Panel discussion: Mind the gap – rethinking airport access and disruption management
17 Mar 2026
Airport cities, regions and connections
Improving multimodality at European airports is key to enhancing connectivity, passenger and staff experience and sustainable mobility. This panel presents findings from a collaborative study by ACI Europe and SESAR JU, identifying major organizational, regulatory, technological and infrastructural challenges to multimodal integration. Drawing on insights from expert workshops, surveys, interviews and best practice examples, the session will outline a strategic roadmap with practical short-, medium- and long-term measures. Discussion will explore how data integration, digital tools and stakeholder collaboration can drive seamless multimodal access, supported by policy and regulatory enablers, to deliver a more connected, sustainable and user-centric airport ecosystem.
- Understand key challenges and enablers for multimodal integration at European airports
- Discover best practice examples and lessons from leading airport initiatives
- Explore a strategic roadmap with practical short-, medium- and long-term measures
- Learn how data, digital tools and collaboration improve multimodal efficiency
- Gain insights into policy and regulatory actions supporting sustainable connectivity
Chairperson
