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