Mark Perryman
Mark Perryman, president and CEO of Norfolk International Airport, brings extensive aviation expertise from his distinguished career. Formerly CEO of Landrum & Brown, a leading airport consulting firm, Perryman has contributed over 31 years to shaping the future of 200+ airports worldwide. With his leadership and consensus-building skills, Perryman guides Norfolk International Airport toward a dynamic future, focusing on strategic planning and community service to ensure the airport meets evolving needs.
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2 - Airport design, planning and development - 16:35 - 17:30
Panel discussion: Coastal airports – resiliency in a changing climate
As climate change accelerates and extreme weather events grow increasingly frequent and severe, coastal airports face unique challenges. Rising sea levels, intensified hurricanes and coastal erosion pose significant threats to their infrastructure, operations and economic viability. This panel discussion will delve into innovative strategies and best practices that coastal airports can adopt to enhance their resilience and sustainability in the face of these pressing challenges.
The audience will learn:
- Vulnerability assessments and risk management strategies
- Emergency response and disaster recovery planning
- Incorporating climate-change adaptation into long-term planning
