AAA VIRTUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE

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AIRPORTS BEYOND 2020

PROGRAM

4, 17, 26 NOVEMBER

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AUSTRALIAN AIRPORTS ASSOCIATIONABOUT US

The Australian Airports Association (AAA) is a non-profit organisation that was founded in 1982 in recognition of the need for one coherent, cohesive, consistent and vital voice for all aerodromes and airports across Australia.

The AAA now represents the interests of more than 330 airports and aerodromes Australia wide – from the local country community landing strip to major international gateway airports. There are a further 120 corporate members representing aviation stakeholders and organisations that provide goods and services to the airport sector.

The AAA facilitates co-operation among all member airports and their many and varied partners in Australian aviation, whilst contributing to an air transport system that is safe, secure, environmentally responsible and efficient for the benefit of all Australians and visitors.

The AAA is the leading advocate for appropriate national policy relating to airport activities and operates to ensure regular transport passengers, freight, and the community enjoy the full benefits of a progressive and sustainable airport industry.

The AAA offers several services to its members. These include:

• A unified voice when advocating for the sector to Government and other organisations;• Advocacy on issues of concern at local and national levels;• Opportunities to develop professional networks through our Division Meetings, Working Groups

and events;• Communication via e-newsletters and online members centre to inform members of the latest

industry news;• Professional development and networking opportunities at industry events; and • A national awards program to recognise excellence.

Ensure you don’t miss out on the latest AAA news and events by signing up to our weekly newsletter ‘Airport Alert’. Email the team at info@airports.asn.au

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WELCOME TO THE AAA VIRTUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE

This time last year, Australia’s thriving airport sector was getting ready to fly to the Gold Coast for the Australian Airport Association’s Annual National Conference.

It was a huge success with more than 800 delegates taking part in a week of speaker and panel sessions on the latest industry developments and enjoying a series of networking events.

If 2020 was a normal year, right now we’d be headed for Sydney meeting face-to-face again, but there is nothing normal about 2020.

With so much uncertainty around border closures and social distancing requirements, the AAA made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s conference.

While we’re disappointed not to be seeing all of you in person, the AAA team has worked hard to pull off the Virtual National Conference – Airports Beyond 2020.

We wanted to find a way to stay connected, discuss the issues which are affecting us right now and importantly, end the year on a positive note.

We’re optimistic that most domestic borders will soon be open so families can be reunited for Christmas. In many cases it will be airports that will make this possible. We are the gateway to the world and while we may be doing it tough right now, we are strong, we are resilient and we are hopeful that this time next year we’ll be back in business and part of a team leading our nation’s COVID-19 recovery.

We would not have been able to deliver this event without our partners. Thank you to our Major Event Partner Veritas and our four Event Partners; Avdata, AVSEC GROUP, Collins Aerospace and Fulton Hogan. Your support, as always, is greatly appreciated.

Enjoy the Virtual Conference sessions over the coming weeks and I look forward to seeing you online throughout November.

Share your experience of the AAA Virtual National Conference on social media using #AAAVirtual20

James GoodwinAAA Chief Executive

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Veritas is an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) Issuing Body authorised to issue Red, Grey, White, and Job Ready ASICs.

Veritas provides B2B, B2C, and Issuing Body services for airports and aviation industry participants. Achieve ASIC compliance for your airport while minimising costs and risk with Veritas’ ASIC Issuing Body solutions.

For airports, Veritas can provide a secure cloud-based ASIC management system to enable them to fulfil their regulatory Issuing Body obligations. For companies, our award-winning ASIC management system has over 14 years of proven history serving as an industry benchmark for compliance. For applicants nationwide, Veritas offers an easy and convenient way to apply for an ASIC online or via a mobile device.

Veritas achieves ASIC approval rates in 2 to 3 weeks from lodgement through its innovative processes and dedicated staff. As Australia’s most trusted ASIC Issuing Body, Veritas can customise a solution to meet your specific airport needs.

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ABOUT VERITAS

Contact detailsStephen Inouye08 9226 0711www.asic.net.au/airports

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MAJOR EVENT PARTNER

EVENT PARTNERS

Avdata’s expertise in airport data reporting and billing services has been built up over three decades of experience in the industry. We began our billing service in 1989, and now provide services to more than 180 airports across Australia. Avdata collects and manages air traffic data from multiple sources including audio record-ers, and gives you easy access to the information you need. We specialise in tailored solutions, with in-house programming capacity so that our system can be set up to meet your requirements.

We understand the challenges faced by local councils and airport managers, and have a long-standing com-mitment to services for regional and remote communities.

For more information visit https://avdata.com.au/

Contact detailsAvdata AustraliaPO Box 877Mitchell ACT 291102 6262 8111mail@avdata.com.au

AVSEC GROUP is a small Australian owned start-up new to the Australian market after over a decade overseas providing specialised consulting in Aviation Security and Critical Infrastructure Risk Management. We help you gain an independent and objective perspective of your risks and gaps in your current operations!

Using the “Tenth Man Rule”, we take the contrary position to whatever has been proposed or agreed - if everyone says it won’t happen or will work, we explore why it could happen or won’t work. We are also positioned to conduct red man penetration tests and normal risk assessments of your operations.

For more information visit https://avsec.group/

Collins Aerospace Systems is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our ARINC airport solutions provide airports with the technologies to operate at maximum efficiency, and enable a seamless, contactless passenger journey from curbside to boarding. They include the following:

• Airport operations systems

• Baggage systems• Biometric solution• Passenger processing• Self-service• Systems integration For more information visit CollinsAerospace.com/airports

Fulton Hogan is Australia’s largest and most experienced provider of runway, taxiway and apron construction, upgrade and maintenance services.

As specialists in airport civil construction, surfacing and maintenance, we provide whole-of-life pavement management services at international, domestic, regional airports and defence facilities. We understand the extreme performance requirements of airport civil infrastructure, and the unique demands on their owners and operators. Our focus is to work collaboratively with our customers and design partners to safely deliver quality customer outcomes. Our people, equipment and management systems offer the broadest range of tailor-made airport solutions.

Contact detailsMichael Thompson0419 002 406airports@fultonhogan.com.au

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PROGRAM

Wednesday 4 November

11am – 12.15pm The future of aviation: Solutions to shape a brave new worldJoseph Butler, Regional Solutions Director, Aviation, APAC, Jacobs

This presentation will explore how the aviation industry continues to overcome extraordinary challenges and reimagine new possibilities to forge a positive way for-ward. Thinking beyond COVID19, Joseph will unpack some of the solutions that have been shared with colleagues and collaborators that will help the aviation industry recover anwd thrive in the years ahead. Presentation topics include:

• Aviation and health – The journey to date• Health accreditation at airports – A leading indicator for the future?• The new commercial paradigm• Enabling a digital eco-system• Cities, transport systems and airports – A global perspective

Tuesday 17 November

11am – 12pm Tourism beyond a global pandemicAndrew Hogg, Executive General Manager Eastern Markets & Aviation, Tourism Australia Andrew will provide an update on Tourism Australia’s planned marketing initiatives both domestically and internationally which address the current sentiment of travel consumers in key markets. In addition he will outline the shape of a future aviation recovery for Australia from a tourism perspective.

12pm – 1pm Panel session - Road to recovery, the journey is just beginning

Chair: Sarah Samuel, Head of Airport IT, APAC, AmadeusJames Goodwin, Chief Executive, Australian Airports AssociationJulie Stewart, Airport Manager, Ballina AirportScott Woodard, Chief Operating Officer, Perth Airport

Tony Edmondstone, Chief Executive Officer, NT Airports

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PROGRAM

Thursday 26 November

3pm – 4pm Bernard Salt, Futurist, Columnist, Keynote Speaker, Business Advisor & Author

Bernard will track the new businesses, work practices, consumer behaviours created by coronavirus. In a post pandemic world, Australians will commit to a revitalisation of local manufacturing and especially in agribusiness, chemicals, light fabrication. And the experience of working from home will deliver a new productivity, lessen commuting, upskill the workforce in self-sufficiency and create new businesses in technology. The home office will morph into a home (TV) studio. Plus, on the relationship front, this experience will make us less self-focussed and more community-focussed in our orientation. We might even view love differently: more about giving and sharing. Is there a way that we can make this horrible experience create a stronger, more resilient and more caring Australia? Bernard will share his thoughts about about how Australia will change during the 2020s as a consequence of coronavirus.

4pm – 5pm Pub Trivia At the conclusion of the Virtual National Conference join fellow delegates for an hour of virtual networking including ‘pub trivia’. Grab your colleagues, organise some nibbles and drinks and join in the fun.

You will have the chance to take home the bragging rights of being the 2020 AAA Virtual National Conference Pub Trivia Champion(s).

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AVDATA Australia provides the following products and services:• Billing services – for aircraft landing and parking fees, passenger

charges and other specialised charges as required• Obligation-free evaluation service• Airport traffic data – short or long term• Customised reporting• Access control and billing services for other applications

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Joseph Butler Regional Solutions Director, Aviation, APAC, JacobsWednesday 4 November, 11am to 12.15pm AEDT

Joseph’s role at Jacobs is to set the strategic direction for the aviation business in the region. His role is client facing and globally focused. Recent projects include some of the largest airport programs in the region including Changi Terminal 5, New Manila International Air-port (NMIA) and Delhi Noida International Airport (DNIA).

Andrew Hogg Executive General Manager Eastern Markets & Aviation, Tourism AustraliaTuesday 17 November, 11am to 12pm AEDT

Andrew Hogg joined Tourism Australia (TA) in 2015 as TA’s Regional General Manager, North Asia. In 2020 Andrew was promoted to Executive General Manager, Eastern Markets and Aviation. Andrew is based in Shanghai and works closely with colleagues over the Asia Region including key markets of China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, and Australia.

Joseph works closely with clients to maximise the technological opportunities that will have a meaningful impact on passenger experience, commercial opportunities and operational efficiency.

As the impacts of COVID-19 have unfolded, Joseph has been focused on evolving Jacobs specialist service offering to meet the needs of the future.

Andrew is responsible for driving Tourism Australia’s marketing strategies to grow demand for Australia as a highly desirable destination for both leisure and business events in Asia.

In addition he is also responsible for guiding Tourism Australia’s strategic approach toward an aviation recovery. Mr Hogg’s career has included a number of senior roles including more than 26 years with Australia’s national carrier, Qantas Airways, across its finance, sales, marketing and operations areas. Before joining TA Andrew was Qantas’ General Manager, China between 2011 and 2015.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Bernard SaltFuturist, Columnist, Keynote Speaker, Business Advisor & AuthorThursday 26 November, 3pm to 4pm AEDT

Bernard Salt, a former partner at KPMG, is one of the most well-known writers, media personalities, and business advisors in Australia.

Bernard’s specialties lie in tracking and understanding demographic and social changes in his country of origin and the rest of the world, including the United States, New Zealand, and Asia.

He focuses on the evolution of consumer cultures, how the most recent generation will fit into today’s business world, and how companies can get the most out of their customer base and employees.

Bernard writes two weekly columns for The Australian newspaper that deal with social, generational and demographic matters, and has authored six books, the most recent was published in 2014 titled More Decent Obsessions: The small things that tell the big picture. His other books include, The Big Shift: Welcome to the Third Australian Culture, The Big Picture, Man Drought: Why are there so many single women in their 30’s?, What is it with Generation Y? and lastly, Decent Obsessions: Why it’s okay to sweat the small stuff. He routinely appears as a commentator on a variety of television shows in Australia, including Business Sunday, A Current Affair, 60 Minutes, Today Tonight, Today Show, and Nightline.

Bernard’s unique skill is to take the latest data and then transfer this into a highly entertaining, very informative and above all else extremely relevant presentation on what the future environment will be for both businesses and individuals.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Sarah Samuel Head of Airport IT APAC, Amadeus

Sarah has over 22 years of industry experience, having worked on airport projects such as KL International Airport. Prior to joining Amadeus in 2014, Sarah held senior roles with XYBASE in Malaysia and SITA in Australia.

Sarah is a prominent voice within the airport IT industry.

She regularly attends airport events across Asia, speaking on behalf of Amadeus and talking to a range of issues facing the local industry.

James Goodwin Chief Executive, Australian Airports Association

James started at the Australian Airports Association in June this year – quickly adapting to the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic was having on the sector. He has led the public policy, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement strategies in this dynamic environment.

Before the Australian Airports Association, James was the Chief Executive of the leading vehicle safety advocate in Australia and New Zealand, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) since 2015.

He has held senior corporate affairs and government relations positions at a number of member-based organisations including being responsible for advocacy strategies and political campaigning during election campaigns at the Australian Automobile Association and the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. James held a high-profile senior community and corporate affairs position at AirServices Australia, the Australian Government agency providing air traffic management and firefighting services at airports.

He is a former journalist and news presenter and serves as a Board Member of St John Ambulance and the ACT Road Safety Advisory Council.

Julie Stewart Airport Manager, Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

Julie Stewart has over 20 years aviation experience across operations, emergency & crisis management, airport planning, business development and asset management. She is currently the Airport Manager at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport having relocated in early 2020 from Tamworth where she held the position of Manager Airport and Aviation Development at Tamworth Regional Airport for seven years. There she was involved in aerodrome management activities, airline business development, leasing, commercial developments, terminal and airfield upgrade projects, asset management and airport planning. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is currently studying her MBA.

She moved from Sydney Airport after 15 years where her role honed not only her operational knowledge but her planning and contingency as well as emergency management skills.

During her time in Sydney she was part of the SA2000 project, Sydney Airport Privatisation, Sydney Olympics & Para Olympics facilitation, and 9/11 responding activities. She was part of the project management team for the common-user integration of the T2 terminal following the Ansett collapse.

Julie studied her B.Sc. (Jap. Lang.) at Griffith University and also has over 10 years hotel management and hospitality experience after working in the Whitsundays in the 80s and 90s.

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Tony EdmondstoneChief Executive Officer, NT Airports

Tony was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Airport Development Group Pty Ltd (ADG) in December 2019. ADG has interests in Darwin International, Alice Springs and Tennant Creek Airports. Collectively, NT Airports is the major airport group in the Northern Territory and is a key economic driver for the Territory economy.

Before joining ADG, Tony was CFO and Head of Gas Resources at Power and Water Corporation and previously had an extensive career with Orica including leading their Europe, Africa and Asia businesses, their global transformation and also held the roles of Global Head of Supply and CFO for Orica Mining Services. Tony’s previous experience also includes blue-chip organisations such as Alcoa, Amcor and News Limited. Tony is a results-driven leader with significant global experience across multiple industries, including mining, refining, smelting, energy, FMCG and media, and has held a mix of functional, line management and transformational roles.

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Scott Woodward Chief Operating Officer, Perth Airport

Scott Woodward has been the Chief Operating Officer at PAPL since October 2018.

Scott is a senior executive leader with extensive experience in logistics leadership working with Tier 1 clients on a global basis.

Scott has previously worked for Toll Energy and Marine Logistics where he has held the roles of Executive General Manager and Director, managing the Asia Pacific business focused on land based and offshore Oil and Gas activity.

He holds a Masters in Business Administration and holder of a class 1 Master Mariner’s Certificate.

Fulton Hogan are leading contractors in airport pavement construction, surfacing and maintenance.

Experts in heavy duty pavement construction, we combine our extensive technical knowledge and experience to deliver complex projects.

Partnering with leading Airports across Australia

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