Events

2008 Events

IIR Conference

28/05/2008 to 29/05/2008
CUSS and CUTE At the IIR Conference "Airport IT", on 28 and 29 May 2008 in Berlin, international industry representatives will discuss how international airports can reduce costs and increase productivity by efficiently implementing terminal processes. T. P.

Anantheswaran, IT Director of Mumbai International Airport, will discuss the integration of airport management systems using Unified Communications (UC). In addition to UC implementation, he will also cover UC integration through CUTE (Common Use Terminal Equipment) and CUSS (Common Use Self- Service). Vienna Airport has been able to substantially improve services for passengers by integrating CUSS. In her lecture, Hedi Weihsinger from Vienna Airport will speak about the various ways in which self-check-in models are being developed. For instance, Internet check-in and automatic baggage check-in (CUDOP - Common Use Baggage Drop-Off) are already conceivable options.
Berlin
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The Energy/Air Service Summit

10/07/2008
The escalating cost of fuel is sending shockwaves through the aviation community.

Already, American, United and Continental are detailing their plans to reduce capacity and frequencies and add service charges, while mothballing portions of their fleets. Airports are faced with making decisions about their strategic responses to this rapidly evolving crisis.

If carriers in 2009 operate 20 percent fewer seats than in 2008 — as some analysts suggest — this would be the equivalent of shutting down a carrier the size of American, USA Today has reported. “There would be fewer daily flights in cities of all sizes, fuller planes throughout the day and much more inconvenience,” the publication forecast May 22.

To mobilize the aviation community and government agencies, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), the South Central Chapter/AAAE, the Air Transport Association, International Air Transport Association, Airports Council International-North America, the Regional Airline Association, the National Business Aviation Association, the Air Line Pilots Association, the National Air Carrier Association, the Cargo Airline Association and other leading aviation organizations will convene a top-level summit Thursday, July 10, in Washington, D.C. The Energy/Air Service Summit will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:45 p.m. The summit will take place at the Embassy Suites Washington, D.C. - Convention Center, 900 10th St. NW, Washington, D.C.

The one-day summit will assemble senior airline and airport representatives, labor officials, general aviation executives, leaders from Congress, DOT/FAA and the energy sector, as well as financial analysts to explore approaches to cope with the crisis.

The summit is aimed at top management in airports and airlines, federal agencies, the financial and energy communities and community leaders involved in air transportation. Join this industry summit to confront the issues that threaten the viability of our transportation system.
Embassy Suites Washington, D.C.
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Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference

25/08/2008 to 26/08/2008
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) announced today an Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference, August 25-26, 2008, in Los Angeles, California. This two-day conference will showcase Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) industry leaders who are currently providing solutions for airport land side management. The conference will also feature airport managers sharing real-world results, lessons learned, success stories and reasons why they have chosen ITS products and services as their airport land side management solution.

Airport land side management has increasingly become a focus for airport managers and transportation management center managers alike. More and more, airport managers are turning to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to provide solutions to the challenges they face, such as managing parking, commercial vehicle movement, incident management, security and much more.
Los Angeles, California
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Check-in 08: The MUST-ATTEND industry conference

03/09/2008 to 05/09/2008
You can expect to hear the very latest on mobile phone check-in, Common Use Passenger Processing Systems (CUPPS), offsite check-in, biometrics, internet check-in, common baggage drop off, CUSS (Common-Use Self Service) and more. 

Quite simply, we aim to provide a forum for all levels of experience; beginners and established travel industry stakeholders alike can share experiences and work to agree standards, best practice and procedures, as well as provide key insight on how check-in practices will evolve in the long term.

Free IATA StB workshop

IATA’s Simplifying the Business (StB) team is pleased to offer a complementary workshop to conference attendees on two major industry wide initiatives that will change the way we check-in passengers: BCBP and CUSS kiosks. The StB experts will lead in-depth technical sessions aimed at taking participants step-by-step through the implementation of each project. The workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to share experiences and possible solutions in an interactive environment.

Conference Program

We are delighted to launch our program for Check-In 08 which we believe is our very best yet.

Our leading collection of speakers will explore in detail the most important issues to impact “Processes of the Future” including:

Disney's Yacht & Beach Club resort, Florida
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The International Institute for Information Design

04/09/2008 to 05/09/2008
The International Institute for Information Design (IIID) is organizing a top-notch event this year in connection with public transportation entitled "*Infoconnectivity* - Intertwined information for interconnected transport networks". The idea behind this expert forum: The effectiveness of public transport often depends on how long it takes to change between different modes of transport -- the quicker and the more efficient, the better for passengers, tourists or staff, in short: everyone. Down-time should be reduced to an absolute minimum. However, if this so-called "inter-connectivity" between transport networks is to be enhanced, it is vital to focus on measures of improving information-connectivity (infoconnectivity) between service providers in the area of public transport.
Vienna, Austria
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TranspoQuip Latin America

09/09/2008 to 11/09/2008
The event brings together sellers and buyers of equipment and services for roads, rails, stations, ports, waterways and airports. This exhibition presents exhibitors with the opportunity to sell to alternative transportation industries in addition to addressing their conventional customers. 
The three themes of the event are:
1. Management and Logistics
2. Safety and Security
3. User Comfort
These themes are clearly segmented on the exhibition floor and the conference program.
Sao Paulo - Brazil Expo Center Norte
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IATA Executive Financial Summit 2008

16/09/2008 to 17/09/2008
Rising fuel prices, economic downturn, increased competition, environmental sustainability and shortages of trained staff are just some of the hurdles to overcome in today’s complex aviation industry.

IATA’s Executive Financial Summit – 3rd edition – will offer the winning strategies you need to gain competitive advantage and achieve improved business results.

Programme highlights include industry leaders sharing their strategies for avoiding pitfalls and implementing solutions to safeguard your bottom line.

Key speaker:

Tony Tyler
CEO, Cathay Pacific

Mr. Tyler will provide an overview of Cathay Pacific’s financial performance and what challenges he sees ahead.
Hong Kong
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Green Aviation

23/09/2008

Green can be more than a public relations campaign. Beyond fulfilling corporate responsibility and meeting mandates, green aviation can result in significant business value by cutting costs, creating revenue and increasing efficiency.

This forum will get beyond the excessive publicity and the ensuing commotion associated with the term green and delivers practical and actionable strategies to meet pending regulations and capitalize on the growing trend of environmental responsibility. Industry practitioners will share their experience with greening their programs, detailing objectives, cost, overcoming organizational disruption, challenges and lessons learned.

This is a unique opportunity to learn directly from the pioneers in green aviation and participate in an open dialogue with your colleagues who recognize the timeliness and importance of green initiatives.

Now in its second year, Green Aviation will detail the latest in regulatory legislation and examine how "going green" impacts the air transport value chain. A special workshop will focus on alternative fuels development and strategies for cutting fuel spend.

The Novotel Hotel, Madrid, Spain
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Airtropolis Expo 2008

13/10/2008 to 15/10/2008
Airtropolis Expo focuses upon maximising the non-aviation commercial opportunities as well as upon the management of property and development of real estate.
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia
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IATA Air Transport Symposium

13/10/2008 to 15/10/2008
Cutting-edge ideas for your business
Receive important IT and StB updates on industry initiatives, project results and new solutions from the industry’s most respected experts, trade organisations and companies, including IATA, SITA, NIIT, and many more.

• Examine different techniques through best industry practices

• Reassess the effectiveness of your current IT programmes (outsourcing, migration, open platform, etc.) and define best strategies and approaches to improve efficiency

• Keep abreast of successful passenger processing and facilitation developments

• Re-think how to prioritise IT projects within your enterprise, while benchmarking against other industry examples on both the airline and airport sides

• Network within the context of this unique forum, uniting with the industry’s main stakeholders around the same set of challenges: solutions and opportunities
Ritz-Carlton Lake, Las Vegas
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Airports - Catalysts for Economic Development (ACED)

14/10/2008 to 15/10/2008
ACED is a series of industry case studies exploring the positive contribution that international gateway airport cities make to regional development and economic growth. The airport city is a major new business and employment generator but even more importantly acts as a catalyst for economic growth and prosperity.
ACED will quantify the catalytic contribution of airports to this dynamic process and highlight the role of key partners including airports, airlines, Economic Development Agencies, real-estate developers and the financial and investment communities.
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia
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Fleet Planning and Investment

15/10/2008 to 16/10/2008
The Fleet Planning and Investment conference is part of The World Fleet Forum co-located at Routes.
This conference will cover such issues as The New Aircraft and Leasing Market, The Second Hand Aircraft and Leasing Market, Strategic Planning Issues and Other Important Fleet Planning and Investment Considerations.
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia
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ATA e-Business Forum

21/10/2008 to 23/10/2008
The ATA e-Business Forum and the S1000D User Forum are the industry's premier events to learn about the latest developments in information exchange to support engineering, maintenance, materiel and flight operations. This year, these conferences have joined together to provide the single, most comprehensive event dedicated to information exchange standards and technologies in the global aerospace and defense industry.

This educational forum provides a high level overview of the ATA e-Business Program, S1000D,and the many specifications and industry
initiatives underway to facilitate effective and efficient information sharing between trading partners. In addition to learning about the industry's most widely accepted e-business specifications (iSpec 2200, Spec 2000 and S1000D), learn how the industry has attributed significant savings and operational efficiencies to the use of these global specifications.

The Forum also provides access to the industry's leading aviation e-business experts that can help guide you through the many options and solutions for digital data exchange. Visit the exhibit hall and review the industry's latest software and hardware solutions. Attend the Technology Tutorial for an introduction to the core enabling technologies upon which many e-business standards are built (XML, SGML, SCORM, PKI, RFID, etc.). Airlines, defense customers, manufacturers, distributors, repair agencies, suppliers, government agencies/ministries and solution providers are all welcome.

This year's combined event will feature two tracks where experts from around the world will discuss the latest developments and future direction of the industry standards.

Budapest, Hungary
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Passenger Terminal Expo 2008 - Middle East

16/11/2008 to 18/11/2008
Passenger Terminal Expo 2008 - Middle East will be a three-day international conference and exhibition dedicated to worldwide airport terminal design, development, security and technologies, with a special focus on Middle East airports during the conference.

This international conference and exhibition will bring together senior airport and airline executives, CEOs, key decision-makers, suppliers and buyers from all over the world, to create an intensive three days where attendees can gather information, exchange ideas and network all under one roof.

Abu Dhabi
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The 1st China Airport Retail Expo 2008

27/11/2008 to 29/11/2008
The event will be hosted by China Civil Airport Association (CCAA) representing 96 member airports and is being organized by Global Integrated Solutions (GIS). GIS was the organizer of the recent China Airport Retail Summit held in Beijing on 20-22 November. The follow-up has been developed into an expo and will be held at the ShanghaiMart Exhibition Centre.

From 2002 to 2006, the growth rate of service income at Chinese airports averaged 4.4%, far below the 18% growth rate of passenger throughput. In comparison to airports in Europe, Australia and the rest of Asia, China’s airports have much growth potential for increasing their retail revenue and maximising both customer satisfaction and airport gains.

The organisers, Global Integrated Solutions, say the inaugural trade show will be 'a unique platform created to promote networking and business opportunities between China’s airports and major duty free/duty paid concessionaires, F&B concessionaires, trading companies, retailers and major brands that have a vested interest in promoting development in China’s airport retail sector.'

GIS adds that the expo will bring together more than 2,000 international and regional representatives of the duty free, travel retail, and luxury goods industry and will provide a unique opportunity to meet potential partners.

Shanghai
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