Speaker Biograghy: Elena currently manages the intelligence and analysis function of United Airlines. In this capacity she monitors all international locations United serves, and alerts leadership to any developments that may affect the safety of the crews, typically civil unrest, crime and terrorism concerns. Prior to her tenure at United, Elena worked for the Overseas Security Advisory Council, an office within the US Department of State. She covered the Europe, East Asia and Middle East portfolios, as well as OSAC's outreach programming. She also served as an international security analyst at the International Monetary Fund. Elena holds a Bachelor's degree in History from Fairfield University and a Master's degree in International Affairs from American University. She also holds a certificate in Security Leadership from Georgetown University.


Day 1 - 15 March
Session: Aviation & Border Security, Control & Facilitation

15:00 - 15:50 - PANEL DISCUSSION: Current state of security affairs

Day 1 - 15 March
Session: Aviation & Border Security, Control & Facilitation

09:10 - 09:35 - Making the call – airline decisions operating in unusual conditions
Synopsis: This presentation will discuss a day in the life of a security analyst at United Airlines. We'll review UA's Corporate Security Department structure and focus on its geo-political analysis team, in particular its product line, relationships with US Government and private-sector entities, and how it synthesises information received from a variety of sources to assist with decision making.

Audience will learn:

• A day in the life of a security analyst
• Factors airlines consider before each operation
• Tools of the trade: information of value