International Airport Summit 2024

Speakers

#IARSummit
The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam

13th — 14th November 2024

Anurag Shandilya

Anurag Shandilya

VP of Airport Operations

King Salman International Airport Development Company

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Fireside Chat

12.40 pm

Powering sustainable aviation:

New airport infrastructures to generate clean energy on-site

As the aviation industry commits to reducing its carbon footprint and mitigating environmental impact, airports play a pivotal role in leading the transition towards renewable energy solutions. Airport energy hubs can eventually act as energy distribution facilities, supplying clean energy to adjacent businesses and neighbouring communities.

In this fireside chat, we explore the innovative approaches and sustainable technologies shaping the future of airport operations, with a focus on electrification, solar power, hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel. In this session, we will discuss.

  • Installing solar panels, wind turbines and geothermal systems
  • Modelling and designing how to store and deliver scalable and commercially viable on-site green hydrogen
  • Transitioning to and storing sustainable low- and zero-carbon fuels and catering for future demand
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George Davies

Service Line Director for Sustainability
Atkins Realis

Anurag Shandilya with KSIA logo
Anurag Shandilya

VP of Airport Operations
King Salman International Airport Development Company

Daniel Bircher with Zurich Airport logo
Moderator:
Daniel Bircher

Managing Director
Zurich Airport International

Panel Discussion

3.20 pm

How do we cater for an evolving passenger demographic?

As the global aviation landscape continues to evolve, so too do the demographics of air travellers. Airports are seeing more mature travellers, passengers with reduced mobility and families travelling than ever before and as people of different backgrounds travel, they bring with them their own preferences and requirements of how they’d like to travel. Airports are becoming increasingly aware of the need to ensure their airports are inclusive to everyone.

Join us for an insightful discussion as industry leaders and experts delve into the challenges and opportunities associated with meeting the needs of an increasingly varied passenger demographic.

  • Tailor your services, amenities and facilities for different passenger demographics – families, seniors, millennials and travellers with disabilities
  • Insights from demographic data and market research to inform passenger-centric strategies
  • Implement measures to improve accessibility and enhance the travel experience for all
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Patricia Vitalis

Executive Director Schiphol Operations
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Anurag Shandilya with KSIA logo
Moderator: Anurag Shandilya

VP of Airport Operations
King Salman International Airport Development Company