Airside Operations & Safety
The track is geared toward all airport operations and safety professionals who work on a daily basis to ensure a safe operating environment for the traveling public. Sessions will focus on the ongoing implementation of the FAA’s requirements on safety management systems (SMS); lessons learned from recent runway safety, operational disruptions, and high-profile, safety accidents and incidents; the use of innovative technologies to enhance safety; construction safety; FOD management and pavement inspections; and more.
Emergency Management
The track is targeted at emergency management personnel who manage the unexpected events at airports across the country. We have a great lineup of sessions that will focus on improving your organization's preparedness and response to natural disasters; safely and efficiently resuming operations after an accident or incident; examining case studies and airport response efforts to major events from the past year; best practices for mass casualty events; managing unauthorized drones and individuals on airport property; integrating artificial intelligence and other technologies into emergency management; and more.
Advanced Airport Planning
We are living in one of the most unique times in aviation history, with emerging entrants like electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and other innovative technologies creating new opportunities and challenges for airports. This track is targeted at airport planners focused on preparing for the next generation of operations at your facilities. Sessions will focus on master planning for advanced aviation and autonomy; eVTOLs and advanced air mobility (AAM); how autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, digital twins, and analytics may improve efficiencies; the development of infrastructure needed to support AAM operations; and more.
Geospatial Technologies
The track is perfect for airport professionals that regularly work with specialized technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Computer Aided Design (CAD). Attendees will hear from experts who will discuss case studies and the hottest topics and trends facing the airport geospatial community, including different use cases for airport GIS; IoT integration and real-time data feeds; using artificial intelligence and automating processes and workflows in GIS; leveraging LiDAR and drones for data collection and other applications; BIM standards and GIS integration; and more.
Hotel Accommodations
Rooms are being held at the Omni Oklahoma City, 100 W. Oklahoma City Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73109. All attendees will receive a special rate of $229.00++ single/double standard room. The last day to receive this discounted rate is Monday, August 3, 2026. Rooms may sell out before this date, so make your reservations today!
All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. Any guaranteed reservation that is cancelled less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to arrival will be subject to one (1) night guestroom plus tax cancellation fee.
Transportation
The Omni Oklahoma City is located 9 miles from Will Rogers International Airport and the ride takes approximately 15 minutes. Alternatively, Transportation Network Companies (TNC) Uber and Lyft do operate at the airport and may be less expensive. Get more information on ground transportation at OKC.
Air Travel
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have been selected as the official air carriers for this meeting.
United Airlines has been selected as one of the official air carriers for this meeting. You may book online via www.united.com and enter the Offer Code ZRCE214197 in the Offer Code box or call United Reservations Meetings Desk at 800.426.1122 and provide the Z Code ZRCE and Agreement Code 214197. For all tickets issued through United Meetings Reservations Desk, there will be a $25 per ticket service fee collected. This fee is subject to change without notice. Such service fee is nonrefundable and applies to all itineraries, one-way or round-trip. Black-out dates apply.
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for American Association of Airport Executives. Click here to book your flights. You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (CT) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY4AV.
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Stay Tuned for More Information and Deadlines!
We invite members from the geospatial aviation community to submit and share a map that explains an idea, problem, or solution using cutting-edge data visualization methods and geospatial technology. The subject matter must be aviation-focused, but the style and choice of platform/tools are entirely up to you.
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This exciting event will bring together airport industry leaders to
examine a variety of topics surrounding airport operations and technologies. Educational tracks will cover geospatial technologies, emergency management, UAS, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), airside operations, runway safety, emerging technologies, and more.
