Conference Theme
More Smarter, More Safer, More Sustainable Airport Operations
Airport Operations Conference
This year’s Airport Operations Conference is focusing on “More Smarter, More Safer, More Sustainable Airport Operations”. Airports, airlines, technology providers, and regulators will offer their perspectives on the concepts and initiatives poised to shape future airport operations. Autonomous & electric vehicles, birdstrike risk, digitalisation of the entire airport journey and drone incursions are just some of the topics under discussion.
The following agenda took place in Nov 2019. The 2020 conference agenda and theme will be available soon.
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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 planned/predictable airport environment is totally perfect for the development of autonomous and electric vehicles – how quickly are these allied technologies being developed on the airport campus?
First Working Session
Moderator’s Presentation:
Are airports ready to reap the benefits of autonomous driving technologies?
Airports are great ‘testports’ for autonomous vehicle technologies and an increasing range of airside trials of are being conducted. What are the findings for improved safety, efficiency, and reduced cost/commercial benefit?
Tine Haas
Principal
Dornier Consulting
Defining presentation:
E-PORT AN: Electromobility at Frankfurt Airport – the long-term goal to electrify 1,000+ vehicles at Frankfurt Airport
Andreas Eibensteiner
Project Manager
Fraport
Speakers:
What is the objectives of the current 2getthere driverless trials at Brussels Airport? If successful what will be the potential benefits of this technology in terms of operations and cost?
Robbert Lohmann
Chief Commercial Officer
2getthere
Does the biggest manufacturer of electric buses in the world (100,000+ units) have the answers to range, battery life, and cost?
Cheng Xiang
Senior New Energy Product Manager
Yutong
Scootaround and Whill are providing an integrated Mobility as a Service model for travellers requiring mobility assistance from home to point of destination.
Kerry Renaud
CEO / Managing Director
Scootaround / Whill
Lunch break
There have to be better, scientific, and concise ways of measuring and managing birdstrike risk
Second Working Session
Speakers:
Athens Airport Case Study: Birdstrike prevention – better, more scientific, and concise ways of measuring and managing the risk – the new and significant measures implemented
Anastasios Anagnostopoulos
Head Wildlife and Biodiversity Management
Athens International Airport
Dubai Airports Case Study: Birdstrike prevention – better, more scientific, and concise ways of measuring and managing the risk – the new and significant measures implemented
Rajendra Menon
Senior Manager Compliance Assurance
Dubai Airports
Coffee break
Digitalising the entire journey, the entire operation – in the airport, and in the skies
Third Working Session
Special Presentation
Report launch:
The security risk assessment of autonomous vehicles
Nina Brooks
Director, Security, Facilitation and IT
ACI World
Phil Williams
Senior Aviation Security Advisor
ARUP
Moderator:
Thomas Romig
Head Operations Control and Development
Geneva Airport
Defining Presentation:
The NEXTT Vision: What does the air transport experience of the future look like?
NEXTT – New Experience Travel Technologies – is a joint initiative between ACI and IATA that explores how innovation and technology can improve efficiency and customer experience. This session will bring new ideas to the table, exploring the outcomes of our NEXTT pre-conference workshop.
Stephen Saunders
Advisor, NEXTT,
ACI World
Nina Brooks
Director, Security, Facilitation and IT
ACI World
Giorgio Camilleri
Manager, Future Airports
IATA
Speakers:
Use of Digital Twin and 3D immersive interfaces for Total Airport Management
This presentation will focus on the use of digital twin technology for operational efficiency and total airport management. It will discuss what a digital twin is, why we need it and why we need to move beyond the world of simple dashboards. How do we harness more data at the airport and build operational intelligence models?
Kevin O’Sullivan
Lead Engineer
SITA
Working with all stakeholders to achieve a seamless, end-to-end passenger journey at the newest operational airport in the Middle East
David Wilson
COO
Oman Airports
SESAR aims to modernise European ATM by defining, developing and delivering new and improved technologies and procedures (SESAR Solutions). What are the techniques being implemented in the air, and what SESAR Solutions are being applied at the airport?
Peter Hotham
Deputy Executive Director
SESAR Joint Undertaking
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