Passenger Terminal Expo; 4 reasons you can’t miss it

This is the future of airports – You in?

This year's Passenger Terminal Expo (PTE) brings some key topics to the table: Self-check-in kiosks, biometric screening, automated baggage solutions, and AI-driven customer services, for starters. It’s your chance to get up close and personal with the innovations that are redefining our industry.

At PTE 2025 Madrid you’ll hear from experts across the industry. But you won’t just be in the passenger seat. This year it’s all about jumping into global conversations, because this is where curious minds meet. Leaders, innovators, and peers, coming together to tackle the tough stuff and grab hold of the big opportunities ahead. You’ll find yourself at the heart of the action, where your ideas help create smarter, more efficient airports.

Looking for a starting point that’s worth your time? We’ll be on stage at the Conference with some top industry leaders, diving into these exciting topics:

• “Athens: an intermodal airport hub operating across air, land & sea” (Day 1, Morning session)

How Athens International Airport (AIA) leverages advanced technologies in its local ecosystem to enhance operations across air, land and sea.  AIA exemplifies an approach focusing on operational excellence and passenger experience with a strong focus on data exchange.

Speakers: Nikos Papagiannopoulous, Athens International Airport and Benoit Verbaere, Director Business Development, - new markets, SITA

• “A megatrends mindset – what keeps airports up at night?” (Day 3, morning session)

Panel discussion.

Speakers: Carlos Kaduoka, COO SITA AMERICAS, Mike Nakornkhet – CEO San Francisco Airport, Michael Biel – CFO Denver Airport. Moderator Ronda Chu, Managing Director Finance, San Francisco Airport.

Build your roadmap at Passenger Terminal Expo 2025

We know the airport industry can be tough to navigate, which is why we’ll be at PTE 2025 to help you cut through the noise. Our team of experts will be at booths 1202. Come join the conversation and you’ll get straight-to-the-point advice that actually works for you, not just generic tips. It’s all about tackling your specific challenges and giving you real solutions you can use.

• We’ll be there to chat about the biometric breakthroughs airports are using to streamline check-in, security, and boarding processes.
• Want to dive into baggage tracking? Let’s chat about real-time luggage tracking, automated bag-drop systems, and predictive tech.
• Looking to level up passenger experience? Walk away with our top insights on flexible and adaptive solutions like AI-driven kiosks, mobile apps, and personalized services.

By the end, you’ll have a clear roadmap to simplify things and feel confident moving forward.

Connect. Collaborate. Create.

Picture this: You're in a buzzing expo hall, surrounded by the brightest minds and most influential leaders in the airport and aviation industry. You go as an attendee, but you become part of a dynamic community, ready to share ideas, collaborate on innovative projects, and tackle the industry's biggest challenges together. It’s the perfect place to connect with people who share your passion for the future of travel.

Imagine speaking with top industry leaders and making great connections! PTE is the place to meet professionals from airlines, airports, ground handlers, solution providers, and even government authorities. Plus, you’ll build real relationships. You’ll meet people who offer fresh perspectives, pick up their insights, and brainstorm real solutions to the challenges you're dealing with. You may even spark future partnerships that will take your projects to exciting new places.

Be bold! Your next move starts at PTE 2025

The future is here, and it's time for you to decide where you want to go. Join us at PTE 2025 and get the knowledge and confidence you need to embrace what’s ahead. By staying up to date on the latest trends and tech, you’ll be ready to face the changes and challenges that come your way. This is your launchpad for a brighter, more innovative future in the airport industry.

Join Us at PTE Madrid 2025

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the innovation. Be part of the future at Passenger Terminal Expo 2025 in Madrid. We can't wait to see you there!

PTE Location:

📍 Where: IFEMA, Madrid, Spain

📅 When: April 8 - 10

🚀 Booth #: 1202

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Welcome to the future – where do you want to go?