NASHVILLE – Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) will host the 2018 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition September 28 – October 2, 2018 in Nashville, TN. The 2018 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition, which will draw more than 2,200 attendees, will be hosted by Nashville International Airport and executive level sponsors Jacobs and Ricondo.
“2018 represents a great milestone for Airports Council International-North America as we celebrate our seventieth anniversary as the Voice of Airports in North America,” said ACI-NA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke. “The airport industry – and the world – has transformed immensely over the last seventy years. As the industry’s premier event, the 2018 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition will bring together airport executives and industry stakeholders to discuss the challenges airports will face over the next seventy years, especially in the areas of infrastructure modernization, passenger experience, airport operations, and security.”
“We are thrilled to welcome thousands of airport leaders and industry professionals from all across North America to Nashville for the 2018 Airport Council International – North America Annual Conference,” said Doug Kreulen, Nashville International Airport president and CEO. “Airports are the front door to a city, and at BNA, we are delighted to serve that role for Music City, as we play host to our industry peers. This coming week promises many opportunities for networking among airport professionals and the sharing of best practices, and, of course, a large dose of that legendary Nashville hospitality.”
Two Time Emmy Nominee, President of the Clarity Digital Group, and Best-Selling Author of “Innovation Nation” Leonard Brody will deliver the keynote address at the 2018 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition. Sought out by organizations such as Warner Music, Dell, Visa and Pepsi, Brody helps leaders understand today’s rapid pace of change, innovation, and disruption—and what to do about it.
Julie Setser, Vice President of Innovation Capability at Procter & Gamble, will also address attendees as a keynote speaker. In her current role, Sester is responsible for identifying the best internal and external innovation practices and scaling them across Procter& Gamble to accelerate growth through innovation that truly delights consumers. During her time at the conference, she will talk about how airports can stay ahead of innovation and disruption.
The 2018 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition will feature the event’s largest trade show floor with more than 190 exhibitors. Attendees will gain access to more than 300 booths showcasing the latest products and innovations enhancing the airport experience. A live show floor plan can be found here.
Members of the media are welcome to cover the 2018 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition. ACI-NA invites all qualified media interested in attending the event to contact Mimi Ryals at mryals@aci-na.org for media registration forms.
A full agenda and more conference details for 2018 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition can be found at annual.aci-na.org.
