Designing smarter airports for improved passenger experience
Airports worldwide are grappling with the complex challenge of modernising ageing infrastructure to meet current and future passenger volumes. This virtual panel focuses on how leading airports are embracing digital twin technology to streamline construction, reduce operational disruption, and build a scalable digital foundation for the future.
Many of today’s airports are grappling with ageing infrastructure that was never intended to accommodate current or future passenger volumes. This strain is compounded by growing expectations for sustainability, tighter budgets, and the need to improve operational resilience. For airports undertaking construction or modernisation projects, the challenge lies in keeping operations running smoothly while delivering long-term improvements.
Join this virtual panel of airport and infrastructure experts to discover how digital twin technology enables data-driven planning, real-time collaboration, and smoother transitions from construction to operations. We’ll examine real-world use cases that show how digital twins are helping airports overcome challenges like cost constraints, operational disruption, and the need for greater resilience, all while improving the passenger experience.
Whether you’re planning a terminal expansion, a runway rehabilitation, or a complete modernisation programme, this session will offer practical insight into how airports can embrace a digital-first approach to capital project delivery.
Key learning points:
- The use-case for digital twins to streamline capital project design and construction
- Strategies for reducing disruption during modernisation of live airport environments
- The role of trusted data in transitioning smoothly from build phase to operations
- How digital twins support asset reliability and long-term performance
- Practical ways airports can start building a connected, scalable digital foundation for future projects
PANELLISTS
Leif Johnson, Industry Solution Director, Transportation at Bentley
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Leif Johnson is the Industry Solution Director for Transportation at Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering company. He is responsible for the definition, strategy, and positioning of infrastructure digital twin solutions to help enable airports to become more resilient and sustainable. With over 30 years of experience in the software industry supporting infrastructure engineering, Leif’s current focus is on connecting BIM and GIS, AI optimization of airports, digital twins for inclusivity and transparency in decision making, and smarter infrastructure in airports for safety and resilience.
Further speakers to be announced
FAQs
Is the webinar free?
Yes – there is no charge to watch the webinar, either live or on-demand.
When will the webinar take place?
The webinar will be taking place on 23 September 2025, at 16:00 GMT, UK time.
Can I watch the webinar later?
The webinar will be available to watch on-demand shortly after the live broadcast takes place.
What are the benefits of attending live?
During the live webinar, you will be able to pose questions to the speakers, which will then be answered during the live Q&A session at the end of the webinar.
How long will the webinar be?
The live webinar will last for up to sixty minutes
What do I need to watch this webinar?
All you need is a computer with an internet connection. It is advised to use headphones where possible for your own comfort.
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