Airport Experience® News - Conference Issue 2024

DAY 4 THURSDAY, APRIL 4 (CONTINUED)

9:45am - 10:45am Tate B/C Session 10: The Changing Face of Concessions – What The Future Holds Investment in airport infrastructure is at an all-time high, and concessions programs are a key part of the planning equation. But what will traveler demand look like a decade or two down the road? Is today’s concessions mix appropriate for tomorrow’s traveler? Moderator: Philippe Guertin, Vice President, Business Development, Americas, Plaza Premium Group Panelists: Ibrahim Ibrahim, Managing Director, Portland Design Sammy Patel, Vice President Commercial, Vantage Airport Group Deanna Zachrisson, Director, Revenue Generation and Partnership Development, San Diego International Airport General Session Room Sponsored by Inspire Brands 10:30am - 11:30am Booth 639 2025 Experience Hall Sales Office Open Get a jump on the 2025 AX Conference. Meet with the AX Business Development Team to select your 2025 exhibit space. 10:45am - 11:15am Longhorn E/F Networking In The Experience Hall

Networking Sponsored by Master ConcessionAir Coffee Sponsored by The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf AXC Meeting Zone Sponsored by Airport Dimensions Experience Hall Sponsored by OTG

11:15am - 12:30pm Tate B/C

Session 11: Airport Opportunities Airport terminal construction and renovation is booming, and with the new activity comes a range of new opportunities for concessionaires. In this session airport representatives will discuss their upcoming opportunities in concessions and other revenue-generating areas. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Denver International Airport San Francisco International Airport Fraport San Jose International Airport Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Seattle Tacoma International Airport Orlando International Airport Session Sponsored by Mission Yogurt General Session Room Sponsored by Inspire Brands

Lunch In The Experience Hall Sponsored by Subway AXC Meeting Zone Sponsored by Airport Dimensions Experience Hall Sponsored by OTG

12:30pm – 1:45pm Longhorn E/F

2:00pm Longhorn E/F

Experience Hall Closing

Session 12: Directors Panel AXN’s annual panel of airport directors brings together some of the industry’s most dynamic leaders for a discussion on key challenges and opportunities. This year’s group will discuss the latest on pandemic recovery, infrastructure financing, revenue generation, customer service strategies, technology and more.

2:00pm - 3:15pm Tate B/C

Moderator: Panelists:

Todd Hauptli, CEO, American Association of Airport Executives Kelly Campbell, Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport Kevin Dolliole, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Doug Kreulen, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Kevin Thibault, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Session Sponsored by HMSHost General Session Room Sponsored by Inspire Brands

6:00pm – 7:00pm Tate B/C Lobby 7:00pm - 10:00pm Tate B/C

AX Awards Gala Cocktail Reception Cocktail Reception Sponsored by Crews AX Awards Gala (ticketed event) AX Awards Gala Wine Sponsored by Vino Volo

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