Airport Cities - Aerotropolis

1 Airport Cities International Gateways To Regional Economic Development Airport Cities WORLD. CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (ACE). DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL. Airport , TEXAS, USA. APRIL 9-11, 2008. HOSTED BY ORGANIZED BY SUPPORTED BY. BOOK EARLY & SAVE $200. DALLAS/FORT WORTH. INTERNATIONAL Airport . Dear Industry Colleague, It is with honor and excitement that I announce Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), in coordination with our partner Insight Media, as host of the 2008 Airport Cities World Conference and Exhibition (ACE 2008). DFW has historically supported ACE World Conference and Exhibition forums as both an exhibitor and presenter in various locations including Frankfurt, Pittsburgh and Hong Kong, and we embrace our selection as key facilitator in this prestigious global forum.

2 As the host of ACE 2008, we have the unique opportunity to showcase and highlight our dedication to being recognized as a leader in an era of global Airport Cities . We continue our commitment to expanding business efficiencies and growing our Airport beyond simply an intermodal hub for air and ground transportation. This platform will expand our focus and vision for developing tourism, hospitality, entertainment, retail, commerce, just-in-time manufacturing, and cargo and logistics operations. Many of these vital components of an Airport City environment are productively in place, including our award-winning business park and the new luxury Grand Hyatt Hotel in International Terminal D.

3 The Grand Hyatt at DFW recently received accolades in the travel section of The New York Times in which the headline read The best hotel in town may now be at the Airport indicating that the trend for luxury hotel construction is moving inside the Airport . As DFW moves forward to the next phase of strategic development of over 5,000 acres of land, we are actively engaging the local real estate community, economic development agencies and financial and investment communities to share our enthusiasm and vision. These local leaders will work in partnership to provide the necessary skill, expertise and resources to complete the Airport City reality.

4 Participation in ACE 2008 is important to me and will provide great benefit to our local region as DFW unites as honorary host of this conference and exhibition. This great conference will provide and equip you with the industry's best ideas and prepare you for the rapidly developing new business model of airports around the globe. Please join me along with my colleagues at DFW, leading professionals from aviation organizations, airports, airlines, architects, real estate developers, economic development agencies, investors, retail and advertising professionals to share our knowledge and experiences in becoming an Airport City. I encourage you to accept a dynamic role in this event by sponsoring, exhibiting and attending the conference and jointly sharing knowledge and experiences with leading professionals from all over the world.

5 As a sponsor, you will have the opportunity to be identified on conference materials, brochures and banners. Your company will be included in press releases, mailings, and recognized at various conference events. Your support will be greatly appreciated as we prepare to showcase the Airport City concept. We look forward to welcoming you as our guest to this exciting and informative conference. Sincerely, Jeffrey Fegan Chief Executive Officer Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Airport Cities International Gateways To Regional Economic Development WEDNESDAY APRIL 9TH. GOLF DAY. Bear Creek Golf Club 8:00-13:00. Bear Creek Golf Club is an award-winning golf course conveniently located on the grounds of D/FW Airport .

6 Bear Creek boasts two championship-caliber courses designed by the world-renowned golf course architect Ted Robinson. Named one of Golf Digest's "Top 50 Resort Courses in America" and one of the "Ten Great Places to Golf" by The Wall Street Journal, conference attendees won't want to miss this event. Early registration is recommended due to limited capacity. Shotgun start Golf club rental available Network with members of the DFW Awards for longest drive and closest to the pin Executive Staff Continental breakfast and box lunch provided Transportation provided from DFW Hyatt Door prizes Regency to Bear Creek Golf Club Airport TOUR WELCOME. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport RECEPTION.

7 Innovation Ballroom 14:00-16:00. 19:00-21:00. Conference guests are invited to attend an All participants are invited to attend the engaging tour of the Airport Cities ' host Welcome Reception in the Innovation Airport with DFW staff. Participants will Ballroom of the DFW Hyatt Regency experience DFW Airport 's two million Hotel. Take advantage of this opportunity square-foot International Terminal D;. to meet fellow delegates, sponsors and Skylink, the Airport 's high-speed train and speakers in a relaxed atmosphere. take in panoramic views of DFW's vast Afterwards, browse the exhibition area acreage. Join other industry leaders for an located on the main floor of the hotel in informative look behind the scenes of the Filmmakers Hall.

8 World's 3rd busiest Airport . THURSDAY APRIL 10TH CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION. GALA. EVENING. Southfork Ranch 19:00-22:30. The Gala Evening will be held at Southfork Ranch, home of the legendary Dallas television series. Over 350 episodes of Dallas were filmed at this location making it one of the longest running series in television history. Airport Cities International Gateways To Regional Economic Development THURSDAY APRIL 10TH CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION. WELCOME ADDRESS SESSION 3. Special guest DEVELOPING AND MANAGING THE KEY. Airport CITY/ Aerotropolis PARTNERSHIPS. OPENING ADDRESS. Framing the Airport City and Aerotropolis His Excellency Khalifa Al Mazrouei Concepts Chairman, Abu Dhabi Airports Company Chairperson John Kasarda Monhla Hlahla Director, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, CEO, Airports Company South Africa*.

9 University of North Carolina Srinivas Bommidala Managing Director, Delhi International Airport *. SESSION 1 Anita Mehra A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON Airport Cities . Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications, AS CATALYSTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Dubai Department of Civil Aviation*. A series of international case studies exploring the positive contribution that Airport Cities make to enhancing regional development and economic growth. SESSION 4. DEVELOPING AND MANAGING THE KEY. Jeffrey Fegan Airport CITY/ Aerotropolis PARTNERSHIPS. Chief Executive Officer, Dallas/Fort Worth CONTINUED. International Airport Robert Ficano County Executive, Wayne County Yiannis Paraschis (The Detroit Aerotropolis )*.

10 President & CEO, Athens International Airport and President ACI Europe Larry Cox CEO, Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority Dato' Seri Bashir Ahmad (The Memphis Aerotropolis )*. Managing Director, Malaysia Airports Holding*. Mary Rose Loney CEO, Denver International Airport Partnership*. SESSION 2. A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON Airport Cities Francis Liu AS CATALYSTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. CEO, Chongqing International Airport *. CONTINUED. Stanley Hui President & CEO, Airport Authority Hong Kong*. Gerlach Cerfontaine President & CEO, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol*. Wu Nian Zu GALA EVENING. Chairman & President, Shanghai Airport Authority* Southfork Ranch Jaehee Lee President & CEO, Incheon International 19:00-22:30.