Airport Industry to Gather in Long Beach for 2015 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition

September 30, 2015

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September 30, 2015

 

WASHINGTON – The 2015 Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held October 4 – 7, 2015, at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach, CA.  The annual event attracts more than 1,700 airport industry executives and decision makers.  The 2015 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition is hosted by Long Beach Airport and is sponsored at the executive level by CH2M, Ricondo and Associates, and WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff.

“The ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition is the one time every year that airport decision makers and the associate community come together to discuss ways to improve operational efficiency through new approaches and best practices,” said ACI-NA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke.  “This conference helps round out all of ACI-NA’s initiatives to assist members in overcoming challenges related to policy and regulatory issues, air service development, airport operations, and more.  Given the challenges that exist beyond the horizon, this year’s conference is a must-attend event.”

“On behalf of the Long Beach Airport team, it is my privilege to welcome the North American airport industry to sunny Long Beach, California,” said Long Beach Airport Director Bryant L. Francis, C.M.  “ACI-NA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition is the premier event for the leadership of North America’s airports. In addition to unparalleled networking opportunities, the conference will provide attendees the chance to explore the latest trends in airport management and operations through interactive programming and the award-winning exhibition hall.”

Every year, the ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition brings all sectors of the airport industry together to provide airport officials and their peers from across North America with insights into the latest trends and strategies that advance the industry. The four day event will include innovative thought leadership keynote and panel sessions, trade show floor exhibits, solution showcases and enhanced networking opportunities. In addition, ACI-NA members will be able to participate in issue-specific workshops and committee meetings.

Dr. Travis Bradberry is the 2015 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition keynote speaker. Dr.Bradberry is the award-winning co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and the co-founder of TalentSmart®, the world’s leading provider of emotional intelligence tests and training. Dr. Bradberry is a LinkedIn Influencer and a regular contributor to Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, The World Economic Forum, and The Huffington Post.

Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst of The NPD Group, Inc., will also be a featured speaker during the conference. As a nationally known expert on consumer behavior and the retail industry, Cohen often utilizes motivational presentations to help launch corporate goals and strategic planning. Cohen is the author of two books, Why Customers Do What They Do (2006) and Buy Me! How to Get Customers to Choose Your Products and Ignore the Rest (2010).

Additional educational sessions include: new air service models and trends, sustainability, aircraft manufacturing forecasts, real estate development, best practices for bids, security management, airport accessibility, workforce management, drones, safety, operations, and security.

The ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition has been identified as one of the 50 fastest growing trade shows in the United States by Trade Show Executive. The achievement stems from outstanding growth in attendance, increase in exhibits, and expansion of the trade show floor. ACI-NA was recognized May 19 – 21, 2015, at the Fastest 50 Awards and Summit in Chicago.

“Industry support for the ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition continues to grow because of the high priority our members place on having an impactful forum to discuss challenges and collaborate around solutions,” said ACI-NA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke.  “On one side, our members participate in insightful conversations about the significant challenges airports face in a modern and competitive world. On the other side, our exhibit floor is packed with innovative solutions that help airports overcome those challenges. The mutual exchange that occurs during the show is the real value for the industry.”

Learn more about the 2015 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition at www.annual.aci-na.org.

Reporters interested in attending the 2015 ACI-NA Conference and Exhibition should complete and return ACI-NA’s media registration and policy form.  For more information about media registration, contact Mimi Ryals at mryals@aci-na.org.

 

About ACI-NA

Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) represents local, regional, and state governing bodies that own and operate commercial airports in the United States and Canada. ACI-NA member airports enplane more than 95 percent of the domestic and virtually all the international airline passenger and cargo traffic in North America. Approximately 380 aviation-related businesses are also members of ACI-NA, providing goods and services to airports. Collectively, U.S. airports support more than 11.5 million jobs and account for $1.4 trillion in economic activity – or more than seven percent of the total U.S. GDP. Canadian airports support 405,000 jobs and contribute C$35 billion to Canada’s GDP. Learn more at www.airportscouncil.org.