International Airport Summit 2024

Speakers

#IARSummit
The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam

13th — 14th November 2024

Nazareno Ventola

Nazareno Ventola

CEO and MD

Bologna International Airport

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I started my professional experience with Enitecnologie, the Corporate R&D Company of ENI Group, the national Oil & Gas Company, in the Strategic Planning & Development Department. During that time I was involved in the Strategy definition and implementation process at corporate level, developing simulation models to analyse the long term evolution of the energy markets.

After a brief experience in management consulting, I later joined Aeroporto G. Marconi di Bologna in January 2000, as Analysis & Planning Manager. My main responsibilities included strategic planning, business development and benchmarking.
In 2002 I became Planning & Control Director, adding responsibilities for business planning, budgeting and cost control, M&A projects, process quality and strategic control of subsidiaries.

With the aim at aligning my function to the new challenges of our business in 2011 I became Strategy and CPM Director, being responsible for strategy design and implementation and for monitoring corporate performance and in charge of the economic regulation process, which includes charges and tariffs scheme definition and negotiation with the airlines and the regulator.

In 2013 I became Managing Director and in July 2015 CEO of Aeroporto G. Marconi di Bologna. In 2015 I led Aeroporto G. Marconi di Bologna to a successful landing at the Italian Stock Exchange “Borsa Italiana”, through an IPO that allowed the opening of the majority of the Company’s shareholding to private investors.

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Opening Keynote

9.10 am

Keynote CEO forum:

What’s keeping them awake at night?

An airport CEO role is not for the faint hearted. CEOs are responsible for the mammoth tasks of operating an airport and ensuring a good passenger experience; driving revenue growth; managing operational disruptions and ensuring regulatory compliance, all while safeguarding their airport from external threats and being scrutinised by the press and the surrounding community as the public ‘face’ of the airport.

Airport CEO’s must manage responsibilities and challenges while facing the ever-changing socio-economic environment of the industry’s affairs. Panellists will address challenges they have faced in trying to remain financially and socially viable in tough circumstances, including:

  • Balancing the pursuit of growth with sustainability goals
  • Ensuring operational resilience in the face of disruption
  • Attracting investment to meet future capability and capacity demands
Piervittorio Farabbi with Tirana Airport logo
Piervittorio Farabbi

Chief Operations Officer
Tirana Airport

Johanne Gallant with Fredericton International Airport YFC logo
Johanne Gallant

President & CEO
Fredericton International Airport

Nazareno Ventola with Bologna International Airport logo (v2)
Nazareno Ventola

CEO and MD
Bologna International Airport

Thomas Romig with Aeroport Bruxelles logo
Moderator: Thomas Romig

Chief Operations Officer
Brussels Airport

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Fireside Chat

3.00 pm

Ensuring biodiverse airports of the future

Envision a future where cutting-edge technology and environmental conservation converge to create airports that serve as thriving ecosystems. Our expert panel will discuss the groundbreaking concepts behind transforming airports into havens for biodiversity, where green spaces, natural habitats, and sustainable practices coexist with modern infrastructure. Airports play a critical role in preserving our planet’s natural heritage, promoting environmental resilience, and setting a global standard for sustainable development. Join to hear airport leaders discuss how technological innovation can preserve and enhance wildlife within airport environments. Discover: 

  • The latest advancements in technology that are transforming airports into biodiversity-friendly spaces and how these tools are being used to protect local species and reduce the environmental impact of aviation 
  • Smart infrastructure solutions, such as noise-reducing barriers, eco-friendly lighting, and the use of biomimicry in airport design, all aimed at creating harmonious coexistence between aviation and nature 
  • How to lead the charge in preserving wildlife while maintaining operational efficiency 
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Marcel Verdonk

CCO
Robin Radar Systems

Jesper Samson with Copenhagen Airports logo
Jesper Samson

Wildlife Control Manager
Copenhagen Airports

Nazareno Ventola with Bologna International Airport logo (v2)
Moderator:
Nazareno Ventola

CEO and MD
Bologna International Airport