International Airport Summit 2024

Speakers

#IARSummit
The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam

13th — 14th November 2024

Luis Soto

Luis Soto

Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Technology Officer

El Dorado International Airport

El Dorado International Airport logo

Luis Soto, who holds an MBA degree and a specialisation in HR Management, currently serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Technology Officer at El Dorado International Airport. He has an impressive 18-year professional journey, with a decade focussed specifically on the airport industry. Demonstrating determination and strategic acumen, he has led various areas including human resources management, technology, projects, and innovation.

Panel Discussion

10.10 am

Future workforce:

Attracting and retaining staff to build a strong pipeline of talent

The industry has become less attractive to candidates – with a reputation for poor pay and ‘polluting the planet’. With this in mind, how are airport leaders finding ways to attract, train and retain, the next generation and build the skills needed in the future? By addressing the key challenges and opportunities in skill development and workforce planning, stakeholders can collaborate to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of airports in an evolving landscape. Join this session to hear airports discuss:

  • The tech reshaping roles and responsibilities within airport operations
  • Initiatives bridging the gap between academic programmes and industry demand
  • How airports can invest in upskilling and reskilling initiatives to prepare their workforce for the integration of automation and robotics technologies?
Fred Lam with Hong Kong International Airport logo
Fred Lam

Chairman
Hong Kong International Airport

Luis Soto with El Dorado International Airport logo
Luis Soto

Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Technology Officer
El Dorado International Airport

Vernon Taylor
Vernon Taylor

Director of People Operations
JFKIAT

Sarah Marquez with Denver International Airport logo
Moderator: Sarah Marquez

Senior Vice President of Operations
Denver International Airport