SINGAPORE, 25 November 2024: Inter Airport Southeast Asia, a trade exhibition and conference for airport innovation and technology in Asia, will return to Singapore from 25 to 27 March 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands.
Organised by RX, the 8th edition should attract over 3,500 representatives of the aviation industry in Asia, influencers in the airports and airlines community, and 150+ exhibitors, including solution providers and airport equipment suppliers, to connect, find synergies, build partnerships, and innovate.
As the aviation industry advances and new airport projects and investments surge globally, groundbreaking innovations are essential to drive its transformation. Themed “Airport Operations for Tomorrow” conversations at the exhibition and conference will highlight innovation, technology, and sustainable solutions to optimise terminal and ramp operations of the future.
Asia drives the majority of airport projects
With visitor arrivals projected to reach 564 million in the Asia Pacific, the region is now positioned at the forefront of significant airport development, leading the global aviation recovery. APAC currently boasts 575 existing or new airport projects, valued at a staggering USD488 billion, while the investment at existing airports amounts to 170 projects, valued at USD217 billion.
“Thailand is one of the high-growth emerging aviation markets in Asia-Pacific. The passenger volume is expected to double by 2032, and Thailand will be one of the top 10 markets in total passenger traffic by 2042,” said Airports of Thailand EVP, Foreign Affairs Latchida Apaphant.
To manage the increased passenger capacity, AOT has developed a strategic master plan that includes the construction of new airports, expansion of existing facilities, and upgrades to key infrastructure to enhance capacity to accommodate 240 million annual passengers (MAP) by 2032,
“To make Thailand a regional aviation hub and to bring Suvarnabhumi International Airport to rank among the top airport operators by 2037, massive investments are also being made to procure automated technology and biometric identification systems to reduce international passenger processing times. Given the increasing complexity of airport operations, the Inter Airport Southeast Asia conference offers an exhibition to explore emerging technologies for the future of airports,” she concluded.
Latchida will join C-suite speakers confirmed at the Inter Airport Southeast Asia conference. For the list of speakers, visit www.interairport-southeastasia.com.
According to Airports Council International (ACI), global passenger volume is foreseen to reach 9.5 billion in 2024, while the Asia-Pacific region is said to lead in year-on-year (YoY) growth in 2024, with a 13% increase, reaching 3.4 billion passengers by year-end. With air travel playing a vital role in global trade and tourism, the sector must adopt innovative approaches to make airports more sustainable and resilient.
Inter Airport Southeast Asia 2025 will highlight global and regional solutions that support the scaling up of airport tech to boost operation efficiency and greener solutions in ground operations to reduce carbon emissions. Prominent exhibitors include ADB Safegate, Alstef Group, BSLBatt, Charlatte Manutention – FAYAT Group, Dynell GmbH, ElectroAir, Fastcharge GSE, ITW GSE, JBT AeroTech, Runway Safe Group, Roypow, Smith Detection, TLD Asia Ltd and Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment.
All registered professionals for Inter Airport Southeast Asia 2025 will be granted free access to both the exhibition and conference floors.
Inter Airport Southeast Asia will convene from 25 to 27 March 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
