Discover how open architecture is transforming checkpoint operations at LAX Airport

International Airport Review invites airport security leaders to join a high-impact virtual panel on 25 November, exploring how responsible open architecture is enabling some of the world’s most forward-thinking airports to modernise their checkpoints without expensive overhauls or operational disruption.

The panellists on “Enabling checkpoint flexibility with responsible open architecture,” will drill into how airports can seamlessly connect and manage screening systems from multiple vendors — unlocking new efficiencies, improving detection and creating the adaptability that modern threat environments demand.

A key highlight of this event will be an inside look at Los Angeles World Airports (LAX), one of the largest and most operationally complex airport systems in the world. Aura Moore, Deputy Executive Director and CIO at LAWA, will share how LAX is using open architecture principles to strengthen resilience, simplify upgrades and get more value from existing screening technology. For airport security leaders grappling with legacy estates, rising passenger throughput and constrained budgets, this is a rare opportunity to learn directly from an airport that is living these challenges at scale.

The discussion will also feature insights from the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security and leading OEM Smiths Detection, offering a complete 360-degree view of what is technically possible, operationally realistic and strategically necessary.

The panel will explore:

• How LAX is approaching mixed-vendor integration to reduce bottlenecks and improve screening performance
• Lessons from real deployments where centralised image processing has helped airports cut queue times and increase capacity
• How flexible algorithm use enables faster upgrades and stronger detection without expensive hardware replacements
• Practical steps to ensure new systems remain compatible, cyber-secure and resilient as you evolve your estate
• Procurement considerations to prevent vendor lock-in and maintain long-term agility

What you’ll gain by attending:

• Actionable insight into how major airports are using open architecture to solve the same operational pressures you face
• A clearer understanding of how to improve throughput and detection using technology you already own
• Guidance on designing a future-ready checkpoint strategy without committing to costly, disruptive overhauls
• Real-world, replicable examples that can inform your next investment or procurement decision

Panellists:

• Aura Moore, Deputy Executive Director / CIO, Los Angeles World Airports
• Sander Oliver, Coordinator, Policy Development Unit, Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security
• Cymoril Métivier, Global Digital Portfolio Director, Smiths Detection

For heads of airport security seeking practical, scalable answers to throughput, resilience and technology integration challenges, this is a session not to miss.

Join us on 25 November to hear directly from LAX and other leaders shaping the future of checkpoint operations. Registration for the virtual panel is now open.