--- title: North America ALF 2026 - Expression of Interest image: https://institute.cities-today.com/hubfs/2026%20Global%20AAA%20Summit%20Santa%20Clara.jpg --- ![ALF Atlanta copia-1](https://institute.cities-today.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALF%20Atlanta%20copia-1.jpg?width=2000&height=613&name=ALF%20Atlanta%20copia-1.jpg "ALF Atlanta copia-1") On 28-29 October 2026, the twelfth edition of the Airport Leadership Forum will take place in Atlanta, GA, United States.   Organised by the Airports AI Alliance, this closed-door invitation-only Forum will bring together a maximum of 20 North American airport leaders in a private setting to exchange best practices through roundtable discussions, case-study presentations and breakout sessions.  Select industry partners are invited to join the dialogue.   Programme The programme for the roundtable meeting is based on interviews and research with the airport participants.   The peer-to-peer organisation of the content and the composition of the group allow for active, challenging discussions that help airport leaders arrive with a series of issues and depart with solutions based on other airport or partner experiences. Travel and accommodation Dinner, hotel and transfer costs within the host city for airport officials are covered by the Airports AI Alliance. ![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 Airport Leadership Forum is strictly on an 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)