International Airport Summit 2024

Speakers

#IARSummit
The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam

13th — 14th November 2024

Daniel Bircher

Daniel Bircher

Managing Director

Zurich Airport International

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Daniel Bircher is the Managing Director Zurich Airport International. He further acts as Chairman of Yamuna International Airport Private Ltd., the Indian special Purpose Vehicle to build the Delhi Noida International Greenfield airport (CHF 700 Mio. Investment).

Daniel Bircher acted as CEO Zurich Airport International Asia and was responsible for Zurich Airport’s International Business in Asia.

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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
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Anurag Shandilya with KSIA logo
Anurag Shandilya

VP of Airport Operations
King Salman International Airport Development Company

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Moderator:
Daniel Bircher

Managing Director
Zurich Airport International