2009 Conference Agenda

81st Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition Agenda
(Subject to Change)
Saturday, June 13
7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Philabundance Volunteer Event
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibitor Registration and Set-Up
1-5 p.m. AAAE Board of Directors/Policy Review Committee Meeting
2-5 p.m. Delegate Registration
Sunday, June 14
8-9 a.m. Student Chapters Meeting - Student Reports
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Exhibitor Set-up
8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Exhibitor Registration
8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Delegate Registration
9 a.m.-5 p.m. AAAE Accreditation Final Interviews
9-10:15 a.m. AAAE Chapter Meetings
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. AAAE Executive Business Meeting
(open to all AAAE Airport Members)
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m AAAE Academic/Student Chapters Workshop
12-1 p.m. Lunch for Airport Members Only
12:30-2 p.m. International Association of Airport Executives Board of Directors Meeting
1-3 p.m. AAAE Committee Meetings
  • · General Aviation Airports Committee
  • · Academic Relations Committee
  • · Biometric Airport Security Identification Consortium (BASIC)
1:30-2:30 p.m. Airport Board Members and Commissioners Session
2-3 p.m. Exhibitor Meeting
3-3:30 p.m. Refreshment Break
3-3:30 p.m. Academic/Student Chapter Mentor/Mentee Ice Breaker
3:30-5 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
  • · General Aviation Security: Finding the Right Balance
  • · SMS and Improved Airfield Safety
  • · Impact of Recession and Volatile Oil Prices on Today's Airports
  • · Aspiring Above Excellence - An Overview of the A.A.E. Program
  • · From the Ground Up - Airports Take OVer Ground Handling
5-7:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Corporate Appreciation Reception
6 p.m. AAAE Corporate Cup Presentation in AAAE Showcase
Monday, June 15
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Delegate and Exhibitor Registration
8-9 a.m. Breakfast with Exhibitors
8-9 a.m. AAAE Committee Meetings
  • · 2009 National Airports Conference Committee
  • · Foundation Committee 
9-10:15 a.m. Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
10:15-10:45 a.m. Official Conference Opening Ceremonies
10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Opening Session
Keynote Speaker: Gary Kelly, President and CEO, Southwest Airlines
12-1:30 p.m. Lunch with Exhibitors
12-3:30 p.m. Visit with Exhibitors and Hall Activities
1-4 p.m. AAAE Proctered Essay Examination
1:45-3:15 p.m. AAAE Academic/Student Chapters Workshop
2-3 p.m. AAAE Committee Meetings
  • · Joint Small Commercial Service Airports/Airline 
  • · Economics Committee
  • · Transportation Security Services Committee 
  • · Diversity Committee 
  • · Environmental Services Committee 
  • · Technical Services Committee
2:30-3:30 p.m. Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
3:30-5 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
  • · Looking Towards 2010 - Implementing Cargo Security Regulations
  • · FAA Reauthorization and ARFF Proposals
  • · Airport Consultants Panel
  • · Enhancing Airline and Airport Partnerships
  • · Capacity Enhancement at PHL-An Airport Development Case Study
 6:15 p.m. Board Bus for Evening Event at the Moshulu
6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Evening Event at Moshulu
Hosted by Philadelphia International Airport
Tuesday, June 16
8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Delegate and Exhibitor Registration
8-9 a.m. Breakfast with Exhibitors
8-9 a.m. AAAE Commitee Meetings
  • · Operations/Safety/Planning Committee
  • · Military Relations Committee
  • · Finance and Administration
8-9:30 a.m. FAA Airport Design Competition for Universities
9-10 a.m. U.S. Contract Tower Association General Membership Meeting
9-10:30 a.m. Visit with Exhibitors and Refreshment Break
9-10:30 a.m. AAAE Academic/Student Chapters Workshop
10:30-11:45 a.m. General Session with Keynote Speaker
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Final Exhibit Hall Hours
12-1 p.m. Lunch with Exhibitors
12:30-5:30 p.m. Golf Tournament at JC Melrose Country Club
1-3 p.m. Round Table Discussions
  • · TSA Roundtable Discussion
  • · FAA Roundtable Discussion
1-4 p.m. Philadelphia International Airport Tours
12:30-5:30 p.m. Golf Tournament
Wednesday, June 17
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration
8-9:30 a.m. AAAE Executive Business Breakfast
(all delegates welcome)
9:30-10:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
  • · Relief From Crowded Skies - Managing Large Hub Congestion
  • · Ringing in a Brighter Future for DBE Plans and Programs
  • · Better Air Service Through Local Partnerships
  • · Getting to Green with New Construction Projects
  • · CUTE Facilities at Smaller Airports
10:30-11 a.m. Refreshment Break
11 a.m-12 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
  • · Lowering the Temperature - Terminal Energy Efficiency Audits
  • · Freedom to Travel - U.S.-European Open Skies
  • · Airport Security Technology Update
  • · GA's Pursuit of Liberty from Financial Burdens
12-2 p.m. AAAE Awards Luncheon
Keynote Speaker: Doug Parker, Chairman and CEO, US Airways 
2:15-3:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
  • · Rental Car Consolidated Facility Considerations in an Uncertain Environment
  • · In Pursuit of Happy Travelers - Customer Service Challenges at Airports
  • · The Right Mix - Blending Airport Master Planning and Strategic Planning
  • · ADS-B - What Will It Do For My Airport?
3:30-4:30 p.m. AAAE Board of Directors/Policy Review Committee Meeting
6-6:45 p.m. Chair's Reception
6:45-9:30 p.m. 81st Annual Conference Banquet
Hosted by Philadelphia International Airport
9:30-11 p.m. Dessert Reception
Hosted by Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport