Conferences
As in previous years, a series of conferences and workshops will run alongside the exhibition, focusing on key challenges and future developments within the airport industry.
The conferences are organised by Insight Media Ltd, publishers of Airport World. To receive the full conference brochure or for sponsorship and delegate information please e-mail andrewh@insightgrp.co.uk with your full contact details mentioning the conference(s) you are interested in.
Conferences are held in English.
Innovative Airports
A series of four conferences co-located onsite at the Munich Trade Fair Centre
Participating Airports, Operators and Institutions: AENA, Air France, Athens International Airport, BAA, Bangalore International Airport Ltd, Berlin Airports, British Airports Group (BAG), Düsseldorf International Airport, Fraport AG, LFV Group (Swedish Airports), Mumbai International Airport, Munich International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Schiphol Group, Siemens AG, Vienna International Airport
Tuesday, 6 October
Airport Design and Development
‘The Big Build’ - Challenges of achieving the delicate balance between long term economic and environmentally sustainable development
Key Note Opening Address
Dr Michael Kerkloh, CEO, Munich International Airport*
Conference Chairman
Alan Lamond, Chairman, British Airports Group (BAG)
Session 1 - Airport Case Studies
Michael Eggenschwiler, CEO, Hamburg International Airport*
Thomas Weyer, COO, Munich International Airport
Dr Till Bunse, VP Marketing & Public Relations, Berlin Airports
Colm Moran, Infrastructural Development Director, DAA*
Session 2 - Airport Design: Developing & Implementing the Vision
Peter Mayerhofer, Head of Terminal Management & Project Manager, Skylink, Vienna International Airport
Murali Varadarajan, Senior Airport Planner, Mumbai International Airport
Jose Manuel Hesse, Infrastructure & Planning Director, AENA*
Session 3 - Innovations Inside the Terminal, Commercial Revenues, Retail Planning, Terminal Facilities & Installations
Thomas Immelman, Director, Commercial Development, Hamburg International Airport
Andrew Harrison, Commercial Director, Manchester Airport*
Session 4 - Innovative Land Use: In, On and Around the Airport Location
Rainer Beeck, SVP Real Estate Management, Munich International Airport
Nicolas Schenk, Head of Planning, Bangalore International Airport Ltd*
Wednesday, 7 October
Sustainable Green Airports
‘Establishing the Facts’ - Exploring the role of the air transport industry and its sensitive relationship with climate change
Conference Chairman
Richard Spencer, Aviation & Transportation Director, HOK
Session 1 - Best Practice for Airports
Michael Wuehle, VP Environmental Management & Sustainability, Munich International Airport
José María Guillamón Viamonte, Head of Environment, AENA
Richard Spencer, Aviation & Transportation Director, HOK (Boston Logan International Airport)
Christian-Marius Wegner, VP Infrastructure Logistics & Customer Services, Siemens AG
Paul Willis, Managing Director, Aviation Solutions
Session 2 - The Regulatory Environment
Emanuel Fleuti, Head of Environment, Unique (Zurich)
Jeremy Hotchkiss, Architect RIBA, Partner, i+o Industrieplanung + Organisation GmbH & Co. KG
Lena Wennberg, Environmental Manager, LFV*
Matt Gorman, Corporate Responsibility and Environment Director, BAA*
Tim Walmsley, Environmental Manager, Manchester Airport*
Session 3 - Climate Change - The Role for Airlines & Airports
Peter Marx, VP, Environmental Management, Fraport AG
Didier Harmon, Environmental & Sustainability Director, ADP*
Pierre Caussade, SVP, Environment & Sustainable Development, Air France*
Session 4 - The Green Outlook
Lionel Lassagne, Environmental Director, Lyon Airport*
Marco Pfleging, Head of Environment, Bremen Airports*
Peter Kleemann, Manager Community Relations, Vienna International Airport*
Karin Franzén, Environmental Coordinator, LFV Group, Swedish Airports*
Thursday 8 October
IT & Automation
Enhancing and simplifying the passenger experience through intelligent innovation and technology
Conference Chairman
Dr. Sotiris Pagdadis
Session 1 - Passenger Handling
Marc Lindike, VP, IT Consulting, Munich International Airport
Hans-Georg Rebattu, Head of Innovation Management, Munich International Airport
Nanne Onland, Program Manager, Schiphol Group*
Stephan Poser, Siemens AG
Session 2 - Airport IT Management
Leonidas Daravelis, Acting Head, Information Technology & Telecommunications Business Unit, Athens International Airport SA
Jan Kees, CIO, Amsterdam Schiphol*
Gunter Suling, Head of IT, Düsseldorf International Airport*
Nicos Peonides, IT Director Europe, ARUP
Session 3 - Baggage Handling: New Technologies
Rod Holdorp, Manager, Innovations & Development, Schiphol*
Sergio Miranda, Manager,Baggage Handling Systems / Terminal Operations, ANA Aeroporto De Lisboa
Michael Busing, Director of Operations, Hannover Airport*
Christoph Oftring, Siemens AG
Søren Stenz, International Sales Manager, Airport Division, Crisplant
Henri Hanson, Head of Airport Engineering, Finavia*
Session 4 - RFID Technology
John Payne, CIO, San Francisco International Airport*
Jacques Lafay, Director Transport Marketing, Steria
Jonathan Cairns, Director BD EMEA, Arinc
Friday 9 October
Secure Airports
Thought leadership in airport security and safety. Panel discussions from airports, airlines and industry experts
Conference Chairman
Norman Shanks, FSyl, Principal Partner, NSAI
Session 1 - The Future of Airport Security: What's Ahead?
Philipp Kriegbaum, Senior Security Co-Coordinator, Fraport AG
Mike Fazackerley, Director of Security, Manchester Airport Group (MAG)
Frank-Michael Sperber, Head of Security, Düsseldorf International Airport*
Session 2 - The Cost of Airport Security: Deciphering the Real Priorities and Objectives
Rowan Fogarty, Head of Safety/ Security & Operational Compliance, DAA*
Matthias Stump, Siemens AG
Session 3 - Innovative Security: New Technologies for New Threats
Yvonne Jakins, Security Manager, London Luton Airport
Steve Buchan, Sales Director EMEA, Optosecurity
Session 4 - Development of a Safety Culture
Thomas Romig, Safety Officer, Geneva International Airport*
* Denotes speaker invited

Insight Media Ltd
publishers of Airport World
Conference and Sponsorship Information
Andrew Hazell, Events Director
Tel: +44 (0)20 8831 7518
Fax: +44 (0)20 8891 0123
Email: andrewh@insightgrp.co.uk
