Key highlights include:
The GHI Big Debate: How does Asian aviation reclaim its number one status after Covid?
The Asia region was undisputed world number one in industry growth forecasts. Then along came Covid, which hit the region first, hardest and longest. So, with Covid restrictions now finally lifting, is Asia set to recover its perch on top of the world or is it a fallacy to believe things can return how they were before?
Panellists include: Steve Allen, Group CEO, dnata, Richard Zheng, Regional CEO for TLD Asia & China; Vivien Lau, Chief Executive, Jardine Aviation Services Group; Bob Chi, CEO Gateway Services, SATS
Asian Aviation trailblazers: Qatar Aviation Services – a World Cup story
A swathe of football fans, media and top international teams descended upon Doha this winter for the World Cup. So, how did the team at QAS team ensure optimum performance from the ground handling operation when the eyes of the world were upon them? This session will explore the challenge of meeting a massive spike in volumes while ensuring there were no own goals with delays or lost baggage. How did QAS create a world-cup winning strategy in partnership with their people?
Innovation: Augmented reality glasses, drones and talking ULDs
A look at a suite of projects to innovate in ground handling operations through new technology. The session will explore a project to equip ramp staff with AR glasses that project real-time loading instructions and safety information. The session will also look at the application of drones at the airport and the evolution of ‘talking’ ULDs in cargo.
Gregory Tan, Senior Manager Apron Transformation Office, SATS; Mohammed Akhlaq, Chief Commercial Officer, Unilode Aviation Solutions. Other panellists TBC
Legal: Crisis communications – the power and pitfalls of social media
Who’s liable when an employee posts inappropriate and defamatory content on a WhatsApp group or Twitter feed? Lawyer, Peter Coles will guide you through the pitfalls of social media use within the aviation community. External engagement through proper channels is a must for airlines and handlers to try and command a story. Get it wrong and you could face claims for defamation and criminal charges in many countries, in addition to actionable civil claims.
Peter Coles, Partner, Clyde & Co
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Thanks for your support and we look forward to reuniting the Asian aviation family in Dubai next February.
