As airports strive to decarbonize and reduce waste, the convergence of AI, data and circular economy principles is transforming how they operate. In this joint presentation, Heathrow and Schiphol will showcase how digital tools are being used to map material flows, predict resource needs and support cost-efficient, data-driven decisions. Through practical examples such as AI-powered waste analytics and asset digitalization for material reuse, the session will highlight how collaboration between airports accelerates the shift toward future-ready, low-impact infrastructure.

• How AI and data analytics can uncover and optimize circular opportunities across airport operations and assets
• How digitalization enables smarter, cost-effective decisions on material reuse, maintenance and lifecycle management
• Practical examples of inter-airport collaboration that improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact
• A forward-looking view of how technology and circular economy principles together are shaping the airport of the future
• The importance of governance, data quality and stakeholder alignment in scaling AI-enabled circular initiatives