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How should our airports approach the latest demands of new security regulation and compliance?
The following agenda took place in Nov 2019. The 2020 conference agenda and theme will be available soon.
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Airport Security Summit
Security is, of course, the first priority of all airports. The Airport Security conference brings together key stakeholders from across the industry, including airports, regulators, security agencies and solution providers. Alongside examples of clear and present best practice of how our airports should approach the latest demands of new security regulation and compliance?
Welcome Reception
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Date: Monday 25th November
Time: 19:30 – 21:30
Location: Hall 3, ADNEC
Welcome Addresses in Keynote Arena
Welcome from the host:
Bryan Thompson
CEO
Abu Dhabi Airports
State of the Industry Address:
Olivier Jankovec
Director General
ACI EUROPE
Welcome from ACI Asia-Pacific:
Patti Chau
Regional Director
ACI Asia-Pacific
Keynote speeches:
“E-Fan X – Electrifying Flight”
Olivier Maillard
E-Fan X Program Director
Airbus
The post-fossil fuel aviation future
In January 2019, Etihad flew the first commercial flight in the UAE using biofuel. What did the 787-9 flight to Amsterdam demonstrate about a “pioneering project and proof of concept that is local, viable, cost-effective and sustainable”?
Linda Celestino
Vice President Guest Service and Delivery
Etihad
Coffee break
The Asia-Europe Airport Security Leaders Forum
A discussion of select members of the ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Aviation Security Committee (21 members) and the ACI EUROPE Security Committee (133 members)
Moderator:
David Trembaczowski-Ryder
Head of Aviation Security
ACI EUROPE
Speaking for ACI Asia-Pacific airports:
Hussain F. Qabbani
Manager - International Coordination
General Authority of Civil Aviation Saudi Arabia
Sudhir Kumar Malik
General Manager (Security)
Airports Authority of India
Speaking for ACI EUROPE airports
Wilfried Covent
Senior Security Expert
Brussels Airport Company
Johan Merten
SVP Safety & Security
Budapest Airport
Security and the passenger experience – the desire for end-to-end solutions involving ALL the stakeholders (a special focus on biometrics)
Second Working Session
Moderator’s presentation:
Despite the significant promise of biometrics, implementation requires an understanding of the stakeholders, their concerns, and the limitations of the technology
Jeffery Oboy
Partner
M2P
Speakers:
Drawing examples from IATA’s recent work at the airports of Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, and Muscat, what are the measurable improvements in security effectiveness, operational efficiency, and passenger experience through technology, process innovation, and the use of risk-based security concepts? (Comment also on IATA’s “One ID” and biometric facilitation programmes.)
Kashif Khalid
Regional Director - Africa & Middle East Airports
IATA
Abu Dhabi International Airport’s “Smart Travel” initiative is a partnership with the Ministry of Interior and Abu Dhabi Police. Does “Smart Travel” achieve its targets of reducing processing times by 70% – and does it enhance security?
Ahmed Juma Al Shamsi
Acting Chief Operations Officer
Abu Dhabi Airports
How future-ready are we really as an Aviation Ecosystem, in which security is symbiotically embedded with the passenger experience?
Nagy Abu Zeid
Vice President Strategic Planning
Oman Airports
Special Presentation
Aviation Community Recommended Information Services (ACRIS) : One common language for the Aviation community
Serge Yonke Nguewo
Senior Manager, Airport IT
ACI World
Coffee break
Is Computed Tomography the turning point in the 13-year “temporary” restrictions on screening liquid and gels? The future regulation…the problems…the industry solutions
Third Working Session
Moderator
Bart Mos
Senior Security Officer
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Why select the Smiths Detection CT solution? Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX CT technology has been selected by the Transportation Security Administration (a $97 million order for 300-units), while the latest installations have also just gone live at Melbourne Terminal 4. In addition to use by airports in Korea and Japan, trails continue at several other airports in APAC, Europe and the US.
Richard Thompson
Global Industry Director - Aviation
Smiths Detection
Why select the Rapiscan CT solution? Approved by ECAC in March, Rapiscan’s 920 CT is billed as “resolving today’s and tomorrow’s challenges facing regulators and airports”
Steve Buchan
Senior Director, Business Development
Rapiscan Systems
Why select the Nuctech CT solution? Nuctech is partnering with various airports in Europe, Asia and the Middle East for trials of Kylin – its CT solution for cabin baggage screening. Kylin recently received ECAC Standard C3 certification and some units have already been put into operation
Zhisheng Dai
Deputy General Manager of Smart Inspection Division
Nuctech Company Limited
Luxurious Gala Dinner
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Date: Tuesday 26th November
Time: 19:30 – 22:30
Location: Emirates Palace, West Corniche Road
Middle East Airport Leaders Masterclass
Moderator
George Karamanos
Managing Director
KPI Aviation Marketing Solutions
Panel
Bryan Thompson
CEO
Abu Dhabi Airports
Sheikh Aimen Ahmed Al Hosni
CEO
Oman Airports
Sanjay Khanna
CEO
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
Gelban al-Gelban
VP Commercial
Riyadh Airports Company
H.E. Ali Salim Al Midfa
Chairman
Sharjah Airport Authority
Coffee break
Airport drone incursion: Is a clear mitigation best practice emerging, and how do the competing technological solutions compare?
Fourth Working Session
Moderator
Aidan Flanagan
Manager: Safety, Capacity, ATM & Single European Sky
ACI EUROPE
Speakers:
Along with key stakeholders, Groupe ADP has developed Hologarde – “the comprehensive solution for long-distance drone detection.” What claims can be made for Hologarde’s effectiveness in an airport environment, and how advanced are plans to produce Hologarde on an industrial scale?
Charles Telitsine
Innovation Project Director
Groupe ADP
Frequentis Drone Detection & Incident Handling solution – definition of responsibilities and procedures; fusion of UTM, ATM and Drone Detection; Cross-agency incident management
Karl Tschetschonig
New Business Development Manager
Frequentis
Holographic Radar for Drone Detection
The benefits of Holographic radar include persistent 3D surveillance of the volume of interest, early warning of any drone approaching the airfield, and the ability to differentiate small drones from other targets in the airspace such as birds. Holographic radar’s range, sensitivity and classification capability make it particularly suitable for the protection of the airport approach paths
Dr. Dominic Walker
CEO
Aveillant
White Drone, Black Flag, Pink Boat – Using radar to see through the walls between safety, security & sustainability at airports
Geoff Moore
Business Development Manager
Blighter Surveillance Systems
AUDS (Anti-UAV Defence System) is in continuous military operation and fully combat proven with over 700 confirmed kills. How adaptable is AUDS to the operational requirements of civilian airports, especially those bordering populated areas?
Dave Eldridge
Sales Director
Chess Dynamics
Closing Keynote
Formula 1 insights into airports – practical examples of the McLaren Digital Twin approach into the aviation environment
Following their keynote presentation at last year’s Airport Exchange in Oslo, come and hear from the McLaren Deloitte alliance on the progress being made in applying fast simulation and modelling methods, the Digital Twin, into aviation organisations across the globe. This presentation will include insight into how leading airports and airlines are leveraging the Digital Twin approach at the heart of McLaren’s racing team to deliver superior performance in aviation.
Martin Bowman
General Manager, Aviation Products
McLaren Deloitte Alliance
The world’s next mega hub airport: What is the concept of Solidarity Airport – the Central Transport Hub for the Republic of Poland?
- Why will it “rank among the world’s top ten airports”?
- How will this airport integrate with a national railway system based on pioneering application of ‘atmospheric’ technologies?
- What is the basis of the claims that it will offer “the lowest possible environmental costs of airport construction and operation?”
- Will the masterplan be published in early 2020 as planned?
Marek Litwin
Director, Airport Strategy and Planning
Solidarity Transport Hub
Lunch Break
Airport Exchange Video Highlights:
Highlights from 2019, hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports
Highlights from 2018, hosted by Avinor, Oslo
Highlights from 2017, hosted by Oman Airports, Oman