--- title: 2026 Global Airports AI Alliance Summit (XOI) image: https://institute.cities-today.com/hubfs/2026%20Global%20AAA%20Summit%20Dallas.jpg --- ![2026 Global AAA Summit Dallas](https://institute.cities-today.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2026%20Global%20AAA%20Summit%20Dallas.jpg?width=2000&height=613&name=2026%20Global%20AAA%20Summit%20Dallas.jpg "2026 Global AAA Summit Dallas") On 22-23 April 2026, the second edition of the Global Airports AI Alliance Summit will take place in Dallas, TX.   The Summit is the flagship event of the [Airports AI Alliance](http://airportsalliance.ai/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9S2p06V5ctP7uvrdRYYTe5lr43udExfLYPXRu-doMFUQll_9daJltdT5ePI5RtfEF6LzFD) and brings together alliance members, such as founding airports DFW, MIA, ATL, DEN and GTAA, as well as invited airport C-suites and industry experts, for a two-day programme of plenary sessions, breakouts and networking events.     **What makes this Summit different?** Attending alongside 40 of the leading airport executives in North America, you'll make a deep dive into ensuring that AI is leveraged to achieve airport objectives. This is your chance to: - Gain actionable insights from a broad spectrum of airport C-suites (CIOs, CFOs, COOs) - Solve complex operational challenges through collaborative problem-solving - Stay ahead of emerging AI technologies and companies transforming airport ecosystems - Have focused discussions on key opportunity areas such as Airside & Landside Operations; and Passenger Experience & Commercial Innovation. ![paul puopolo 2](https://institute.cities-today.com/hs-fs/hubfs/paul%20puopolo%202.png?width=200&height=192&name=paul%20puopolo%202.png "paul puopolo 2") “This alliance will assist with not only understanding the impact AI can have on the airport ecosystem, but more importantly, how to best integrate it with existing data systems and build adoption.” **Paul Puopolo** **Executive VP Innovation** **Dallas Fort Worth Airport**   **President, Airports** **Cities Today Institute** **Chaired by:** ![paul puopolo 2](https://institute.cities-today.com/hs-fs/hubfs/paul%20puopolo%202.png?width=300&height=288&name=paul%20puopolo%202.png "paul puopolo 2") **Paul Puopolo** EVP Innovation Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Hotel: **InterContinental London - The O2** 1 Waterview Drive, Greenwich Peninsula SE10 0TW ([view map](https://g.page/intercontheo2?share)) Venue: **Transport for London Auditorium** 14 Pier Walk, London SE10 0ES ([view map](https://goo.gl/maps/GbLxkc8vXfBbcyFb7)) ## Our previous hosts: ![paul puopolo](https://institute.cities-today.com/hs-fs/hubfs/paul%20puopolo.png?width=177&height=170&name=paul%20puopolo.png "paul puopolo") **DALLAS-FORT WORTH** **Paul Puopolo**  EVP Innovation ![shawn smith-2](https://institute.cities-today.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shawn%20smith-2.png?width=177&height=170&name=shawn%20smith-2.png "shawn smith-2") **DENVER INTERNATIONAL** **Shawn Smith** Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation ![maurice jenkins](https://institute.cities-today.com/hs-fs/hubfs/maurice%20jenkins.png?width=177&height=170&name=maurice%20jenkins.png "maurice jenkins") **MIAMI INTERNATIONAL** **Maurice Jenkins** Chief Innovation Officer ![vera jakobsen](https://institute.cities-today.com/hs-fs/hubfs/vera%20jakobsen.png?width=177&height=170&name=vera%20jakobsen.png "vera jakobsen") **MUNICH AIRPORT** **Vera Jakobsen** VP Digital ![Abhi Chacko-1](https://institute.cities-today.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Abhi%20Chacko-1.png?width=177&height=170&name=Abhi%20Chacko-1.png "Abhi Chacko-1") **GATWICK AIRPORT** **Abhi Chacko** Head of Innovation ![Steve Armitage-1](https://institute.cities-today.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Steve%20Armitage-1.png?width=177&height=170&name=Steve%20Armitage-1.png "Steve Armitage-1") **HEATHROW AIRPORT** **Steve Armitage** Head of Innovation ![four-way strip aaa](https://institute.cities-today.com/hubfs/four-way%20strip%20aaa.jpg "four-way strip aaa") "Great opportunity to engage with fellow peers who are leveraging AI and understand what, how and why airports see AI as an enabler of their digital transformations." "The experience was well-rounded. Not only did I get the opportunity to learn about the industry as a whole but I also got the chance to collaborate and discuss possible options on how to solve issues within the industry." **Expression of Interest** Participation in the Global Airports AI Alliance Summit is strictly on a membership and invitation-only basis. If you are interested in taking part in this event, please fill out the form below. Our Secretariat staff will then contact you to evaluate your request.  ## Confirmed participants [![AI Alliance_Airports_White_FIN](https://institute.cities-today.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI%20Alliance_Airports_White_FIN.png?width=200&height=66&name=AI%20Alliance_Airports_White_FIN.png "AI Alliance_Airports_White_FIN")](https://www.airportsalliance.ai)