March 17-19, 2026
Excel London, UK

Unexpectedly Innovative: Rethinking How Airports Drive Change

Day 2 - Wednesday, March 18 at 10:00

Hosted by CVG Airports

10:00 – 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

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.

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