Hosted by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
10:00 – Beth Larkcom, director of strategic innovation, advanced mobility, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Brian Cobb, chief innovation officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Innovation at airports is frequently framed as large scale transformation. But meaningful change frequently emerges from practical experiments, operational realities, and unexpected approaches. This session explores how airports can rethink innovation beyond buzzwords and focusing instead on decisions that actually move the needle. Through a brief thought-provoking talk followed by structured discussions, attendees will engage in peer-level conversations about the challenges, tradeoffs, and opportunities shaping airport innovation today.
10:15 – Innovation departures lightning round
Tiernan Mines, CEO, Hello Airport (by Hello Lamp Post)
Joe Wendt, president, Infotap (by Wendal Inc.)
Dr Richard Fairchild, COO, Aurrigo
Will Berry, chief revenue officer, Signapse
Michael Bettua, CEO & co-founder, Volan Technology
10:25 – Executive roundtables - gate discussions
10:55 – Closing
Each session includes:
- A short executive framing
- Followed by interactive exchange
- Direct dialogue with operational leaders
- Closed-door peer discussion
Attendance is strictly limited to qualified professionals to ensure meaningful exchange.
If you are involved in:
- Airport leaders
- Operations leaders
- Innovation leaders across industries
Seats will be allocated based on role relevance to maintain the quality of discussion.
