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Two parallel airport use-case presentation tracks (A & B) distributed across Salons III & IV
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Description: This presentation will address how the Facilities Development Division of Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) is developing its CIP digitalization capabilities towards achieving a digital twin. Key tools being implemented include Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) with Building Information Management (BIM).
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Description: Airfield surface operations are growing more complex and less tolerant of error, while near-misses and incursion risks are occurring faster than legacy, siloed systems can manage. At the same time, FAA and Airline expectations are pushing airports toward demonstrable, data-driven safety assurance. In response to this inflection point, Cignus will show how it is leveraging NASA-funded research to develop next-generation surface safety tools that integrate fragmented data sources and shift airfield operations from reactive monitoring to predictive risk awareness (Helios).
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Description: This presentation explores CLT’s journey to digitize the Capital Improvement Plan at CLT. Participants will gain an overview of the CIP Lifecycle and how Trimble Unity Construct (formerly e-Builder) is leveraged to manage a $3.8 billion capital program from Planning & Procurement through Design & Construction. The session will also highlight innovative, department-wide applications of the platform that have delivered measurable results and strengthened operational effectiveness across the organization.
Presenter: Lidia Muñoz, International Director of Airports and Ports Division, Indra
Description: Present ACDM/AOP platforms for a complete situational awareness of the airport from ATC to Terminal, including use of AI-video analytics for monitoring turnaround processes and remote-control towers combined with lidar for passenger flow monitoring. Present Total Management Airport Platforms, in particular based on Indra's ACDM/AOP platform, referring to our project in Helsinki Airport (FINAVIA), and the case use of AENA (Spain), related to the automation of the events of the turnaround monitoring process based on AI video analytics, where we are integrating the AI algorithm of Synaptic Aviation.
Presenter: Ortez Gude, CEO, Citiri
Description: In the pursuit of Total Airport Management Intelligence (TAMI), airports are investing in AI, digital twins, and advanced analytics, yet many struggle to translate these investments into the intelligent operations they expect. The missing link is often a structured owner-side foundation that provides the governance, harmonized data, and context needed to achieve the results airports expect. This session explores how ORAT and Owner Scope Management can be leveraged to lay the essential groundwork on which TAMI initiatives depend.
Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how data born before and throughout the ORAT process, can be harmonized and augmented to improve project delivery and empower TAMI initiatives.
Presenter: Travis Marshall O’Connor, Virtual Ramp Control Center Manager at Orlando Int'l Airport, Robinson Aviation (RVA)
Description: Airline growth is increasingly constrained by surface operations as infrastructure delivery lags demand. This use case looks at Virtual Ramp Control as a technology-enabled operating model that improves ground system elasticity by accelerating decisions, sharpening situational awareness, and keeping human authority central. High-level use-cases and lessons learned from MCO, BNA, SEA, FLL, and MCI will illustrate these best practices.
Sponsored by: Mappedin + Safe Software + x-Spatial + EPIC Engineering & Consulting
Located at: Symposium's exhibitor space in front of the presentation salons I - IV
Presenter(s): Majed Khater, Senior Consultant, Barich (retired Airport ERP-GIS Manager, Las Vegas Harry Reid Int'l Airport)
Description: Majed Khater, a well known airport GIS expert, will share his lessons learned and best practices from his career, leading airport asset management applications at Harry Reid Las Vegas Int'l Airport.
Presenter: Christiane Bausback, Managing Director & Owner, N+P Innovation Design
Description: This presentation explores how airports can create hyper-personalized passenger experiences across the entire journey — before, during, and after the terminal. While technology is the enabler, the talk focuses on how design, systems, and services can adapt to different needs, moments, and contexts — creating value for both passengers and airport operations. The goal: showing how automation and innovation can enhance calm, confidence, and truly human experiences at scale.
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Description: This presentation showcases how the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) workforce are leveraging emerging technologies and systems integration—including Autodesk Revit, Esri GIS, and IBM Maximo—to advance its best-in-class asset management vision, enhance infrastructure data quality, and support AI-readiness.
Highlights include, lessons learned and the post-construction use of BIM for facility maintenance, operations, and inspections. For example, the Bayonne Bridge design BIM model was transformed into a digital twin integrated with mobile inspection tools to capture field repairs, with data automatically posted into PANYNJ’s Structural Integrity Database (SID). SID hosts more than 10,700 inspectable structures—buildings, tunnels, and bridges—and supports automated reporting and visualization. Additional initiatives include AI-assisted roof inspections that have saved over $20 million in equivalent effort and the development of the largest GIS library of inspectable PANYNJ assets.
In parallel, over 150,000 assets are managed in Maximo under a unified governance framework that standardizes data and has enabled the closure of more than 20,000 work orders. Collectively, these innovations directly support the effective management of PANYNJ’s $45 billion Capital Plan and the Executive Director’s mission to keep the region moving efficiently and safely.
Presenter: Yuval Kossovsky, Transportation Managing Director, Mappedin
Description: While passengers need intuitive wayfinding and awareness of airport amenities, operations teams require real-time asset tracking, and safety personnel need instant access to emergency protocols and facility layouts. Mappedin demonstrates how a unified indoor mapping platform can simultaneously deliver passenger-facing wayfinding apps, operations dashboards, and safety management tools—all powered by the same spatial data infrastructure. Learn how industry innovators are deploying targeted solutions for travelers, terminal operations, and emergency response without maintaining separate systems. Examples will be shown from LAX, YYC, KEF, PIT, AMS, MEL, and MIA.
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Presenter(s): Jeroen Swart, CEO & Founder, TimeSlotsPro
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Presenter(s): Jose Rodriguez, Geospatial Division Director, Miami-Dade County IT Department
Description: [coming soon]
Moderator: Christiane Bausback, Managing Director & Owner, N+P Innovation Design
Sponsored by: Mappedin + Safe Software + x-Spatial + EPIC Engineering & Consulting
Located at Salons I+II
Speaker: Dr. Aaron Glassman, College of Business Department Chair, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Description: [coming soon]
Presenter & Moderator: David Tamir, Founder & CEO, SMART Association
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Description: This presentation and panel discussion will explore what is an airport enterprise management digital twin, leveraging the "Airport Owner's Digital Twin Roadmap", prepared by David Tamir in 2023 following his leadership of a corresponding AAAE working group.
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Description: Miami International Airport (MIA) is not just keeping pace with global challenges—it’s setting the standard for how airports can lead in sustainability, resilience, and innovation. This session will showcase MIA’s bold, tech-forward approach to tackling climate risks like sea level rise, hurricanes, and extreme heat, while continuing to serve as a global gateway and economic powerhouse.
Under the leadership of Director and CEO Ralph Cutié, MIA has implemented cutting-edge technologies across energy resilience, green infrastructure, smart operations, and climate adaptation. Join us to explore how MIA is leveraging data, design, and strategic investment to future-proof airport operations and inspire the next generation of resilient aviation infrastructure.
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Description: [coming soon]
Moderator: Dr. Patricia Gomez, Special Advisor for Energy & Resilience, Miami-Dade Aviation Department
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Description: Airports are more than transportation hubs — they’re critical infrastructure and economic engines for entire communities. This dynamic session will spotlight cutting-edge sustainability and resilience efforts in the aviation sector, with a special focus on how microgrids are transforming airport energy systems. Join a compelling lineup of speakers as they explore the latest innovations in microgrid technology, including the integration of renewable energy, fuel cells, and advanced energy management systems. Learn how airports are leveraging these tools to enhance energy resilience, reduce carbon footprints, and ensure operational continuity in the face of extreme weather and grid disruptions. Whether you're in aviation, energy, or urban planning, this session offers valuable insights into the future of resilient airport infrastructure.
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Presenter: Dr. Lynn Creelman, Co-Founder & CEO, ClearSkies
Description: [coming soon]
Sponsored by: Mappedin + Safe Software + x-Spatial + EPIC Engineering & Consulting
Located at: Symposium's exhibitor space in front of the presentation salons I - IV
Presenter: Elad Inbar, CEO, RobotLAB
Description: [coming soon]
Presenter: Joel deNeuf, RCDD, Principal, Five Points Infrastructure Services
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Presenter: Jerry Towler, Robotics Program Director, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
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Presenter: Carolina Villegas, Director, ITnova Consulting
Description: This presentation explores how the a major US airport (BWI) strengthened its cyber preparedness through a comprehensive, multi‑stakeholder cybersecurity tabletop exercise facilitated by ITnova. Attendees will gain insights into how airports can evaluate their operational resilience, test cross‑department communication, and identify critical gaps in incident response planning. The presentation walks through the exercise structure, key observations, and real lessons learned that other airports can directly apply. Participants will leave with practical strategies to improve coordination between IT, Operations, Security, and external partners during a cyber event, as well as actionable steps for designing effective tabletop exercises.
Presenter: Grant Bishop, President and CEO, Silent Falcon UAS Technologies
Description: [coming soon]
Presenter: Victor Murray, CISSP, Assistant Director, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
Description: This presentation explores the evolving cyber threats facing aviation and other industries today, from ransomware to system manipulation, and dives into real-world case studies. Attendees will learn how hackers operate, what their goals are, and the tangible impacts of cyberattacks on economic stability and public safety. The session concludes with actionable strategies for building cyber resilience, including risk management, education, collaboration, and adopting proven cybersecurity frameworks.
Moderator: Dr. Prasad Chittaluru, President & CEO, EPIC Engineering & Consulting Group
Moderator: James St. Louis, Director of Information Technology & Telecommunications, Miami-Dade Aviation Department