IAAE Global Aviation Forum

March 25, 2026

• Welcome and Overview

  10:00-10:05 a.m.

  Speakers: Jorge Hernández
  Chair, International Association of Airport Executives, CEO, Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC, Puerto Rico
  
  

• Keynote Speech

  10:05-10:15 am

  Speaker: Jim Kriss, Founder and Senior Vice President, AVCON, Inc.

• Executive Roundtable: Running the Airport Every Day - Executive Strategies for Reliable Operations

  10:15-10:35 a.m.

   This executive roundtable will explore how airport leadership teams structure and oversee day-to-day operations to ensure reliable performance across complex airside and landside environments. The discussion will focus on executive-level decision-making frameworks, aligning people, processes, and systems to support consistent operational execution, and establishing clear accountability through performance metrics and KPIs. Panelists will share practical insights on maintaining stability and service quality while navigating capacity constraints, workforce challenges, and infrastructure dependencies in real-world operating conditions. 

  Speakers:

  Ramón Miró, President & CEO, Quiport (Ecuador)
  

  Shane Munroe, Chief Executive Officer, MBJ Airports Limited (Sangster International Airport, Jamaica)

  Patrick Carreno, Director of Aviation, City of Dallas, Texas (U.S.) 

   
   
• Panel Discussion: Delivering Daily Performance - Practical Approaches to Airport Operations Excellence

  10:35-10:55 a.m.

  This session will examine the operational mechanics behind delivering dependable airport performance every day. The conversation will highlight strategies for improving coordination across airside and landside functions, including gate management, aircraft turnaround, terminal flow, baggage systems, and curbside operations. A key focus will be on using operational dashboards, analytics, and KPIs to monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement. The discussion will also address workforce planning, shift coordination, and lessons learned from implementing new tools and processes in live operating environments.

  Speakers:

  Marcin Ciupa, Head of Operations, Port Lotniczy Wrocław S.A. (Poland)
  

  Ismael “Izzy” Bonilla, Director of Airport Services, Avports

   
   

   

• Q&A and Closing Remarks

  10:55-11 a.m.

  Jorge Hernández