Speaker Biograghy: Palmi has vast experience in urban planning and stakeholder consultation from working at Reykjavik City between 2005 and 2014. Since leaving the city office, Palmi has been responsible for the Keflavik Airport Masterplan and airport development at Keflavik Airport, making the most of his experience from Reykjavik. The effect on local surroundings and citizens' perceptions of projects and operations are vital when planning future infrastructure projects. The comparisons between urban and airport planning are apparent, and experience from city planning has been a true benefit for Palmi's work at Keflavik. Palmi has an MSc in Architecture and Design, Urban Design from Aalborg University in Denmark.


Day 2 - 15 March
Session: Airport Design, Planning & Development

11:25 - 11:55 - Stakeholder consultation leading to a sustainable, economical masterplan at Keflavik
Synopsis: Keflavik International Airport will handle almost seven million passengers in 2016. Passenger numbers have grown by 200% in the last five years, yet the airport maintains a high level of service and good customer experience. Preparations are being made for the airport to reach 15 million passengers before 2040. Through an open dialogue, the airport has been able to reach clever design and planning solutions based on input from interested parties. A new masterplan has been completed with stakeholder engagement as a core component. There is active participation and commitment to achieve an efficient, cost-effective plan that maintains the airport's current competitive edge.

Audience will learn:

• Stakeholder consultation
• Sustainable masterplan
• Open dialogue