RedCabin - Where the Cabin Interior World Comes to Think.

Since its founding in Berlin in 2017, RedCabin has become one of the most talked-about names in the aircraft interiors event space — not because it’s the biggest, but because it might be the sharpest. Built around a “collaborate to innovate” philosophy and a deliberately curated guest list, its Business Jet & VIP Interior Innovation Summit draws the people who are actually designing, engineering, and completing the world’s most extraordinary private aircraft interiors. We sat down with RedCabin’s Andreas Wibowo to find out how it all started, where it’s going, and why intimate summits like this one are increasingly where the real industry conversations are happening.

Let’s start at the very beginning — because origin stories matter. RedCabin launched out of Berlin in 2017. What was the spark? Was there a specific moment when someone said, “the aircraft interiors world needs this kind of gathering,” and what did that look like on a napkin?

Founded by Monica Wick, RedCabin was established in 2017. We have a clear focus on the transport interiors industry summits and events. Our areas of event expertise include automotive, business jet and VIP aviation, aircraft cabins, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, railway interiors, and yacht interiors

Interiors are close to our hearts because, as frequent travelers, we see many opportunities for improvement. One way to drive progress is by bringing together the entire value chain, enabling the industry to stay informed about the latest innovations and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to create better solutions for the future.

The name “RedCabin” is memorable and a little mysterious. What’s the story behind it, and how does it reflect what you’re actually trying to do inside the industry?

When we chose the name, our primary focus was on the aircraft and automotive industries. At the time, we did not anticipate that we would expand so rapidly into other areas of expertise.

The name "Cabin" is an abbreviation for Car Aviation Business Intelligent Network. The word "Red" symbolizes resilience and bravery. As a young company entering a highly competitive market, we needed to be resilient to grow, compete, and establish ourselves within the industry.

On their website, RedCabin calls us delegates, but when we get on the airplane to go home...it was long-standing friends and colleagues we spent time with. Nowhere do you feel that more than at a RedCabin event.

Walk us through what a RedCabin Business Jet & VIP Interior Innovation Summit actually feels like. From the moment delegates arrive to the final session — what’s the energy, the format, and what makes it so distinctly different from anything else on the calendar?

The Business Jet and VIP Interior Summit brings together the entire industry value chain, including owners’ representatives, aircraft manufacturers, completion centers, designers, suppliers, and emerging talent. Our goal is to be recognized as the industry's meeting place—a platform where professionals can connect, exchange ideas, collaborate, and ultimately do business.

Unlike large trade shows that attract thousands of attendees, we intentionally keep the summit exclusive, limiting attendance to approximately 250–300 delegates. This creates an environment where participants can enjoy meaningful face-to-face interactions with both existing and prospective clients.  We are also committed to supporting diversity within the industry. As part of this commitment, we host our Women in Aviation event prior to the start of the summit.

The event offers numerous networking opportunities, including speed networking sessions where suppliers meet directly with buyers and have the opportunity to deliver a one-minute elevator pitch. Additional networking takes place during lunch and coffee breaks, as well as at the evening reception on the first day.

One of our unique selling points is our interactive afternoon workshops. These sessions provide delegates with the opportunity to engage in open discussions, identify key industry challenges, and explore potential solutions together. This level of collaboration and candid dialogue is rarely possible at larger trade shows, making the summit a truly valuable experience for all attendees.

The business jet and VIP interior space is incredibly bespoke — it’s where craftsmanship meets aerospace engineering at the absolute highest level. How do you curate a summit experience that serves everyone from the boutique design studio to the tier-one completions center, and still keeps the conversation firing on all cylinders?

The simplest answer is research and connections. I have several trusted individuals within the industry whom I regularly turn to for advice and insight. To name a few: Natalie Rodriguez, Tom Chatfield, Sylvain Mariatt, Jason, Lauren, Grischa Schmidt, and the Greenpoint team.

I owe a great deal to these individuals because, during the research phase of our first event, they provided invaluable feedback and guidance. In fact, their input played a significant role in shaping the event, including helping to develop its name and overall concept.

They also introduced me to many of their key industry contacts, which helped us secure the participation of leading companies such as Bombardier, Gulfstream, Embraer, and AMAC, all of whom have become regular participants at our events.

Beyond making introductions, I asked these industry experts what improvements they would like to see within the sector. Their insights formed the foundation of my research, which I then translated into the key themes and discussion topics featured on the event agenda.

Collaboration is clearly baked into the RedCabin DNA — your whole ethos is “collaborate to innovate.” In the world of business aviation interiors, where competitive advantage is often fiercely guarded, how do you actually get rival companies in the same room and get them to open up?

It is quite simple: we have no walls and no barriers preventing people from seeing the innovations being showcased on site. The size of the event also plays an important role. We intentionally limit the number of attendees and carefully curate who can participate. We only admit professionals who are actively involved in the interiors sector, ensuring that every conversation is relevant and valuable.

Meaningful discussions take place because both buyers and suppliers are present at the event. This is a relatively small industry, and I believe RedCabin's role is to create a trusted environment where participants can openly share their challenges, exchange ideas, and explore solutions without venturing into sensitive NDA-protected territory.

By fostering openness, collaboration, and high-quality networking, we enable the industry to learn from one another and accelerate innovation together.

RedCabin has hosted summits in some genuinely iconic locations — Vienna, Abu Dhabi, Hamburg, and now heading to Dewey Beach, Delaware for 2026 with ALOFT AeroArchitects as host. How intentional is the venue selection, and how much does the physical environment shape the quality of the conversations that happen inside it?

Aloft has been a strong supporter of the Business Jet and VIP Interior Summit and has attended the event since its inception. The company is home to several highly respected industry experts, including Colby and Harry, who are influential voices within the business aviation community. In addition, Aloft is a well-established and trusted brand in private aviation, making them an ideal partner for the summit.

Dewey Beach is also an excellent location for the event. Not only is Aloft opening its doors to the entire industry—including competitors—but attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a number of aircraft static displays on Day 3.

I believe that aircraft static displays are an important part of any business jet interiors event, as they allow delegates to experience design, craftsmanship, and innovation firsthand. The opportunity to access these aircraft and gain valuable insights into the latest interior developments is a significant benefit for attendees. With Aloft's support in making this possible, I believe it is well worth traveling from Europe to Dewey Beach to take part in the experience.

Here’s the philosophical one — and we think your answer matters a lot to this industry right now. We’re living in an era where the mega trade shows — your NBBAs, your EBACs, your AIX Hamburg — are still pulling massive footprints, but something’s clearly shifting. Boutique, curated forums like RedCabin seem to be gaining serious ground and real loyalty. Why do you think that is? Is it about depth over breadth? Signal over noise? Or is there something deeper going on in how professionals want to connect and do business today?

Quality is at the heart of everything we do. We create high-quality programs that address the topics and challenges that matter most to the industry. Our boutique event concept also makes the summit more exclusive, creating an environment where meaningful networking can take place naturally.

At large trade shows, it can be difficult to meet decision-makers from aircraft manufacturers and completion centers, as they are often busy managing their booths and engaging with a large number of suppliers. In contrast, the RedCabin Summit creates a more intimate, family-like atmosphere where delegates can connect through networking sessions, evening receptions, workshops, and informal conversations over drinks.

We also pride ourselves on delivering a highly personalized experience. The RedCabin team welcomes attendees from the moment they register and remains available throughout the event to provide support, including helping delegates make valuable industry connections. Together with our event partners, we work hard to ensure that attendees not only gain business value but also enjoy the experience.

This relaxed and welcoming environment is one of the key reasons people return year after year. When attendees feel valued, build meaningful relationships, and have a positive experience, they become ambassadors for the event and help spread the word throughout the industry.

 Sustainability has moved from buzzword to boardroom mandate in aircraft interiors — materials, weight, lifecycle, circularity. How is that conversation evolving inside a RedCabin summit room, and are you seeing real solutions emerge or is the industry still largely in the aspiration phase?

Sustainability has traditionally been a stronger focus within the commercial aviation sector than in the business jet and VIP interiors market. However, this is rapidly changing, and the industry is paying closer attention to sustainable solutions than ever before.

“Sustainability is one of the key topics of discussion, with a particular focus on areas such as weight reduction, material innovation, and circularity. As environmental considerations become increasingly important, industry leaders are exploring how to balance luxury, customization, performance, and sustainability while meeting evolving customer expectations.

The technology curve in cabin interiors is accelerating fast — advanced composites, additive manufacturing, embedded connectivity, AI-assisted design. Which of those threads generates the most electric debate when you get the right people in the room together, and why?

Artificial Intelligence has become one of the most talked-about topics in the business jet and VIP interiors market, particularly regarding its impact on design, designers, and design studios. Rather than replacing creativity, AI is increasingly being viewed as a powerful tool that can enhance the design process, accelerate concept development, and unlock new possibilities for customization.

In an industry where clients expect highly personalized and bespoke interiors, AI has the potential to transform how designers visualize concepts, explore materials, optimize cabin layouts, and respond to customer preferences. It can significantly reduce the time required to create and refine design options, allowing designers to focus more on creativity, craftsmanship, and the passenger experience.

Finally — where is RedCabin headed? The summits have clearly struck a nerve globally. Is the model scaling, evolving, or are you deliberately keeping it intimate and powerful? What does the next chapter look like for the community you’ve built?

We aspire to be more than just a summit. We want RedCabin to be recognized as the industry's annual meeting point, bringing together aircraft manufacturers, completion centers, designers, suppliers, operators, charter companies, and owners' representatives in a highly collaborative and inspiring environment.

A key part of this vision is to consistently offer exclusive aircraft static displays, giving delegates the rare opportunity to experience the latest cabin innovations firsthand. We also aim to strengthen participation from charter operators and aircraft management companies, ensuring that the voice of the end user is represented alongside the industry's leading innovators.

Most importantly, we want to create truly immersive experiences that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Imagine taking part in a design workshop inside a luxury Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) or Airbus Corporate Jet (ACJ), discussing future cabin concepts while surrounded by the very environment being designed. These unique experiences bring ideas to life, spark meaningful conversations, and create lasting connections.

Interview questions prepared by Rick Roseman – Publisher  — May 2026

Article layout and editorial production by:  Cyril Bahtari

Thanks to Red Cabin Summits'  Andreas Wibowo for his generous time and assistance in preparing this article.

For information on RedCabin's upcoming Business Jet & VIP Interior Innovation Summit, visit: 

https://redcabin.de/summits/business-jet-and-vip-interior-innovation-summit/