2021 Conference Program

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Program

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Sunday - April 18, 2021

Session 1 - AAAE and Legislative Update

Moderator:
Lenny Llerena, A.A.E., ACE, Victoria Regional Airport

Speakers:
Kelly Campbell, A.A.E., Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
Todd Hauptli, AAAE

Todd Hauptli, CEO of AAAE and AAAE Chair, Kelly Campbell, A.A.E. will give an overview of AAAE’s current legislative efforts and other general AAAE and industry updates.

Session 2 - Airports Addressing ADA Challenges

Moderator:
Paul Priegel, A.A.E., Stillwater Regional Airport 

             
Speakers:
Dennis Fox, Huntleigh
Tambre Moten, MSODL, SHRM-SCP, Houston Airport System
Simon Robinson, Huntleigh

With air travel's increased level of connectedness and popularity, it is important for airports to go above and beyond to create an inclusive travel experience for all users.  This session will highlight Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requirements, emerging trends and the challenges airports are facing.  In addition, we will explore new technologies, innovative solutions and tools for success for so our airports can serve all of our travelers' needs. 

Session 3 - Airports and Spaceports - The Opportunity Ahead!

      
Speaker:
Arturo Machuca, Houston Airport System
Brian Gulliverm P.E,, Kimley-Horn

Commercial spaceflight is opening opportunities for airports not only to operate launch activities, but also to capture aerospace businesses that cater to launch customers. Arturo Machuca, Director of Ellington Airport and Houston Spaceport, shares Ellington’s experience in leveraging its FAA Launch Site Operator License to attract several companies interested in the Final Frontier. Brian Gulliver is a registered professional engineer, project manager, and the leader of the Aerospace and Spaceport practice at Kimley-Horn. Brian is an industry leader in the development and licensing of commercial spaceports and has completed detailed studies, analyses and designs for more than 20 launch complexes and spaceports.

Session 4 - Aviation Advancements over the next 50 years

Speakers:
Peter Van Pelt. A.A.E., National Aviation Director, KSA 
Michael Mallonee, Regional Manager, Manager of Aviation Planning, KSA

Join us for a presentation by KSA's Aviation Planning experts as they discuss "Aviation Advancements Over the Next 50 Years." This is a presentation that was originally given at the 2019 South Texas Aviation Conference. Listen to hear their BIG BOLD PREDICTIONS related to aviation technology & infrastructure, security, and how to make passenger travel more comfortable and convenient. 

Session 5 - Airport Combating Human Trafficking

Moderator: 
Scott Alexander, C.M., Houston Airport System

                  
Speakers:
Michael E. Camal, COR III, DHS
Desiree Curtis, C.M., San Antonio International Airport
Janet Kasper, State of Texas
Karla Solomon, ARC
Christopher Lucchesi, Texas Department of Public Safety
Juan J. Aguilera, Texas Department of Public Safety

Human Trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which traffickers use force, fraud or coercion to control victims for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts or labor services against their will. The air transport system can be used by traffickers, so it is important for the aviation community to take action and fight against trafficking. The panel aims to bring awareness of the issue and provide guidance on the available tools and resources to help detect and report trafficking.

Session 6 - Seadog: Airports Helping Airports Impacted by a Natural Disaster

   
Speakers:
Andy Sighas, C.M., Savannah Hilton Head International Airport
Dustin Hetzel, Savannah Airport Commission

What is your plan for returning to normal operations after your airport is impacted by a natural disaster?  The Southeast Disaster Operations Group, also known as SEADOG, has been coordinating and supporting recovering airports for almost 20 years.  Attendees in this session will leave with a better understanding on what SEADOG can help them do when the disaster strikes.

Monday - April 19, 2021

Session 7 - What is the State of Our State Aviation Office?

Moderator: 
Jane Lucero, A.A.E., Albuquerque International Sunport

         
Speakers:
Grayson Ardies, Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission
Dan Harmon, TXDOT
Dan Moran, New Mexico Department of Transportation
Gregory Pecoraro, NASAO

We hope you can join us for a panel discussion featuring your State Aviation Officials. States represented in this panel include Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. As a special treat, this session will also include the President/CEO of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) to give a national perspective of challenges and endeavors of the airport industry and state aviation agencies, and how they are hard at work to provide the best planning, development, and funding to their respective airports. This panel discussion and open dialogue amongst our state aviation officials will be moderated by SCC’s very own Jane Lucero, asking the questions that will resonate with airports and stakeholders alike.

Session 8 - AFFF, Sustainability and Resilience: Topics in the Airport Environmental Lexicon that are Here to Stay

Moderator:
John Lengel Jr., P.E. ENV SP

      
Speakers: 
Alex Byrum  - RS&H Environmental Scientist, Dallas 
Jeff Denno - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport/CBRE HEERY
Rikki Vela – RS&H Sustainability Professional, San Antonio

As airports’ recover from the pandemic-induced downturn, they will see increased pressure from communities and/or regulators to address the potential adverse environmental impacts of the federally-mandated use of AFFF. Not only will they need to understand the extent of PFAS impacts, but what needs to be considered as they continue to develop and operate cost-effectively.  Similarly, as pressure mounts to operate more sustainably and with resilience in mind, how can an airport more easily development a sustainability and resilience program that aligns with community goals and expectations.  This session will provide approaches and strategies to address these challenges.

Session 9 - Technology for a Resilient Airport

Speaker: 
Tanya Acevedo, Houston Airport System

An overview of cutting edge technologies being developed and implemented to include; the passenger journey from Curbside to gate, touchless technologies, image and data analytics for operations and passengers.

Session 10 - Managing Airport CyberSecurity Beyond Short Final

Moderator: 
Rick Crider, A.A.E., Port of San Antonio

        
Speakers:
Stephen Scribbs Scarbrough, IntelliGenesis
Drew Sullins, IntelliGenesis

In a world where connected devices are ever more prevalent in virtually every facet of our lives, data access and system manipulation with malicious intent is a growing threat to airport organizations. And it’s not just the largest and most complex; airports of all sizes and shapes are increasingly vulnerable to cyber intrusions and cyber-attacks, whether they realize it or not. This panel of seasoned experts in the field of cybersecurity will provide thoughts on how an airport executive can better identify areas of weakness, consider its connected relationships to business partners and community stakeholders, and hear a few best practices for fortifying our airport system, a vital component of this nation’s critical infrastructure.

Session 11 - FAA Update - Safety and Emerging Technology

  
Speakers:
Ignacio Flores, FAA
Rob Lowe, FAA

The FAA will provide updates on the different safety programs and emerging technologies such as commercial space and unmanned aircraft systems. In addition, the FAA will provide an update on the Airport Improvement Program, and the different stimulus programs related to COVID-19 relief.