Registration and Networking

Inaugural Introduction

Welcome Address

Keynote

The Future of Airport Infrastructure in India

Airport Operators Panel

AI, automation & the 10x efficiency leap in airport operations

Showcase how cutting-edge tech solves today’s pain points (delays, costs, labor shortages) while prepping for 2x passenger growth.

• Predictive maintenance slashing downtime, digital twins for congestion-free terminals, and generative AI for crisis response.
• How are intelligent tracking systems and AI-fueled turnaround coordination redefining airport operations
• Balancing GDPR/DPDP compliance with AI’s potential like anonymized passenger flow analytics
• Reskilling workforces for human-AI collaboration
• Quantifying revenue loss from inefficiencies vs. tech adoption ROI.

Coffee and VIP Expo Tour

Green Airports Panel

Net-zero airports, sustainability standards & energy transformation.

Position sustainability as a driver of operational excellence and long-term profitability

• Scaling circular economy models (e.g., zero-waste terminals, closed-loop water systems) and their ROI for airports.
• establishing Green standards to attract airlines, tenants, and passengers.
• How airports achieving 100% renewable energy and hybrid solutions for emerging markets.
• Aligning India’s sustainability frameworks with international benchmarks

Hyper-Personalization Panel

AI-driven passenger journeys, biometrics, and the privacy vs. profit debate.

This panel shifts from generic “tech is cool” storytelling to provoking hard conversations about ROI, equity, and ethics – ensuring senior leaders leave with strategies, not just inspiration

• Highlight cutting-edge tech (voice-AI, queue-predicting apps, biometric retail triggers) driving seamless, personalized journeys and operational efficiency
• Privacy vs. Profit Debate
• Vernacular AI and disability-first design strategies to scale tech for India’s Tier 2/3 airports and diverse travelers
• Building trust while monetizing passenger data

Lunch

Balancing Human Interaction And Tech Fireside Chat

Smart Technologies In Baggage Handling: Reducing Wait Times And Enhancing Security

Innovations in streamlining processes such as aircraft turnaround and baggage handling through robotics and automation; utilizing machine learning to optimize air traffic control; innovations in security screening processes powered by AI technology; addressing data privacy concerns associated with AI use in airport operations.

Digi Yatra Masterclass

The next era of digital identity, seamless boarding & AI-powered security

The Digi Yatra masterclass will explore these innovations in detail, discussing how they contribute to a modernized travel experience. Attendees will gain insights and opprotunities, implementation challenges, and future prospects in enhancing passenger journeys at airports.

Closing Remarks

Registration and Networking

Diversity & Inclusion Panel

Women shaping the future of airport leadership.

This session will explore how training programs, technological advancements, and sustainable practices can transform passenger experiences in airports. It will highlight the role of skilled professionals, innovative solutions, and emphasize the importance of diversity and inclusion in driving innovation and excellence in the aviation industry for future-ready terminals.

The Future of Terminal Design

Biophilic spaces, passenger-centric planning & smart infrastructure

Discussion on trends in terminal design focusing on comfort, accessibility, and sustainability, including the impact of biophilic design principles on passenger well-being and engaging local communities in the design process to reflect cultural values.

Coffee and Networking

Next-Gen Duty-Free & Travel Retail

AI, AR, & personalization redefining shopping

As global travel rebounds, duty-free and airport retail are evolving with tech-driven experiences, changing consumer behaviors, and India’s rising aviation market. This panel explores how AI, e-commerce, sustainability, and premiumization will shape the future of travel retail in India and beyond.

• How AI, AR/VR, and e-commerce are redefining airport shopping.
• What Gen Z, millennials, and high-spenders want from duty-free.
• The role of super-apps, real-time personalization, and digital payments.
• Scaling up to compete with Dubai & Singapore through policy shifts, infrastructure, and investment.

Future Airline Routes Panel

How AI & data are reshaping connectivity in India’s Tier 2 & 3 cities

This panel explores how AI, predictive analytics, and market intelligence are reshaping route optimization, profitability, and network expansion—especially in the fast-growing Indian aviation sector.

• Identifying emerging travel corridors and untapped routes, with a focus on - India’s Tier-2 & Tier-3 cities.
• How airlines can balance profitability with lower emissions and eco-conscious operations.
• Collaborations between airlines, airports, and regulators to improve connectivity and passenger experience.

Lunch

Fireside Chat

Behind the scenes with India’s top airport operators

Engaging conversations with airport operations managers about daily challenges and triumphs faced by staff; strategies for improving communication and teamwork across departments.

The Big Finale

Vision 2030 – How Indian airports will lead global aviation growth

Outlining strategic goals for the Indian aviation sector over the next decade, discussing stakeholder collaboration to achieve these goals, creating innovation hubs within airports, and promoting initiatives to improve air connectivity between tier-2 and tier-3 cities with major hubs. Strategies for enhancing passenger services at smaller airports, leveraging technology to improve connectivity, showcasing successful innovations from regional airports, and discussing future trends that will shape their development.

Closing Address and End of Conference