Super Terminal Expo Conference Agenda
preliminary version - subject to change
Time
STE conference program – Nov 5th (preliminary as of 20 SEPT, subject to change)
10:00-10:30
Opening Ceremony
Speakers
- Hon. Chan Mo Po, Paul GBM, GBS, MH, JP Financial Secretary
- Vivian Cheung, acting Chief Executive Officer, Airport Authority Hong Kong (confirmed)
10:30-10:45
Airport Industry Outlook
Speaker
- David Stroud, Managing Director Air Transport and Consulting
10:35-11:40
Airport Hub Strategies and APAC Challenges
Moderator
- Karen Walker, Editor in Chief, Air Transport World
Panel
- Steven Yiu, Executive DIrector Airport Operations, Airport Authority Hong Kong
- Dr. Xie Xingquan, IATA Regional Vice President North Asia & Asia-Pacific (ad interim)
- Tony Lugg, Chairman, Transported Asset Protection Association APAC
- Sumesh Patel, President Asia-Pacific, SITA
- Wei Ying Biao, Vice President, COMAC
11:40-12:00
Keynote Interview: Airport Authority Hong Kong
- Karen Walker, Editor in Chief, Air Transport World
- Vivian Cheung, Acting CEO, Airport Authority Hong Kong
12:00-12:30
Leadership Panel: The Airport as an Eco-System
Moderator
- David Casey, Editor in Chief, Routes, Aviation Week Network
Panel
- Athanasios Titonis, CEO, Mactan-Cebu Airport
- Dr. Mirjam Wiedemann, Lecturer School of Aviation UNSW / MD Wiedemann Consultants GmbH
- Ashish Kumar, EVP & CCO GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd.
14:00-14:45
Geographical Advantage in the Philippines: The Luzon Corridor Plan
Moderator
- Monina Eugenio, Editor with Payload Asia
Panel
- Arrey A. Perez, President Clark Airport International Corporation
- Eduardo Jose Aliño, Chairman and Administrator of SBMA
- Atty. Roberto O. Lim, Undersecretary for Aviation & Airports, Department of Transportation, Republic of the Philippines
14:45-15:30
Passenger Experience and Connectivity at Airports
Moderator
- Holly Miles, Editor, International Airport Review
Panel
- Sarah Samuel, Vice President Amadeus Asia-Pacific
- Vijay Kumar Dayinde, Chief Information Officer, Malaysia Airports
16:00-16:45
Safe Skies, Seamless Journeys: Harmonising Safety Standards & Airport Systems
Moderator
- Peter A. Jolicoeur, Associate Vice President, Landrum & Brown Shanghai
Panel
- Daisy Dai, Vice President of Smart Inspection Division, Nuctech Company Limited
- Geoffrey Moore, Associate East Asia Security & Risk, Arup
16:45-17:30
Sustainable Airports in the Region
Moderator
- David Casey, Editor in Chief, Routes, Aviation Week Network
Panel
- Jin Fan, Business Aviation Leader, Arup Hong Kong
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.
November 5th, 2024
AAM Forum: From Concept to Reality: Unlocking Air Mobility in China (Satellite Theatre)
Panel 1: AAM Infrastructure (airports & vertiports) English language
Moderator: Paul Burton, Managing Director APAC, Aviation Week Network
- Prof. Gao Yuanyang, Beihang University
- Yun Yuan Tay, Head of Asia Pacific/Head of Operations, Skyports
- Geoffrey Moore, Associate East Asia Security & Risk Arup
Panel 2: Aircraft solutions Chinese language
Moderator: Chen Chuanren, Editor, Air Transport World
- Dr Burt Guo, CEO and Chief Scientist, Aerofugia
- Kellen Xie, Senior Vice President, AutoFlight
- Bill Choi, Sales Director APAC, EHang
- Emerson Xu, Head of China, Volocopter Asia Holding Pte Ltd.
Time | Panel Description (preliminary STE conference agenda as of July 24, 2024 / subject to change) |
|---|---|
10:00-10:30 | Opening Ceremony Welcome Speech by Guest of Honor Hon. Chan Mo Po, Paul GBM, GBS, MH, JP Financial Secretary (confirmed) Keynote Speech Fred Lam, Chairman, Airport Authority Hong Kong (confirmed) Attendance Hon. Lam Sai-hung, Secretary for Transport and Logistics (confirmed) Civil Aviation Administration of China (invited) |
10:30 | STE Conference Co-Chairs Velis. Eleftheriou, Strategic Account Lead - Airport Intelligence TotalCDM (conf.) Holly Miles, Editor, International Airport Review (invited) |
10:35-11:20 | Aviation Industry Outlook - Airport Hub Strategies and APAC Challenges (English language)
Moderator: Karen Walker, Editor-in-Chief Air Transport World
Panel with Steven Yiu, Executive Director Airport Operations, Airport Authority Hong Kong (conf.) Dr. Xie Xingquan, Regional VP, IATA North Asia (confirmed) Tony Lugg, Transported Asset Protection Association (confirmed) Dave Stroud, Managing Director AWN (confirmed)
Description: This panel dives into airport hub development strategies, exploring successful collaborations with governments. Discussions will focus on identifying key challenges facing airports in the Asia-Pacific region, while also uncovering promising future opportunities for growth and innovation. |
11:20-11:40 | Flight Path to Future Airport Excellence
Panel Discussion Moderated by industry expert from Aviation Week Network
Description: Future airport development and expansion – using technology support overall masterplan development, integrate sustainability and dive in the competitive landscape. |
11:40-12:00 | Keynote Interview: Hong Kong Airport Authority Ms. Vivian Cheung, acting Chief Executive Officer
Interview with Karen Walker, Editor-in-Chief, Air Transport World
Description: TBC |
12:00-12:45 | Leadership Panel: The Airport as an Eco-System (English language)
Moderator: David Casey, Editor Aviation Week Network (confirmed)
Panel with Athanasios Titonis, CEO of Mactan-Cebu Airport (confirmed) Alan Liu, Board of Directors, TAPA APAC (invited) and others
Description: As airports evolve into dynamic hubs of connectivity and economic activity, understanding the interplay between airport connectivity, passenger experience enhancement, and destination development becomes paramount. This panel will delve into the strategies, innovations, and collaborative efforts shaping the future of airports and their role in driving regional development and tourism growth. |
12:45-14:00 | Expo Visit & Networking / Lunch Break |
14:00 | STE Conference Co-Chairs Velis. Eleftheriou, Strategic Account Lead - Airport Intelligence TotalCDM (confirmed) Daniel Berger, Partner Strategy China, EAC International Consulting (confirmed) |
14:00-15:30 | AAM Forum (parallel session) From Concept to Reality: Unlocking Air Mobility in China (English language)
Forum Chair (stage II): Minesh Pore, Co-Founder and CEO, Buyhive and SourcingGPT Moderator: Aviation Week Network Panel with Prof. Yuanyang Gao, Director of General Aviation Industry Research Centre of Beihang University (confirmed) Dr Burt Guo , CEO and Chief Scientist, Aerofugia (confirmed) Kellen Xie , Senior Vice President, AutoFlight (confirmed) Bill Choi, Sales Director APAC, E-Hang (confirmed) Yun Yuan Tay, Head of Asia Pacific/Head of Operations, Skyports (confirmed)
Description: This forum opens up discussions on urban air mobility with the leading eVTOL suppliers including eHang, AutoFlight and Aerofugia and sky terminal suppliers, such as Skyports. This transformative movement is expected to redefine urban transportation, and the forum will convene experts to devise safe and efficient integration strategies for air mobility into urban transportation networks. |
14:00-14:45 | Main Stage (parallel session) Geographical Advantage in the Philippines: The Luzon Corridor Plan (English language)
Moderator: Aviation Week Network Panel Discussion Moderated by industry expert from Aviation Week Network
Description: The Philippines shares a plan to form part of Luzon Island into a regional superhub for cargo, and passengers. The panel will discuss the planned intramodality of train, port and airport and display how to be an attractive destination for logistics centers, providing the country’s skilled workforce in addition to new technologies |
14:45-15:30 | Main Stage (parellel session) Passenger Experience and Connectivity at Airports (English language)
Moderated by Holly Miles, Editor. International Airport Review (confirmed) Panel with Sarah Samuel, Vice President Asia-Pacific Amadeus Dave Stroud, Managing Director Air Transport Strategy and Consulting, Aviation Week Network and others
Description: Future airport development and expansion – using technology to support the overall masterplan development, integrate sustainability and service for seamless passenger journeys with passenger-centric approaches. |
15:30-16:00 | Expo Visit & Networking / Coffee Break |
16:00-16:45 | Safe Skies, Seamless Journeys: Harmonizing Safety Standards & Airport Systems (English language)
Moderated by industry expert from Aviation Week Network Panel with Daisy Dai, Vice President of Smart Inspection Division, Nuctech Company Ltd. (confirmed) Geoffrey Moore, ARUP East Asia (invited) and others
Description: As air travel continues to grow, ensuring the safety and security of passengers within airport terminals becomes paramount. This panel discussion brings together industry experts to explore innovative strategies, best practices on threat detection systems and crowd management protocols, and emerging technologies that can enhance safety and security in passenger terminals. |
16:45-1730 | Dialogue on Sustainable Airports in the Region (English language)
Moderator: David Casey, Editor-in-Chief Routes
Panel with Sajin Mohamed, Global Lead, Solution Architecture CROSS CAS - Connected Aviation Solutions, Asia Pacific, Collins Aerospace (confirmed) Jin Fan, Business Aviation Leader, ARUP Hong Kong (confirmed) and others
Description: The panel will discuss technical solutions for future airports to be sustainable and to deliver into zero carbon neutrality. This dialogue will open the floor to each of the stakeholder’s requirements. |
17:30 | Conference Day 1 END |
Time
STE Conference Program – Nov. 6th (preliminary as of 20 SEPT, subject to change)
10:05-10:20
Keynote Interview: Wilson Kwong
- Wilson Kwong, Chief Executive, HACTL
- Karen Walker, Editor in Chief, Air Transport World
10:20-11:00
Elevating Efficiency: Innovations and Challenges in Air Cargo and Terminal Ground Handling in Asia (English with Putonghua translation)
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, VP of cargo, IBS Software
11:30-12:15
Streamlining Passenger Experience: Airline Perspectives on Airport Efficiency (English with Putonghua translation)
Moderator
- Paul Burton, Aviation Week Network
Panel
- Zhang Wuan, VP Spring Airlines
- York Schilling, China Aircraft Service Limited
- Sinéad Conroy, Chief Operating Officer HK Express
12:15-12:30
Showcase
14:00-14:30
Intermodal Innovators: Pioneering Excellence in Logistics and Infrastructure Challenges (English with Putonghua translation)
Moderator
- Chen Chuanren (Air Transport World)
Panel
- James Wong, Partner and Lead for Logistics and Infrastructure Practice McKinsey
14:30-14:45
Expert presentation: “Optimising baggage towing operation”
- Ranjiv Ramanathan, Global Head Special Projects, SATS
15:15-15:30
Expert presentation: “Challenges and way forward of airport security in Asia-Pacific“
- Gary Leung, Senior Manager – Security and Facilitation, ACI APAC
15:30-16:15
Airport management and future standards
Moderator
- Paul Burton, Aviation Week Network
Panel
- Raphael Guillet, Chief of Regional Sub Office, ICAO Asia and Pacific Office
- Dr. Betty Xu, Director SESEC
- Alvin Lau, Executive Director Greater China, TAPA APAC
16:15-16:30
Expert presentation: AI in the Airport Safety & Security Enhancement
Li Chao, Vice President 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
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
STE Conference Program (preliminary, as of 20 SEPT - subject to change)
10:05-10:20
Expert presentation: Airport Design: The View of an Urban Planner
Speaker
- Maurits Schaafsma, Senior Urban Planner with Haarlemmermeer municipality
10:20-11:00
Leadership Panel: Presenting Innovative Designs to increase passenger terminal efficiency
Moderator
- Silas Chiow, Association of American Architects
Panel
- Maurits Schaafsma, Senior Urban Planner with Haarlemmermeer municipality
- Jean-Charles Content, Lead Architect APAP, Groupe ADP
11:00-11:15
Airport Best Practice
- Jean-Charles Content, Lead Architect APAP, Groupe ADP
11:45-12:30
Best Practice for Air Operations Centre
Moderator
- Adrian Schofield, Editor, Air Transport World
Panel
- Velissarios Eleftheriou, Strategic Account Lead, Airport Intelligence
- Li Chao, Vice President Grandhonor Technology
- TBC
14:00-14:15
Millennial Leadership in the Aviation Industry
- Mark Cosgrove, Managing Director APAC, PROAKTIV Asia
14:15-14:50
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
- TBC
14:50-15:00
Closing 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 |
