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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS


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Most events will be held at the Austin Convention Center.  Meetings/events scheduled for the Hilton Austin  are noted with (H) below.  Please note that locations are subject to change.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

  • 07:00 am – 08:00 pm Registration
  • 08:00 am – 09:00 am Pre-Conference Seminars Continental Breakfast
  • 08:00 am – 10:00 am Executive Committee (H) (Executive Committee members only)
  • 08:00 am - 05:00 pm  Human Resources Committee Steering Group (H) (steering group members only)
  • 08:00 am - 08:00 pm  Exhibition Hall Move-In
  • 09:00 am – 05:00 pm  Business Information Technologies Pre-Conference Seminar
  • 09:00 am – 05:00 pm Operations & Technical Affairs Pre-Conference Seminar
  • 09:00 am – 12:00 pm  Environmental Affairs Committee Steering Group (steering group members only; ACI-NA Members may attend to observe)
  • 10:00 am – 10:30 am  Pre-Conference Seminars AM Break
  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm  Legal Affairs Steering Group
  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm  U.S. Government Affairs Steering Group (steering group members only) (H)
  • 10:00 am – 01:00 pm WBP/Associates Board of Directors (H)
  • 12:00 pm – 01:00 pm Pre-Conference Seminars Buffet Luncheon
  • 01:00 pm – 05:00 pm Board of Directors (H)
  • 01:00 pm – 05:00 pm Environmental Affairs Pre-Conference Seminar
  • 01:00 pm – 05:15 pm  Legal Affairs Pre-Conference Seminar
  • 03:00 pm - 03:30 pm  Pre-Conference Seminars PM Break
  • 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm  Finance Pre-Conference Seminar
  • 05:00 pm – 06:00 pm  Operations & Technical Affairs Committee Steering Group
  • 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm Board of Directors & Commissioners Dinner (by invitation only)


Sunday, October 11, 2009


Monday, October 12, 2009 - Canadian Thanksgiving

  • 07:00 am - 06:30 pm  Registration
  • 07:30 am - 10:00 am  Exhibition Hall Open (continental breakfast on show floor)
  • 09:00 am - 04:00 pm  Guest Tour 3: LBJ Ranch
  • 10:00 am – 10:15 am AM Break
  • 10:15 am – 12:00 pm General Session I: Welcome and Keynote Address
    Airports today are facing unprecedented challenges from reduced revenues, cuts in airline service and increased security regulations.  In these difficult economic times, it is even more essential that new requirements provide real benefits for the traveling public. In the eight years since the 2001 terrorist attacks the system has greatly improved, but are we are responding to today’s threat instead of preparing for tomorrow’s?  Peter Bergen will provide his insights on the evolving terrorist threat worldwide and the implications for airports in North America.
                                      
    Moderator:
    Greg Principato, President, ACI-NA
                                       
    Welcomes:
    G. Hardy Acree, Director of Airports, Sacramento County Airport System;
       First Vice Chair, ACI-NA
    Jim Smith, Executive Director of Aviation, City of Austin Department of Aviation

    Guest:
    City of Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell

    Keynote Address:
    Peter Bergen, CNN National Security Analyst and Best-Selling Author
  • 12:00 pm - 03:00 pm  Exhibition Hall Open (buffet luncheon on show floor)
  • 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm  Press Briefing
  • 03:00 pm - 03:15 pm PM Break
  • 03:15 pm – 05:00 pm Concurrent Educational Sessions
    1. NextGen: It Begins and Ends At Airports
    The FAA's NextGen Program promises far-reaching, fundamental redevelopment of the United States' air transportation system. NextGen work efforts appear to have intensified this year, with high level-commitments from both the Obama Administration and Congress regarding funding, research, and implementation.  Much of the discussion this year has centered on what can be done now, and in the very near future, to realize NextGen benefits.  In this session, come hear about critical efforts that have taken place over the summer, how airports fit into NextGen plans, and what your airport can be doing now to be ready.

    Moderator:
    Charles "Skip" T. Miller, Executive Director of Airports, Louisville Regional Airport 
      Authority

    Speakers:
    Dr. Agam N. Sinha, Senior Vice President, The MITRE Corporation
    Steve Vail, Senior Manager, Air Traffic Operations, FedEx
    James M. Crites, Executive Vice President Operation, Dallas/Fort Worth
       International Airport
    John W. Crichton, President & CEO, NAV CANADA
    Chris Oswald, Vice President, Safety & Technical Operations, ACI-NA

    2. Reputation Management: Maintaining Your Airport Brand in Challenging Times
    Airport marketing is about more than just attracting new air service. To remain strong in these rapidly changing times for the industry, an airport must develop a strong brand that is recognized by travelers, airlines, and other stakeholders alike. In this session, branding experts will discuss successful strategies for developing and/or enhancing a powerfully positive brand for your airport.

    Moderator:
    Tom Ruth, President & CEO, Halifax International Airport Authority

    Speakers:
    Neal M. Burns, Ph.D., Professor, Director, Center for Brand Research, Department 
       of Advertising, University of Texas at Austin
    Christopher Baum, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Detroit Metro
       Convention & Visitors Bureau
    Tim Smith, Director, Media Relations, American Airlines Corporate Communications
  • 05:00 pm – 06:30 pm Exhibition Hall Open (reception on show floor)
     

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

  • 07:00 am – 07:00 pm Registration
  • 07:30 am – 09:00 am World Business Partners & Associates Business Breakfast
    All ACI-NA/ACI World Business Partner and Associate Members are invited to breakfast (no RSVP required).  Hear about the latest news from your association, then enjoy the always-lively and informative Airport Director Roundtable Discussion.

    Moderator:
    Bob Hazel, Oliver Wyman; Chair, ACI-NA WBP/Associates Board

    Panelists:
    John D. Clark, III, Executive Director and CEO, Indianapolis Airport Authority;
       Chairman, ACI-NA
    Kim Day, Manager of Aviation, City and County of Denver, Denver
       International Airport
    Jeffrey P. Fegan, Chief Executive Officer, Dallas/Fort Worth International
       Airport
    Barry Rempel, President & CEO, Winnipeg Airports Authority; Chair, Canadian
       Airports Council
    Jim Smith, Executive Director of Aviation, City of Austin Department of Aviation
  • 08:00 am – 09:00 am Continental Breakfast
  • 09:00 am – 10:30 am General Session II: Airlines and Airports: Working on the Relationship
    Shrinking airline revenues have led to increased pressure for reductions in airport charges and delays or cancellations of capital programs. But there is a need to plan for the future and the inevitable return of passengers and cargo. How do we reconcile the fact that airlines are principally focused on short term survival while airports must also concentrate on the long term air service and economic needs of their communities?  Join us for a spirited discussion about how airports and airlines can better work together to ensure operational and financial success in the short and long term.

    Moderator:
    John D. Clark, III, Executive Director and CEO, Indianapolis Airport Authority;
       Chair, ACI-NA

    Speakers:
    Larry Kellner, Chairman and CEO, Continental Airlines Inc.
    Robert J. Deluce, President and CEO, Porter Airlines Inc.
    Jeffrey W. Hamiel, Executive Director, Minneapolis-St. Paul 
       Metropolitan Airports Commission
  • 09:00 am - 04:00 pm  Guest Tour 4: Wildflower Center/Umlauf Gardens
  • 10:30 am – 01:30 pm Exhibition Hall Open
                                       (buffet luncheon on show floor, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm)
  • 01:30 pm – 01:45 pm PM Break 1
  • 01:45 pm – 03:00 pm Concurrent Educational Sessions
    3. Turbulent Times Call For Savvy Strategic Planning
    While the aviation industry has been dynamic since inception, airports have typically been the largely stable force within the storms. However, with shocks to the global economy, fuel volatility, and growing environmental concerns, airports are facing long-term and possible structural changes to air service demand and airline operating models.  Airport management must factor the implications of these changes into their strategic initiatives, financial policies and business models, and capital investment decisions.  Recently, airports have joined other sophisticated corporations in using enterprise risk management (ERM) to assist in handling changing environments and addressing strategic risks.

    Moderator:
    Thella Bowens, President/CEO, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority;
       Secretary-Treasurer, ACI-NA

    Speakers:
    Mindy Price, Principal Consultant, Direct Effect Solutions, Inc.
    Pete Ricondo, Senior Vice President, Ricondo & Associates, Inc.
    Lisa S. Kremer, Senior Vice President, Marsh Risk Consulting
    Jim Smith, Executive Director of Aviation, City of Austin Department of Aviation


    4. Climate Change: Is It Getting Warm In Here?
    Climate change is the hottest environmental issue in the minds of legislators, regulators, policymakers, and the general public.  As domestic and international frameworks are developed to address this critical issue, how will airports be impacted?  What do initiatives like cap-and-trade, post-Kyoto negotiations, GIACC, and ETS mean to an airport?  This session will feature discussions of the latest developments in the agenda to address climate change and their potential impact to airports and the entire aviation industry.

    Moderator:
    Mark Reis, Aviation Director, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    Speakers:
    Carl Burleson, Director, Office of Environment & Energy, FAA
    Thierry Buttin, Counselor for Sustainable Development and Transportation,
       Embassy of France/Ambassade de France aux Etats-Unis
    Annie Petsonk, International Counsel, Environmental Defense Fund
  • 03:00 pm – 03:15 pm PM Break 2
  • 03:15 pm – 04:30 pm Concurrent Educational Sessions
    5. What’s Air Cargo Worth to Your Airport and Your Community?
    As airport and community leaders deal with the recession and position themselves for recovery, air cargo is increasingly recognized as a potential centerpiece. Moving goods on a secure, timely basis is a key to becoming and remaining competitive in the global market, especially through creative partnerships of communities, freight forwarders, logistics partners, and airlines.  Case studies and examples of the macro and micro economic impact will be presented, as well as relevant information from the ongoing ACRP “Economic Impact of Air Cargo” project.  Speakers will also address the extent to which the current shift to surface transportation of freight is likely to be permanent, and the economic impacts of the TSA 100% belly cargo screening requirement and its affect on airports, airlines, and their business partners.

    Moderator:
    Mark VanLoh, Director of Aviation, Kansas City Aviation Department

    Speakers:
    Ian Morgan, VP, The Americas, Cargolux Airlines International S.A.
    Garth Atkinson, President and CEO, Calgary Airport Authority
    Alex Brown, Vice President, Global Supply Management, Advanced Micro
       Devices

    6. Sustainability: We’re Drinking the Kool-Aid ™
    Sustainability is not just a buzzword anymore – it’s a way of doing business.  Attend this session to learn about the benefits of incorporating the fundamentals of sustainability into everyday business practices.  Hear the perspectives of three different organizations that have committed to the triple-bottom line principles of sustainability, including the tools and approaches they have used to enable them to implement sustainable thinking into a successful business enterprise. 

    Moderator:
    Barry Rempel, President & CEO, Winnipeg Airports Authority, Inc.; Chairman,
       Canadian Airports Council

    Speakers:
    Eric Dillinger, Vice President Principal, Jacobs Carter Burgess
    Elaine Karnes, Senior Environmental Manager, Southwest Airlines
    John Huey, Director of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, Delaware 
       North Companies

  • 04:30 pm – 05:30 pm New Member and Airport/Associate Member
                                       Official Representatives Reception (by invitation only)
  • 05:30 pm – 07:00 pm Exhibition Hall Open (reception on show floor)
  • 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm Exhibition Hall Move-out


Wednesday, October 14, 2009

  • 08:00 am – 12:00 pm Registration
  • 08:00 am – 04:00 pm Exhibition Hall Move-out
  • 08:00 am – 09:00 am Continental Breakfast
  • 08:30 am – 10:00 am Educational Session
    7. Airport Forum with the FAA
    This session provides a great opportunity to explore your issues face to face with senior FAA officials. This year, the session will be introducing the new airport leadership team at FAA at a time when airports are facing the most critical challenges ever and FAA reauthorization is key for their future success.

    Moderator:
    Maureen Riley, Executive Director, Salt Lake City Department of Airports

    Speakers:
    Catherine M. Lang, Acting Associate Administrator for Airports, FAA
    Carl E. Burleson, Director, Office of Environment & Energy, FAA
    Harry West, Runway Safety Program Manager, New England Region, FAA
  • 09:00 am - 11:00 am  Guest Tour 5: Driving Tour of Austin
  • 10:00 am – 10:30 am AM Break
  • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Educational Session
    8. Airport Forum with TSA and CBP Officials
    Please note – this session is closed to the media.
    Day after day, airports face a multitude of security and facilitation challenges, including new Obama Administration initiatives. Communication is critical to building and maintaining strong working relationships with the TSA and CBP, and to ensure that government officials fully understand the impact their actions have on airports’ international and domestic air service, operations and finances. Don’t miss this opportunity to talk directly with the policymakers – this is your time to discuss what’s on your mind with TSA and CBP.

    Moderator:
    Frank R. Miller, Aviation Director, City of San Antonio Aviation Department; Second Vice Chair, ACI-NA

    Speakers:
    Doug Hofsass, General Manager, Commercial Aviation, TSA
    John P. Wagner, Director, Trusted Traveler Programs, CBP
  • 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Airport Membership Meeting
                                      (Open to ACI-NA Airport Official Representatives only)
  • 12:30 pm – 02:30 pm Chairman’s Honors Luncheon
  • 02:30 pm – 03:00 pm PM Break
  • 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm Concurrent Educational Sessions
    9. Banking on the American Recovery and Reinvestment – How Do You Spell
     Relief?
    Debt financing of capital projects has become more tenuous and more expensive for airports as the financial markets have withered under the stress of the collapse of multiple bond insurers and investment and commercial banks.  Will the temporary relief from AMT help airport bonds?  Is there more legislative relief on the horizon for airport issuers?  How have disclosure practices changed as a result of the tumult in the municipal market?  Hear from market participants on the volatility of municipal markets over the last 12 months and prospects for relief from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  Find out what airports are doing to better market their bonds to investors and hear updates on the latest in disclosure practices.  Listen to what issues are weighing on the minds of rating agencies and investors.

    Moderator:
    David N. Edwards, Jr., Executive Director, Greenville-Spartanburg International
       Airport

    Speakers:
    Lynn Hampton, Vice President & CFO, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
    Guy Nagahama, Director, Jefferies First Albany
    Steven J. Grossman, CEO and Executive Director, Jacksonville Aviation
       Authority
    Michael Craft, Research Analyst, Fidelity Investments

    10. Numbers, Numbers Everywhere: A View from the Director’s Chair
    Airport and airline operations generate a flood of numbers and statistics – but what are the key metrics that successful airports actually use day-to-day, week-to-week and month-to-month to keep on top of their operations, spot failures in the making, and prevent problems altogether? This session bring leaders in the industry together to discuss what metrics are important to them and why, and how you can determine the right metrics to track for your airport.

    Moderator:
    John Payne, Chief Information Officer, San Francisco Airport Commission

    Speakers:
    Kim Day, Manager of Aviation, City and County of Denver, Denver
       International Airport
    Jeffrey P. Fegan, Chief Executive Officer, Dallas/Fort Worth International
       Airport
    Jeffrey W. Hamiel, Executive Director, Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan
       Airports Commission

  • 06:30 pm                    Closing Night Event
                                       Bob Bullock Texas History Museum
                                       - Reception sponsored by Allegheny County Airport Authority, 
                                          your 2010 Annual Conference & Exhibition hosts
                                       - Dinner and event sponsored by Austin-Bergstrom
                                          International Airport, your 2009 Annual Conference &
                                          Exhibition hosts


Thursday, October 15, 2009

09:00 am - 11:00 am      Behind The Scenes at ABIA
Get on-board for a behind the glass look at Austin's  airport.  Buses will depart the Hilton Austin at 8:30 am. and arrive at the Hilton Austin Airport by 9:00 a.m.  Luggage will be secured at the Hilton Austin Airport during tours.  Tours conclude at approximately 10:45 a.m. Participants pick between the Airfield Tour featuring construction and conversion from an Air Force Base, or the Architectural Tour showcasing the terminal.  

For more information, please see the Airport Tour page.

 

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