The Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA) and International Cooperation and Service Center (ICSCC), by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), signed a cooperation agreement with Informa Markets Asia, becoming strategic partners for Super Terminal Expo and reinforcing the event’s position as a vital platform for knowledge exchange and innovation for airport design, construction and operations in Asia.
“Super Terminal Expo sets the stage for next-level airport design and operations across Asia by uniting leading solution airport technology and services providers with senior buyer teams from airports and vendors. It provides a platform for the members of the China Civil Aviation “Belt and Road” cooperation platform to better participate in international exchanges and showcase the latest development achievements of China’s civil aviation industry,” says Meng Qingfen, Director General, ICSCC, CAAC.
“We welcome the opportunity to be part of this inaugural event in Hong Kong. Super Terminal Expo provides a unique platform for meaningful exchanges for Mainland China and international industry leaders on the latest trends and developments in the aviation industry” said Simon Li, President of HKIAA. “We, at HKIAA, appreciate the potential of this occasion and look forward to new partnerships being forged at the event.”
Apart from an expansive 20,000 sqm exhibition area at AsiaWorld-Expo, Super Terminal Expo also comprises of a conference programme, featuring 80+ forums led by industry experts, targeting vital trends such as passenger experience innovations, terminal security, sustainability, advanced air mobility, and intermodal connectivity.
Industry-Driven Innovation Takes Flight at Super Terminal Expo
Super Terminal Expo enlists partners to help better understand the challenges that airport leaders and suppliers face in their daily operations. Comprising of key players from across the aviation spectrum, Super Terminal Expo’s advisory board will play a pivotal role in shaping the agenda of the conference, ensuring diverse representation of ideas that push the envelope of what is possible in airport design and operations.
With members ranging from technology providers to suppliers and airport executives, each one contributes their unique insights. The members include:
- Paul Burton. MD, Asia-Pacific, Aviation Week Network
- Vivian Cheung, Acting CEO, Airport Authority Hong Kong
- Sarah Samuel, SVP, Airport & Airline Operations, APAC, Amadeus
- David Stroud, MD, Air Transport Strategy and Consulting, Aviation Week Network
- Sanjeev Kumar, VP, SITA at Airports, Borders & CDE
- Prof. Yunchun Cao, Director, Center for Airport Economic Research, Civil Aviation University of China
- Andy Bien, Chief Digital Officer, Global Aviation Enterprise Business Group, Huawei
“Super Terminal Expo sets the stage for transformative discussions and with the support of HKIAA, ICSCC, our Advisory Board members and other partners, we are primed to offer a rich experience in the event’s inaugural edition,” said Michael Duck, EVP of Commercial Development at Informa Markets and Outgoing President of The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI). “Super Terminal Expo is setting new benchmarks in the airport industry in Asia, facilitating unprecedented levels of collaboration and innovation that reflect the rapid evolution of airports and its infrastructures.”
Super Terminal Expo also leverages the vast experience and network of Informa leading aviation brands. They include:
- Aviation Week Network: Trusted by Over 1.6 million aviation professionals
- CAPA: Airline Leadership
- Routes: Network Planning & Development
- GAD: Airport Infrastructure & Financing
- MRO: Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
- ASM: Route Development consultancy
Super Terminal Expo is for the leaders of airports in Asia, and their most senior executives and vendors in charge of passenger and cargo experiences and services, software, equipment, and sustainability.
