UK Airport Infrastructure Forum 2024   |  11  July 2024 - Pinsent Masons, London

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Registration and networking
08:45  to  09:30
Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
09:30  to  09:40
Speaker:
Jane Thompson. Deputy Chair. British Aviation Group.
Panel Discussion: Driving airport growth forward – what are the next steps to ensure airport expansion?
09:40  to  10:25
  • Increasing airport capacity –  new infrastructure needed to accommodate a higher volume of passengers and aircrafts
  • Strengthening collaboration within the aviation industry to unlock new growth opportunities
  • Overcoming supply chain challenges – what can be done to avoid delays in infrastructure delivery? 
  • Maximising airport revenue streams – considering retail, parking and advertising spaces 
Speakers:
Nick Prowse. Commercial and Legal Director. Luton Rising.
Crawford Burden. Managing Director, Global Aviation – Europe and India. AECOM.
Future proofing airport infrastructure - anticipating long-term challenges to ensure development plans can be delivered
10:25  to  10:50
  • Understanding how existing infrastructure need to be upgraded
  • Planning now for future airport infrastructure – what needs to be prioritised?
  • Preparing for extreme weather events - designing climate adaptive infrastructure
Speaker:
Viral Bhavsar. Director. IDOM UK.
Morning networking and refreshments
10:50  to  11:20
Improving sustainability – meeting net zero requirements while delivering infrastructure
11:20  to  11:45
  • Aligning infrastructure development with initiatives to lower carbon emissions – reducing the environmental impact of your development plan
  • Best strategies to improve sustainability of existing infrastructure 
  • Airport carbon accreditation programme – how to achieve the highest levels? 
  • Embedding renewable energy solutions into airports to meet net zero targets
Speaker:
Mark Edwards. Head of Sustainability. Gatwick Airport.
Airport updates: Delivering airport infrastructure to unlock economic and social benefits for local areas
11:45  to  12:35
  • Delivering airports facilities that aligns with regional needs and local infrastructure projects 
  • Plans and timelines for development 
  • Optimising new opportunities for businesses located in and around airports
Speakers:
Catherine Workman. Partner, Head of Middle East. Pinsent Masons.
Vincent Hodder. CEO. Leeds Bradford Airport.
Morning chair's closing remarks
12:35  to  12:40
Speaker:
Jane Thompson. Deputy Chair. British Aviation Group.
Networking Lunch
12:40  to  13:40
Afternoon chair's opening remarks
13:40  to  13:45
Speaker:
Tim Walder. Deputy Chair. British Aviation Group.
Successfully navigating planning routes for airport infrastructure – achieving faster consent
13:45  to  14:10
  • Which planning route is best to take based on project size, capacity and location?
  • Evaluating carbon emissions for your application
  • How to include 10% biodiversity net gain in your application
  • Reducing delays faced during the planning process
Speakers:
Vicky Bramhill. Technical Director – DCO Specialist. WSP.
Ian Shrubsall. UK Strategic Planning Director. WSP.
Improving surface access - enhancing airport connectivity to create an integrated transport hub
14:10  to  14:35
  • Extending the catchment area – providing stronger rail transportation links to surrounding markets 
  • How does improved connectivity enhance airports?
  • What new infrastructure is required to support the uptake of zero emission modes of transport?
  • Reducing the impact of surface access development on the local community
Speaker:
Paul Le Blond. Chair, Aviation Policy Group. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
Maximising the use of existing assets – delivering greater capacity in a space-constrained environment
14:35  to  15:00
  • How to best predict asset lifetime -  anticipating the need for redevelopment
  • Understanding whether retrofitting or new infrastructure is necessary – considering different project objectives 
  • Optimising available resources to deliver faster development plans at minimum cost
Speaker:
Gianluca Maestri. Masterplan Manager. Heathrow Airport.
Afternoon networking and refreshments
15:00  to  15:30
Preparing now for zero emission aircrafts - developing infrastructure to effectively implement alternative fuels
15:30  to  15:55
  • What is the impact of alternative fuels on airport facilities and operations?
  • Integrating SAF into airport fuel supply – how to best create a resilient and viable market
  • Planning now for future infrastructure needed to facilitate the transition from fossil fuels
Speaker:
Andrew Chadwick. Ecosystem Director – Air Mobility & Airports. Connected Places Catapult.
Harnessing the latest technologies into airport infrastructure - upgrading passenger experience and operational efficiency
15:55  to  16:20
  • How can automation be applied to airside and landside infrastructure?
  • Innovations to digitalise airport operations and improve customer satisfaction
  • Best approaches to maintaining innovative excellence at your airport 
  • Using current infrastructure to test new technologies
     
Speaker:
Jon Matthews. Transformation Director. AGS Airports.
Afternoon chair’s closing remarks
16:20  to  16:25
Speaker:
Tim Walder. Deputy Chair. British Aviation Group.
Close of conference and networking drinks
16:25  to  17:50

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