International Airport Summit 2024

Speakers

#IARSummit
The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam

13th — 14th November 2024

Lutz Weisser

Lutz Weisser

Managing Director

Munich Airport International

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With more than 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, Dr Lutz Weisser not only developed extensive expertise in the areas of airport privatization, strategic airport development and master planning, but also acquired a comprehensive understanding of financial processes and business planning. He has managed a wide variety of projects worldwide, particularly in Europe, the USA and Latin America. Since the end of the 1990s he has been providing support in planning, implementation and airport privatization projects.

After managing several global projects together with the experts from Munich Airport International GmbH, Dr Lutz Weisser took over the position of managing director there and since then has been continuously working on further expanding its presence. His successes include setting up an airport planning company, integrating it into a multi airport operator plus opening the new Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport as Managing Director of MAI, which he manages as a multi-airport operator with sales responsibility of around EUR 110 million and a total of 200 employees in 2023.

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Panel Discussion

9.40 am

Smart airports:

What is a smart airport?

What image comes to mind with the term ‘smart airport’?

Smart airports use technologies and software to promote seamless performance, safety and efficiency in areas like passenger experience, business and airport operations. Join us for this discussion where airports discuss what this looks like for them. Discover how sensors and innovative technologies are transforming airports into intelligent, connected hubs of efficiency and convenience. From optimising passenger flows and baggage handling to enhancing security protocols and environmental sustainability, sensor-driven solutions are revolutionising every aspect of airport management and infrastructure. Discover the benefits to your business:

  • The tech reshaping airport ecosystems and creating new opportunities
  • Improved passenger satisfaction, operational efficiency and resource optimisation
  • Integration of advanced technologies such as AI, biometrics and the Internet of Things (IoT)
Lisa Heyl with Fraport logo
Lisa Heyl

Senior Project Manager
Fraport AG

James Williamson with Veovo logo
James Williamson

CEO,
Veovo

Lutz Weisser with Munich Airport logo
Dr Lutz Weisser

Managing Director
Munich Airport International

Maurice Jenkins with Miami International Airport logo
Moderator: Maurice Jenkins

Chief Innovation Officer,
Miami International Airport