International Airport Summit is back for another year of thought leadership panel discussions, fireside chats and roundtable discussions. The first wave of stellar speakers has now been revealed. Read on to find out which of the industry’s stalwarts have been confirmed.
The International Airport Summit 2026, taking place on 19–20 November in Rome, has unveiled its first wave of speakers, featuring a distinguished line-up of global aviation leaders poised to shape the future of airport operations.
Among the early confirmed speakers are:
- Doug Wycoff, Director of Digital Solutions & Innovation, Tampa International Airport
- Chris Miles, Chief Operating Officer, Calgary Airport Authority
- ALessandro Fidato, Chief Operating Officer, SEA Milan Airports
- Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
- Maurice Jenkins, Chief Innovation Officer, Miami International Airport
- Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director, Manchester Airport
These industry experts will contribute to a comprehensive two-day programme that delves into critical themes such as sustainability, digital transformation, passenger experience, and operational resilience. Attendees can expect in-depth discussions on topics including AI-driven innovation, planning airport infrastructure amid uncertainty, building the data foundation for prediction, advanced baggage handling technologies, and managing major constuction in live airport environments.
The 2026 closed-door VIP roundtable discussions centre around the themes of operational resilience & capacity; passenger experience & terminal operations; digital transformation, data & AI; sustainability & infrastructure planning and security.
The International Airport Summit 2026, scheduled for 19–20 November in Rome, has officially opened registration, promising a dynamic two-day event that will convene global aviation leaders to explore the future of airport operations. The host airport operator Aeroporti di Roma, world-renowned for its passenger experience and innovation hub, sets the stage for this high-profile gathering.
Keep your eyes peeled for further speaker announcements coming up!
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