IAR Spotlight on International Airport Summit 2024 Speakers

With the International Airport Summit 2024 set to take place on 13-14 November in Amsterdam, we take a look at some of the speakers in the spotlight for this exciting event.

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Find out below what they will be exploring in their various sessions.

Gerri Sinclair, Interim Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, Vancouver International Airport

Speaking on ‘Data-driven decision making: Defining the future of airport operational excellence’ – Day 2.

C: YVR.

During this presentation you will learn how Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is investing in strategic training and cutting-edge technology to future proof its operations. The airport recently launched its YVR AI Brigade, a program designed to upskill its workforce and create commercially viable AI products and services. Hear first hand how the airport’s award-winning Digital Twin solution, powered by the YVR STREAM engine, integrates data from hundreds of sources to enhance real time situational awareness and decision-making. These investments are all made in support of the airport’s FLOW management vision, a transformative project that uses AI to drive operational efficiencies, customer satisfaction, and sustainability objectives, enabling YVR to handle increased passenger and cargo volumes without having to proportionally expand its physical infrastructure.

Piervittorio Farabbi, Chief Operations Officer, Tirana Airport

Speaking on ‘KEYNOTE CEO forum: What’s keeping them awake at night?’ – Day 1.

C: TIA.

Tirana Airport in Albania has experienced unprecedented growth of over 260% since 2019, making it the fastest growing airport in Europe. In 2023 they had 100% more passengers than in 2022. 5.2 million passengers passed through the airport in 2023, and this year, they expect to end the year on 10 million passengers. The airport is experiencing a challenge on how to accommodate this inundation of travellers as the airport was not built to handle this growth. Listen to the airport Chief Operations Officer describe how they are tackling this challenge while recruiting and sticking to their sustainability strategy.

Luis Soto, Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Technology Officer, El Dorado International Airport

Speaking on ‘Future workforce: Attracting and retaining staff to build a strong pipeline of talent’ – Day 1.

C: BOG.

El Dorado has been named ‘Best Airport in South America’ for the sixth time and as ‘Best Staff in South America’ for the fourth time at the 2024 Skytrax Awards. As Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Technology Officer, Luis is perfectly positioned to talk about the airport’s philosophy on recruiting the next generation of airport workers who will have to have different skills to the workforce now – especially with regards to technology.

“I am particularly excited about the opportunity to discuss how we can attract and prepare the next generation of airport workers, especially in light of the evolving technological landscape.”

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