2023 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition
The 2023 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition, organized by Airports Council International - North America, is a premier event for airport industry professionals. This year's conference introduces several enhancements aimed at increasing value and improving the overall attendee experience.
The conference features a comprehensive and balanced schedule with expanded educational sessions, including brand new tracks. Attendees can expect thought leadership on the future of the airport industry and improved exhibition hall hours to better showcase industry solutions.
Enhanced networking opportunities are a key focus, including a host welcome celebration. The event also offers a full range of educational sessions, workshops, committee meetings, exhibition hours, and networking events, allowing attendees to engage with peers and industry leaders.
This conference is ideal for airport industry professionals seeking to stay informed about the latest developments, share knowledge, and network with colleagues. The event's diverse agenda and improved attendee experience make it a must-attend for those involved in the airport sector.
Speakers(37)
Abel Palacios
Vice President, Finance at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Abel Palacios is the Vice President of Finance at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and moderated the capital market update session.
Alex Chapman
Director, ESG at Vantage Airport Group
Alex Chapman serves as the Director of ESG at Vantage Airport Group.
Amy Gonzalez
General Counsel at San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
Amy Gonzalez serves as the General Counsel for the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority and is the Chair of the ACI-NA Legal Affairs Committee.
Ana Zivanovic
IT Project Manager at San Francisco Airport Commission
Ana Zivanovic is an IT Project Manager at the San Francisco Airport Commission.
Andrew Levy
Chief Executive Officer at Avelo Airlines
Andrew Levy is the Chief Executive Officer of Avelo Airlines, bringing three decades of experience in the aviation and telecommunications sectors.
Atif Saeed
Chief Executive Officer at Philadelphia International Airport
Atif Saeed serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Philadelphia International Airport.
Basil Dosunmu
CFO at Capital Region Airport Commission
Basil Dosunmu serves as the Chief Financial Officer at the Capital Region Airport Commission and moderated the legislative update session.
Brian Werst
General Counsel at Spokane Airport Board
Brian Werst is the General Counsel for the Spokane Airport Board, overseeing Spokane International Airport and Felts Field.
Bryan Benefiel
CFO at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Bryan Benefiel serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport and moderated the session on CIP implementation.
Candace S. McGraw
CEO at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Candace S. McGraw is the CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Carly Shannon
Founder & Principal at Linx Strategies LLC
Carly Shannon is the Founder and Principal at Linx Strategies LLC and moderated the session on funding and financing the net zero transition.
Carolina Potts
Assistant Chief Counsel at City of Phoenix Law Department
Carolina Potts serves as the Assistant Chief Counsel at the City of Phoenix Law Department.
Catherine Joyal
Manager, Airport Economics at ACI World
Catherine Joyal is the Manager of Airport Economics at Airports Council International World.
Christina Marshall
Partner at Anderson & Kreiger LLP
Christina Marshall is a Partner at Anderson & Kreiger LLP and moderated the session on labor and the law.
Dafang Wu
Director at DWU Consulting
Dafang Wu is the Director at DWU Consulting.
Daniel Markind
Shareholder at Flaster Greenberg PC
Daniel Markind is a Shareholder at Flaster Greenberg PC.
Dave Bannard
Partner at Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell, LLP
Dave Bannard is a Partner at Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell, LLP, specializing in airport law and spoke on ESG reporting and bond disclosures.
Deven Judd
Vice President/Chief Commercial Officer at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
Deven Judd is the Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport and Chair of the Commercial Management Committee.
Elizabeth Smithers
Lead Counsel at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Elizabeth Smithers serves as the Lead Counsel for Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Eric Smith
Partner at Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell, LLP
Eric Smith is a Partner at Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell, LLP, specializing in airport law.
Erin Locklear
General Counsel at Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority
Erin Locklear serves as the General Counsel for the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority.
Francine Kerner
Chief Counsel at Transportation Security Administration
Francine Kerner is the Chief Counsel at the Transportation Security Administration, overseeing legal aspects of security at the nation's airports.
Francisco Cuellar
Chief Commercial Officer at Houston Airport System
Francisco Cuellar is the Chief Commercial Officer at the Houston Airport System and moderated the session on digital transformation for airports.
Gale LaRoche
Senior Human Resources Consultant at ADK Consulting & Executive Search
Gale LaRoche is a Senior Human Resources Consultant at ADK Consulting & Executive Search.
Greg Cota
Vice President, Chief Political and Government Affairs at ACI-NA
Greg Cota is the Vice President and Chief Political and Government Affairs Officer at Airports Council International - North America.
Guy K. Nagahama
Managing Director, Public Finance at Samuel A. Ramirez & Co.
Guy K. Nagahama is the Managing Director of Public Finance at Samuel A. Ramirez & Co.
Kevin Burke
President and CEO at ACI-NA
Kevin Burke is the President and CEO of Airports Council International - North America.
Kevin Staples
Senior Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator at Salt Lake City Department of Airports
Kevin Staples is the Senior Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator at the Salt Lake City Department of Airports.
Leila Zahlan Lahbabi
Deputy General Counsel at ACI-NA
Leila Zahlan Lahbabi serves as the Deputy General Counsel at Airports Council International - North America and moderated the session on ESG reporting and bond disclosures.
Marge Basrai
CFO at Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
Marge Basrai serves as the Chief Financial Officer at the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority and moderated the session on airport business terms survey results.
Melissa Allison
Partner at Anderson & Kreiger LLP
Melissa Allison is a Partner at Anderson & Kreiger LLP, specializing in labor law.
Michael Hill
CFO at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Michael Hill serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and is the Chair of the Finance Committee.
Philippe Villard
Vice President, Economic Policy at ACI North America
Philippe Villard serves as the Vice President of Economic Policy at Airports Council International - North America.
Sarah Ziomek
Enterprise Sustainability Programs Manager at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Sarah Ziomek serves as the Enterprise Sustainability Programs Manager at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Steven Osit
Partner at Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell, LLP
Steven Osit is a Partner at Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell, LLP, specializing in airport law.
Todd Cavender
Director, Environment and Sustainability at Indianapolis Airport Authority
Todd Cavender serves as the Director of Environment and Sustainability at the Indianapolis Airport Authority.
Tony Conza
Vice President, Finance at Tampa International Airport
Tony Conza is the Vice President of Finance at Tampa International Airport.
Event Details
- Date
- September 30 - October 3, 2023
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States
- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Airport industry professionals, including legal affairs personnel, operations managers, environmental specialists, and technology experts.