Speaker Biograghy: Robert is a Professional Engineer (PE) and Accredited Airport Executive (AAE). He has 30 years' experience in the aviation industry, 25 of them with Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. His career has focused on planning, engineering, environmental and construction programmes. He is Chairman of the Design Review Committee for Orlando Airport.


Day 2 - 26 March
Session: Airport Cities and Transport Connections

09:45 - 10:15 - The evolution of the Orlando Experience
Synopsis: As Orlando International Airport (MCO) embarks on its next generation of airport development with the phased addition of 120 gates, intermodal facilities and transit-orientated development will play important roles. All Aboard Florida, a private rail enterprise, will construct a privately funded $2 billion intercity railway from downtown Miami to MCO. The new rail terminal at MCO will accommodate four forms of rail under one roof at the centre of a 1,300 acre terminal complex that will include numerous passenger amenities to facilitate a seamless passenger experience.

Audience will learn:

• Examine the 20-year evolution of a terminal concept
• Learn how rail planning evolved with the advent of a private rail system at MCO
• Capacity constraints of North Terminal drove the need for new facilities in the south
• How we define the Orlando Experience
• The unique challenges of an origin and destination (O&D) airport

Day 2 - 26 March
Session: Airport Cities and Transport Connections

17:05 - 17:35 - Panel Discussion: Key topics raised from presentations so far
Synopsis: The Conference Chairs and panel of experts will address key topics presented over the past two days affecting the future of airport cities and transport connections.