Speaker Biograghy: Matthew has well over a decade of experience working on international aviation projects. His experience across a range of airports largely focuses on the design leadership of airport terminal interiors and passenger experience. Over the last 18 years Matthew has worked on projects across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Australia.


Day 1 - 14 March
Session: Airport Design, Planning & Development

15:00 - 15:30 - Interface between terminal and airfield: trends in boarding gate design
Synopsis: Seemingly disconnected interactions between the terminal and airfield affect the passenger experience at the boarding gate. We will review the key drivers, trends and challenges faced when trying to create the best possible passenger experience at the boarding gate. Are there downsides to designing for maximum flexibility and should airports be designed from the inside out starting with the boarding gate?

Audience will learn:

• Trends and consideration in boarding gate design and planning
• Innovations in the planning and design of boarding gates
• Examples of innovative boarding gate solutions