INITIATIVES FOR SMART AIRPORTS CONFERENCE –  TO RESPOND TO COVID-19 AND THE NEW NORMAL

INITIATIVES FOR SMART AIRPORTS CONFERENCE

November 19, 2020

11:00am – 15:00pm EST

The first of these Virtual On-Line Conferences will be chaired by Chris LeTourneur of MXD Development Strategists, addressing the topic of “Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Navigating the New Normal”.

Session 1: Welcome from the Conference Chairman: Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Navigating the New Normal

Conference Chairman Chris LeTourneur will frame the topics covered by this first virtual on-line event. Chris will provide an overview of the profound impacts and implications the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Airports and their adjacent Regions, and how they are collectively responding to:

  • Pivot their operations
  • Leverage Airport assets
  • Embrace E-Commerce Fulfillment and Logistics
  • Facilitate Healthcare and Food Logistics
  • Generate alternative revenues
  • Stimulate Innovation
  • Get people back to work
  • Rebound and diversify economies

Speakers:
Chris LeTourneur, President & Chief Executive Officer, MXD Development Strategists

Session 2: Welcome from Conference Hosts: Charting the Path for Recovery

Conference Hosts and Session Panelists will present case study profiles illustrating impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on their operations and revenues, and share experiences on how their pre-COVID-19 Airport initiatives are helping to motivate resilience, economic diversification and growth. This Panel will explore:

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacts on airport operations
  • Impacts on airport revenues
  • Repositioning of airport initiatives to stimulate revenues
  • Strategies for economic diversification and growth
  • Important role of Airport City Development
  • Fostering Passenger Service excellence
  • Stimulating regional economic development

Speakers:
Jesus H. Saenz, Jr., IAP Director of Airports, San Antonio Airport System
Peter de Leeuw, Head of Landside and Real Estate Development, Vienna International Airport
Elizabeth Le Masson, Delegate for Economic Development and Jobs, Groupe ADP & Member of the Board of Directors, Paris CDG Alliance

Session 3: Expert Primer Panel: Adapting to the New Reality and Supporting Economic Rebound

Airport operators, developers, innovators and strategists will share their experiences for “Adapting to the New Normal” in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support economic rebound, put people back to work, and recognize the phenomenal growth of e-commerce and logistics. This panel will explore:

  • The rapid growth of e-commerce
  • Important role of cargo and multi-modal logistics
  • Supply chain management of healthcare and food logistics
  • Generating non-aeronautical revenues
  • Key role of commercial and industrial development
  • Stimulating economic growth and diversification
  • Raising capital to fund recovery and stimulus projects
  • Putting people back to work
  • Embracing innovation and technology

Speakers:
Elliott Paige, Director, Air Service Development, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
John Terrell, Principal, Paslay Management Group
Arturo Garcia Alonso, Chief Operating Officer, AvPORTS
Myron Keehn, Vice President, Air Service & Commercial Development, Edmonton International Airport

Session 4: Interactive Q & A Session to Share Experiences in Response, Resilience & Rebound

On-line conference delegates will be given the opportunity to directly engage with panelists during an extensive Q & A session, whereby delegates can turn their cameras on and ask questions, provide comments, and share experiences. This first-hand conversation will be moderated by Conference Chairman, Chris LeTourneur, and provide ample time for interaction, networking, and learning.

Speakers:
Elliott Paige, Director, Air Service Development, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
John Terrell
, Principal, Paslay Management Group
Arturo Garcia Alonso
, Chief Operating Officer, AvPORTS
Myron Keehn
, Vice President, Air Service & Commercial Development, Edmonton International Airport
Elizabeth Le Masson, Delegate for Economic Development and Jobs, Groupe ADP & Member of the Board of Directors, Paris CDG Alliance

INITIATIVES FOR SMART AIRPORTS CONFERENCE

The event platform will enable you to watch sessions live and interact with the speakers, panels, and Q&As in real-time as if you were in the room with them.

In advance of the event, we will send you a link to the platform - simply log on, browse the agenda and tune into the sessions that interest you the most.

Plus, content will be available on demand so you can catch up on anything you might have missed at your leisure.

$195.00
SMART AIRPORTS VIRTUAL CONFERENCES

INCLUDES ACCESS TO ALL 4 VIRTUAL CONFERENCES.

The event platform will enable you to watch sessions live and interact with the speakers, panels, and Q&As in real-time as if you were in the room with them.

In advance of the event, we will send you a link to the platform - simply log on, browse the agenda and tune into the sessions that interest you the most.

Plus, content will be available on demand so you can catch up on anything you might have missed at your leisure.

$320.00
Chris LeTourneur
President & Chief Executive Officer, MXD Development Strategists

    Event Details
    • Start Date
      November 19, 2020 11:00 am
    • End Date
      November 19, 2020 3:00 pm
    • Status
      Expired
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