Subject: Inside the Strategies Shaping Airport Operations & Growth in 2026
Hi Karen,
How are airports increasing capacity without compromising passenger experience? How are operators improving resilience while managing infrastructure pressure, operational complexity and rising traveller expectations?
These are the challenges at the centre of the International Airport Summit 2026.
Taking place 11–12 November at the Hilton Rome Airport, the summit brings together C-suite and senior airport leaders for two days of practical discussion, strategic insight and peer-to-peer problem solving focused on the future of airport operations and growth.
Through executive roundtables, candid case studies and high-value networking, attendees will gain actionable insight into:
- Balancing passenger growth with operational efficiency
- Strengthening resilience across terminals, staffing and infrastructure
- Improving customer experience without increasing operational strain
- Prioritising investment across digital, sustainability and expansion initiatives
- Understanding the strategies leading airports are using to prepare for 2026 and beyond
Supported by Aeroporti di Roma, the summit is designed for senior decision-makers responsible for solving the industry’s “capacity vs. experience” challenge.
The summit is engineered specifically to facilitate high-level decision-making and business growth. We provide a high-impact environment that bypasses the noise of traditional trade shows:
- Executive-level access: Engage in direct, unscripted networking with the C-suite and VPs who hold the budgets and set the long-term strategy for the world’s leading hubs.
- Actionable intelligence: Access real-world case studies on how technology is solving operational friction and capacity constraints today, moving beyond theoretical roadmaps to proven results.
- Global benchmarking: Gain a unique perspective on how international peers are navigating the same regulatory, environmental, and technological pressures you face.
A global perspective: Meet our 2026 speakers To ensure the conversation covers the entire aviation landscape, we have segmented our speakers into key regional powerhouses:
Marco Troncone
CEO
Alessandro Fidato
Chief Operating Officer
Alessandro Fidato
Chief Operating Officer
Chris Woodroofe
Managing Director
István Szabó
Chief Operating Officer
Oliver Braun
Senior Vice President Corporate Security
John Nilsson
Strategy Manager (H2/Electric)
Elisabetta Fossi
Head of Terminal, Real Estate and Cargo
Dr. Jan-Henrik Andersson
CCO & CSO
Munich Airport
Giovanni Russo
Chief Operating Officer
Samuel í Hjøllum Rude
VP, Operational Airport Services
Steve Armitage
Head of Innovation
Tyronia Smith Sr.
Sr. Deputy GM & CCRO
Maurice Jenkins
Chief Innovation Officer
Brian Cobb
Chief Innovation Officer
Chris Miles
Chief Operations Officer
Doug Wycoff
Director of Digital Solutions & Innovation
Tara Mulrooney
CTO and VP of Innovation
Paul Puopolo
EVP, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
Norma Click
Director of Airside/Landside Projects
George Ioannu
Director of Digital Innovation
Tatsuya Izumi
Deputy GM, Airport Planning
Vivian Cheung
CEO
Masaki Takeuchi
Manager, Facilities Planning
Interactive roundtables: Turning dialogue into action
Beyond the main stage, the heart of the Summit lies in our Airport Leader Roundtables. These are closed-door, moderated discussions designed to move past high-level theory and into the “how-to” of airport operations.
You’ll have the opportunity to join small, focused groups led by industry experts to:
Problem-solve in real-time: Tackle specific bottlenecks alongside your global peers.
Benchmark strategies: Compare your digital and operational roadmaps with other Tier-1 and Tier-2 hubs.
Network deeply: Build lasting professional relationships in an environment built for candid exchange.
The ADR Innovation Hub: A unique opportunity to see one of Europe’s leading startup accelerators in action and engage with the teams driving the next generation of air travel technology.
Find out more about the roundtables here >>
Agenda overview: A two-day deep dive
The 2026 program is built around the “Data-Driven Airport,” focusing on:
Operational efficiency: Scaling capacity while maintaining world-class passenger experience.
The security evolution: Balancing seamless travel with robust threat mitigation.
The Airport Honour Awards: Our opening night celebration recognising the teams turning complex strategies into operational wins
This is your opportunity to step away from the daily operations to gain the global intelligence and connections required to steer your organisation through the next wave of transformation.
We would love to see you there. If you have any questions regarding the programme or group passes, please get in touch.
Warm regards,
International Airport Review
*Free aviation leader tickets are applicable to senior managers and above from airports, airlines, regulatory bodies and aviation authorities.
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