As the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) expands to meet unprecedented growth, this executive fireside chat will explore the critical strategies and pressing challenges defining GTAA’s journey. We will discuss the delicate balance of financial planning and continuous capital investment while upholding a world-class passenger experience. The conversation will cover adapting to regulatory shifts, managing large-scale projects, and addressing operational strains caused by record-setting passenger traffic. Attendees will gain insight into how a major hub confronts a rapidly changing aviation landscape, from technological innovation to external market pressures.

• Growth vs. fiscal responsibility: how GTAA manages capital spending and inflation while maintaining strong financials without local tax dollars
• Innovation and the future: integrating eVTOLs and new tech to enhance passenger experience and navigate future aviation demands
• Scale and operations: balancing record passenger traffic with service excellence, addressing challenges like parking and construction
• Adapting to external forces: navigating regulatory shifts and macroeconomic pressures, protecting funding while pursuing strategic goals
• Community impact: driving regional economic growth through strategic development, partnerships and attracting new airline services