Howard Eng, President & Chief Executive Officer, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Canada

Speaker Biograghy: Howard has been President and CEO of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) since 2012. The GTAA manages and operates Toronto Pearson International Airport – Canada’s largest airport and North America’s second largest gateway hub for international passengers. Howard has focused the GTAA on delivering Toronto Pearson’s long-term vision: to become the best airport in the world. Prior to joining the GTAA, Howard served as Executive Director, Airport Operations at the Airport Authority Hong Kong. In his 17 years in Hong Kong, Howard helped move Hong Kong International Airport onto the world’s stage as a global hub, and one that consistently enjoys top rankings. From 1993 to 1995, Howard was Vice President of Operations at Edmonton International Airport in Alberta, Canada. Prior to that, he held various positions within Transport Canada. Howard holds Bachelor's degrees in Science and Commerce from the University of Alberta.


Day 2 - 16 March
Session:
Airport Cities & Transport Connections


09:35 - 10:05 - Connecting the connectors: global hub airports and ground connectivity
Synopsis: City-regions are the new economic engines of the world, and global hub airports provide the connectivity they need to succeed. But what fuels an airport's connectivity to the people and places around it? Using Toronto Pearson as a case study, Howard will explain why global hubs need to care about the journey their passengers take after leaving the airport.

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Day 2 - 16 March
Session:
Airport Cities & Transport Connections


15:35 - 16:00 - PANEL DISCUSSION: Key challenges and opportunities – connectivity
Synopsis: The panellists will share their thoughts on capitalising on the opportunities and overcoming the challenges between the airport, airport city and greater urban area.