Xavier ARRUFAT

Xavier Arrufat is the co-founder and CEO of AWAAIT, a Barcelona-based company pioneering AI-powered video analytics for public transport operations. Since 2014, he has led the design and deployment of real-time solutions such as fare evasion detection, now in use across major transit networks.

With over 30 years of international experience—including 12 at General Electric—Xavier brings deep expertise in business development, process optimization, and technological innovation. He holds an M.Sc. in Civil Engineering and an MBA, and is driven by a passion for making machine learning both practical and impactful.

Since 2023, he has chaired the UITP AI Working Group, promoting the responsible, effective adoption of AI across the mobility sector. Fluent in six European languages, Xavier combines a multicultural outlook with a commitment to advancing public transportation through intelligent systems.