The keynote panel at World Aviation Festival “Unpacking airport masterplans,” gathered Christina Cassotis, CEO, Pittsburgh International Airport, Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports Company, Luis Felipe De Oliveira, CEO, Director General, A.C.I. World Inc, Thomas Linkenheil, Co-CEO, United Robotics Group, Fred Lam, CEO, Hong Kong International Airport, Thierry Ligonniere, CEO, ANA Aeroportos de Portugal along with moderator Ben Thompson.
As we look to 2024 and beyond, this panel sheds light on how key decision makers are planning for the industry’s future. These prominent speakers from across the industry unpacked key themes including passenger-centric technology integration, operational efficiency and holistic planning, the merits of customisation vs standardisation, industry collaboration, and sustainability.
This hour-long discussion was framed by an opening conversation around the evolving needs of travellers, answering the question: “What will the 2030 passenger demand?” Insights shared shaped the later discussion, ensuring progress remains closely linked to the needs of passengers.
Watch the full interview below to hear these industry leaders shared their perspectives on how to navigate a path forwards.
For more from these speakers see:
- Tech, collaboration, and evolution with the Director General at ACI World
- “That’s the key to sustainability.” Technology and future challenges with Paul Griffiths
- Using technology to bridge the manpower gap with Fred Lam, CEO, Airport Authority Hong Kong
