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.

Nazareno Ventola, CEO and MD of Bologna International Airport

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

Nazareno Ventola. C: BLQ.

Nazareno will be revealing details of Bologna Airport’s CAPEX execution programme and discussing this in light of the operational challenges they are experiencing driven by strong demand. Strong demand for travel, coupled with a terminal under refurbishment and construction and increasing stakeholders’ pressures makes for an interesting challenge that the airport is navigating.

Ramón Miró, President and CEO, Quito International Airport / Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport 

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

“Our continuous pursuit of excellence is the result of a constant collective effort and is part of the DNA that the company has instilled in the Quiport team. When we talk about punctuality in air transportation, we are not just referring to numbers and statistics. We are talking about the ability to make time our ally, to ensure that each passenger can reach their destination without setbacks, enjoying a pleasant and hassle-free travel experience. To achieve this goal, a passenger-centred culture, supported by innovation and technology, is our main tool.”

Ramón Miró. C: Quito.

Last year the airport won the title of “Most On-Time Airport” in the small airport category, according to the ‘2023 On-Time Performance Review’, by Cirium, the source of aviation analysis , which celebrates the operational excellence of the world’s airports and airlines.

The outstanding position of Quito airport is translated into concrete numbers: 90.29% of flights left its facilities on time. These figures reflect the airport’s dedication to optimizing every phase of the journey, from check-in to landing.

Stevie Summers, Head of Baggage, London Gatwick Airport

Speaking on ‘Bags of innovation: Automated baggage handling’ – Day 2

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“I am looking forward to taking part in the International Airport Summit and will be speaking on the panel ‘Bags of innovation: Automated baggage handling’. At London Gatwick, we’re always looking at what’s possible in order to improve the efficiency, accuracy and sustainability of the baggage system, and I will be discussing the technologies we are trialling at London Gatwick to reduce manual coding and needed interventions, including data, AI, camera technologies, as well as off load units at arrivals reclaim to reduce manual handling. We are also lucky enough to have an early bag store which gives us the flexibility and ability to manage capacity and accommodate the future growth of the airport.”

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