The Security Summit is renowned as the annual meeting place of airport security managers and provides an invaluable forum for industry discussion and progression.
This year's Summit, developed by the ACI EUROPE Aviation Security Committee and the ACI ASIA-PACIFIC Regional Security committee, promises to address the key challenges currently facing the sector head-on and how we can ensure that our security strategies of the future evolve to deal effectively with evolving industry threats.
Also taking place at Airport Exchange:
ACI ASIA-PACIFIC Regional Aviation Security Committee Meeting
27 November – 09:00 - 17:30
28 November – 09:00 – 13:00
Meeting location: Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre

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Welcome Addresses and Keynote Presentations from:
Olivier Jankovec, Director General, ACI EUROPE
Petti Chau, Regional Director, ACI Asia-Pacific10.00 – 11.00
Official Exhibition Opening and Coffee Break
Welcome Address:
David Ryder, Senior Manager, Aviation Security, ACI EUROPEKeynote Address:
THE EVOLUTION OF AVIATION RISK-BASED SECURITY
Keynote Address:
WHAT ARE THE LIKELY CONCLUSIONS OF THE COMMISION'S FUTURE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY STRATEGY?
Chairman's Introduction:

A PANEL DISCUSSION WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
PANELLISTS INCLUDE:


13.00 – 14.15
Networking Lunch in the Exhibition
Chairman:
A PANEL DISCUSSION WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

PANELLISTS INCLUDE:


Tim Raynor, Security Consultant, Cobalt Light Systems Limited15.45 – 16.30
Networking Coffee Break in the Exhibition
PANELLISTS INCLUDE:
Graham Lake, Director General, CANSO
CLOSE OF CONFERENCE
Hosted by:
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Keynote Presentations from:
Tan Sri Bashir, Managing Director, Malaysia Airports and President , ACI Asia-Pacific
Rohit Talwar, Global Futurist, CEO and Founder Fast Future Research 10.00 – 10.45
Networking Coffee Break in the Exhibition
Chairman:
DATA EXCHANGE REQUIREMENTS - HOW DO YOU MANAGE DATA TO FOCUS ON THE AREA YOU ARE TARGETING?
HOW FAR CAN AIRPORTS GO TO BRING UNPREDICTABILITY INTO THEIR APPROACH TO FOIL TERRORIST PLANNING? FINDIGNS FROM RECENT RESEARCH BY ECAC


PROTECTING THE AIRPORT FROM AN INSIDER THREAT - STAFF ACCESS TO THE CRITICAL AREA, RECRUITMENT OF STAFF, STAFF SCREENING ETC
12.15 - 13.45
Networking Lunch in the Exhibition
Chairman:
ADAC IS AN AIRPORT THAT HAS TRUELY EMBRACED IATA FAST TRAVEL INITIATIVES INCLUDING SELF-TAGGING AND SELF-BOARDING. HOW DID IT ADDRESS THE SECURITY RISK TO THESE INITIATIVES, AND HOW FAR DOES THE AIRPORT FEEL SELF-SERVICE COULD GO AND REMAIN SECURE?
INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CORPORATION(IIAC) HAS EMBRACED BIOMETRICS AS PART OF ITS INNOVATIVE U-AIRPORT PROGRAMME TO REDUCE LINES AT THE CHECK-IN AND IMMIGRATION COUNTERS, PASSPORT AND BOARDING PASS CHECKS. HAVE BIOMETRICS PROVED TRULY RELIABLE, AND ARE THEY THE KEY TO THE AIRPORT OF THE FUTURE

IMPLEMENTING QUEUE MANAGEMENT TOOLS TO INCREASE AIRPORT REVENUE AND OPTIMISE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE. HOW CAN WE ENHANCE SECURITY MEASUREMENTS AND FOCUS ON THE THREAT TO THE AVIATION INDUSTRY BUT AT THE SAME TIME ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE, IMPROVE AIRPORT EXPERIENCE FOR PAX AND PROVIDE A BALANCED PROCESS (ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO SECURITY MEASUREMENTS).
FROM NO MORE CHECK-IN TO NO MORE BOARDING PASS
Sponsored by:
* Invited
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"Does good automation make for good customer service?"
Airport Development and Environment Conference
"Developing airports of the future"
Airport Operations Conference
"Managing the pressures of growth whilst ensuring efficient and safe operations"
The Commercial Conference
"Creating environments to inspire consumer and commercial success"
The ANNA.AERO/ACI EUROPE Network Planning Conference
"Maximising you airport's case for securing new air services
(An intensive learning experience with the full and low fare carriers)"
Delegates from all 6 conference streams will come together at the beginning and end of each day to hear from the air-transport sectors most influential figures on key industry issues, as well as the latest developments and strategies from their business. Welcoming an audience of more than 1000 conference delegates from across Europe and Asia to this Keynote Arena, this provides an unrivalled platform of learning and ensures all delegates can make the most of their time in Abu Dhabi.