Registration and refreshments
08:45 to
09:30
Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
09:30 to
09:40
Speaker:
Tim Walder.
Deputy Chair.
British Aviation Group.
Part 1: Unlocking growth through airport development – latest updates on airport policy and the progress with expansion plans underway
09:40 to
12:10
Supporting airport development – current policy and future plans to enable industry growth along with net zero ambitions
09:40 to
10:05
- Next steps and planned investment for driving long-term airport growth
- Achieving zero emissions by 2040 – the progress with the Jet Zero Strategy
- The role of airport development in the government’s wider aviation strategy
Increasing capacity to meet future passenger demands and improving airport resilience
10:05 to
10:30
- Key considerations when delivering a transformational plan that enhances capacity
- Implementing phased construction to reduce environmental impacts while ensuring successful project delivery
- New commercial and investment opportunities unlocked by passenger growth
Speaker:
Jonathan Deegan.
NRP Programme Lead.
Gatwick Airport.
Insight on developing large capital investment projects – progressing new and more sustainable airport infrastructure
10:30 to
10:55
- Priorities and timelines for development
- Anticipating key barriers to expansion and best strategies to overcome these
- Improving the sustainability of airport assets – from design to construction
- Engaging with delivery partners at the initial stage of the development process
Morning networking and refreshments
10:55 to
11:25
Panel Discussion: What does Heathrow expansion mean for growth beyond the South-East? Plans for enhancing regional capacity and connectivity
11:25 to
12:10
- The role of regional airport development in supporting the local economy and investment
- What are the new opportunities created by wider connectivity across the UK?
- Delivering improved links to key regional hubs – developing an holistic approach to airport connectivity
- Creating capacity for new flight routes to extend catchment areas and access global markets
Speaker:
Andrew Bell.
CEO.
Regional & City Airports.
Part 2: Best approaches to reducing environmental impact of airports while driving development forward
12:10 to
15:10
Improving airport sustainability – practical strategies for decarbonising infrastructure while enabling growth
12:10 to
12:35
- What do sustainable airports look like?
- Aligning net zero requirements with airport development - how can airports expand while reducing carbon emissions
- Integrating on-site renewable energy solutions to ensure clean energy supply
The implementation of alternative fuels – identifying the infrastructure needed to support zero-emissions flights
12:35 to
13:00
- Enabling fast roll-out of required infrastructure to meet the needs of future operations
- The implications of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandate on airport facilities
- Delivering fuelling infrastructure to introduce hydrogen and electric aircraft into airports
Networking lunch
13:00 to
14:00
Planning for airport infrastructure – upcoming changes to planning routes and next steps to accelerate the consenting process
14:00 to
14:25
- How will the introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and other recent planning changes affect the consenting process for future airport infrastructure?
- Other proposals to speed up the consenting and delivery of airport infrastructure
- The impact of proposed changes to judicial review procedures on major airport infrastructure projects
Speaker:
Robbie Owen.
Partner.
Pinsent Masons.
Panel discussion: Ensuring the successful delivery of airport expansion – what is needed to turn development plans into reality?
14:25 to
15:10
- Where is investment needed the most to enable airport growth?
- Demonstrating how the delivery of new airport infrastructure generates economic and social benefits
- Balancing sustainability with the demand for expansion
- Identifying the biggest challenges faced by airports when implementing development plans
Speakers:
Nick Platts.
Managing Director.
Luton Rising.
Mike Hardaker.
Chief Asset and Development Officer.
Manchester Airport Group.
Amy Smith.
Managing Director (Interim).
Cornwall Airport Newquay.
Afternoon networking and refreshments
15:10 to
15:40
Part 3: Successfully maximising airport capacity, improving supply chain, and adopting the latest innovations
15:10 to
16:55
Leveraging existing assets to overcome space constraints and maximise current capacity
15:40 to
16:05
- Best strategies for optimising the use of existing infrastructure – improving airfield and terminal layout
- Minimal interventions that can improve the capability of airport facilities
- Delivering greater capacity without increasing airport size
Speaker:
Helen Teschauer.
Commercial Director.
London City Airport.
Strengthening the UK supply chain for delivering airport upgrades and expansion plans
16:05 to
16:30
- Is the UK equipped to enable airport growth?
- Leveraging domestic expertise for airport development
- Navigating supply chain barriers during project development
- Finding the skills needed to deliver large-scale projects
Integrating new technologies that are improving passenger experience and aircraft mobility
16:30 to
16:55
- Applying AI for transforming airport operations and tracking passengers flow
- Using innovative digital tools to better process passenger information
- The progress with implementing advanced air mobility solutions at airports
Chair’s closing remarks
16:55 to
17:00
Close of conference and networking drinks
17:00 to
18:00