In regions facing geopolitical tension, airports must balance open connectivity with strong protection for assets, passengers and staff. This session explores how structured security planning – centered on modernizing the access control system – enhances resilience and operational efficiency. Drawing on the Queen Alia International Airport (Amman, Jordan) experience, it highlights how strategic planning, not isolated upgrades, aligns technology improvements with security objectives, regulations and contingency needs. Attendees will discover how forward-looking design, risk assessment and stakeholder coordination can help airports adapt to evolving threats while sustaining efficiency and passenger experience.

• How structured planning drives successful modernization. A clear roadmap ensured the access control upgrade met operational, compliance and resilience goals
• Turning operational challenges into technical solutions. Airport turned daily security issues into system specs improving control, visibility and UX
• Effective tendering for technology transformation. Transparent tender ensured right vendor, strong integration, reliability and investment value
• Improving security flow and daily operations. Upgraded system improved movement efficiency, cut bottlenecks and boosted protection and accountability
• Resilience through proactive security planning. Forward-looking design strengthened defenses and ensured continuity amid regional instability