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(Agenda details are provided below this high-level schedule overview)
Orlando Airport Hyatt Discovery Board Room
The SMART Association's Board of Directors annual in-person meeting and final coordination launching AIRPORTECH.
Orlando Airport Hyatt Discovery Board Room
Orlando Airport Hyatt Continental Ballroom (5-8)
Lunch orientation with interested representatives from airport-owners, government, and academia to learn about the SMART Association's educa...
Orlando Airport Hyatt Continental Ballroom (5-8)
Orlando Airport Hyatt Continental Ballroom (5-8)
This course will provide an overview of what's an airport owner's Digital Twin (DT) and the components and methods required to build and sus...
Orlando Airport Hyatt Continental Ballroom (5-8)
Orlando Airport Hyatt Next to Regency Ballroom
This reception will include cocktails and appetizers along with some welcome remarks and introductions of attendees, sponsors, and exhibito...
Orlando Airport Hyatt Next to Regency Ballroom
Orlando Airport Hyatt Regency Ballroom
An innovative technology paper-airplane contest adjacent to the welcome reception. All are encouraged to bring their best paper-airplane co...
Orlando Airport Hyatt Regency Ballroom
Orlando Airport Hyatt Continental Ballrooms
All-day plenary sessions including keynote speakers on innovating the human experience through airports, technology disruptors, government r...
Orlando Airport Hyatt Continental Ballrooms
Orlando Airport Hyatt Continental Ballroom
Awards banquet dinner honoring past & present airport technology pioneers, including symposium reception paper-airplane contest winners. Ap...
Orlando Airport Hyatt Continental Ballroom
Orlando Airport Hyatt Regency & Continental Ballrooms
Three parallel educational tracks (A-B-C) reviewing proven airport technology use-cases and lessons learned; distributed across three adjace...
Orlando Airport Hyatt Regency & Continental Ballrooms
Orlando Airport Hyatt Regency & Continental Ballrooms
Three parallel short-course tracks (A-B-C) distributed across three adjacent meeting halls; followed by a working lunch with the SMART Assoc...
Orlando Airport Hyatt Regency & Continental Ballrooms
Pre-symposium committee meetings, exhibitor setup, introductory short course, evening welcome reception with exhibitors, and fun contest.
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Hyatt Meeting Room: Discovery Board Room
The SMART Association's Board of Directors will conduct its annual in-person meeting.
Details coming soon; located in-front of the symposium's three meeting halls
Hyatt Meeting Room: Continental Ballroom (5-8)
Lunch orientation with interested representatives from airport-owners, government, and academia to learn about the SMART Association's educational mission, approach, and planned activities in consideration to join its Advisory Committee. The purpose for SMART's Advisory Committee is to guide the association's areas of focus and priorities, in researching and developing industry best practice guidelines via use-case studies, webinars, documented SMART-Sheets (i.e., specifications), etc.
SMART Board Members and Associate Members are encouraged to participate.
Hyatt Meeting Room: Continental Ballroom (5-8)
Instructors:
This course will provide an overview of what's an airport owner's Digital Twin (DT) and the components and methods required to build and sustain it in support of optimizing airport management processes. This course will also address the relevance of DT to enabling optimum airport Business Intelligence (BI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. This short course is a worthwhile pre-cursor to more advanced use-case presentations coming up in the symposium. This course will be informal, supporting interactive Q&A discussions.
Hyatt Meeting Room: Symposium exhibitor space in front of Regency Ballroom
This reception will include cocktails and appetizers along with some welcome remarks and introductions of attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors, as well as AIRPORTECH support staff at your service, and the SMART Association's Board of Directors.
Sponsored by: Introba
Hyatt Meeting Room: Regency Ballroom across from the exhibitors
An innovative technology paper-airplane contest adjacent to the welcome reception. All are encouraged to bring their best paper-airplane contest entrant, or fold one on the spot, using our high-tech white laser printer paper:) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be recognized with awards at the following evening's AIRPORTECH Awards Banquet.
All-day plenary sessions including keynote speakers on innovating the human experience through airports, technology disruptors, government regulatory facilitation, and deep educational dive into Artificial Intelligence (AI) for airports.
All Day-1 sessions taking place in the Hyatt's Continental Ba
Sponsored by: Associates Members of the SMart AiRport Technologies (SMART) Association
Located at the symposium's exhibitor space in front of the Regency Ballroom
Presenter: David Tamir, SMart AiRport Technologies (SMART) Association CEO
Presenter: Richard Clarke, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Chief Creative Officer
Presenter: Christiane Bausback, N+P Innovation Design Managing Director & Owner
Description: Airports are more than gateways—they are evolving into vibrant, intelligent ecosystems that connect people, spark ideas, and redefine the travel experience. This opening session explores how bold innovation is transforming airports into centers of efficiency, growth, and human connection. Technology is driving this evolution. From AI and robotics to IoT and digital twins, airports are harnessing groundbreaking tools to optimize operations, unlock innovation, and create seamless, frictionless experiences. At the same time, the passenger journey is being completely reimagined—moving toward hyper-personalized services that make travel effortless, inspiring, and truly human-centered.
This session will set the tone for the symposium days ahead, offering a vision for the airports of tomorrow—where cutting-edge technology meets human ingenuity to create smarter, connected, and inspiring travel hubs. Join us as we chart a bold path forward and shape the future of air travel—together.
Let’s refocus on what truly matters: the people who travel, the people who work, and the people who bring airports to life. Technology plays a key role, but the real goal is to design airports that are intuitive, personal, and enjoyable. In this session, we’ll explore how airports can go beyond efficiency to create moments of comfort, connection, and ease. From next-generation screening to AI-driven personalization, we’ll discuss how innovation can reduce stress and enhance experiences, making every journey feel seamless and human-centered.
This is our opportunity to take what we learn at this symposium and commit to building airports that leave a lasting impression—spaces where technology works quietly in the background, and the joy of travel takes center stage. Together, we can shape airports that not only meet expectations but transform travel—one passenger, one moment, and one journey at a time. Let’s get to work.
About N+P Innovation Design: Has shaped holistic experiences for over 50 years, delivering cutting-edge solutions that redefine the mobility sector. With a multidisciplinary approach, we collaborate across industries to tackle complex challenges, working with a diverse range of clients. Our mission is to create transformative experiences that elevate passenger experiences, blending creativity and functionality to meet the needs of today and shape the future of tomorrow.
N+P is currently supporting one of the most influential airports in the world, poised to open in 8-10 years as the newest global hub providing the future passenger experience we dream of today.
Presenter: Chris Runde, Introba (f.k.a., Ross & Baruzzini) Aviation Vice President and Director of Corporate Strategy and Innovation, and SMART Association Board Member
Description: An overview will be provided of the following technology disruptors enabling airport innovations with exciting future possibilities.
Presenters:
Description: This presentation will describe the FAA research, testing, and guidance development efforts to aid with the safe integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Autonomous Ground Vehicles (AGV)s for on-airport applications, including a future look towards robotics.
Airport applications to be discussed include:
Presenters:
Description: An overview of Counter-Drone equipment available today. Also known as Anti-Drone or Counter-UAS (C-UAS) technology, this briefing provides what's currently available in the market for those who need to implement (or are thinking about implementing) a counter-drone solution. This will include a look at the anti-drone market, including helpful pros and cons on each technology. At the end of the briefing the attendee should have a good idea of what technologies are available for their environment. The briefing includes two categories: Monitoring Equipment and Countermeasures.
Presenter: Chris Rous, Amadeus IT Group Head of Middle East & Africa EMEA Airports
Description: The travel ecosystem is vast and interconnected, yet it often operates in silos, creating friction and fragmented experiences for travelers. This session delves into how the industry can evolve into a hyperconnected and harmonized network, delivering seamless, personalized journeys. By fostering collaboration, adopting cutting-edge technologies, and placing travelers' needs at the core, we can transform the way the world travels.
Through real-world examples, we will highlight the transformative potential of self-service innovations, biometric advancements, digital identity solutions, and predictive analytics in building a seamless and integrated travel ecosystem. Discover how orchestration and interoperability enable more responsive and efficient travel operations while exploring the critical role of artificial intelligence and next-generation tools in optimizing service recovery during disruptions.
The session will culminate with a spotlight on one of the most high-tech and visionary projects in Dubai, showcasing a bold blueprint for the future of travel when all the dots are truly connected.
Sponsored by: IntellAct
Hyatt Meeting Room: Continental Ballroom
Speaker: Retired Rear Admiral Lee Tillotson
Description: Motivational stories from a former F4 Fighter Pilot, Top-Gun instructor, Kitty Hawk Aircraft Carrier Captain, F14 Upgrade Program Manager, Orlando Nuclear Submarine School Base Commander, and Deputy Executive Director of Orlando Int'l Airport.
Rear Admiral F. Lee Tillotson had a distinguished naval career marked by leadership and innovation. After serving multiple tours of duty as an F-4 Phantom pilot flying 363 combat missions in Vietnam, Tillotson contributed to the establishment of the Navy’s elite Top Gun program, designed to improve the tactical skills of fighter pilots. He later commanded the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk, as well as managed the Navy’s F-14 Tomcat upgrade program, digitally transforming this epic fighter airplane.
Transitioning to civilian leadership, Tillotson joined the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), where he played a pivotal role in modernizing Orlando International Airport (MCO) into the 21st century. He spearheaded the start of the South Terminal development program and the fourth parallel runway, introducing cutting-edge technologies and enhancing the Orlando passenger experience across its beautiful airport complex, positioning MCO as a global leader in aviation innovation. Lee continued to support the development of additional airports with Bechtel and DMJM Aviation / AECOM, prior to retiring.
Moderator: David Tamir, SMART Association Founder & CEO
This special session will provide a series of educational presentations and panel session by leading industry experts to help understand how to leverage AI now and plan its use into the future for optimizing various aspects of airport management.
Presenter(s): David Tamir, SMART Association Founder & CEO
Description: This introductory presentation will describe the close integral relationship between AI, BI and DT, for optimizing airport management processes; providing a framework for subsequent development.
Presenter: Dr. Ivan Garibay, Associate Professor for UCF School of Industrial Engineering & Management Systems and Director of AI Research & Development
Description: A practical overview of the foundations and the current development in Artificial Intelligence (AI), including deep learning, generative AI, large language models, multimodal models, and agentic AI. We will discuss the advantages and limitations of the emerging industrial applications of these technologies for the aviation and aerospace industries. Attendees will gain an understanding of fundamental concepts and applications of artificial intelligence and their potential for disrupting industries and society.
Presenter: Dr. Mansooreh Mollaghasemi, Associate Professor for UCF School of Industrial Engineering Systems, and SMART Association Board Member
Description: A practical overview of readily available AI Large Language Models (LLM)s designed to streamline daily tasks and improve efficiency for airport staff and management. This session illustrates examples of tasks that can be accomplished with LLMs, explores effective ways to interact with these models, and provides insights into what we can expect from these tools in the future. Attendees will gain an understanding of AI’s evolving role in airport operations and how to maximize its potential.
Sponsored by: Amadeus
Moderator: Udi Segall, IntellAct Founder & CEO, and SMART Association Board Member
Panelists:
Description: Traditional airport operations systems such as Airport Operations Database (AODB), Resource Management System (RMS), Common-Use Passenger Processing System (CUPPS), Queue Management System (QMS), passenger screening systems, Baggage Handling System (BHS), aircraft turnaround systems, and more are incorporating AI to enhance their respective solutions. This panel will discuss approaches, challenges, and timing to incorporate AI effectively and the anticipated improved capabilities.
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Description: This presentation will explore the potential for an airport macro-level AI, leveraging all airport data from the spectrum of airport systems and IoT devices including robots integrated via an Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), to optimize various airport management processes. This optimum level of AI, stands to revolutionize airport efficiencies.
Presenter(s): Dr. Ozlem Ozmen Garibay, Assistant Professor for UCF School of Industrial Engineering Systems and AI
Description: As AI reshapes airport operations, ensuring trustworthy and ethical systems is key to safety and reliability. This session examines evolving AI ethics guidelines, governance challenges, and practical considerations for responsible deployment in aviation. Attendees will explore global perspectives on AI oversight, risk management, and human accountability in high-stakes environments. The discussion will touch on emerging trends and potential implications, considering how innovation and safety can be balanced in the evolving landscape of airport AI.
Presenter: David Tamir, SMART Association Founder & CEO
Sponsored by: Introba
Hyatt Meeting Room: Continental Ballroom
Sponsored by: Introba
Description: Awards banquet dinner honoring past & present airport technology pioneers, including symposium reception paper-airplane contest winners. Approximately one dozen airports and their solution providers will be recognized, who will be presenting their respective use-cases and lessons learned during AIRPORTECH's Day-2 sessions.
Three parallel educational tracks (A-B-C) reviewing proven airport technology use-cases and lessons learned; distributed across three adjacent meeting halls in front of the exhibitor space where breakfast and lunch will be served.
Sponsored by: Associates Members of the SMart AiRport Technologies (SMART) Association
Located at the symposium's exhibitor space in front of the Regency Ballroom
Hyatt Meeting Room: Regency Ballroom (A-B-C)
Session Moderator: Dr. Prasad Chittaluru, CEO of EPIC Engineering & Consulting and SMART Association Board Member
Description: This session, involving four presentations (listed below), will demonstrate various airport management processes digitally transformed using state-of-the-art cloud-based technologies including Microsoft, Apple, Google, Esri, and more...
Hyatt Meeting Room: Regency Ballroom (D-E-F)
Session Moderator: Dr. Mansooreh Mollaghasemi, Associate Professor for UCF School of Industrial Engineering Systems, and SMART Association Board Member
Description: This session, involving four presentations (listed below), will include use-cases from several leading airports demonstrating best practice methods for building and sustaining airport digital twins using BIM, CAD, GIS, LiDAR, and imagery.
Hyatt Meeting Room: Continental Ballroom
Session Moderator: Chris Runde, Introba (f.k.a., Ross & Baruzzini) Aviation Vice President and Director of Corporate Strategy and Innovation, and SMART Association Board Member
Description: This session, involving four presentations (listed below), will include use-cases from several leading airports of state-of-the-art technologies optimizing passenger processing through the terminal.
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Description: This presentation will demonstrate ISM's digital transformation from paper and spreadsheets to an enterprise, cloud-based, state-of-the-art, web-enabled and mobile digital platform -- Simplify i3; supporting various airport Operations and Maintenance (O&M) business processes including numerous types of inspections, incident reports, daily ops log, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP), corresponding work orders, and training.
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Description: In this presentation we will share how the Miami Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) BIM Strategy has been key in supporting the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) at Miami International Airport. We will share the challenges MIA went through while implementing this technology along with the strategy set in place. Also, we will include some project examples of BIM in design and construction.
Presenter(s): Danny Peleg, Beonic Vice President of Enterprise Sales and Business Development - The Americas
Description: This presentation highlights how PFMS simplifies complex travel operations by seamlessly connecting data, technology, and passenger movement. Learn how PFMS leverages advanced tools like LiDAR and real-time analytics to optimize efficiency, reduce congestion, and enhance traveler experiences. Discover actionable insights into transforming airports into streamlined, data-driven ecosystems that prioritize both operational excellence and passenger satisfaction. Examples and best practices will be shared from sample airports such as JFK, EWR, and AUS.
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Description: This presentation will demonstrate ISM's digital transformation from paper and spreadsheets to an enterprise, cloud-based, state-of-the-art, web-enabled and mobile digital platform -- Simplify i3; supporting various administration and finance business processes including management of access control badging and reporting on aircraft operations and fueling, rental cars, and lodging.
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Description: Managing a dynamic airport like Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) requires more than data; it demands the ability to uncover hidden insights from spatial and visual information, and to transform them into actionable solutions. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies like LiDAR and high-resolution imagery integrated through GIS, CLT revealed opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, improve safety protocols, and streamline workflows, all while addressing the evolving challenges of a modern airport.
A comprehensive indoor scan captured high-precision LiDAR data points and imagery in seven days, all aligned to accurate real-world coordinates. With minimal disruption to daily operations, this effort provided CLT with a highly detailed, up-to-date master model. This model now serves as the foundation for smarter decision-making across every aspect of airport management, including operations, security, safety, maintenance, and long-term strategic planning.
This session will explore:
Efficient Mapping in Just 7 Days: Captured a complete, accurate, real-world terminal model without disrupting daily activities or passenger flow.
Seamless Integration with Temporal Scanning: Future updates are aligned with the master model using accurate real-world coordinates, capturing and integrating small, dispersed changes such as asset relocations or infrastructure upgrades into a reliable, up-to-date model for smarter decision-making.
Enhanced Decision-Making at CLT with GIS Integration: See how linking imagery and point cloud data with AEGIS supported improved safety, optimized workflows, and streamlined maintenance planning at CLT.
Join CLT’s management and project partners to explore how these technologies and processes exemplify the challenges and opportunities faced by airports everywhere.
Presenter(s): Chris Blasie, Collins Aerospace, Customer Advocate/Marketing Solution Consultancy Manager Guru
Description: Presentation on how digital identity got to where it is today, along with valuable case studies at HND and LAS, where digital identity has made the customer journey not only efficient, but more secure and touchless. Benefits will be explained of how digital identity helps, not only the airport, but also airline operations in focusing on ad-hoc revenue at the departure gate, along with bringing the aircraft back to the hub at an early arrival time.
Sponsored by: Amadeus
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Description: This presentation will demonstrate ISM's continuing digital transformation from paper and spreadsheets to an enterprise, cloud-based, state-of-the-art, web-enabled and mobile digital platform -- Simplify i3; supporting various upcoming airport business processes including management of leases and tenants, planning and development, budgets, contracts, and projects.
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Description: Before standardized time zones, every city kept its local time, creating confusion and inefficiency. Introducing time zones provided a stable, unified framework like the standardized foundation we adopted in 2002 to support our data integration and collaboration efforts.
Built on SDSFIE, the AEGIS (formerly known as LUSAD) system, launched in 2004, provides a standardized data hierarchy, consistent nomenclature, and compliance with LAWA’s survey network. These elements establish AEGIS as a central hub for geospatial data and engineering drawing archives. The system supports seamless data exchange and interoperability between CAD and GIS platforms while selectively leveraging BIM for critical information.
Through regular maintenance, staff support, and ongoing enhancements, AEGIS has remained current and reliable. Its interoperability has streamlined operations, strengthened security and safety protocols, improved environmental management, supported infrastructure expansion, and enabled efficient asset maintenance. Initiatives like ArcGIS Indoors and PropWorks integration have extended its capabilities, while planned projects such as Maximo integration, expanded IMDF support, and multiple coordinate systems will further enhance its adaptability. SDSFIE and AEGIS form a comprehensive, enduring framework for seamless collaboration, consistent data management, and sustained innovation.
Moderator: Christiane Bausback, N+P Innovation Design Managing Director & Owner
Panelists:
Description:
Discover how cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing the airport experience in this engaging panel discussion. Industry experts will explore key innovations such as AI-powered avatars, immersive metaverse environments, and advanced wayfinding and entertainment solutions that are shaping the future of airports. From seamless biometric check-ins to passenger-centric design, learn how operators, suppliers, and designers are addressing evolving passenger needs and operational challenges. Join us to uncover how collaboration and technology are transforming airports into smarter, more intuitive spaces for travelers and stakeholders alike.
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Description: This presentation will address the FAA's Part-139 Safety Management System (SMS) requirements, and demonstrate a practical and efficient methodology for compliance. Implemented via Simplify i3, a state-of-the-art digital transformation platform, various safety hazard related processes and data are effectively integrated and mitigated.
Presenter(s): Doron Bergerbest, Asero Worldwide Founder & CEO, and SMART Association Board Member
Description: This presentation discusses one of the most imminent threats facing the aviation sector – cyber. The presenter will share his professional experience and proven methodology for addressing cyber threats to the aviation domain in a systematic, comprehensive and effective manner. The presentation will cover the specific challenges posed by cyber threats and propose a roadmap for the implementation of cyber defense for the aviation ecosystem. It will also look at how and why digital twin mapping of the interfaces between and among the hundreds of systems within the airport ecosystem is critical for mitigating backdoor vulnerabilities which could allow in cyber security threats.
Presenter(s): Fatma Aouani, CopperTree Analytics Business Development Manager
Description: Airports worldwide operate as complex ecosystems, requiring seamless coordination of diverse systems to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and an enhanced passenger experience. The integration of advanced data and energy analytics represents a state-of-the-art approach to tackling these challenges, offering tools to identify inefficiencies and optimize critical operations, including HVAC systems, lighting, and baggage handling.
This session will explore how modern analytics platforms leverage data from Building Management Systems (BMS), IoT sensors, and other sources to deliver actionable insights. These technologies empower operations and maintenance (O&M) teams to detect faults, enhance system performance, and improve energy management, resulting in reduced operational costs and greater system reliability.
Drawing on case studies from airports globally, such as YVR, we will demonstrate how advanced analytics have been successfully applied to improve sustainability and resilience across diverse environments. Attendees will gain insights into the current trends and best practices shaping the future of airport operations.
Sponsored by: IntellAct
Hyatt Meeting Room: Continental Ballroom
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Description: Join Embry-Riddle’s College of Business for an engaging lunchtime talk to learn about the innovative Masters of Science degree in Airport and Air Mobility Management. This program is specifically designed for current and aspiring airport managers seeking to advance their expertise in managing complex aviation operations and the evolving demands of air mobility. Discover how this degree blends cutting-edge industry knowledge with practical management skills to prepare leaders for the future of airport planning, operations, resilience, innovation, customer experience, technology and more. The college’s airport focused projects such as ADAM-SMS, LASER, JEM, and the Airport Compensation Database will also be discussed.
Three parallel tracks (A-B-C) distributed across three adjacent meeting halls in-front of the exhibitor space
Hyatt Meeting Room: Regency Ballroom (A-B-C)
Session Moderator: Dr. Lynn Creelman, ClearSkies Co-Founder & CEO, AAAE Electrification Task Force Leader, and SMART Association Board Member
Description: This session, involving presentations listed below, will include use-cases from several leading airports and solution providers of state-of-the-art electrification implementations, including Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) business drivers to electrification.
Hyatt Meeting Room: Regency Ballroom (D-E-F)
Session Moderator: Mike DiPilato, FAA Program Manager – Operations | Airports Emerging Entrants Division (AAS-200) Office of Airports Safety and Standards
Description: This session, involving four presentations (listed below), will include use-cases from several leading airports and solution providers of airport automation applications using robots, Autonomous Ground Vehicles (AGV)s, and Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Drones.
Hyatt Meeting Room: Continental Ballroom
Session Moderator: Chris Runde, Introba (f.k.a., Ross & Baruzzini) Aviation Vice President and Director of Corporate Strategy and Innovation, and SMART Association Board Member
Description: This session, involving four presentations/panel (listed below), will include use-cases from several leading airports and solution providers of aircraft and baggage processing innovations.
Presenter: Dr. Lynn Creelman, ClearSkies Co-Founder & CEO, AAAE Electrification Task Force Leader, and SMART Association Board Member
Description: Airport electrification often involves the adoption of electric ground support equipment (eGSE), electric vehicles (EV), electric aircraft, installation of charging infrastructure, and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). These initiatives are typically coupled with conservation programs. To maximize decarbonization benefits, renewable energy can often be purchased commercially from local utilities or produced by the airport on-site.
Airports are well suited to develop solar photovoltaic (PV) on-site because they often have underutilized land assets, secured facilities, lack of shade, and solar PV equipment has a low profile. Many airports have installed or plan to implement some form of solar PV to reduce operating costs, minimize carbon emissions, improve local air quality, and improve operating resiliency. The AAAE Airport Electrification Task Force is producing an Airport Electrification Roadmap as a planning tool for airports.
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Description: This presentation explores the development of an on-airport solar farm at Tallahassee International Airport (TLH). The project, known as Tallahassee Solar I & II, spans a total of 450 acres and produces 62 megawatts of renewable energy. The case study highlights the collaborative efforts between the FAA Airports Division (Orlando ADO) with the airport sponsor, along with the city of Tallahassee’s electric utility department, and Michael Baker International.
Topics include TLH airport background, sustainability plan, sustainable energy, solar farms, airport background, community, relations, current and future projects at TLH.
Presenter(s): Igor Starkov, Teleworker.ai Founder & CEO
Description: New advancements in AI/ML, AR, and robotics now enable the automation of airport Operation & Maintenance (O&M) workflows by connecting mobile devices—such as robot dogs, wheeled platforms, and drones—to the vast information provided by Digital Twins. Igor Starkov, a pioneer of BIM-based Digital Twins, will showcase affordable and practical approaches that address real challenges faced by airport owners and managers.
Presenter: Diana Franganillo Luque, Indra Senior Business Development Manager
Description: The FAA and numerous airports across the USA are already experiencing significant benefits from solutions designed to enhance aviation safety through improved airport surface situational awareness. These solutions are particularly valued for their rapid deployment and minimal impact on existing infrastructure and operations.
Indra Air Traffic’s AeroBOSS is a lite surface awareness solution that goes beyond standard surface monitoring by offering advanced features, such as the Runway Incursion Warning System (RIWS), which prevents runway incursions by ground vehicles. In addition to enhancing safety, AeroBOSS helps manage efficiencies in vehicle fleets, optimizing ground operations and reducing costs. Indra is one of only three companies selected by the FAA for its Surface Awareness Initiative (SAI), highlighting its leadership in delivering cutting-edge solutions to enhance situational awareness and safety at airports.
Currently operational at approximately 30 U.S. airports, including Fort Myers (RSW), AeroBOSS is recognized for its exceptional precision, low latency, support for numerous aircraft and vehicles, seamless integration with legacy systems, and a highly robust post-analysis module. The solution’s aggregated historical data can be accessed through configurable statistical reporting tools, providing near real-time operational insights. These include operational counts, flight identification, airframe information, and precise weight calculations, which are particularly valuable for determining fees.
AeroBOSS also boasts a modular design, allowing for seamless integration of additional features as needed. This adaptability ensures that the solution meets both current operational needs and evolving requirements, making it a long-term asset for improving efficiency and safety.
Presenter(s): Pedro Blanco, FAA Orlando Airports District Office (ADO) Lead Program Manager
Description: The presentation will provide insights into the innovative strategies and regulatory compliance necessary for successful on-airport solar farm development, offering valuable lessons for future renewable energy projects. Navigating Federal Requirements will be addressed, including Airport Layout Plan (ALP) Updates, Environmental Assessments, and Airspace / Obstruction Evaluations.
Presenter(s): Steve Boyle, Essential Aero CEO
Description: Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) are starting to appear on airports outside the fences and in the terminal to move passengers and patrol the parking lots. Different challenges appear once you try to bring them inside the fences to service airside operations. Steve Boyle, CEO of Essential Aero, the supplier of AMRs for airside operations will walk through the opportunities and challenges they've discovered in their journey to introduce AI Activated Robots for FOD control and aircraft maintenance deliveries into ramp operations.
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Description: This use-case presentation outlines Miami International Airport's (MIA) strategy to enhance operational efficiency by leveraging digital assets. Using IntellAct's AI-powered technology, MIA transforms existing ramp and jet-bridge cameras into intelligent monitoring systems. This integration enables real-time surveillance of over 200 turnaround events, from passenger boarding to refueling, allowing for the swift detection of anomalies, accurate delay predictions, and the formation of effective mitigation plans. This aligns with MIA's innovation goals such as the Smart Airport 2.0 vision, which integrates advanced technologies to improve decision-making and passenger experiences.
Sponsored by: Amadeus
Presenter(s): Jared Esselman, WSP Future Mobility & Advanced Air Mobility Planning Vice President,
Description: This presentation examines the transformative impact of airport electrification and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), focusing on electric and hybrid aviation technologies. Topics include:
Explore strategies and innovations driving the shift toward greener, more connected aviation systems.
Presenter(s):
Description: (coming soon)
Moderator: Jen Zemba, Introba Baggage Handling Consulting Business Development Director
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Description: Open discussion on how emerging technologies are revolutionizing baggage handling for stakeholders, staff, and passengers. We’ll explore how AI is streamlining baggage processing, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing the passenger experience. Plus, discover the unexpected benefits of autonomous vehicles on the ramp.
Scott Goodwin of MCO will share how advanced technologies in the South Terminal have successfully addressed unique baggage challenges at an airport serving a major cruise port and world-renowned theme parks. Morfeover, gain insight into the innovative solutions being considered to build a robust and reliable baggage handling system (BHS) for the future North Terminal.
Presenter: Clint Harper, Harper4D Solutions CEO and Principal Advisor
Description: This session explores how new technologies, such as high-resolution weather sensing, enhanced communication, navigation surveillance (CNS) for autonomous operations, and detect-and-avoid (DAA) systems, might promote efficiency, safety, and airspace integration. The discussion will focus on capabilities that airports can leverage today and in the near future.
Presenter(s): David Barron, RMMartin Consulting Senior Project Manager
Description: LiDAR has been around for 60 years. This presentation will outline what LiDAR is and using colorized LiDAR to collect engineering data, using new “AI” tools that speed up data collection. This presentation will also discuss using colorized LiDAR to update airport project sites. Examples of AI to extract individual features will be shown, along with samples of the attributes that can be added.
Enjoy various options nearby and across Orlando
Hyatt
- McCoy's
- Hemisphere Restaurant Overlooking Airfield Operations
- Hyatt Airport Terminal Rooftop Pool & Jacuzzi Overlooking Evening Airside Operations
"Bobbing for FOD" Contest
Disney Springs
Universal CityWalk
Orlando's I-Drive
Twp parallel short-course tracks (A & B) distributed across the Regency Ballrooms; followed by a working lunch with the SMART Association's Best Practice Committees in the Continental Ballroom; followed by a special tour of MCO's Newest Terminal-C advanced technology systems
Sponsored by: Associates Members of the SMart AiRport Technologies (SMART) Association
Located at the symposium's exhibitor space in front of the Regency Ballroom
Hyatt Meeting Room: Regency Ballroom (A-B-C)
Instructor(s): Greg Hoile, Bentley Asset Performance Services Director, Americas Transportation Lead
Description: Airports need to deal with uncertainty – constructions, improvements, outages, changes to the schedule, weather impacts, etc. – while maintaining operations and ensuring a good passenger experience. Assets enable operations, and so to manage these situations, a fully defined landscape of airport assets can be created, including the complete relationship between those assets’ design intents and how they should support operational performance. Applying artificial intelligence to those assets’ behaviors and their processes enables predefined scenarios to be created which can be ready to enact at any time. The Operations Management of the airport then has complete visibility into intended and actual airport performance and the means to create the optimal outcome.
Situation: The creation of JFK Terminal 6 as a new construction effort requires the creation of new operational procedures and management strategies. An asset management focus in supporting operations will ensure that operational performance is sustainable. The modernization of JFK Terminal 4 or any other airport improvement program will require the same level of operational preparedness.
Hyatt Meeting Room: Regency Ballroom (D-E-F)
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Description: (coming soon)
Hyatt Meeting Room: Regency Ballroom (A-B-C)
Instructor(s): Fatma Aouani, CopperTree Analytics Business Development Manager
Description: This course takes attendees through the entire lifecycle of an airport, from construction to operations and maintenance, showcasing the transformative power of data-driven analytics. Participants will explore how conventional methods compare to modern, analytics-based approaches during construction and commissioning, and ongoing operations and maintenance. The course will highlight how leveraging data-driven solutions enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and drives improved airport performance. Real-world examples and demos will provide a practical and comprehensive understanding of these innovative technologies.
Hyatt Meeting Room: Regency Ballroom (D-E-F)
Instructor(s):
Description: Picture stepping into an airport terminal, alive with passengers, intricate security systems, and complex operations. It’s like entering Wonderland, where every turn presents a new challenge. Now imagine having a glowing map and an all-seeing compass tool that helps you navigate the unseen layers of complexity with precision and insight.
This session introduces how LiDAR, high-resolution imagery, machine learning (ML), and GIS integration redefine airport management, providing the tools to uncover hidden insights and create actionable solutions. By capturing millions of data points and high-resolution images with precise alignment to real-world coordinates, mobile scanning opens the door to solving critical challenges:
Comprehensive Data Capture with Mobile LiDAR and Imagery: Collected high-precision spatial data and imagery aligned to accurate real-world coordinates, ensuring absolute accuracy and repeatability for all future temporal scans. Each asset is captured with images from multiple angles, providing a robust foundation for ongoing updates and actionable insights.
Machine Learning: Identifying, tagging, and categorizing assets like signage, equipment, and infrastructure, saving time and reducing errors.
GIS Integration: A unified platform and repeatable framework combining spatial, visual, temporal, and comprehensive data into actionable insights, enabling smarter decision-making across operations, safety, security, resource planning, maintenance, and passenger experience.
But it’s not just about the technology. Success starts with a solid framework ensuring data accuracy, systems alignment, and actionable insights. Scanning and hoping everything fits together isn’t enough. A well-integrated, repeatable process transforms complexity into clarity, empowering airports to optimize safety, operations, and passenger experience.
Join us to explore this integrated approach and learn how LiDAR, imagery, ML, and GIS can turn complex challenges into measurable results, empowering smarter, more efficient airport operations.
Hyatt Meeting Room: Continental Ballroom
Moderator: David Tamir, SMART Association Founder & CEO
Description: Each Best Practice Committee Leader will present potential scope of work and solicit participants with brainstorming priorities and organizing corresponding working groups
Meet at the Hyatt, 4th Level, lounge area right outside of McCoy’s Restaurant
Description: This behind the scenes tour of MCO's newest South Terminal complex is limited to 25 participants, due to operational constraints. A sign-in sheet will be provided at the SMART-AIRPORTECH Registration desk.
Those staying into the weekend to enjoy Orlando, may informally continue to Happy Hour/Dinner