Super Terminal Expo Conference Agenda
Five conference topics
Terminal Passenger Experience & Innovation: Examine the impact of emerging technologies like biometrics and AI on passenger experience, accessibility and inclusion.
Terminal Security & Facilitation: Dissect intricate challenges around cybersecurity threats and border security procedures.
Future Terminals & Sustainability: Discuss strategies of decarbonising an existing airport and building new terminals with reference to the ADRM Sustainability guidelines.
Intermodal Excellence: Delves into the complex landscape of creating interconnected hubs of mobility for passengers and cargo.
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM): Integrating AAM infrastructure into airports, creating effective mobility for passengers and cargo.
Time
Content Session
MORNING
Opening Ceremony
including Keynote Speaker (to be announced)
11:15-12:00
Airline Leaders Panel
Speaker:
- Airport Authority Hong Kong, TBC
- Asian Airports, TBC
Time
2024 STE Conference
Location
Main Stage Program
10:00-10:05
Welcome by Conference Co-Chairs
- Velissarios Eleftheriou, Strategic Account Lead, Airport Intelligence
- Mark Cosgrove, Managing Director Asia-Pacific, PROAKTIV Asia
10:05-10:20
Keynote Interview: Wilson Kwong, Chief Executive of HACTL
- Chen Chuanren, Senior Editor Southeats Asia and China, Air Transport World
10:20-11:00
Elevating Efficiency: Innovations and Challenges in Air Cargo and Terminal Ground Handling in Asia
Moderator
- Chen Chuanren (Air Transport World)
Panel
- Paul Cheng, Executive Director – Operations HACTL
- Professor Cao Yunchun, Director of CAUC
- Ms Cissy Chan, Executive Director Commercial, Airport Authority Hong Kong
- David West, Vice President of Cargo, IBS Software
11:30-12:30
Streamlining Passenger Experience: Airline Perspectives on Airport Efficiency
Moderator
- Paul Burton, Managing Director Asia-Pacific, Aviation Week Network
Panel
- Zhang Wuan, Vice President Spring Airlines
- York Schilling, Chief Commercial Officer, China Aircraft Service Limited
- Sinéad Conroy, Chief Operating Officer, HK Express
- Tommy Lai, Vice General Manager, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
14:00-14:30
Intermodal Innovators: Pioneering Excellence in Logistics and Infrastructure Challenges
Moderator
- Chen Chuanren (Air Transport World)
Panel
- James Wong, Partner and Lead for Logistics and Infrastructure Practice, McKinsey & Company
- Mark Watts, Chief Operating Officer, Cathay Cargo Terminals
14:30-14:45
Optimising Baggage Towing Operation
- Ranjiv Ramanathan, Global Head Special Projects, SATS
15:15-15:30
Challenges and Way Forward of Airport Security in Asia-Pacific
- Gary Leung, Senior Manager – Security and Facilitation, ACI APAC MID
15:30-16:15
Airport Management Safety Standards & Airport Systems
Moderator
- Paul Burton, Managing Director Asia-Pacific, Aviation Week Network
Panel
- Raphael Guillet, Chief of Regional Sub Office, ICAO Asia and Pacific Office
- Dr. Betty Xu, Director SESEC
- Peter Clemmow, General Manager Group Safety and Operational Risk Management, Cathay Pacific
16:15-16:30
AI in the Airport Safety & Security Enhancement
- Li Chao, Chief Strategic Officer, Grandhonor Technology
16:30-17:30
Decarbonizing Strategies and Technology for Airports
Moderator
- David Casey, Editor-in-Chief, Routes UK
Panel
- Sajin Mohamed, Global Lead, Connected Aviation Solutions, Collins Aerospace
- Franck Le Gall, Chief Operations Officer Groupe ADP
- Philip Autekie, Masterplanning & Design, Brussels Airport
2024 CTC Corporate Travel Summit
Time
10:30 - 16:40, 6 November
Location
Satellite Theatre, Hall 5
10:30-11:00
Welcome and CTC Outlook:
State of the Corporate Travel Industry
Overall global review of the status of corporate travel industry
Corporate Travel Community – Executive Director, Dr. Benson Tang
11:00-11:30
Is Hong Kong Over?!
Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, CEO, Professor Patrick Yeung
11:30-12:00
CTC Think Tank: A meeting of the minds
Moderator
- Corporate Travel Community, Executive Director, Dr Benson Tang
Panel
- Camloy International Ltd. – Managing Director, Nixon Chung
- Provident Global Capital Group – Director, Mike Chow
- HK Research Institute of Textiles & Apparel – Director, Corporate Services, Kelvin Li
12:30 - 13:00
CTC Aviation Masterclass
Aviation Week Network – General Manager, Greater China, Charlie Che
13:00- 14:15
Lunch and Networking
14:45- 15:45
Environmental Sustainability Masterclass
School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University –
Associate Dean, Dr. Catherine Cheung
14:45- 16:25
The Great Debate: The future of corporate travel
Moderator
- Corporate Travel Community – Executive Director, Dr. Benson Tang
Debaters
- Invest Hong Kong – Head of Tourism and Hospitality, Sindy Wong
- Bloomberg – APAC Travel Manager, Andy Winchester
- FCM – General Manager, Greater China, Calvin Xie
- Uber – General Manager, Uber for Business | Taiwan, Hong Kong, Sheng Lin
16:25- 16:40
Closing Remarks
Chairperson of CTC Asia Council
Asia Pacific Strategic Travel Manager, Michael Molloy
Time | Panel Description (preliminary STE conference agenda as of July 24, 2024, subject to changes) |
|---|---|
10:00 | Welcome by Conference Co-Chairs Velis. Eleftheriou, Strategic Account Lead - Airport Intelligence TotalCDM (confirmed) Mark Cosgrove, Managing Director Asia-Pacific, Pro-Aktiv Singapore (confirmed) |
10:05-10:20 | Keynote Interview: Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminal Ltd. Wilson Kwong, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminal Ltd. moderated by Karen Walker, Editor-in-Chief, Air Transport World |
10:20-11:00 | Leadership Panel Elevating Efficiency: Innovations and Challenges in Air Cargo and Terminal Ground Handling in Asia (English/ Chinese language)
Moderator: Chen Chuanren, Editor, Air Transport World
Leadership Panel with Professor Yunchun Cao, Director of Civil Aviation University of China 中国民航大学 (confirmed) Ms. Cissy Chan, Executive Director Commercial, Airport Authority Hong Kong (confirmed) Paul Cheung, Executive Director - Operations, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminal Ltd. (confirmed) David West, VP of Cargo, IBS software (confirmed) Description: Evaluate the air cargo development strategies that reflect the long-term potential and explore the opportunities and challenges to develop a comprehensive air cargo ecosystem. Evaluate strategic options and discuss factors that could affect airports’ air cargo performance and competitiveness. |
11:00-11:30 | Expo Visit & Networking / Coffee Break |
11:30-12:15 | The Future of Digitized Services for Low-Cost Carriers at New Airports (English/ Chinese language)
Moderator: Paul Burton, Managing Director Asia-Pacific, Aviation Week Network
Panel with Wuan Zhang, Vice President of Spring Airlines An others
Description: this panel discusses how to streamline security and boarding processes, how to collaborate with airport authorities to integrate advanced security screening technologies and expedite boarding processes. How to provide enhanced In-Flight connectivity and travel experience for passengers? How to cater for providing passengers with up-to-date flight status, gate changes, and other essential information via mobile apps and digital displays. |
12:15-12:30 | Showcase of China's Zhengzhou Aerotropolis (Chinese language) Peng Guo, Deputy Director-General, Zhengzhou Airport Economic Zone |
12:30-14:00 | Expo Visit & Networking / Lunch Break |
14:00-17:30 | Conference Co-Chairs Velis. Eleftheriou, Strategic Account Lead - Airport Intelligence TotalCDM (confirmed) TBC |
14:00-14:30 | Intermodal Innovators: Pioneering Excellence in Logistics and Infrastructure (Chinese language)
Moderator: Chen Chuanren, Editor, Air Transport World
Panel with James Wong, Partner and Lead for Logistics and Infrastructure Practice, McKinsey & Company and others
Description: This panel is about intermodal innovations in logistics and infrastructure, sharing insights and discussing potential challenges and future trends. |
14:30-14:45 | Expert presentation (English/Chinese language) TBC |
14:45-15:15 | Expo Visit & Networking / Coffee Break |
15:15-16:00 | Airport Management and Future Standards (English language) Moderator: Paul Burton, Managing Director Asia-Pacific, Aviation Week Network Panel with Raphael Guillet, Chief of Regional Sub Office, ICAO Asia and Pacific Office (confirmed) Dr. Betty Xu, Seconded European Standardization Expert (SESEC) Sajin Mohamed, Global Lead, Solution Architecture CROSS CAS - Connected Aviation Solutions, Asia Pacific, Collins Aerospace Description: Representatives from two different international standards organizations ICAO and CENELEC share how they work to develop harmonized standards and promote the adaption of their respective global standards. While CENELEC's focus is on electrical and electronic engineering standards, ICAO's domain is fully dedicated to aviation safety and air navigation standards. This panel dives deep into discussing necessary safety standards for crowded airspace, especially in the Greater Bay Area, and how airport systems can provide reliability for safe passenger journeys and air traffic flows. |
16:00-16:15 | Expert presentation (English/Chinese language) TBC |
16:15-16:30 | Expert presentation (English/Chinese language) TBC |
16:30-17:30 | Decarbonizing Strategies and Technology for Airports (English language)
Moderator: David Casey, Editor-in-Chief, Routes
Panel with TBC Description: how to reach zero carbon by 2035? Energy savings in utilizing different designs and new equipment at airports. Implementing energy-efficient building designs and technologies throughout the airport terminals and facilities. Collaborating with airlines, air traffic control, and other stakeholders to optimize flight operations and reduce fuel consumption. Engaging passengers and the local community to promote sustainable travel behavior and environmental awareness. |
17:30 | Conference Day 2 END |
Time
2024 STE Conference
Location
Main Stage Program
10:05-10:20
Airport Design: The View of an Urban Planner
Speaker
- Maurits Schaafsma, Senior Urban Planner with Haarlemmermeer municipality
10:20-11:00
Leadership Panel: Innovative Design to Upgrade Passenger Experiences and Wellbeing
Moderator
- Silas Chiow, AIA, Partner at Urbangene Inc., AIA Chapter Founder and Board Member
Panel
- Maurits Schaafsma, Senior Urban Planner with Haarlemmermeer municipality
- Daphne Erussard, Office Leader of ADPI Asia Pacific
11:30-11:55
Passenger Terminal Buildings & Intermodality: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Terminal 3
Speaker
- Jean-Charles Content, Lead Architect APAC, Groupe ADPI
12:00-12:15
Best Practice for Air Operations Centre
Speaker
- Velissarios Eleftheriou, Strategic Account Lead, Airport Intelligence
12:15-12:30
Keynote Interview: Air Connectivity Program
- Majid Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Air Connectivity Program
- Adrian Schofield, Senior Editor, Air Transport World
14:00-14:15
Millennial Leadership in the Aviation Industry
Speaker
- Mark Cosgrove, Managing Director APAC, PROAKTIV Asia
14:15-14:55
Reverse Panel: From Classroom to Boardroom: Exploring Career Dynamics with Experts
Facilitator
- Mark Cosgrove, Managing Director APAC, PROAKTIV Asia
Panel
- Velissarios Eleftheriou, Strategic Account Lead – Airport Intelligence
- Lisa Tan, Head of Communications, Women in Aviation, Singapore Chapter
- Captain Marcello Longo, Cargo Pilot from Atlas Air/ Polar / DHL
14:55-15:00
Closing Words
Speaker
Michael Duck, EVP Commercial Development, Informa Markets, Informa GroupAirport Construction and lnternal Flooring in China - Terminal, Parking Garage and Aircraft Maintenancee
Time
10:00 - 13:00, 7 November
Location
Satellite Theatre, Hall 5
10:00- 10:20
Three Flooring Systems From The Terminal Construction In Mainland China
Liu Xiaoxin, China Building Materials Federation Flooring Industrial Branch
10:20- 11:00
The Design Concept and Case Sharing of Terrazzo Floor
Guo Junjian, Dianyue Group
11:00- 11:40
Innovative Functional Design of Built Spaces of Underground Parking and its Design-
Built Management
Gao Wei, Parsec Xian Space Design Institute
11:40- 12:20
Post-tensioning Slab On Ground —— Facilitating Efficient Operations of Aviation Hubs
Li Siqi, Sovo Construction Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
12:20- 13:00
Q&A Session
Time | Panel Description (preliminary STE conference agenda as of July 24, 2024, subject to changes) |
|---|---|
10:00 | Design Forum |
10:05-10:20 | Expert presentation: The airport as an urban design challenge (English language) Maurits Schaafsma, Urban Planner, Haarlemmermeer municipality, The Netherlands (confirmed) |
10:20-10:45 | Leadership Panel Presenting Innovative Designs to increase Passenger Terminal Efficiency (English language)
Moderator: Silas Chiow, Association of America Architects (invited)
Panel with Maurits Schaafsma, Urban Planner (confirmed) Gensler (invited) Foster + Partners (invited)
Description: New airports already plan different designs to target zero emission. This panel discusses innovative designs for airport terminals in Southeast Asia. |
10:45-11:15 | Best Practice for Air Operations Centre's (English language)
Moderated by Aviation Week Network
Panel with industry experts Velis. Eleftheriou, Strategic Account Lead - Airport Intelligence TotalCDM (confirmed) and others
Description: this panel will discuss digitization at airport terminals, biometrics, facial recognition and new scan technology, such as cutting-edge C3 scanners. |
11:15-11:30 | Expo Visit & Networking / Coffee Break |
11:30-12:30 | Green Finance Forum |
11:30-12:30 | Finance Opportunities to integrate SAF at Airports (English language) Moderator: Johnny Lau, CEO of Astro Aircraft Leasing (invited)
Panel with industry experts
Description: How can airports cater for future blended fuel requirements? Where can fuels be blended? SAF Fuel collection is a crucial logistical challenge, as well as a financial one. This panel will discuss financial opportunities. |
12:30-14:00 | Expo Visit & Networking / Lunch Break |
14:00-15:00 | Leadership Forum |
14:00-14:15 | Expert presentation (English language) Mark Cosgrove, Managing Director APAC ProAktiv Management GmbH |
14:15-15:00 | From Classroom to Boardroom: Exploring Airport Industry Dynamics with Experts
Moderated by Mark Cosgrove, Managing Director APAC, ProAktiv Management GmbH
Panel with industry experts
Description: How can leadership help to attract and retain talents? |
15:00 | Conference Day 3 END |
