International Airport Summit 2024

Speakers

#IARSummit
The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam

13th — 14th November 2024

Nicola Gualandi

Nicola Gualandi

Retail & Advertising Manager

Aeroporto Marconi di Bologna

Bologna International Airport logo

Nicola Gualandi graduated in Civil Engineering and then earned a PhD in Transportation Engineering with a specific focus on air transport industry and airport engineering.

His professional journey started as an airport infrastructural project manager. Following a Master in Business and Administration, Gualandi transitioned to the commercial department where he plays a key role in developing and managing the Retail, F&B and Duty Free and advertising businesses.

Nicola is also active in air transport industry organizations such as ACI Europe, ETRC (European Travel Retail Confederation) and ATRI (Italian Travel Retail Association), he is also a lecturer at Bologna University and speaker in conferences.

Panel Discussion

4.50 pm

Revolutionising the retail and F&B experience

Airports have evolved from mere transportation hubs to dynamic destinations offering a wide array of retail and food & beverage (F&B) experiences. Join us for an insightful discussion as industry leaders explore innovative strategies, emerging trends and disruptive technologies reshaping the landscape of airport retail and F&B offerings, and share their perspectives on enhancing the traveller experience, driving revenue growth, and staying ahead in a competitive market. Join this session to hear airports discuss:

  • Leveraging data analytics and AI to offer personalised retail experiences
  • Experiential retail and immersive experiences – mobile apps, digital kiosks, and e-commerce
  • Redefine F&B with innovative dining concepts, celebrity chef partnerships, and locally sourced menu offerings
Brian Dranzik with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport logo
Brian Dranzik

Airport Director
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Tyronia Smith with Hartsfield Jackson Airport logo
Tyronia Smith

Assistant General Manager of Commercial Revenue
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Nicola Gualandi with Bologna International Airport logo (v2)
Moderator:
Nicola Gualandi

Retail & Advertising Manager
Aeroporto Marconi di Bologna