P3 Investment at Small and Medium Size Airports
While investment in such medium and small airports may have challenges, including the greater need to educate public officials, the need to assess uncertainties in future traffic levels, and often the unfamiliarity of the market for these transactions; they still represent enormously attractive investment opportunities because of the smaller size of the investment, the greater cooperation of the airport proprietor, and the reduced uncertainty of the transaction.  This session explores new trends in the sector from both the airport proprietor and the investor’s perspective, and how to address the unique hurdles posed by P3 development at medium and small hubs.  

When Airlines Consider P3s, What Do They Look For?
P3’s can create savings and provide risk transfer, but how do airlines look at proposals and decide whether a project truly makes sense?  Is it just about revenue potential? And since so much of the cost of a project is rooted in the construction time frame: how much of a project’s appeal depends solely on the shortest delivery time? What are other criteria and concerns by which airlines evaluate projects? This session focuses on the airlines perspective and will consider what they think is critical: from planning, to long-term ops, and to what’s truly needed to ensure the right customer experience.

Solving the Puzzle: Ensuring the Most Effective Project Delivery Selection Process
No one project delivery method is right for every project. Whether a project is airside or landside, vertical or horizontal, it is incumbent on airports to develop and faithfully utilize robust project delivery method selection processes to ensure that it selects the right delivery method for each project.  Panel members will draw on their years of experience to discuss best practices for delivery method selection processes, including key factors to consider in relation to potential use of P3 as a delivery tool.  

The Role of Equity in US Airport P3s
What benefits does equity itself bring to a project? Does the participation of equity bring any inherent advantages, especially in a market like the U.S., where there are low-cost and tax-free financing options available? What is the optimum level of equity in a project and how is the right balance of funding sources determined? This session invites a diverse panel of stakeholders and owners to share perspectives on the role of equity in U.S. airport P3 market.

Using Innovation, Tech, & Data to Unleash P3 Value
Travel expectations and needs are evolving, and many airports have become diverse commercial businesses. Airport owners and operators are continuously challenged to find better ways to effectively manage their infrastructure assets, and effective asset management with technology are improving airport operations not only from a passenger experience standpoint but by achieving new operational efficiencies like maximizing aeronautical and commercial revenues, increasing capacity through better gate management, and lowering operating costs are being explored. This session examines some of these trends, how data is being leveraged to drive non aeronautical revenues, and implementation examples that provide value creation pathways in a P3 environment. 

How to Get Ready to Procure a P3 Project?: Best Practices for a Successful Procurement Process
To attract the right P3 consortium partners, the public sector must instill confidence in the procurement process and house the necessary expertise to support a pipeline of P3 projects. One way to do this is through a dedicated institutional framework designed to manage and guide programs and projects.  Join this panel for a step-by-step review of the 10 critical issues that must be addressed in a P3. Those issues include Vision, Political Champions, Communication, Community, Commitment, Experience, Funding, Staff, Time, and Access.

Project Showcase Sessions: 
Austin-Bergstrom and Los Angeles Int’l Airport Capital Improvement Presentations
Austin and LAX continue to be two of the fastest growing airports in the nation and their capital improvement programs reflect that growth.  In this featured panel session, we have invited management from the two airports to discuss key ongoing and  upcoming projects that will help them meet this growing demand through expansion and more efficient operations. Representatives will speak to challenges, solutions, and how P3s may be utilized as part of this process.  

The Administration’s Infrastructure Principles:
A Conversation with Dan DeBono and Kirk Shaffer
In this opening keynote session, we will review the Administration’s Infrastructure Principles and an overview of the Federal programs involved in Airport infrastructure improvement.  Dan DeBono, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation will offer remarks on Federal infrastructure funding (including BUILD and INFRA discretionary grant programs), financing programs, and the Administration’s infrastructure plan.  Joining Mr. DeBono will be Kirk Shaffer, Associate Administrator for Airports, Federal Aviation Administration who in his remarks will provide history and market detail on the Federal Government’s Investment in the nation’s Airport System. 

Conference delegates will be able to interact with industry leaders and airport business and facility officers as well as meet with some of our presenters, sponsors, and event partners.

The exhibition hall is one of our central meeting points for all attendees during the event. Attendees are encouraged to setup one-on-one, pre-scheduled, or private appointments with participants.

If your airport or business is interested in hosting a table, please email Brynja Bogan for additional details.

Our audience of industry leaders provides a unique opportunity to network with P3 experts, owners, and prospective partners in a development focused forum. The Airport Summit will offer networking opportunities designed for attendees to connect with each other over the two days.

The program will include multiple daily breaks, receptions, and specific sessions designed for you to meet new industry faces, follow-up with our speakers, and engage with our sponsors and event partners.