The unmissable event for airport leaders: International Airport Summit 2025 – your gateway to next-gen airport operations

Taking place on 19–20 November 2025 at the JW Marriott Hotel Berlin in Germany, this International Airport Summit is designed to equip industry professionals with actionable takeaways and foster crucial collaborations.

The summit’s comprehensive two-day programme will delve into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of aviation. Attendees can expect expert-led sessions and in-depth discussions on critical themes vital for strategic decision-making. These include:

• Sustainability and Net Zero strategies, exploring critical pathways towards achieving carbon neutrality.
• Digital transformation and AI-driven innovation, with a focus on optimising operational efficiency through advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and automation.
• The evolution of passenger experience, including strategies for elevating the end-to-end journey through technological integration, personalised services, inclusive design, and hyperpersonalisation.
• Operational resilience and advanced baggage handling technologies, including reinventing baggage with smart technology.
• Evolving security measures, encompassing cyber resilience, advanced threat detection, and biometric technologies for seamless travel.
• Enhancing non-aeronautical revenue streams through innovative retail concepts and passenger engagement strategies.

This year, the summit proudly partners with Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), underscoring Berlin’s pivotal role as a global aviation hub. BER’s transformation from a challenging inception to a beacon of innovation and efficiency is highly commendable. The airport has notably implemented AI-driven aircraft handling systems for optimised turnaround times, introduced BER Biometrics for seamless, contactless passenger processing via facial recognition, and adopted the BER Runway virtual queuing system to significantly improve security screening. These advancements have led to a substantial increase in customer satisfaction, earning BER a 4-star rating and the “Most Improved Airport” award by Skytrax. Hosting the summit in Berlin provides a unique opportunity to experience BER’s integrated innovations first-hand.

The event boasts a distinguished line-up of global aviation leaders as speakers. Confirmed speakers include:

• Aletta von Massenbach, CEO of Berlin Brandenburg International Airport (BER).
• Tara Mulrooney, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Innovation at Edmonton International Airport.
• Chris Miles, Chief Operating Officer at The Calgary Airport Authority.
• Sigrún Björk Jakobsdóttir, CEO, Isavia Regional Airports Iceland.
• Maurice Jenkins, Chief Innovation Officer, Miami International Airport.
• Yorick Buys, Head of Baggage, Brussels Airport Company.
• Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director, Manchester International Airport.
• Claus Grunow, VP Corporate Strategy & Digitalization, Fraport.

These industry experts will share insights on topics ranging from transforming airports into lifestyle destinations to hyperpersonalisation and robotics.

Adding to the event’s prestige, the highly anticipated Airport Honour Awards 2025 will take place during the International Airport Summit on 19 November 2025. Hosted by International Airport Review, these awards celebrate innovation, creativity, and excellence across 10 categories, recognising breakthroughs that make travel greener, smarter, and more secure.

New categories for 2025 include the Airport Leader of the Year Award, which honours exceptional leaders steering their teams with vision and resilience, the Baggage Innovation Award, recognising transformation through technology and data, and the coveted Airport of the Year Award, celebrating all-rounder airports excelling across areas like accessibility, security, passenger experience, and sustainability.

Limited complimentary passes are available for eligible professionals, including senior managers from airports, airlines, regulatory bodies, and aviation authorities, on a first-come, first-served basis. This is an unparalleled opportunity to connect with global decision-makers, explore cutting-edge developments, and acquire actionable takeaways to drive informed and impactful decisions within your organisation.

Register now to secure your place at the forefront of aviation innovation and collaborate with peers and thought leaders shaping the industry’s future.

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