Joaquin Franco, Vice President of Airport Services and Passenger Experience at Tocumen International Airport and International Airport Summit 2026 speaker, explains why moving beyond passenger personas and listening more closely to real traveller needs is helping build a more inclusive, human-centred airport experience.
International Airport Summit speaker, Brian Ryks, Executive Director and CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, describes how his airport manages major construction works while fully operational.
Denise Pronk, Head of Sustainability, and Sara Solis, Circular Economy Lead, Royal Schiphol Group reveal the possibilities of circular construction in airport renovation cycles.
Innovation in baggage doesn’t always start with new infrastructure. At Vancouver International Airport (YVR), the focus is on building a smarter, more resilient operation – combining new technology and data-driven teams to deliver reliable performance and elevate the passenger experience.
From passenger experience and innovation to sustainability and leadership, the 2026 Airport Honour Awards finalists showcase the projects and people delivering measurable impact across global aviation.
Airport Authority Hong Kong has expanded its heat prevention programme at HKIA, deploying mobile water trucks, shaded rest points and cooling supplies to protect staff during summer heatwaves.
A new Manchester Airport campaign explores how Britons spend time before boarding, with the Airport Dad emerging as the nation’s most recognisable traveller.
Esther Kromhout, Managing Director of NACO, explores how airport leaders can strengthen resilience, unlock capacity, and secure long-term growth through greater collaboration, flexibility and strategic investment.
James Moody, Product Marketing Specialist at Leonardo explains how cross-belt technology is redefining baggage handling, combining proven reliability, compact design and operational flexibility.