Speaker Biograghy: Ed spent 14 years with The Walt Disney Company in various executive roles in the Theme Parks and Resorts division, including Vice President of Downtown Disney (now Disney Springs) and Senior Vice President of Adventures by Disney. After leaving Disney in 2009 he spent time in several private hospitality companies before joining WestJet – Canada's preferred airline – where he led the Airport Operations, In Flight and Contact Center teams as the Senior Vice President of Guest Experience. He was recruited in late 2016 to join LaGuardia Gateway Partners, where he is currently the Chief Commercial Officer.


Day 1 - 14 March
Session: Future Airports

12:30 - 13:00 - Building New York City's world-class terminal
Synopsis: Hear how LaGuardia Gateway Partners is reimagining Central Terminal B at New York City's LaGuardia Airport – a world-class city deserves a world-class airport. With a focus on great customer service, LGP is building a state-of-the-art facility with a sustainable design that will bring the airport into the 21st century and become the new standard – not only for New York City but for airports everywhere.

Audience will learn:

• Elements of state-of-the-art airport terminals
• How technology enhances the customer experience
• The challenges of building a state-of-the-art terminal while operating the existing terminal

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

16:25 - 17:35 - Panel Discussion: New York's LaGuardia Airport Redevelopment Programme
Synopsis: LaGuardia Airport has been the focus of redevelopment for many years. In 2015 the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey selected LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP) as preferred bidder for the Terminal B redevelopment. The project delivery strategy is structured as a public/private partnership, pairing developers, financiers, builders, architects and engineers with the public sector. The mission is to redefine the LaGuardia Airport experience and deliver a world-class airport. This session will present the project, discuss the internal P3 team dynamic, and address the importance of collaboration and teaming with the public sector.

Audience will learn:

• The importance/benefits of this type of redevelopment
• Innovative P3 approaches
• Redevelopment on very constrained sites
• The importance of building the right team
• Collaboration as a key to success