International Airport Summit 2024

Speakers

#IARSummit
The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam

13th — 14th November 2024

Billy Shallow

Billy Shallow

Senior Director of Security, Technology and Innovation

ACI World

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In his role, Billy leads ACI World’s Security, Innovation and Technology teams encompassing the World Security Standing Committee and the World Airport IT Standing Committee, advocating for the World’s airports, raising standards and capacity building within these respective areas. His remit also extends to ACI World’s Smart security programme, focused on improving security detection, operational efficiency, and the passenger experience across the world’s airports. Billy is ACI’s Permanent Representative to ICAO for security matters, advocating for the best interest for over 2000 airports globally, working closely with States and industry to meet modern requirements for aviation security.

Before ACI World, Billy worked at London City Airport for five years designing and implementing their security transformation programme, then leading the on-time airside performance initiative, with globally renowned results. Billy then went on to lead consulting projects working at King Abdulaziz International Airport Jeddah, Brussels Airport, Birmingham Airport and Belfast City on operational optimization programmes.

A British national, with a passion for operational improvement, Billy is a lean six sigma black belt. He sits on ICAO’s various working groups with his excellent team, as-well as a number of industry groups. He holds a University of London bachelor’s degree in management and organizational Analysis, as-well as follow-up qualifications at Darden Business School and Stanford University.

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Panel Discussion

10.40 am

Security measures against rebounding and emerging threats

In an ever-evolving landscape of global security challenges, airports play a critical role in safeguarding passengers, personnel, and infrastructure against a wide range of threats. This panel gathers security experts and industry leaders to discuss proactive strategies, innovative technologies and collaborative approaches to address evolving threats and ensure the safety and security of airports worldwide. Join this session to hear airports discuss:

  • Current and emerging threats – terrorism, cyber-attacks, insider threats and biological hazards
  • Innovative security technologies being deployed such as passenger screening, baggage inspection, and cargo security
  • How airport security personnel are trained and equipped to respond effectively to security incidents
Oliver Braun with Berlin Airport logo
Oliver Braun

Head of Security
Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg

Laxman Moyo with Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe logo
Laxman Moyo

Director Aviation Security
Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe

Oana Muresan with OSL logo
Oana Muresan

Head of Business Development
OSL

Billy Shallow with ACI logo
Moderator: Billy Shallow

Senior Director of Security, Technology and Innovation
ACI World