International Airport Summit 2024

Speakers

#IARSummit

The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam

13th — 14th November 2024

Gaurang Harit

Project Director - Baggage Handling System

Malaysian Airports

Internationally awarded, impact focused Specialised Airport systems Expert & certified Project Management Professional with around 15 years of experience in designing, innovating, and automating some of the largest and advanced material/baggage handling systems globally. Successful track record of managing both greenfield and brownfield projects with extensive experience in end-to-end delivery including design, bid evaluation, project & construction management, erection, commissioning, system integration, ORAT and O&M coupled with enriched experience in strategic multi-stakeholder management gained while working across different stakeholder positions including airport operator, contractor, consultant and OEM.

Currently leading specialised airport systems with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. as a part of central team responsible for design, planning and execution of airport expansion projects for specialised airport systems including baggage handling system, passenger boarding bridges, horizontal and vertical transport system, visual docking guidance system, building management system, fixed ground services (GPU & PCA).

Day Two

Panel Discussion

9.00 am

Bags of innovation:

Automated baggage handling

Baggage handling is central to passenger experience as lost luggage causes huge stress for travellers. Some airports are incorporating baggage innovations to lessen the physical burden on workers while other airports have installed new processing systems that will be able to check every bag at every moment of the journey, from check-in to the aircraft. Gain insights into strategies and best practices for optimising baggage handling operations, improving throughput, and reducing costs to drive overall airport efficiency, performance and reduce lost luggage. Join this session to hear airports discuss:

From proof-of-concept to implementation
The niche opportunities in baggage innovation offering an enhanced service
The latest tech in baggage handling, including AI, robotics and IoT, revolutionising efficiency and reliability

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