

SMART AIRPORT –
TECHNOVATION CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2018
Internet of Things
The annual Smart Airport – Technovation Conference and Exhibition is an ideal platform for airport community members and industry experts to exchange ideas on the latest trends in innovative technology. Stepping into its fourth year, the theme this year is "Internet of Things". We strive to improve passengers’ experience and optimise airport operations through the application of technology. In this respect, we will collaborate and steer HKIA in reaching new heights.
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40SECONDS
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2018 HIGHLIGHTS
- 1300+
- DELEGATES
- 48
- EXHIBITORS
- 25+
- MEDIA REPORTERS
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10:00
Welcome Remarks
Mr. Fred Lam
Chief Executive Officer
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Airport Authority Hong Kong
10:10
Opening Speech
Mr. Nicholas Yang
Secretary for Innovation and Technology
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
10:15
Kick-off Ceremony
Mr. Jack So
Chairman
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Mr. Fred Lam
Chief Executive Officer
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Mr. Nicholas Yang
Secretary for Innovation and Technology
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Dr. Raymond So
Under Secretary for Transport and Housing
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Theme: Insider Insights
10:25
From Good to Great: The Past, Present and Future of an Innovative HKIA
Mr. C K Ng
Executive Director, Airport Operations
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Airport Authority Hong Kong
10:45
Flying in the Digital Era
Mr. Greg Hughes
Chief Operations and Service Delivery Officer
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
11:00
Creating Industry-Level Innovation: The NEXTT Programme
Mr. Thomas Pellegrin
Head of Consulting, Asia-Pacific & Middle East
International Air Transport Association
International Air Transport Association
11:15
The Prospect of Digital Technology in Aviation Development
Mr. Shi Miao
Vice President
Cainiao Network
Cainiao Network
11:30
Panel Discussion:
Opportunities and Challenges for Aviation Leadership in the Digital Era
Opportunities and Challenges for Aviation Leadership in the Digital Era
[Panelists]
Mr. C K Ng
Executive Director, Airport Operations
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Mr. Greg Hughes
Chief Operations and Service Delivery Officer
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
Mr. Thomas Pellegrin
Head of Consulting, Asia-Pacific & Middle East
International Air Transport Association
International Air Transport Association
Mr. Shi Miao
Vice President
Cainiao Network
Cainiao Network
[Panel Moderator]
Mr. Thomas Pellegrin
Head of Consulting, Asia-Pacific & Middle East
International Air Transport Association
International Air Transport Association
12:00
Award Presentation of “Smart Airport Technovation Awards”
Mr. Fred Lam
Chief Executive Officer
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Airport Authority Hong Kong
12:30
Lunch Break (with Light Refreshment)
Theme: Innovation in Aviation
13:45
Reinventing the Digital Flying Experience
Mr. Leslie Lu
General Manager Digital
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
14:00
Future Airport: Empowering Passengers with Smart Technology
Mr. Suhail Kamil Kadri
Vice President of Technology & Innovation
Hamad International Airport
Hamad International Airport
14:15
Making Zense of IoT at the Airport
Mr. Jerrel Leung
Chief Architect
ubiZense
ubiZense
14:30
Nurturing the Future Innovative Leaders in Aviation
Mrs. Vivian Cheung
Deputy Director, Aviation Development
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Airport Authority Hong Kong
14:45
Panel Discussion:
The Story Behind a Successful Innovation Corporation
The Story Behind a Successful Innovation Corporation
[Panelists]
Mr. Leslie Lu
General Manager Digital
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
Mr. Suhail Kamil Kadri
Vice President of Technology & Innovation
Hamad International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Mr. Jerrel Leung
Chief Architect
ubiZense
ubiZense
Mrs. Vivian Cheung
Deputy Director, Aviation Development
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Airport Authority Hong Kong
[Panel Moderator]
Mr. Arnaud Brolly
Senior Product Manager
SITA
SITA
15:15
Networking Session (with Light Refreshment) & Tour of the Exhibition Area
Theme: Digital Transformation in Aviation
15:45
Making the New Digital Technology Led Airport a Reality
Mr. Steve Armitage
Head of Innovation and Intelligent Automation
Heathrow Airport Limited
Heathrow Airport Limited
16:00
Transforming a Functional Airport to a Smart One Using IoT
Mr. Alan Newbold
Director, Global Digital Aviation Leader
Arup
Arup
16:15
Moving to the “Next-Generation” of Digitalisation Based on V-DOM
Mr. Ben Wong
Chief Operating Officer
Hong Kong Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines
16:30
Intrapreneurship Leading to a New Passenger Journey
Mr. Chris Au Young
General Manager, Smart Airport
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Airport Authority Hong Kong
16:45
Panel Discussion:
Shaping the Future Travel Experience with Digitalisation: Opportunities and Challenges
Shaping the Future Travel Experience with Digitalisation: Opportunities and Challenges
[Panelists]
Mr. Steve Armitage
Head of Innovation and Intelligent Automation
Heathrow Airport Limited
Heathrow Airport Limited
Mr. Alan Newbold
Director, Global Digital Aviation Leader
Arup
Arup
Mr. Ben Wong
Chief Operating Officer
Hong Kong Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines
Mr. Chris Au Young
General Manager, Smart Airport
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Airport Authority Hong Kong
[Panel Moderator]
Mr. Alan Newbold
Director, Global Digital Aviation Leader
Arup
Arup
Speakers
MEET OUR PROFESSIONALS
- Mr. C K NgExecutive Director, Airport OperationsAirport Authority Hong Kong
- Mr. Greg HughesChief Operations and Service Delivery OfficerCathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
- Mr. Thomas PellegrinHead of Consulting, Asia-Pacific & Middle EastInternational Air Transport Association
- Mr. Shi MiaoVice PresidentCainiao Network
- Mr. Leslie LuGeneral Manager DigitalCathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
- Mr. Suhail Kamil KadriVice President of Technology & InnovationHamad International Airport
- Mr. Jerrel LeungChief ArchitectubiZense
- Mrs. Vivian CheungDeputy Director, Aviation DevelopmentAirport Authority Hong Kong
- Mr. Steve ArmitageHead of Innovation and Intelligent AutomationHeathrow Airport Limited
- Mr. Alan NewboldDirector, Global Digital Aviation LeaderArup
- Mr. Ben WongChief Operating OfficerHong Kong Airlines
- Mr. Chris Au YoungGeneral Manager, Smart AirportAirport Authority Hong Kong
- Mr. Alex KwanExecutive Director, Engineering and TechnologyAirport Authority Hong Kong
- Mr. Jintong ZhuDirector of Data Intelligence for International BusinessAlibaba Cloud
- Mr. Carl RogersSenior Business Development Manager – Airport ITAmadeus
- Mr. Arnaud BrollySenior Product ManagerSITA
- Dr. Jack ChengAssociate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Mr. Kadir DindarSenior VP, Global Head of Digital BusinessSiemens PPAL
- Mr. Leon ChanDirector, TechnologyHong Kong Disneyland
- Mr. Joe SoChief Technology Officer, Industry Solutions, Enterprise Business GroupHuawei
- Mr. Vishwanath (Vish) NarayanChief Technology OfficerIBM Watson IoT Lab Services
- Mr. Peter LamManaging Director, EngineeringHKT
- Mr. Andy BienChief Information OfficerAirport Authority Hong Kong
- Mr. Ronald ChanAzure IoT Sales Lead, Global Black Belt TeamMicrosoft
- Mr. Albert WongChief Executive OfficerHong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
- Mr. Sankar .S. VillupuramBoard of DirectorHong Kong Internet of Things Alliance
- Professor Norman TienChairmanAI and Robotics Alliance of Hong Kong
- Mr. Gansha WuCofounder, chairman and CEOUisee Technologies Inc.
- Dr. Lawrence PoonGeneral ManagerHong Kong Productivity Council and Automotive Parts and Accessory Systems R&D Centre
- Mr. Berry LeungFounderTeksbotics Asia
- Mr. Simon WongChief Executive OfficerLogistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre