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Airports Development & Future of Aviation Conference
Wednesday, 29th March 2023 0800hrs – 1545hrs
Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester, Wilmslow Old Rd, Altrincham WA15 8XQ
Over £6bn of airport expansions, development and investment plans are set to be discussed at this event – bringing the key decision makers and influencers on-stage to tell you exactly how you can be involved in the future work opportunities in the sector.
It’s evident that major changes are coming in the aviation and airports sector, whether its down to the impact of the pandemic driving the need to improve service, the drive to achieve net zero and the impact of airports, the vital need to accelerate import and export hubs to connect global Britain to the world, or the accelerating desire to create commercial airport city sites.
Ensure your finger is on the pulse of the latest development, investment and expansion intel – as we hear from those leading these major projects and plans.
Topics to be discussed:
- Airbus’s £685m innovation centre
- £500m Birmingham Airport development
- Teesside’s £200m business park
- JZC’s ZEF delivery plans
- £1.3bn Man Airport Transportation
- ZeroAvia £175m investment plans
- Gloucestershire’s £15m airport scheme
- British Aviation’s vision for UK’s aviation sector
- London City’s £12m terminal refurb
- Skyport’s £9.5 funded AAM project
Speakers include:
Alistair Andrew,Strategic Planning and Investment Director
Solange Baena,UK Lead & National Representative Airbus Aviation Environmental Roadmap
Chris Woodroofe,Managing Director
Holly Greig,Deputy Director, Aviation Decarbonisation Division
Phil Forster,Managing Director
Rachel Gardner-Poole,Chair of Zero Emission Flight Delivery Group
Andrew Chadwick,Technology Innovation Lead – Aviation
Karen Taylor,Managing Director
Graham Bolton,Vice Chair British Aviation Group
James Sherwood-Rogers,Advisor
Nikki Bains,Head of Planning, Transport and Strategy
Dominic Weeks,Head of External Affairs & Marketing
Furah Naeem,Principal Consultant at Costain and Chair of BAG Next Gen Group
James Bircumshaw,Head of Infrastructure Acquisitions & Partnerships
Liz McShane,Business Development, Associate
Steve Peters,Managing Director
Sophie Black,Legal Director
Max Breese,Associate Director
Amanda Griffiths,Director
Hugh Waggett,Vice President – Risk Senior Managing Consultant
Crawford Burden,Managing Director, Global Aviation – Europe & India
| 08:00-09:00 | Breakfast & Networking |
| 09:00-09:15 |
Conference Welcome and Keynote Speaker The conference will be opened via a keynote from Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director of Manchester Airport as they share their thoughts on the sector. Manchester Airport; Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director |
| 09:15-10:00 |
Session One: The Aviation Industry, The Economy, The Customer: How to Deliver the Airports of Tomorrow The face of air travel is changing- not only are passengers and airlines calling for new and more modern facilities, UK PLC relies on world class aviation infrastructure to support economic growth. This session discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the sector and how different elements can come together to tackle improvements airports. Chair: (Available to Sponsor) British Aviation Group; Graham Bolton, Vice Chair British Aviation Group Department for Transport; Holly Greig, Deputy Director, Aviation Decarbonisation Division Jet Zero Council; Rachel Gardner-Poole, Chair of Zero Emission Flight Delivery Group AECOM; Crawford Burden, Managing Director, Global Aviation – Europe & India |
| 10:00-10:45 |
Break and Networking Build commercially rewarding connections during the break – with refreshments included. |
| 10:45-11:00 |
Best Practice Presentation: Blackpool Airport’s 10-year Masterplan Blackpool Airport; Steve Peters, Managing Director |
| 11:00-12:00 |
Session Two: 'Jet Zero'- Sustainable Air Travel: Hydrogen Planes and 'Vertiports' Developments; sponsored by Costain With UK’s drive to carbon neutrality, air travel is no exception. This session will discuss innovation in air travel, development of infrastructure and the future of carbon neutral travel developments. Chair: Built Environment Networking; Phil Laycock, Director Costain; Furah Naeem, Principal Consultant at Costain and Chair of BAG Next Gen Group ZeroAvia; Dominic Weeks, Head of External Affairs & Marketing Airbus; Solange Baena, UK Lead & National Representative Airbus Aviation Environmental Roadmap Connected Places Catapult; Andrew Chadwick, Technology Innovation Lead – Aviation |
| 12:00-13.00 |
Lunch and Networking Build commercially rewarding connections during the lunch break – with refreshments and food provided |
| 13:00-14:00 |
Session Three: The Airport Experience – Delivering and Improving Terminals and Infrastructure; Sponsored by EGIS Group Delegates are joined by an array of different voices who are delivering new capital development projects or designing new infrastructure within airports as they outline their plans and talk about challenges and ideas. Chair: Weston Williamson + Partners; Max Breese, Associate Director Gloucestershire Airport; Karen Taylor, Managing Director Skyports; James Bircumshaw, Head of Infrastructure Acquisitions & Partnerships Blackpool Airport; Steve Peters, Managing Director Addleshaw Goddard; Sophie Black, Legal Director |
| 14:00-14:30 |
Break and Networking Build commercially rewarding connections during the break – with refreshments included. |
| 14:30-14:45 |
Best Practice Presentation: Luton Rising Masterplan Luton Rising; James Sherwood-Rogers, Advisor |
| 14:45-15:45 |
Session Four: New Airport Expansion and Masterplans; Sponsored by Marsh Delegates are joined by the property and infrastructure teams from various airports across the UK present their development plans and discuss opportunities for collaboration. Chair: Marsh; Hugh Waggett, Vice President – Risk Senior Managing Consultant Birmingham International Airport; Nikki Bains, Head of Planning, Transport and Strategy Teesside International Airport; Phil Forster, Managing Director Gloucestershire Airport; Karen Taylor, Managing Director MAG; Alistair Andrew, Strategic Planning and Investment Director Portland Design; Liz McShane, Business Development, Associate |
| 15:45 | Conference Summary and Close |
This unique conference will bring together the aviation and airport sector to share knowledge on the future for the industry and drive economic growth through the development and expansion of airports across the UK. There will be plenty of exhibitors showcasing their brand and best practice in the industry, whilst helping them reap the rewards of being prominently displayed within the events exhibition area in front of some key and influential business leaders.
Exhibiting will allow you to:
- Meet 250+ delegates face to face
- Be seen as a leading firm in the industry’s bid to drive sustainable growth in the sector
- Network with hundreds of your business clients and peers
- Showcase your work to genuine airport & aviation developers, planners, investors and potential partners who are there to meet people like you!
Confirmed Exhibitors:
If you’re interested in exhibiting at the conference then get in touch with our team – with space available for standard exhibition stalls or larger spaces to showcase more of your brand and create an eye-catching area contact:
Associate your brand with the Airports Development and Future of Aviation Conference and position your brand at the forefront of one of the UK’s biggest discussions and debates about economic growth and development within the airports and aviation sector.
| Package | Exhibition Stand | Chair/ Speaking Opportunity | Tickets | VIP Backstage Access | Cost (+VAT) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Partner | Yes | Yes | 15 | Yes | £8,250 | View Details |
| Session One: The Aviation Industry, The Economy, The Customer: How to deliver the Airports of tomorrow | Yes | Yes | 10 | Yes | £5,500 | View Details |
| Session Two: 'Jet Zero'- Sustainable air travel: hydrogen planes and 'vertiports' developments | Yes | Yes | 10 | Yes | £5,500 | Sold Out |
| Session Three: The Airport Experience – Delivering and Improving Terminals and Infrastructure | Yes | Yes | 10 | Yes | £5,500 | Sold Out |
| Session Four: New Airport Expansion and Masterplans | Yes | Yes | 10 | Yes | £5,500 | Sold Out |
| Best Practice Presentation Partner | Yes | Yes | 7 | Yes | £3,250 | Sold Out |
| Pre Conference Dinner | – | – | 2 | Yes | £2,750 | View Details |
| Programme Partner | Yes | – | 5 | – | £2,250 | View Details |
| Breakfast Partner | Yes | – | 5 | – | £2,250 | View Details |
| Lunch Partner | Yes | – | 5 | – | £2,250 | View Details |
| Email Partner | Yes | – | 5 | – | £2,250 | View Details |
| Registration Partner | Yes | – | 5 | – | £2,250 | View Details |
| Exhibitor Packages | Yes | – | 4 | – | £1,750 | View Details |
We have various partnership packages available, including packages with speaking opportunities and huge exhibition space large enough to promote your business, allowing you to address your whole target audience for maximum brand awareness and impact. Our partnership packages will put you at the forefront of the industry discussion allowing you to be there, be active and be an expert within the construction and property sector, the future vision for the aviation sector and the whole built environment industry.
Corporate Partner
£8,250+VAT
Be at the forefront of the conference with onstage branding, a 15-minute keynote speech to kickstart the conference, access to the VIP Speakers’ Room and much more. This package will elevate your brand and drive awareness, loyalty and trust in front of industry leaders. This is the ultimate package if you’re looking to be seen as a leading figure within the industry with branding within the title of the event – ‘Airports Development & Future of Aviation Conference in association with YOUR BRAND’. Benefits include:
- Position yourself alongside Built Environment Networking to shape the conference agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the conference, with the option to recommend speakers
- Inclusion within pre-conference speaker communications including speaker briefings
- Direct access before and after the sessions to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
- Prime branding for the whole conference
- One pull-up stand on stage for the entire conference
- Option to do a Keynote speech
- 3x1m² exhibition space
- Fifteen delegate passes for the conference
- One ticket to the VIP Speaker’s dinner for one of your selected event speakers, which takes place the day before or day of the event – allowing you to meet speakers in a relaxed environment
- Access to the Speakers’ Green Room
- Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
- Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc
- One full page digital advert in the conference programme
- The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners
- Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
- Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
- Access to photographs and video of the conference
- Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching online
Session Partner
£5,500+VAT
The role of the session partner provides an opportunity for you to chair or participate in one of the sessions to build brand awareness, loyalty and trust amongst hundreds of civic and business leaders from across the industry. You’ll be seen to be a thought leader within your area of expertise and showcase your company in front of key decision-makers from across the industry. Benefits include:
- Involvement with an exceptional panel session with the option to chair or be involved in the debate, discussions and presentations
- Option to do a five minute introduction to the panel OR thought leaders presentation
- Position yourself alongside us to shape the session agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the conference, with the option to recommend speakers
- Inclusion within pre-conference communications including speaker briefings
- Direct access before and after the sessions to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
- Positioned as as ‘Conference Session Partner’ in all branding
- Additional pull-up stand on stage during your conference session
- 3x1m² exhibition space
- Ten delegate passes for the conference
- 50% off tickets to the VIP Speakers’ dinner which takes place the day before or the day of the event – allowing you to meet speakers in a relaxed environment
- Access to the Speakers’ Green Room
- Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
- Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc
- One full page digital advert in the conference programme
- The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners
- Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
- Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
- Access to photographs and video of the conference
- Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching online
Session Two: ‘Jet Zero’- Sustainable Air Travel: Hydrogen Planes and ‘Vertiports’ Developments
Session Three: The Airport Experience – Delivering and Improving Terminals and Infrastructure
Best Practice Presentation Partner
£3,250+VAT
This package enables you to speak at the conference – providing you with an opportunity to deliver a thought leadership presentations and/or on-stage Q&A utilising our expert Chair. You’ll be able to position yourself as a though-leader and go-to-business in your sector in front of sector/regional stakeholders and influencers. Benefits include:
- 15-minute timeslot before one of the main sessions to deliver a thought leadership presentation and/or Q&A session
- Direct access before and after every session to the VIP speaker room, an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
- Prime branding at the conference
- 3x1m² exhibition space
- Additional pull-up stand on stage during your Best Practice session
- Seven delegate passes for the conference
- Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
- Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc
- One full page digital advert in the conference programme
- The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners
- Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
- Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
- Access to photographs and video of the conference
- Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching online
Pre Conference Dinner
£2,750+VAT
The day before the event we’ll be hosting a Speaker and Sponsor VIP dinner – this event offers a unique opportunity to network one-on-one with the industry’s leading figures. This partnership enables you to have prominent involvement and branding at the dinner. Benefits include:
- Speaking opportunity – with a 10-minute promotional talk at the VIP Dinner
- Prime branding at the conference dinner.
- Two pull-up banners at the conference dinner
- Promotional material and literature placement on the dinner tables
- Two places at the conference dinner
- Two delegate passes for the conference
- Positioned as ‘Conference Dinner Partner’ in all branding
- Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
- Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc
- One full page advert in the dinner menu
- The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners
- Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
- Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
- Access to photographs and video of the conference
Programme Partner
£2,250+VAT
Prominent branding on the front of our conference programme. A great way of driving brand awareness and visibility in front of your primary audience. Benefits include:
- Prime Branding on the cover of the conference programme
- Positioned as ‘Conference Programme Partner’ in all branding
- 3x1m² exhibition space
- Five delegate passes for the event
- Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
- Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc
- One full page digital advert in the conference programme
- The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners
- Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
- Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
- Access to photographs and video of the conference
- Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching online
Breakfast Partner
£2,250+VAT
A package to enable mass brand awareness and visibility during the busiest periods of the day. Becoming a partner would ensure branding is at the forefront of the breakfast period area along with additional marketing benefits including an exhibition stand and inclusion within all marketing material. Benefits include:
- Prime branding in the physical breakfast area space for the duration of breakfast with three pull-up stands
- Positioned as ‘Conference Breakfast Partner’ in all branding
- 3x1m² exhibition space
- Five delegate passes for the conference
- Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
- Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc
- One half page digital advert in the conference programme
- The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners
- Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
- Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
- Access to photographs and video of the conference
- Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching online
Lunch Partner
£2,250+VAT
A package to enable mass brand awareness and visibility during the busiest periods of the day. Becoming a partner would ensure branding is at the forefront of the lunch period area along with additional marketing benefits including an exhibition stand and inclusion within all marketing material. Benefits include:
- Prime branding in the physical lunch area space for the duration of lunch with three pull-up stands
- Positioned as ‘Conference Lunch Partner’ in all branding
- 3x1m² exhibition space
- Five delegate passes for the conference
- Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
- Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc
- One half page digital advert in the conference programme
- The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners
- Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
- Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
- Access to photographs and video of the conference
- Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching online
Email Partner
£2,250+VAT
Prime branding on all emails used to promote the conference with delegates before, during and after the conference. Benefits include:
- Prime Branding on the emails sent to promote the conference sent to circa 80,000 contacts
- Positioned as ‘Conference Email Partner’ in all branding
- 3x1m² exhibition space
- Five delegate passes for the conference
- Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
- Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc
- One half page digital advert in the conference programme
- The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners
- Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
- Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
- Access to photographs and video of the conference
- Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching online
Registration Partner
£2,250+VAT
Sponsorship of the registration area – the delegate entry point to the conference. Benefits include:
- Branding on the sign-in iPads at check-out where all delegates sign-in with a table cloth and two pull up stands (provided by you)
- Positioned as ‘Conference Registration Partner’ in all branding
- 3x1m² exhibition space
- Five delegate passes for the event
- Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
- Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc
- One half page digital advert in the conference programme
- The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners
- Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
- Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
- Access to photographs and video of the conference
- Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching online
Exhibitor Package
£1,750+VAT
If you’re looking for access to the event and a space to hold meetings and showcase your services, our Exhibitor Partner package is perfect. There is no limit to the exhibition space enabling you to simply drive brand awareness through a standard exhibition package or bring excitement to the room with the ability to take exhibition space to stand out from the crowd. Benefits include:
- 3x1m² exhibition space
- Four delegate passes for the event
- Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
- Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc
- The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners
- Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
- Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
- Access to photographs and video of the conference
- Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching online
Become a Partner
If you’re interested in any of the packages above or if you’re interested in finding out additional information then contact us on:
Speakers will be joining us from a multitude of major airports, developers and investments who will share exclusive intel into their upcoming and future plans. Speakers include:
MAG – Alistair Andrew, Strategic Planning and Investment Director
Alistair is currently Strategic Planning and Investment Director for Manchester Airports Group, covering Manchester, East Midlands and London Stansted Airports, working for the business for over 10 years. In his time, he has overseen London Stansted’s Transformation Programme including the 35+ planning appeal; the successful bid for an East Midlands Freeport; as well as the Manchester Airport Transformation Programme and master planning for Airport City.
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Airbus – Solange Baena, UK Lead & National Representative Airbus Aviation Environmental Roadmap
Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace. Recently announcing ambitions for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft by 2035; establishing a £685 million government fund Zero Emission Development Centre (ZEDC). Solange – UK Lead & National Representative at Airbus and Council Cleaner Group Chair at sustainable aviation will be joining the session to discuss sustainable travel infrastructure, carbon neutrality, and the future of air travel.
Manchester Airport – Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director
Chris was appointed Managing Director of Manchester Airport in June 2022. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer of London Gatwick Airport where he led numerous successful people, process and system change programmes. Prior to that, he held senior positions at the airport including Head of Engineering and Head of Security. Chris is a chartered chemical engineer who left Imperial College London with a first class masters degree to join Nestle UK’s graduate scheme. He also holds an MBA with distinction from the University of Warwick.
Department for Transport – Holly Greig, Deputy Director, Aviation Decarbonisation Division
Holly will join the conference to explore the DFT’s future plans and the role the airport and aviation sectors will play in creating a net zero Britain as well as creating inclusive economic growth. Holly will also discuss the role the DFT played at COP26 where they kickstarted a year of ambition and collaboration – negotiating with like-minded states that are serious about decarbonising the aviation sector and forming an initiative to convince and bring in more states to commit to decarbonising their aviation sectors.
Teesside International Airport – Phil Forster, Managing Director
Teesside International Airport have big plans to boost the local economy with their development plans. They plan to invest £200 million in an airport business park, expected to create up to 4,400 jobs over 1.9million sq. ft area. Recently announcing £25 million investment in Teesside International Airport that has the potential to bring 250 to 300 jobs to the region. Phil – managing director at Teesside will be joining the panel to discuss major development plans and building world class airports.
Jet Zero Council – Rachel Gardner-Poole, Chair of Zero Emission Flight Delivery Group
Jet Zero Council (JZC) aim to deliver zero-emission transatlantic flight – with new technologies and the adoption of innovation critical to reducing aviation emissions. Rachel will be joining the session to share thought leadership on Zero Emission Flight (ZEF) and the opportunities and challenges of delivering the surrounding infrastructure.
Connected Places Catapult – Andrew Chadwick, Technology Innovation Lead – Aviation
Connected Place Catapult is a government innovation agency for cities, transport and place leadership. Focusing on the current issues of aviation and airport infrastructure – including the drive to ‘JetZero’ and development of new modes of aviation. Andrew will be joining the session to discuss Zero emission infrastructure, current developments, economic growth and the future of aviation.
Gloucestershire Airport – Karen Taylor, Managing Director
Gloucestershire Airport is UK’s busiest general aviation airport and is investing £8 million to upgrade the runways at Gloucestershire Airport, as a part of a £15 million in the Staverton site development. Karen – Managing director at Gloucestershire Airport and Non-Executive Director at Blackpool Airport will be joining the session to discuss new development, infrastructural regeneration, and economic growth in the region.
British Aviation Group – Graham Bolton, Vice Chair British Aviation Group
The British Aviation Group (BAG) is the leading representative body for British companies involved in aviation and airport development and operations with 210 members working across 150 countries and turning over £2.5 billion in the UK. They provide world class expertise to meet the challenges of global airports and we are the first port of call for their clients to connect to the full spectrum of British aviation expertise delivering solutions for airports large and small. Graham will be joining the session to discuss thought leadership on delivering the airports of tomorrow, the challenges and the opportunities within the sector.
Luton Rising – James Sherwood-Rogers, Advisor
More information to follow.
Birmingham International Airport – Nikki Bains, Head of Planning, Transport and Strategy
Birmingham Airport announced plans for £500m worth of development to increase passenger numbers from 13 million per year to 18 million by 2033. The expansion will see the departure lounge in the north terminal extended by 40% and is set to add a mezzanine, more check-in facilities, and additional seating and retail space. Nikki will reveal more intel on this expansion as well as discussing the airport’s strategy for recovery and the role the airport plays in Birmingham and the UK’s economy.
ZeroAvia – Dominic Weeks, Head of External Affairs & Marketing
ZeroAvia the hydrogen-electric, zero-emission aviation company – has announced invests up to £175 million in aims to power a 40-80-seat aircraft with zero-emission engines by 2026. With strategic investors in the shape of IAG, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines – ZeroAvia aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Dominic will be joining the session to discuss the drive to carbon neutrality in aviation, innovation in air travel and development of hydrogen infrastructure.
Costain – Furah Naeem, Principal Consultant at Costain and Chair of BAG Next Gen Group
Furah is committed to creating connected, sustainable infrastructure which enables people and the planet to thrive. Furah’s background is in engineering consultancy, and during her time at Costain, she has provided strategic advice on programmes for a range of clients including Department for Transport, National Highways, Ministry of Defence and the Cabinet Office. Most recently, Furah has acted as advisor to the Connected Places Catapult’s Zero Emissions Flight Programme (ZEFI), providing technical knowledge and expertise to outline the key implementation requirements for airport related infrastructure when transitioning to hydrogen. Furah is Chair of the British Aviation Group (BAG) Next Generation group and a board member for Hydrogen South West.
Skyports – James Bircumshaw, Head of Infrastructure Acquisitions & Partnerships
Skyports are trailblazers in vertiport design, building and operation. Currently working on the Future Flight Challenge, which has been funded £9.5 million, accelerating Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in the UK. James will be joining the session to discuss air mobility, development of vertiport technology that provides a better flying experience and the roadmap to air taxis by 2030.
Portland Design – Liz McShane, Business Development, Associate
Portland Design boasts an integrated team of branding specialists, interior, architectural and graphic designers. Liz will be joining the to discuss there work within the airports.
Blackpool Airport – Steve Peters, Managing Director
Blackpool Airport is at the beginning of an exciting journey of investment which will see the 114 year-old aerodrome invest in new hangars and infrastructure, grow its operations and explore sustainable flights, whilst benefitting from its location as the anchor tenant in the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone. Having taken back control of key licences and certifications from the CAA in 2021, the management team, led by new managing director Steve Peters, now has a clear vision towards a creating a long-term, commercially sustainable, future.
Addleshaw Goddard – Sophie Black, Legal Director
Addleshaw Goddard provide imaginative solutions to pivotal business problems – Sophie will be joining the session to provide a legal perspective on airport experience.
Weston Williamson + Partners – Max Breese, Associate Director
Max is an Associate at WW+P working extensively within the transportation and infrastructure sector, with a specific interest in transport hubs and how they can enhance and contribute to the local environment. As an architect he has worked at a variety of scales and stages and across the whole design cycle.
Built Environment Networking – Amanda Griffiths, Director
Amanda is one of the Co-Founder’s of Built Environment Networking – formed almost 10 years ago.
She’ll be hosting throughout the day, running the days proceedings and managing the interaction between our delegates and the speakers.
Marsh – Hugh Waggett, Vice President – Risk Senior Managing Consultant
Hugh is the UK Enterprise Risk Services lead for Marsh and leads many of our consulting projects in the aviation sector covering both airports and airlines. He has a wide range of experience including operations, construction and decommissioning.
AECOM – Crawford Burden, Managing Director, Global Aviation – Europe & India
Crawford – Managing Director of AECOM Aviation is responsible for leading the aviation strategy and business development activities in the Europe and India regions. He will be joining the session to share thought leadership on the future of aviation
Taking place the night before the Airports Development & Future of Aviation Conference, we will be hosting an experience like no other, bringing together the event speakers, selected guests and the exclusive dinner sponsor.
The dinner will take place in a private dining setting at DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport between 18:00-21:00 the night before the event (Tuesday, 28th March)
The evening includes a three-course meal and drinks with an inclusive menu to suit all, in addition to hours of excellent networking opportunities alongside key influencers and leaders in the sector.
Benefits of attending the dinner in addition to the conference include:
- Targeted networking – the attendees will primarily be our event speakers, ensuring quality networking with the key decision makers
- Quality networking – ensure you’re not rushed when speaking to potential clients, this event gives you hours of time in a relaxed environment where a true relationship can be built
- Be ahead of your competitors – they will be at the conference the next day, so guarantee you’re ahead of the competition by forming relationships with key clients the night before the event, you’ll be on first name terms the following day
- Share knowledge and thought leadership – stand out from the crowd by adding your voice to the table discussion as we ask several key questions on how the sector can overcome challenges and grasp opportunities
Those attending the dinner must also be attending the conference the following day – you can register below or contact opportunities@built-environment-networking.com for more information. Sponsorship opportunities are also available on the ‘Become a Partner’ tab above.
We have a number of airports, major end-users and those developing airport cities across the UK who’ll be in attendance. They include:
Birmingham Airport
Blackpool Airport
Blackpool Council
Bristol Airport
Department for Transport
DHL
East Midlands Airport
Gatwick Airport
Gloucestershire Airport
Heathrow Airport
Lloyds Banking Group
Portakabin
Luton Airport
Luton Council
MAG
Manchester Airport
Newcastle Airport
Newcastle International Airport
Skyports
Stansted Airport
Teesside International Airport
Virgin Atlantic
ZeroAvia
We also have businesses working to deliver major new development projects and expansions, with companies attending including:
40SEVEN
Abloy
Addleshaw Goddard
AECOM
Aerocloud Systems
AKT II
AmcoGiffen
Ardent Management
ARUP
Atkins
Aurrigo
Aviation Real Estate Advisers
Balfour Beatty
BAM Construct
Baringa
BCEN
BECG
Benoy
Blast Deflectors
Brief Builder
British Aviation Group
Building Design Management
Butting
Calvium
Caunton Engineering
Connected Places Catapult
Cratus
Crestview Strategy
DBFL Engineers
Deecon Consulting
Dewhurst Airfield Services
DMWR Architects
Dyer and Butler
Edgeps
Edmont
EGIS Group
Engineering Services Partnership
Field and Lawn
Gleeds
Graepels
Greater Anglia
Haptic Architects
Henry Riley
Hill Dickinson
Hoare Lea
Holmes Wood
HSE Science and Research Centre
IDOM Group
Jet Zero Council
J Murphy and Sons
Kilnbridge Construction
Kilnbridge Construction Services
Kingston University London
Knights Brown
Mace
Mallcomm
Manchester Metropolitan University
McAvoy
Mitsubishi Electric Living Environment
Mott MacDonald
Murphy Group
National Air Traffic Services
Nationwide Structures
Newforma
Noran Disney & Young
OMK Design
One Works Spa
Openreach
Osprey CSL
PA Consulting
Pagabo
Pick Everard
Piller
Portakabin
Portland Design
ProEconomy
Rider Levett Bucknall
Ridge and Partners
Robert Bird Group
Robson Handling Technology
Roke
SAS International
Scalar
Scott Brownrigg
Severn Partnership
Speedy Services
SPIE
SSE
Strata Tiles
Sunbelt Rentals
Sypro
The 55 Group
Think Aero
Tier Consult
Todd Architects
Trowers and Hamlins
Turner and Townsend
Turnkey Regeneration
Twinfix
Vectos
VINCI Construction
vLOGIX
Waterman Aspen
WSP
Zumtobel Thorn Lighting
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Details
Date:
Wednesday, 29th March 2023
Time:
0800hrs – 1545hrs
Venue
Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester
Wilmslow Old Rd, Altrincham WA15 8XQ, UK
https://www.runwayvisitorpark.co.uk/venue-hire/venue-information/
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