Ben Thompson | Presenter
BBC

World Aviation Festival Day 2 @ 10:00

Keynote Interview: Biometrics, a third runway and optimised efficiency – Exploring new beginnings at HKIA

Interviewee: Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong International Airport

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Vivian Cheung / Keynote Interview: Biometrics, a third runway and optimised efficiency – Exploring new beginnings at HKIA

Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer,
Hong Kong International Airport

Appointed Chief Executive Officer in April 2025. Director of the Aviation Security Company Limited Board. Holds a Master of Business Administration from Southern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Computer Science from The State University of New York. Mrs Cheung is an alumnus of Stanford...

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Ben Thompson, Presenter, BBC

World Aviation Festival Day 2 @ 10:15

Keynote Interview: How is Bangalore International Airport evolving travel with advanced technology and inclusive experiences?

World Aviation Festival Day 2 @ 10:30

Keynote Interview: Airport experience reimagined – Enhanced passenger flow and future innovation at Dubai Airports

Interviewer: Ben Thompson, Presenter, BBC

Interviewee: Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Airports Company

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Paul Griffiths / Keynote Interview: Airport experience reimagined – Enhanced passenger flow and future innovation at Dubai Airports

Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer,
Dubai Airports Company

Paul Griffiths serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Airports, overseeing the strategic direction and operational excellence of Dubai International (DXB) – renowned as the world's busiest airport for international passengers – and Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International (DWC). ...

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World Aviation Festival Day 2 @ 11:00

Keynote Panel: How can airports adapt to their evolving role and stay competitive in the coming decades?

·       How can the industry pursue global connectivity while airports maintain distinctive competitive positions?

·       What technologies must airports invest in now to deliver a seamless, contactless experience by 2040?

·       How can airports balance achieving net zero by 2050 with accommodating soaring demand?

·       While addressing recruitment issues, how can airports harmonise integrating AI and automation with attracting the next generation of airport workers?

·       How should airports place sustainability at the heart of their business plan to maintain relevancy and meet traveler expectations?

Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong International Airport

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Vivian Cheung / Keynote Panel: How can airports adapt to their evolving role and stay competitive in the coming decades?

Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer,
Hong Kong International Airport

Appointed Chief Executive Officer in April 2025. Director of the Aviation Security Company Limited Board. Holds a Master of Business Administration from Southern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Computer Science from The State University of New York. Mrs Cheung is an alumnus of Stanford...

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Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Airports Company

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Paul Griffiths / Keynote Panel: How can airports adapt to their evolving role and stay competitive in the coming decades?

Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer,
Dubai Airports Company

Paul Griffiths serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Airports, overseeing the strategic direction and operational excellence of Dubai International (DXB) – renowned as the world's busiest airport for international passengers – and Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International (DWC). ...

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Moderator: Ben Thompson, Presenter, BBC

Moderator: Hari K Marar, Managing Director And Chief Executive Officer, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru

Ricky Smith, General Manager, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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Ricky Smith / Keynote Panel: How can airports adapt to their evolving role and stay competitive in the coming decades?

Ricky Smith, General Manager,
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

As the Airport general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport—the world’s busiest and most efficient airport—Ricky Smith leads one of the most critical aviation and economic hubs globally. He is responsible for the overall governance, strategic direction, and operational...

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