Michele Di Franco
With over two decades of experience in infrastructure and airport design, consultancy and development, in the last nine years Michele has worked with leading architects and airport consultants worldwide. His expertise spans systems development strategies from concept to commissioning and operational phases. Michele focuses on futureproofing flexible pathways for airports to adapt to evolving technical and sustainable needs. His approach optimizes passenger experience and operational continuity, stakeholder needs, anticipating future constraints and encouraging out-of-the-box thinking.
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2 - Environment and sustainability - 16:30 - 17:25
Panel discussion: Adopting alternative energy measures – methods and progress
During recent years, the world has experienced the effects of climate change and the relevant need for a new business model. The airport sector is trying to mitigate its environmental impact by experimenting with new development strategies in which decarbonization is no longer a quality aspect but a real key driver for decision-makers. Some airports started with sustainable strategies many years ago, others just a few years ago – but how has it gone? Are these strategies still smart, reliable, strong? What should we expect by 2030 or 2050? What are the relevant lessons learned that we can share?
The audience will learn:
- Examples of alternative energy measures as a reference of airport sector development
- What progress has been made through decarbonization strategies, compared with the expectation, after some years of application?
- What lessons can help other decarbonization strategies be more reliable?
