21 November 2024

Airports Innovate 2024: Rome-Fiumicino at the heart of global innovation

From 26 to 28 November, Terminal 5 will host the world conference on the topics of digital transformation, sustainability and artificial intelligence in aviation

Rome-Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport becomes the beating heart of global aeronautical innovation by hosting Airports Innovate 2024, the leading international conference dedicated to the evolution of the airport sector. The event, organized by ACI Europe, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East and ACI World, will be held from November 26 to 28 at Terminal 5 and will be attended by the main industry leaders.

During the three days, representatives of airports from all over the world will discuss topics of primary importance such as:

Digital transformation: new technologies to improve the passenger experience and operations.

Sustainability in aviation: strategies to reduce the environmental impact of the sector.

Emerging technologies and artificial intelligence: concrete applications to optimize airport operations.

Infrastructural innovations: models to develop more efficient and advanced airports.

The program includes the participation of prominent personalities, including:

Marco Troncone, CEO of Aeroporti di Roma;

Pierluigi Di Palma, President of ENAC (TBC);

Alessio Butti, Undersecretary of State for Technological Innovation (TBC);

Olivier Jankovec, Director General of ACI Europe;

Justin Erbacci, General Manager of ACI World.

These talks will offer an overview of the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, with a particular focus on how technological innovation and sustainability can transform the industry.

A highlight of the conference will be the ACI World-Amadeus Technology Innovation Awards 2024 award ceremony, which will recognize the best airports in four key categories:

Innovation in airport processes related to passengers.

Management of airport operations and installations.

Leadership in airport innovation.

Best up and coming small airport.

In addition, the ACI Europe Innovation and Technology Forum, in collaboration with Aeroporti di Roma, will select the three best European startups that are revolutionizing the future of the sector.

With its position as a leader in the European airport landscape, Rome-Fiumicino Airport confirms its commitment to innovation and sustainability, hosting an event that catalyzes global attention.

Marco Troncone, CEO of Aeroporti di Roma, points out:
"We are proud to welcome Airports Innovate 2024. This event represents a unique opportunity to share ideas, technologies and solutions for a more sustainable and innovative future in air transport."

Rome Airports

Aeroporti di Roma, a Mundys Group company, manages and develops the airports of Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino and carries out other activities related and complementary to airport management. Fiumicino, the first and only airport in Italy with a Skytrax rating of 5 stars for excellent standards in quality of service, has two passenger terminals and is dedicated to business and leisure customers on domestic, international and intercontinental routes. Ciampino is mainly used by low-cost airlines, express-couriers and General Aviation activities.

Edited by the Editorial staff, Avion Tourism Magazine

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