Kashif Khalid is Regional Director – Africa & Middle East for IATA’s Operations, Safety & Security division with a core focus on Airports, Passenger Experience, Cargo, Ground Operations, Security & Facilitation, providing leadership and advocacy with stakeholders to further IATA’s mission, projects, strategic partnerships, and industry standards. Formerly he was Head of Assets & Acquisitions at Abu Dhabi Airports, leading the Global Airport development and M&A function for the UAE Government entity and its Sovereign Wealth Fund as well as the innovation, sustainability, and operations strategy for the UAE Airports portfolio. He has advised global Airports, Governments and Airport Investors/Operators on both Greenfield and brownfield development projects, Operations Strategy, Commercial-Nonaeronautical revenue development, privatizations, public private partnerships in airports and associated infrastructure projects and concessions. Earlier on in his professional career he has had the privilege of holding several senior executive positions in Aviation with Dubai Government, Abu Dhabi Government, Citi, and British Airways. Kashif graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York Tech in International Business & Economics and holds an MS-IB as well from New York, USA. His professional credentials include an advanced degree in Airport Planning and Finance, IAP – International Airports Professional and the ACI - Airport Executive Leadership program (AELP). He is also a Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society (MRAeS) .
SPEAKER SESSION
26 September 2024 | 12:45 - 13:15 | Panel: Managing Capacity and Infrastructure: Optimizing Airport Infrastructure for Future Growth
- Analyzing current and projected passenger and aircraft traffic demands
- Investing in expansion and modernization of airport facilities
- Implementing advanced technologies for efficient passenger flow management.
- Enhancing collaboration with airlines and ground service providers for seamless operations
- Building smart next generation airports
MODERATOR SESSION
26 September 2024 | 15:00 - 15:30 | Developing a diverse and inclusive workforce of tomorrow
- Highlighting plans and programs for aerospace capacity development.
- What can governments do and how can the aerospace community contribute to build and inclusive next generation of workforce
- Investments and partnerships being made to train and develop workforce and to ensure diversity