ACI EUROPE and ACI ASIA–PACIFIC presentThe anna.aero/ACI EUROPE Network Planning Conference
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- Discounted rates on accommodation
- 15% discount on Etihad flights
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Conference Theme Announced:
"Maximising Your Airport's Case For Securing New Air Services" (An intensive learning experience with the full and low fare carriers)
This conference will look at the expanding reach of the LCC, under-exploited airlines routes and engaging new, long-haul markets. Held in partnership with anna.aero, this conference will create debate and communication amongst airlines and airports to create a truly unique forum for learning.
Conference programme for Tuesday 29 November 2011
09.00 – 10.00
Keynote Arena
Welcome Addresses and Keynote Presentations from:
Olivier Jankovec, Director General, ACI EUROPE
Patti Chau, Regional Director, ACI Asia-Pacific
Jim Bennett, CEO, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)
Kevin Knight, Chief Officer of Strategy and Planning, Etihad Airways
10.00 - 11.00
Official Exhibition Opening and Coffee Break
NETWORK PLANNING CONFERENCE
"MAXIMISING YOU AIRPOsRT'S CASE FOR SECURING NEW AIR SERVICES"
AN INTENSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE WITH THE FULL SERVICE AND LOW FARE CARRIERS
In partnership with:
11.00 - 11.30
Opening Session
Welcome Address:
- George Karamanos, VP Corporate Marketing and Communications, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)
Keynote Address:
HOW BIG CAN LOW COST LONG HAUL GROW?
- Sentil Balan, Head of Route Planning & Regulatory Affairs, AirAsia X,
11.30 – 13.00
First Working Session
IN THE SHADOW OF THE MIDDLE EAST BIG THREE (MEB3)
AS THE THREE BIG GULF CARRIERS BUILD GLOBAL NETWORKS, WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE FOR THE REGION'S OTHER AIRLINES? HOW DO THEY DIFFERENTIATE THEIR NETWORKS AND BUSINESS MODELS?
WELCOME ADDRESS:
- Ralph Anker, Editor anna.aero
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
COMPETENT WITH THE MEB3: THY'S STRATEGY TO BE THE "LARGEST AIRLINE ON EARTH" - WHAT THIS MEANS IN NETWORK DEVELOPMENT TERMS.
Soner Akkurt, Chief Commercial Officer, Turkish Airlines
PANELLISTS:
Markku Nokkala, Chief Officer Network & Planning, Oman Air
Morten Loej, Senior Manager Planning, Gulf Air*
13.00 – 14.15
Networking Lunch in the Exhibition
14.15 – 15.45
Second Working Session
LCCs IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND ASIA
IS DEREGULATION A PRE-REQUISITE FOR THE LOW-COST MODEL TO THRIVE OR CAN LOW-COST AIRLINES OPERATE IN REGULATED MARKETS? HOW GREAT IS THE DISCREPANCY BETWEEN WHICH MARKETS LCCs WANT TO SERVE AND CAN SERVE? WHAT OBSTACLES DO LCCs IN THESE REGIONS FACE?
PANELLISTS:
Harish Moideen Kutty, Group Head of Network Planning & Revenue Mgt, Air Arabia
Sam Sridharan, Chief Commercial Officer, Spicejet- Sentil Balan, Head of Route Planning & Regulatory Affairs, AirAsia X
15.45 – 16.30
Networking Coffee Break on the Exhibition Floor
16.30 – 17.30
Keynote Arena
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT CEO PANEL
PANELLISTS:
Declan Collier, CEO, Dublin Airport Authority 
Kosaburo Morinaka, President & CEO, Narita
International Airport Corporation, Japan and Second Vice President, ACI Asia-Pacific
Arnaud Feist, CEO, Brussels Airport
Graham Lake, Director General, CANSO
Close of Conference
19.30 – 23.00
GALA DINNER
AT EMIRATES PALACE
Hosted by
Conference programme for Wednesday 30 November 2011
09.00 – 10.00
Keynote Arena
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
10.45 – 12.15
Third Working Session
THE NEXT DESTINATIONS
WHICH ARE THE NEXT KEY STRATEGIC MARKETS? IS AN ALLIANCE NETWORK REQUIRED TO COMPETE WITH THE GROWING THREAT OF GULF CARRIERS AND THE LOW-COST SECTOR?
PANELLISTS INCLUDE:
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John Shepley, Vice President Network Planning,
Etihad Airways -
Peter Wiesner, Senior Vice President-Network Management,
Bangkok Airways -
Emanuel Hovorka, Director Route Management
& Alliances, ČSA Czech Airlines
12.15 - 13.45
Networking Lunch in the Exhibition
13.45 – 15.15
Fourth Working Session
HOW CAN AIRPORTS BEST POSITION THEMSELVES TO BECOME ENGAGED IN NEW, EMERGING LONG-HAUL MARKETS?
Michael McTighe, Chief Operating Officer, Safi Airways
Hossein Hosseini, Director Marketing, Mahan Air
Rajendran Vellapalath,
VP Corporate Strategy and Planning
Rak Airways
15.30 – 17.30
Closing Reception
Sponsored by:
* Invited
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Keynote Arena
New for 2011Delegates 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.
