berlin, to moderate a session of the 2025 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (INCONECSS). The conference theme, “𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙄 “, focused on exploring current research infrastructure, with discussions focusing on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in academic publishing and its intersection