Airport Experience® News - Conference Issue 2024

Our AXN Memories and Salutes

AXN has been the most productive, informative, interactive conference for me. From the Fact Book to the Podcasts, to the expo and breakout sessions, I want to express my most sincere gratitude to the entire AXN staff for keeping me on my game and setting me up for success year in and year out. Happy anniversary, and cheers to many more years of being our trusted industry partner! Scott Welding Senior Vice President, Development and Pursuit of New Airports I am fortunate to have been involved with AXN since the beginning watching it grow while staying grounded to its founding principles. AXN helps us connect and collaborate while promoting excellence in the industry. Pat Carroll Senior Vice President, Brands and Concepts

I’ve been involved since the beginning when Pauline breathed life into AXN. Here we are 20 years later and still going strong! One of my most memorable moments was being recognized as an airport CEO of the year. Happy 20th birthday AXN!! John Clark Senior Vice President, Development, Airports and Airlines

I attended my first ever Conference in 2006 and have attended well over 10 by now. I look forward to attending many more. Sebastiaan Rotteveel Vice President, Marketing, Innovation and Internal Concepts

Throughout my professional journey, the AXN Conference has played a pivotal role—uniting individuals within my network and fostering meaningful connections—it’s a valuable experience for personal and professional growth. Afsaneh Benson Senior Director, Brands and Concepts

I participated on a panel on industry trends and innovations when I was newer to the industry. It was a surreal experience to share the “big” stage with esteemed thought leaders in the industry. Overall, it was a truly empowering and an unforgettable experience that reinforced the importance for AXN in our ever-evolving industry. Heather Barry Vice President, Strategic Partnerships

From someone who's attended all 20 conferences, I would like to say thank you for everything you've done for this industry. Paul Loupakos Senior Vice President, Development and Airport Retention

My first memory of AXN was my participation on a panel some 15 years ago. It was an introduction to concessions and was moderated by Steve Freibrun and Mario Travino and Paul Brown were fellow panelists. Pat Murray Deputy Chief Executive Officer