Keynote Arena

Keynote Arena

The Keynote Arena sees all delegates come together for high-level briefings from leading figures both within and outside the industry, including airports, airlines, and companies shaping our industry.

Event Theme

“We cannot be radical enough* – harnessing every action towards operating the zero-carbon airport”

Building less-impactful, smarter, secure and safer airports.

*Sir David Attenborough, COP24, Katowice, December 2018


Preamble:

“Our forefathers lived and survived in this environment, because they recognised the need to conserve it, to take from it only what they needed to live, and to preserve it for succeeding generations.”

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, 1st President of the United Arab Emirates


The following agenda took place in Nov 2019. The 2020 conference agenda and theme will be available soon.

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The Agenda


Hosted by abu-dhabi-airports-hos-airport-exchange-2019

Date: Monday 25th November

Time: 19:30 – 21:30

Location: Hall 3, ADNEC

Tuesday 26th November - Day 1


09:00 - 10:30

Welcome Addresses in Keynote Arena

Welcome from the host:


CEO
Bryan Thompson

CEO

Abu Dhabi Airports

State of the Industry Address:


Director General
Olivier Jankovec

Director General

ACI EUROPE

Welcome from ACI Asia-Pacific:


Regional Director
Patti Chau

Regional Director

ACI Asia-Pacific

Keynote speeches:


“E-Fan X – Electrifying Flight”

E-Fan X Program Director
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”?

Vice President Guest Service and Delivery
Linda Celestino

Vice President Guest Service and Delivery

Etihad


10:30 - 11:30
Coffee break

11:30 - 12:45

Putting sustainability at the core of the airport business strategy

First Working Session


Chairman’s presentation on the ACI EUROPE Sustainability Strategy

Senior Advisor
Panagiotis Karamanos

Senior Advisor

Airport Carbon Accreditation

A strategic panel conversation “What should sustainability mean for airports?” featuring:

Advisor Group Strategy & Sustainability
Michelle Samson

Advisor Group Strategy & Sustainability

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Sustainability Manager
Leigh Gapp

Sustainability Manager

Adelaide Airport

Director, Innovation & Development
Linda Schucroft

Director, Innovation & Development

Vancouver Airport Authority

Head
Susanna Rynesch

Head

Austrian platform against aircraft noise




11:30 - 12:45

Front office; back office: Stand-out passenger experience technologies; stand-out new operational technologies

First Working Session


Moderator:


Director Business Development
George Fenergi

Director Business Development

SITA

Defining presentation:


The Etihad-Elenium partnership to revolutionise check-in and boarding at the Midfield Terminal

Check-in and boarding at the Midfield Terminal will include voice-activated kiosks and bag drops, eliminating the need for tagged luggage using cloud technology, AI, computer vision and natural human interfacing. Shoppers will be recognised by biometrics and provided with a personalised duty free experience through a voice interactive display. Passengers will then board without the need for a printed pass.

Head of Technology and Innovation
Abe Dev

Head of Technology and Innovation

Etihad

CEO
Aaron Hornlimann

CEO

Elenium Automation

Speakers:


The 5G Smart Airport, optimising the full force of Information and Communications Technology to build the efficient, collaborative, digitalised future airport where service levels will rise

5G Indoor Marketing Director
Joey Wang

5G Indoor Marketing Director

Huawei

The digital airside: Besides meeting standards required by ICAO’s new Annex 15, aeronautical information management in AIXM 5.1 format plays an indispensable role in airport management systems – benefits range across day-to-day actual situations, as well as enabling the planning of future operation, improving efficiency, safety, and data quality

CEO
Simona Franková

CEO

NG Aviation

European airports and the future of baggage handling

Rapporteur, ACI EUROPE Task Force on Baggage Handling
Ad Rutten

Rapporteur, ACI EUROPE Task Force on Baggage Handling

ACI EUROPE

The steps needed in airport design and development process to ensure innovations can be integrated

Head of Airports Department
Anke Matijssen

Head of Airports Department

Deerns




11:30 - 12:45

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:


Head of Aviation Security
David Trembaczowski-Ryder

Head of Aviation Security

ACI EUROPE

Speaking for ACI Asia-Pacific airports:


Manager - International Coordination
Hussain F. Qabbani

Manager - International Coordination

General Authority of Civil Aviation Saudi Arabia

General Manager (Security)
Sudhir Kumar Malik

General Manager (Security)

Airports Authority of India

Speaking for ACI EUROPE airports


Senior Security Expert
Wilfried Covent

Senior Security Expert

Brussels Airport Company

SVP Safety & Security
Johan Merten

SVP Safety & Security

Budapest Airport




11:30 - 12:45

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?

Principal
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

Project Manager
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?

Chief Commercial Officer
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?

Senior New Energy Product Manager
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.

CEO / Managing Director
Kerry Renaud

CEO / Managing Director

Scootaround / Whill




12:45 - 14:00
Lunch break

14:00 - 15:30

The airport development casebook: Good future airport ideas (and great sustainable ideas)

Second Working Session


Chairman


Senior Advisor
Panagiotis Karamanos

Senior Advisor

Airport Carbon Accreditation

Speakers


COOL airports: Imagine if we could make airports cooler and greener all year round, and reduce the air temperature enough to see a reduction in energy usage.

Manager – Environmental Opportunities
Greg Ingleton

Manager – Environmental Opportunities

South Australian Water Corporation

Sustainability Manager
Leigh Gapp

Sustainability Manager

Adelaide Airport

The brand-new Beijing-Daxing Airport: What did it mean to design the world’s newest, biggest airport, and what are the “unique features” of this “vision of the airport of tomorrow?”

Deputy CEO
Olivier Guichard

Deputy CEO

ADP Ingénierie

Successful technical and business strategies to implement solar and wind energy at or near your airport

Managing Director
Ruud Ummels

Managing Director

To70 BV

Muscat International Airport case study: How close collaboration between Oman Airports and KONE resulted in an improved people flow in the airport and an enhanced passenger experience.

VP for Technical Services
Saeed Khamis Al Zadjali

VP for Technical Services

Oman Airports

Managing Director UAE and Oman
Azzam Messaykeh

Managing Director UAE and Oman

KONE

KONE (speaker name TBC)

Good future airport ideas (and great sustainable ideas) What is the right PPP model for Middle East airports, and how should governments attract investors? Can smaller airports (below 5 million) also be attractive investment and money-making opportunities?

Middle East & South Asia Aviation Director
Jacques Khoriaty

Middle East & South Asia Aviation Director

Egis




14:00 - 15:30

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

Partner
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.)

Regional Director - Africa & Middle East Airports
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? 

Acting Chief Operations Officer
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?

Vice President Strategic Planning
Nagy Abu Zeid

Vice President Strategic Planning

Oman Airports

Special Presentation


Aviation Community Recommended Information Services (ACRIS) : One common language for the Aviation community

Senior Manager, Airport IT
Serge Yonke Nguewo

Senior Manager, Airport IT

ACI World




14:00 - 15:30

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

Head Wildlife and Biodiversity Management
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

Senior Manager Compliance Assurance
Rajendra Menon

Senior Manager Compliance Assurance

Dubai Airports




15:30 - 16:15
Coffee break

16:15 - 17:30

Abu Dhabi Airports Midfield Terminal Deep Dive Session

Third Working Session


Speakers:


Scene-setting presentation on the Midfield Terminal Building

Acting Chief Programs Officer
Sulaiman Al Siksek

Acting Chief Programs Officer

Abu Dhabi Airports

Case study: New models for Airport Operational Data Base systems (AODB). While airports struggle to find and implement the right AODB system, new technologies are revolutionising AODB creation and acquisition, facilitating a move to modular and subscription-based microservices based on cost effective OPEX models.

Managing Director
Abdul Razzak Mikati

Managing Director

Dubai Technology Partners

Driving operational efficiencies across the Mid Field Terminal form a key part in maintaining its sustainability goals. Ranging from ensuring the safety and security of passengers whilst in the terminal, to ensuring airside operations remains fully operational in order to utilize additional capacity.

Sales Director- Middle East, Turkey, Africa and Central Asia
Amir Emam

Sales Director- Middle East, Turkey, Africa and Central Asia

Honeywell

Achieving a world class F&B portfolio starts with anticipating the needs of our guests.

Sytze van der Aa

Senior Vice President Business Development

HMSHost

Integrating ORAT into the airport development process, from master planning to operations.

Director, ORAT
Damien Bolton

Director, ORAT

AECOM




16:15 - 17:30

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


Senior Security Officer
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.

Global Industry Director - Aviation
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”

Senior Director, Business Development
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

Deputy General Manager of Smart Inspection Division
Zhisheng Dai

Deputy General Manager of Smart Inspection Division

Nuctech Company Limited




16:15 - 17:30

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

Director, Security, Facilitation and IT
Nina Brooks

Director, Security, Facilitation and IT

ACI World

Senior Aviation Security Advisor
Phil Williams

Senior Aviation Security Advisor

ARUP

Moderator:


Head Operations Control and Development
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.

Advisor, NEXTT,
Stephen Saunders

Advisor, NEXTT,

ACI World

Director, Security, Facilitation and IT
Nina Brooks

Director, Security, Facilitation and IT

ACI World

Manager, Future Airports
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?

Lead Engineer
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

COO
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?

Deputy Executive Director
Peter Hotham

Deputy Executive Director

SESAR Joint Undertaking



Hosted by abu-dhabi-airports-hos-airport-exchange-2019

Date: Tuesday 26th November

Time: 19:30 – 22:30

Location: Emirates Palace, West Corniche Road

Wednesday 27th November - Day 2


09:00 - 10:30

Middle East Airport Leaders Masterclass

Moderator


Managing Director
George Karamanos

Managing Director

KPI Aviation Marketing Solutions

Panel


CEO
Bryan Thompson

CEO

Abu Dhabi Airports

CEO
Sheikh Aimen Ahmed Al Hosni

CEO

Oman Airports

CEO
Sanjay Khanna

CEO

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

VP Commercial
Gelban al-Gelban

VP Commercial

Riyadh Airports Company

Chairman
H.E. Ali Salim Al Midfa

Chairman

Sharjah Airport Authority


10:30 - 11:15
Coffee break

11:15 - 12:30

Digital Towers panel: As large and small airports, including Abu Dhabi, consider the cost and redundancy benefits of remote towers, what are merits of the solutions on the market?

Fourth Working Session


Moderated by:


Managing Director
Conor Mullan

Managing Director

Think

Defining Presentation:


The digital airport revolution: How the new era of collaboration can unlock airport and airspace capacity, reduce costs, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and deliver the next generation of airport planning

Chief Solutions Officer, Digital Towers
Andy Taylor

Chief Solutions Officer, Digital Towers

NATS

Panel:


VP Products and Services
Niclas Gustavsson

VP Products and Services

Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions (SDATS)

Managing Director
Wolfgang Hatzack

Managing Director

ATRiCS

Head of Air Traffic Management
Neil Bowles

Head of Air Traffic Management

Searidge Technologies

Head of Business Development & Solutions, Head Office
Paul Diestelkamp

Head of Business Development & Solutions, Head Office

Air Navigation Solutions




11:15 - 12:30

Airport drone incursion: Is a clear mitigation best practice emerging, and how do the competing technological solutions compare?

Fourth Working Session


Moderator


Manager: Safety, Capacity, ATM & Single European Sky
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?

Innovation Project Director
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

New Business Development Manager
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

CEO
Dr. Dominic Walker

CEO

Aveillant

White Drone, Black Flag, Pink Boat – Using radar to see through the walls between safety, security & sustainability at airports

Business Development Manager
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?

Sales Director
Dave Eldridge

Sales Director

Chess Dynamics




12:30 - 13:15

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.

General Manager, Aviation Products
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?
Director, Airport Strategy and Planning
Marek Litwin

Director, Airport Strategy and Planning

Solidarity Transport Hub


13:15 - 14:15
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

Airport Exchange Timeline

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Endorsement from attendees and exhibitors of ACI Airport Exchange:

AviaVox
Istanbul New Airport – iGA
Avinor
KONE
Swissport International Ltd
Envirosuite
IER
PT Angkasa Pura II (Persero)
ieon
Emirates Airline
Brussels Airport Company
Sydney Airport
Rostock Airport
One Works
InterVISTAS Consulting Group
Oman Airports
SureScan Corporation
KONE Elevators and Escalators
Vision-Box
Safegate Group
Swedavia
SITA
Thales
Incheon International Airport Corporation
SITA
Aertec Solutions
NATS
Avian Safe
eezeetags
Runway Safe

It was a very well attended event, we are very happy with not only the level and quality of the visitors but also the quantity. Based on our experience exhibiting we will definitely be present at the next ACI Airport Exchange.

Johan Godin, Managing Director - AviaVox

It is great to be here where we can meet our colleagues from all over the world and exchange ideas, see new and different projects. The digital innovations are especially impressive, as a Chief Commercial Officer I am trying to balance the commercial success and the customer experience.

Mert Baser, Chief Commercial Officer - Istanbul New Airport – iGA

It’s been fantastic, we have been here exhibiting our electric aircraft for two days, there has been a lot of interest and a lot of interesting conversations. Fantastic!

Olav Mosvold, Larsen, Senior Advisor - Avinor

We have always enjoyed the atmosphere at ACI Airport Exchange. They are very much about networking and meeting people but also showing the latest innovations and solutions. We are happy with this years’ event, it really stood up to our high expectations. There are very many attendees from different levels and we have had the opportunity to meet a lot of the right people. We are looking to come back to ACI Airport Exchange next year, it is becoming one of our regular events in the calendar.

Calin Hera, Business Development Manager - KONE

The event has been very good, with a great location. We have been busy in the exhibition, and the social events and networking have been excellent. We have certainly met a lot of the right people.

Didier Steullet, Country Manager - Swissport International Ltd

We have had a lot of traction with visitors to our stand in the exhibition here at ACI Airport Exchange. Oman Airports Management Company has shown a lot of interest, and it is very motivating that the host is so engaged in the event. We have been very busy in the exhibition – it is the best Airport Exchange I have attended. The social events and networking opportunities have also been excellent.

Jesper P. Simonsen, Business Development Manager - Envirosuite

I found the exhibition to be very well organised. The level of people versus the other exhibitions I take part in was very good. People here want to do business and everyone was open and welcoming to talk. We wanted to take part because we had a very good year with OAMC but I think we got even more than that out of it, so I am very happy

Cameron Cumming, Regional Sales Manager - IER

The event has been excellent and informative. I have found the conference sessions very interesting – there was lots of interaction and debate. The exhibition has been great, with a huge amount of companies to see. I have enjoyed the networking opportunities.

Daan Achmad, Director of Human Capital, General Affairs & IT - PT Angkasa Pura II (Persero)

The best part about the show was the ACI team and the way they have organised the conference. We managed to network and even meet new companies, who build technology we didn’t even know existed.

Naseer Ahmad Khan, Managing Director - ieon

It has been very interesting to hear from specialist speakers across the customer journey – it is clear that the value chain is becoming more aligned, and we are seeing more cooperation. The format of the conference sessions has worked very well, with a high level of debate and interaction with the audience. ACI Airport Exchange is also clearly very valuable in terms of networking opportunities.

Richard Jewsbury, Divisional Senior Vice President Projects - Emirates Airline

The conference sessions have been a very good source of exchange and experiences. There has been a good level of interaction between the speakers and the audience, which has allowed us all to share opinions. The networking opportunities have been fantastic, and really enjoyed the spectacular social events.

Florence Muls - Brussels Airport Company

The conference sessions have been interesting, informative and contained diverse thoughts about the future. Most of the sessions I have attended have been based around security as this is the sector I work in. They have addressed all the things that airports are talking about, from contract management to security infrastructure and technology, and always connecting back to the passenger experience.

Kyile Whyte, Security Infrastructure & Equipment Manager - Sydney Airport

ACI Airport Exchange has been superbly organised, as always. I found the conference sessions very interesting, and it has been a fantastic forum for both learning and networking

Dr Rainer Schwarz, Managing Director - Rostock Airport

ACI Airport Exchange has been excellent. It has been very well attended, the conference sessions have been interesting, and there has been a good level of engagement between participants.

Giulio De Carli, Founder and Managing Partner - One Works

It has been an amazing event. It has been exceptionally well organised and on such a massive scale – the scale of the event matches the scale of the new Istanbul airport! It has been a wonderful showcase for İGA and Istanbul New Airport, and for delegates to learn about this new mega-hub. The social events and networking opportunities have been great as always, and the entertainment was outstanding. The exhibition was also very impressive, and well set out.

Johan Schölvinck, Vice-President Commercial - InterVISTAS Consulting Group

It has been a very big event, with lots of exhibitors and a very high standard of organisation. Overall, I am amazed at the quality of ACI Airport Exchange.

Mohamed Al Husaini, CEO Office Manager - Oman Airports

ACI Airport Exchange been very good and extremely well attended this year. I went to a couple of conference sessions, and I really enjoyed them. The sessions presented great information, particularly the keynote address with Dr Sani Şener, Member of the ACI Governing Board and CEO TAV Airports Holding and TAV Construction, and Mertol Genç, General Manager İGA Havalimanları. I have also thoroughly enjoyed the networking and social events.

LeeAnn Levesque, President and CEO - SureScan Corporation

Discussions in the conference sessions have been very engaging, with a lot of interaction between the speakers and the audience. The networking has been excellent – I am pleased with the good contacts we have made both regionally and internationally.

Tuukka Pakkala, Head of Global Escalator Offering - KONE Elevators and Escalators

It has been a really good event and exhibition. It is the best of cultures between Europe and Asia, and of course with Turkey being one of the key drivers for aviation it is the right place and locations to do it, especially with the new airport. The most important part of the event is the exchange between Europe and Asia – even though aviation is a global business, the exchange between these two regions is very positive.

Pedro Alves, Business Development Manager - Vision-Box

ACI always put on an incredible event and always offers fantastic networking opportunities, the conference and exhibition showcases the perfect balance between networking and meeting new people and customers.

Meric Döner - Safegate Group

The whole organisation behind the event was great and I particularly enjoyed the fact that there were different sessions of the conference. It is interesting because sometimes you tend to think that something might not be of your core interest but it turns out to be. And also, I really enjoyed the networking and in general coming together with the people from the industry.

Peder Beausang, Corporate Crisis Manager, Corporate Security and Safety - Swedavia

I thought the conference sessions were really well organised and informative and the flow of the sessions have been organised very well. There have been lots of very interesting and relevant topics, and I haven’t been to any that are boring. People always question whether it is worth taking the time out of day jobs to attend conferences, and for me it absolutely has been worth it. Valuable connections, and very valuable information.

Tijen Cirig, Director, Airport Solutions - SITA

I attended the Security & Crisis Management Summit which was focused on inside threats and all of the speakers that I heard were focusing on the matter and were giving very nice suggestions for the future. The level was very high and met my expectations for sure.

Massimo Bonechi, Defence Security & Transportation Direction - Thales

My time here has given me a better understanding about Turkish Airlines, and the new airport, which are areas that I am particularly interested in given that we provide construction and operation expertise to İGA, and it has provided some very valuable social opportunities.

Kwang Sik Song - Incheon International Airport Corporation

All of the conferences were very interesting and the timings were perfect – it was just the right amount of time for each speaker and it was very engaging. The topics were also very relevant. Overall, I attended most of the sessions and I really liked them; we found very new concepts and new technologies.

Dalia Elbaltaji, Account Manager, SITA, and Laike Tafesse, Director Solution Design, Airport Solution Line - SITA

It has been very good – we’ve had many planned and unplanned meetings here and it has been a good show. We’ve attended ACI Airport Exchange four or five times, and it is the event that is on our list to attend every year.

Matthew Horsman - Aertec Solutions

The venue itself is pretty spectacular and there has been some really key players from different sectors in the market showcasing at the exhibition. The conference topics have been really great and relevant, particularly with İGA’s involvement and the focus on the new airport. We have had a very productive few days and people have been very open about their challenges, such as maximising airport infrastructure.

Nick Stevens, Senior Solution Architect - NATS

It has been really good and we have made some very interesting and good contacts. At these kind of conferences and exhibitions it isn’t so much about the footfall – you only need one good contact to make it worth attending.

Liz Sian - Avian Safe

This year has been very, very good. We’ve met many new customers, and we have also been able to learn about and see other new solutions and products in the market. Customers, airports and airlines have tried to learn more about our self-tagging products and we have been very pleased with not just the results, but also the venue, the location and the food. ACI Airport Exchange is very good for not only the external market, but also the internal market.

Borry Vrieling, Founder and Managing Director - eezeetags

It is our first time at ACI Airport Exchange, although we have visited other shows in the US, and we will definitely be attending this show next year. We are a niche market with our greenEMAS solution, but the customers that have come by have been interesting and valuable.

Göran Felldin - Runway Safe