March 17-19, 2026
Excel London, UK

Passenger Terminal CONFERENCE

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Total airside orchestration: applying digital twin insights to Munich Airport’s airside operations

17 Mar 2026
Room 12
Day 1 - Airside management and operations
This session will explore how Munich Airport is advancing the digitalization of its airside operations through a pioneering digital twin approach. By creating a dynamic, data-driven twin of its airside environment, the airport is able to visualize, monitor and orchestrate complex activities such as stand availability, ground movements, construction closures and safety-critical workflows in real time. Delegates will hear how insights from the digital twin are being translated into real-time operational decisions via a centralized orchestration platform, enabling a step-change in efficiency, resilience and safety. The presentation will also reflect on lessons learned in aligning people, processes and technology.
  • See how Munich Airport’s digital twin models stands, ground movements, closures and safety workflows in real time
  • Understand how a central orchestration platform transforms digital twin data into faster, safer and more resilient operational decisions
  • Discover how staff gain better situational awareness, reduced time in high-risk areas and smoother coordination across airside operations
  • Learn what it takes to align people, processes and technology when introducing next-generation digital tools
  • Get a forward look at how predictive and prescriptive digital twin capabilities can reshape the entire airport ecosystem
Speakers
Achim Tuffentsammer, aviation IT portfolio manager - Munich Airport
Martin Bowman, chief strategy officer - Smarter Airports