Idar Sørgjerd

Idar, an accomplished international entrepreneur, is renowned for his expertise in developing and implementing innovative designs, systems and technology within airport terminals. With 15 successful years in baggage handling, he assumed the role of head of baggage handling at Avinor in 2017. In this position, he's pioneering the transformation of the first-last mile process of the BHS through automation and innovation. Personal fact: Outside the professional sphere, Idar is a skiing and fishing enthusiast.

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Automating the last mile: a trial to transform baggage operations

Join us as we share insights from an innovative trial focused on fully automating the last mile of baggage operations. Avinor and Vanderlande have joined forces to tackle the challenges of labor-intensive handling processes, aiming to benefit the entire industry. This presentation will showcase learnings from a three-month trial at Oslo Airport, where state-of-the-art solutions, including robotic loading, automated container management and integrated software, were put to the test in a live operational environment. Get insights about lessons learned, current technology status, feedback from airlines and handlers, impact on business models and next steps toward fully autonomous baggage operations.

The audience will learn:

• Purpose and preparation: discover the goals driving the collaboration and the steps and timeline behind the automation trial
• Technology status: discover the current status and advances of the trial’s technology
• Stakeholder involvement: understand the feedback and acceptance from airlines and ground handlers on the operational process
• Business model impact: learn how airport investments can impact the business model between airports and airlines
• Operations: learn about the end-to-end process and the impact on live operations with real bags, containers and handlers