IAAE Global Aviation Forum

December 3, 2025

• Advancing Aviation Readiness for Major Events and Global Challenges

  Theme: Strengthening Aviation Security and Operational Readiness for Global Events

  Objectives: To convene senior leaders from airports, airlines, regulatory agencies, and international organizations to share strategies and best practices that enhance aviation system readiness, ensure efficient passenger movement, and strengthen collaboration across the industry during both day-to-day operations and periods of increased activity, including major international events.

• Welcome and Overview

  10:05-10:05 a.m.

  Speakers: Kevin Bumen, A.A.E., C.A.E., IAAE Chair, Chief Financial and Commercial Officer, San Francisco Int’l Airport

• Strengthening Aviation Security for Global Events

  10:05-10:25 a.m.
  This session will examine the evolving security challenges airports face today, highlighting the importance of strong coordination among security teams, regulators, and airlines. The session will explore how unified security tools enhance real-time awareness, support incident response, and help airports manage both routine operations and periods of heightened activity—whether driven by seasonal travel peaks, large group movements, or major international events.

  Moderator:

  Eleanor Robichaud, Director, Aviation Advisory Team, Kinexis Consulting

  Speakers: 

  Erin Trapp, Deputy Executive Director for Major Events & Strategy Los Angeles World Airport’s (LAWA)

   

  David Wilson, Aviation Consultant (former Chief Operating Officer, Oman Airports, and Senior Vice President, Operations, Hamad International Airport, Doha, Qatar)

  Aksam Aboasali, Global Subject Matter Expert – Aviation, Genetec 
• Operational Readiness and Passenger Flow Management

  10:25-10:40 a.m.

  This panel explores how airports prepare for major events by managing capacity surges, strengthening contingency plans, and ensuring workforce readiness. Speakers will discuss strategies for handling peak passenger flows and the role of technology in supporting efficient processing and terminal operations. 

  Speakers:

  Hesham Saeed, Vice President of Operations, Ports Projects Management and Development (PPMDC), Saudi Arabia
   
  Dimas Salvia, A.A.E., Chief Operating Officer, RIOgaleão (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) 
   

   

• Collaborative Crisis Management and Communication Strategies

  10:40-10:55 a.m.

  This session focuses on how airports, airlines, and industry partners can strengthen coordination during crises, from operational disruptions to major emergencies. Speakers will discuss best practices in incident response, crisis communication, and cyber resilience. 

  Speakers:

  Robert Jensen,  Crisis-management specialist, with experience in large-scale emergency response and inter-agency coordination (Oklahoma City, 9/11, tsunami)   
  

  Darren Large, A.A.E., Director, Facilities & Operations, DM Airports, Ltd., Operators of Morristown Airport  

   

   

• Q&A and Closing Remarks

  10:50-11 a.m.

  Kevin Bumen