Registration and networking
08:45 to
09:30
Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
09:30 to
09:40
Speaker:
Tim Walder.
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
Speaker:
Nick Prowse.
Commercial and Legal Director.
Luton Rising.
Achieving zero emission airports by 2040 - current government support and future direction
10:25 to
10:50
- How is policy supporting the transition to net zero aviation?
- Updates on Jet Zero - priorities and timelines for 2025
- Maximising new growth opportunities - what does Jet Zero progress mean for existing airport infrastructure?
Speaker:
Ruhana Begum.
Head of Jet Zero Policy Development, Aviation Decarbonisation, Aviation Directorate.
Department for Transport.
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:
Nikki Bains.
Head of Planning, Transport and Strategy.
Birmingham International Airport.
Catherine Workman.
Partner, Head of Middle East.
Pinsent Masons.
Morning chair's closing remarks
12:35 to
12:40
Speaker:
Tim Walder.
Deputy Chair.
British Aviation Group.
Networking Lunch
12:40 to
13:40
Afternoon chair's opening remarks
13:40 to
13:45
Speaker:
Jane Thompson.
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
Maximising the use of existing assets – delivering greater capacity in a space-constrained environment
14:10 to
14:35
- 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
Improving surface access - enhancing airport connectivity to create an integrated transport hub
14:35 to
15:00
- 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
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
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
Anticipating long term challenges to deliver the airport of the future – what to expect?
16:20 to
16:45
- What are the 2024 social and economic trends that will shape future airport infrastructure?
- Preparing for extreme weather events - designing climate adaptive infrastructure
- Developing an effective masterplan to ensure long term growth
Afternoon chair’s closing remarks
16:45 to
16:50
Close of conference and networking drinks
16:50 to
17:50