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The ACI EUROPE Annual Assembly & Congress addresses the most important issues facing the senior leadership of the aviation industry, bringing you enriching and engaging educational sessions. This year, although we cannot meet in person, the event will deliver just that with an unrivalled line up of key policy makers and airport leaders coming together with a focus on resetting the airport business and rebuilding connectivity.

Event theme

Resetting the airport business

Post Tenebras Lux - Light after darkness

Tuesday 17th November 2020 - Day 1

Speaker Invited

09:00 - 10:30

Opening Session

State of the Industry Address


Director General
Olivier Jankovec

Director General

ACI EUROPE

The Political Playbook


A voice for 500 airports: How must the political landscape shift to trigger restart and recovery?

CEO
Jost Lammers

CEO

Munich Airport, and President, ACI EUROPE

In the Hot Seat part one: An onstage interview


How can the EU support the recovery of European Aviation?

From ending quarantines and aligning travel restrictions to safeguarding fair competition at a time when Governments selectively hand over billions mainly into selected airlines and taking the right decisions on airport slots, the European Commission is set to play a defining role on the recovery and longer-term future of European aviation. Where does it stand at the moment and what are its priorities? What will the new EU Strategy for Sustainable Mobility that the Commission is set to table before the end of the year will mean for aviation and airports in particular?

Director General DG MOVE
Henrik Hololei

Director General DG MOVE

European Commission

Interviewed by:


Managing Director
Andrew Charlton

Managing Director

Aviation Advocacy

Welcome message


CEO
André Schneider

CEO

Genève Aéroport

Keynote Interview


Author
Debora MacKenzie

Author

COVID-19 The pandemic that never should have happened, and how to stop the next one

Debora MacKenzie is a full-time science journalist who has covered emerging infections and epidemics for the British magazine New Scientist and other publications for over 30 years.

She has been reporting on COVID-19 from the start, and she was among the first journalists to suggest that it could become a pandemic. Her first book, Covid-19: The Pandemic that Never Should Have Happened and How to Stop the Next One, is a comprehensive look on the current crisis, combining policy analysis and criticism with scientific insights.

In her Keynote Address, she will shed a new light on the events that led to the COVID-19 virus’ escalation and how future crises of this gravity can be avoided.

Interviewed by


broadcaster, host of World Radio Switzerland’s “The McKay Interview” and former Chairman of the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce
Michael McKay

broadcaster, host of World Radio Switzerland’s “The McKay Interview” and former Chairman of the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce

Speaker Invited

10:36 - 10:45

Event Partner Presentations

10:36 – 10:38


Special Presentation

DUFRY

10:38 – 10:41


Driving digitalization through collaboration

DUFRY

10:41 – 10:45


Challenges & Opportunities on EU Smart Borders

DUFRY

Speaker Invited

10:45 - 11:15

In the Hot Seat part two: An onstage interview

Wizz Air describes itself as Europe’s “fastest growing airline” with fully profitable services. Could their model be an airport saviour – and if so, how?

CEO
József Váradi

CEO

Wizz Air

Interviewed by


VP
Mark Pilling

VP

FlightGlobal

Speaker Invited

11:15 - 12:00
First Working Session

Survival Airport Economics

Hear from airport leaders how their 2021 business planning will navigate the effects of the pandemic – will a breakthrough in mitigating COVID-19 create the step-change needed in time?

Moderator


Managing Partner
David Feldman

Managing Partner

Exambela Consulting

Panel


CEO
Armando Brunini

CEO

Milan Airports

CEO
John Holland-Kaye

CEO

Heathrow Airport Limited

Managing Director
Niall MacCarthy

Managing Director

Cork Airport

CEO
Julian Diaz

CEO

DUFRY

CEO
Arnaud Feist

CEO

Brussels Airport Company

CEO
Eleni Kaloyirou

CEO

Hermes Airports

Speaker Invited

12:00 - 12:15

ACI EUROPE Awards Ceremony Part One

Part 1


  • BEST AIRPORT AWARDS: Under 5 million
  • BEST AIRPORT AWARDS: 5-10 Million
  • BEST AIRPORT AWARDS: 10-25 Million
  • BEST AIRPORT AWARDS: 25-40 Million
  • BEST AIRPORT AWARDS: Over 40 Million

12:15 - 12:40
Lunch Break

Speaker Invited

12:40 - 13:00

Event Partner Presentations

12:40 – 12:43


Special Presentation

DUFRY

12:43 – 12:45


Through innovation comes light over darkness

DUFRY

12:45 – 12:49


Achieve operational excellence with industrial-grade private wireless

DUFRY

12:49 – 12:52


Managing Airfield Operations – One digital solution for all

DUFRY

12:52 – 12:55


Special Presentation

DUFRY

12:55 – 13:00


Special Presentation

DUFRY

Speaker Invited

13:00 - 13:30

In the Hot Seat part three: An onstage interview

CEO
Dalton Philips

CEO

daa

Chief Executive Officer of Ryanair
Michael O’Leary

Chief Executive Officer of Ryanair

Ryanair

Interviewed by


Managing Director
Andrew Charlton

Managing Director

Aviation Advocacy

Speaker Invited

13:30 - 14:15
Second Working Session

Connectivity disrupted: The change to the web of hubs and regional airports; basic and full airline services

Moderator


Managing Director
Andrew Charlton

Managing Director

Aviation Advocacy

The all-stakeholders panel:

Director General
Eamonn Brennan

Director General

EUROCONTROL

Executive Director
Patrick Ky

Executive Director

EASA

Chairman of the Board
Václav Řehoř

Chairman of the Board

Václav Havel Airport Prague

Managing Director, Head of European Industrials Equity Research
Céline Fornaro

Managing Director, Head of European Industrials Equity Research

UBS

CEO, VINCI Concessions & President, VINCI Airports
Nicolas Notebaert

CEO, VINCI Concessions & President, VINCI Airports

VINCI Airports

Speaker Invited

14:15 - 14:30

Event Partner Presentations

14:20 – 14:23


A new normal in the world of security

DUFRY

14:23 – 14:25


Build back trust through managed passenger flow in airports

DUFRY

14:25 – 14:30


Special Presentation

DUFRY

Speaker Invited

14:30 - 15:15
Third Working Session

Build Back Better: Decarbonisation and Sustainability

COVID-19 has disrupted our industry – but climate change remains a constant and we must play our part through the pandemic & beyond

Moderator


Sustainability and Environment Director
Matt Gorman

Sustainability and Environment Director

Heathrow Airport Limited

Panel


Deputy Director General
Clara Della Torre

Deputy Director General

DG CLIMA

Executive Director
Florian Guillermet

Executive Director

SESAR Joint Undertaking

President
William Todts

President

Transport & Environment

CEO
Dick Benschop

CEO

Royal Schiphol Group

Head of Sustainability
Christel Vandenhouten

Head of Sustainability

Brussels Airport

Group Head of Sustainability
Jonathon Counsell

Group Head of Sustainability

IAG

Speaker Invited

15:15 - 15:37

ACI EUROPE Awards Ceremony Part Two

Part 2


  • Accessible Airport Award
  • Digital Transformation Award
  • Eco-Innovation Award
  • HR Excellence Award
  • World Business Partner Award

Speaker Invited

15:37 - 15:45

Sponsor presentations

15:37 – 15:40


Special Presentation

DUFRY

15:40 – 15:45


Smart Trust by Vision-Box

DUFRY

Speaker Invited

15:45 - 17:00

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Testimonials

I have really enjoyed this year’s ACI EUROPE Annual Congress. It has been good to learn about current issues in our industry, including the aims of airport investors and the latest projects. I feel the right issues are being addressed in the conference sessions.

Limak Kosovo Prishtina International Airport Adem Jashari

Haldun Firat Köktürk, Board Member and CEO, Limak Kosovo Prishtina International Airport Adem Jashari

It has been a very good conference, with interesting sessions. I have really enjoyed the event. The networking and social opportunities are also excellent.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas Airport

Elena Mayoral Corcuera, Airport Director, Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas Airport

here has been a useful mixture of panel discussions and presentations, and a good level of interaction with the audience. The presentation by Brussels Airport CEO Arnaud Feist was absolutely fantastic. I have found the event very busy, and have enjoyed the networking opportunities, including the fabulous Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner.

Moody’s Investors Service

Andrew Blease, Associate Managing Director Infrastructure Finance, Moody’s Investors Service

We are very happy with how the event has gone for us. It has been a good event and very busy. As an exhibitor, we have found the size of the exhibition to be perfect. The conference sessions I attended were very interesting, and the networking and social aspects have been very good. The ACI EUROPE Annual Congress is a well-respected event and is very good for us.

ADELTE

Jordi Floreta, VP and Commercial Director, ADELTE

The conference sessions have all been very different and interesting. The presentation from the Brussels Airport CEO was very personal and showed how critical leadership is. I liked the format of the panel sessions, which encouraged good, open debate.

Ontario Airports Investments

Luke Bugeja, Asset Director, Ontario Airports Investments

The conference has effectively condensed the macro trends of the industry, which is very valuable. It is my first time attending the ACI EUROPE Annual Congress. I have been impressed by the level of interaction and the opportunities for discussion and consideration of the most important issues affecting our industry.

Bern Airport

Dr Mathias Gantenbein, Managing Director, Bern Airport

It is my first time attending the ACI EUROPE Annual Congress and it has been a very positive experience. We are here to make new contacts and it has been really good.

Concretum

Felicia Constandopoulos, Deputy Head of Marketing & Sales, Concretum