Panel discussion: Future-ready airports – building resilience and profitability globally
18 Mar 2026
Airport design, planning and development
Investment in airports is picking up again, but future growth needs to balance rising passenger demand with long-term resilience and financial sustainability. For investors managing multiple sites, consistent processes and smart automation can make a significant difference. Airports around the world are focusing on sustainable, future-ready development, bringing together design, engineering and operational expertise to reduce carbon emissions, adapt to climate pressures and make better use of digital tools. These efforts support net zero goals, enhance the passenger experience and create lasting value for the communities and stakeholders they serve. The aim is simple: to build airports that can thrive in a rapidly changing world.
- Balance growth and resilience: explore strategies to meet rising demand while ensuring airport profitability and robustness
- Standardization and automation: key to efficiency and scalability for multi-site airport investments
- Resilience + digital: combine low-carbon design, climate adaptation and tech to futureproof airports and achieve net zero goals
- Holistic design and operations: deliver superior passenger experience while creating lasting value for communities and stakeholders
