Day Two

KEYNOTE ADDRESS
A Vision of the Future

Security and Innovation for the complete terminal
For the first time ever, in 2007, more people live and work in cities than in rural areas. By 2015, some 350 million people will live in megacities with populations over 10 million. As a consequence, there will be a massive demand for adequate infrastructures – such as energy supplies, transportation and traffic management.
Airports and the surrounding airport cities play a major role in the urbanization process. Siemens’ products and solutions are answers to the challenges of urbanization. With our integrated portfolio we provide security and innovation for your complete terminal.
Gunter Menden
Head of the Airport Logistics Division, Industrial Solutions and Services,
Siemens AG

Thomas Paschek
Senior Vice President, Corporate Account Manager, Siemens AG

SESSION 4
Maximising the Return on Your Scarce Real Estate Assets

Airports under a “real estate development” perspective
A presentation that will address the challenges Athens International has faced through striving to achieve its Airport City vision.
Thanassis Gyftakis,
Director Property Operation Unit, Athens International Airport

The importance of real estate for Airport City development
Introducing recent real estate developments at Frankfurt Airport City, Christoph Hommerich explains how real estate is to become the second pillar of Fraport's core business, outlining both the strategy and implementation measures while touching on estate valuation and Frankfurt's master plan.
Christoph Hommerich,
Vice President Real Estate, Fraport AG

What should my airport offer to its customers? And how?
Current trends at the Airport
- Increasing frequency on the ground
- Action items for Airports and a stab at defining what the best use of capital might be
Chad Pike,
Senior Managing Director, The Blackstone Group

Global airport facilities: how trends in the global supply chain link with airport real estate development.
Frank Wade,
Senior Vice President, AMB Property Corporation

SESSION 5
The Role of Retail, Hotel, Office, Entertainment and Advertising in the Successful Airport City
Moderator: Chris Le Tourneur

Retail's impact on the social and economic life of Frankfurt Airport City
Focusing on the commercial aspect of development, Ute Pohl outlines both the current development status and the future direction of the supply elements of retailing at Frankfurt, while highlighting different measures for maximising revenues and identifying customer groups.
Ute Pohl,
Vice President Retail, Fraport AG

AIRRAIL CENTER FRANKFURT: living mobility
What is probably the most mobile workplace on the European Continent is being built right next to Europe`s second largest airport, immediately above the intercity railroad station, and with direct links to the terminal and to the nearby Frankfurt expressway interchange: the AIRRAIL CENTER FRANKFURT – an outstanding, multipurpose, high quality property, whose unmistakable futuristic architecture embodies flexibility, dynamics and speed in a new vital form, leadership in mobility! This project is the result of a joint project involving powerful and prestigious companies, such as IVG Immobilien AG and Fraport AG:
Jens Doerrie,
Managing Director, The Airrail Center Frankfurt

Gateway Gardens – The pulse of Frankfurt Airport City
Gateway Gardens is a new district located in direct proximity of the Frankfurt Airport. Until the year 2016, 700,000 m? of floor space will arise on the former US Army territory covering 35 hectares. Is the excellent location and transport connection of this district sufficient to guarantee the success of this project? Which roles are attributed to the usage mix, architecture and marketing? How will this vision of a lively and versatile Airport City become a reality?
Juergen Gross,
Chairman of Management Board, Gross & Partner

Successful retail – it's more than luxury
Duty paid retail contributes to Aiport City in many aspects: matching travelers, meeters/well-wishers and employees needs, and optimizing airport revenues.
Vincent Romet,
Executive Vice President, Hachette Distribution Services

Developing an Airport City: opportunities and success factors
- Traditional business models are running out of steam
- Retail and customer services provide growth opportunities
- Key success factors to unlock new sources of profit
- Best practices for Airport City concepts
- Critical issues to overcome
Dieter Schneiderbauer,
Partner/VP, Booz Allen Hamilton

SESSION 6
The Vital Role of Cargo, Freight & Just-in-Time Manufacturing in Airport City Development
Moderator: John D Kasarda,
Director, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, University of North Carolina

The Southeastern Michigan Aerotropolis: its economic impact to the regeneration of Wayne County and Southeastern Michigan
Southeastern Michigan is at an industrial development crossroads in an increasingly fast-paced, globally networked economy that is changing the rules of competition and business location. Strategic decisions and development initiatives taken today will determine the 21st century direction of our region in terms of industrial mix, business competitiveness, job creation, and quality of life. This becomes even more critical as the region witnesses unprecedented challenges with the rapid shrinking of the auto industry, historically the backbone of the region’s economy.
Robert A Ficano,
Executive, Wayne County

Mulugetta Birru,
Wayne County Executive,
Wayne County Economic Development Department

Panel of speakers invited including:
Major just-in-time manufacturer
International cargo & freight forwarder

SESSION 7
Planning, Managing and Financing the Airport City Project
Moderator: Jim Jarvis,
Vice President, Ricondo & Associates

Paul Beck
Executive Manager, NACO Germany

Fraport Extension Project - Financial Communication
Economic and Political Planning Process, Addressing Concerns of all Constituencies, Financing Plan and Market Communication
Lutz R Raettig
Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Morgan Stanley Bank AG

Successfully managing airport hotels in Europe
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. is present with 8 hotels at Europeans airports including the top four like Frankfurt, London, Paris and Amsterdam. The presentation will include a comparison of city versus airport hotel’s performance and if airport properties do continue to be a growth sector in the future.
Erhard Noreisch,
Senior Vice President, Operations for Germany & Eastern
Europe, Starwood Group

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