Agenda

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SHOW/HIDE - AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT: LATIN AMERICA 2011 - TUESDAY 22 November 2011: CONFERENCE DAY ONE

Time	Activity
08:00	Networking breakfast and registration
	OPENING
08:50	Global Transport Forum welcome address and introductory remarks Logadassen Curoopen, Project Manager, Airports, Global Transport Forum David Rodriguez-Vega, Conference Producer, Global Transport Forum
	KEYNOTE SESSION
	SESSION 1: FORECASTING AND MEETING INCREASED CAPACITY DEMANDS Session moderator: Session overview: Latin American’s economies are growing at a rapid rate, and air traffic demand for both passengers and cargo in the region has been increasing steadily for the last 20 years and it is expected that it will keep doing so in the foreseeable future. It is essential to be able to forecast air traffic demand as accurately as possible so that appropriate measure to meet this increase in demand can be put in place. We also need to bear in mind that growing air traffic will have a serious effect in the environment, increasing carbon emission as well as air and noise pollution. CESAR and FAA Next Generation are systems that can be implemented in Latin America and its advantages and disadvantages need to be assessed carefully. Session themes: In this session, three Latin American experts will speak about how to measure and forecast air traffic demand in the region and what are the economical and environmental consequences of this phenomenon. They will also discuss what actions can be taken to optimise the use of the available airspace to meet growing demand.
	Insights:
09:00	Keynote insight: Economic and social development and transport demand: forecasting air traffic demand in Latin America
09:15	Keynote insight: The impact of increased air traffic in the environment: how better ATM can contribute to reduce carbon emissions
09:30	Keynote insight: The role of airports in increasing capacity and improving safety Mike Brown, FAA Senior Representative- Brazil, Office of International Aviation,FAA
	Panel:
09:45	Panel session:Integrating the Latin America air space: increasing collaboration between governments, airlines and the industry to create a seamless regional air traffic management system Mike Brown, FAA Senior Representative- Brazil, Office of International Aviation,FAA
10:30	Morning coffee
	TECHNICAL SESSION
	SESSION 2: REGIONAL HARMONISATION: COLLABORATION BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL ANSPS Session moderator: Session overview: Latin America is one of the largest regions in the world and is compound of a great deal of countries. This makes for a fragmented air space, which in turn constrains capacity and drags efforts to increase it rapidly and efficiently. Collaboration between national and international air traffic authorities is crucial if we want to meet growing demand. Rules and procedures need to be harmonise and the right technology choices have to be made with the goal of achieving regional integration Session themes: Representatives of national and international air traffic authorities will discuss how to overcome fragmentation in the Latin American airspace through higher collaboration and harmonisation.
	Insights:
11:15	Case study: Overcoming fragmentation in the Latin American airspace: increasing collaboration between different national authorities
11:30	Case study: Harmonizing contradictory rules and procedures
11:45	Case study: Implementing the coherent technological systems for an integrated Latin America airspace
	Panel:
12:00	Panel session: Delivering common international standards for optimum air traffic management
12:45	Lunch
	TECHNICAL SESSION
	SESSION 3: COLLABORATION BETWEEN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND AIRSPACE USERS Session moderator: Session overview: To maximise capacity and efficiency it is crucial to ensure effective collaboration between air traffic controllers and all airspace users. Only if they work closely and understand each others’ requirements and objectives it will be possible to optimise system performance and put in place the strategies necessary to meeting growing demand. Session themes: In this session air traffic controllers and airspace users from a number of Latin American countries will expound strategies for a close and effective collaboration, discussing different approaches to information exchange and effective decision-making.
	Insights:
14:00	Case study: User flexibility and collaborative partnership between air traffic controllers and the airspace users
14:15	Case study: Measuring capacity accurately to ensure maximum possible air traffic
14:30	Case study: Improving system performance and capacity to ensure safety
	Panel:
14:45	Panel session: Address the most significant risks associated with the modernization of the airspace system to deliver safety, meet demand and reduce carbon emissions
15:30	Afternoon coffee
	BREAKOUT SESSIONS
	The breakout sessions offer the ideal platform to engage, examine and exchange views on key industry challenges. Moderated by subject matter experts, these interactive sessions allow participants an opportunity for in-depth, honest discussion and learning in a small, informal setting. With the audience divided into two separate breakout areas, hosted on tables of no more than 10, participants will deliberate on the topics detailed below.
	1: TECHNOLOGIES AND PROCEDURES FOR EFFECTIVE AIR TRACKING Session moderator: Session overview: Air tracking is an essential element of air traffic management and control. There is a number of different technological solutions, procedures and operational concepts applicable to air tracking and the implications of each of them need to be understood so that the right decision is made. Session themes: In this breakout session delegates will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each of the competing air tracking solutions available at the moment. This will allow them to make the most appropriate technological choice for their organisation.
	Breakout:
16:15	Moderator’s Introductory presentation
16:30	Open discussion
17:30	Moderator’s concluding presentation
	2: OPTIMUM AIR TRAFFIC FLOW MANAGEMENT: SUSTAINING OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Session moderator: Session overview: In order to avoid exceeding airport and air traffic control capacity and to ensure that all available capacity is used the proper traffic flow management strategy needs to be developed and implemented. Different approaches exist and they have their pros and cos. Effective stakeholder collaboration is necessary and the safety case is paramount. Session themes: In this breakout session delegates will have the opportunity to exchanges experiences and discuss what the best air traffic flow management strategy is. All the operational and safety implications will be addressed and the conclusions reached will be included in the conference report to be produced after the event.
	Breakout:
16:15	Moderator’s Introductory presentation
16:30	Open discussion
17:30	Moderator’s concluding presentation
	CLOSING
17:45	Global Transport Forum closing remarks and close of day one Logadassen Curoopen, Project Manager, Airports, Global Transport Forum David Rodriguez-Vega, Conference Producer, Global Transport Forum
	DRINKS RECEPTION
18:00	Air Traffic Management: Latin America 2011 networking drinks reception

SHOW/HIDE - AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT: LATIN AMERICA 2011 - WEDNESDAY 23 November 2011: CONFERENCE DAY TWO

Time	Activity
08:00	Networking breakfast and registration
	OPENING
08:50	Global Transport Forum welcome address and introductory remarks Logadassen Curoopen, Project Manager, Airports, Global Transport Forum David Rodriguez-Vega, Conference Producer, Global Transport Forum
	KEYNOTE SESSION
	SESSION 5: DELIVERING PERFORMANCE BASED NAVIGATION Session moderator: Session overview: The implantation of performance based navigation systems is supported by ICAO and IATA and has the potential to overcome a number of safety, efficiency and capacity issues the aviation sector is facing at the moment. Performance based navigation provides the basis for the design and implementation of automated flight paths as well as for a more efficient airspace design. Airspace design, onboard navigation capability and ground navigation infrastructure need to be integrated to ensure the effective implementation of performance based navigation systems. Session themes: Speakers will expound on the benefits of performance-based navigation and will discuss the necessary adjustment that need to be made to implement these system.
	Insights:
09:00	Keynote insight: Implementation of PBN in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro
09:15	Case study: Cost effective implementation of Performance Based Navigation systems
09:30	Case study: Using PBN to design and implement automated flight paths and create a more efficient airspace design
	Panel:
09:45	Panel session: Unlock many of the safety, efficiency and capacity issues facing the aviation sector through the implementation of PBN
10:30	Morning coffee
	TECHNICAL SESSION
	SESSION 6: SAFETY ACROSS ATM / ATC OPERATIONS Session moderator: Safety is a vital concern for anyone working in the navigation industry, and the safety case is a priority when it comes to designing, implementing and operating any air traffic management or air traffic control systems. Stakeholder collaboration, the right technology choices and a clear strategy are crucial to ensure the highest safety standards. Session themes: In this session experts with very different backgrounds will address the challenges facing the aviation industry when increasing capacity and ensure safety.
	Insights:
11:15	Case study: How to improve performance and reliability and reduce safety risk posed by adverse weather conditions
11:30	Case study: Building flexibility and resilience to reduce pinch points and high-risk situations
11:45	Case study: New communications, navigation and surveillance technologies designed to improve situational awareness of users and controllers
	Panel:
12:00	Panel session: How to ensure that the correct safety systems and procedures are put in place
12:45	Lunch
	TECHNICAL SESSION
	SESSION 7: INVESTING IN AIR TRAFFIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION Session moderator: Session overview: To improve air traffic management and meet ever-increasing demand airlines and navigation authorities need to invest in infrastructure and technology. New technologies are being developed, such as SWIM. Better infrastructure and the latest and most efficient technologies have the capacity to dramatically increase capacity and guarantee the highest safety standards. They can also help reduce fuel consumption, allowing for significant savings and reduced carbon emissions. However, to ensure that they are implemented in a cost effective manner stakeholder collaboration is essential. SESAR and FAA Next Generation are ATM programs that will have a great impact on Latin America and its advantages and disadvantages need to be assessed carefully. Session themes: Speakers representing airlines and national aviation authorities will discuss the benefits of investing in ATM infrastructure and innovative technologies and how to maximise investment and reduce costs.
	Insights:
14:00	Case study: Using new technologies to reduce noise pollution, improve air quality and fight climate change
14:15	Case study: Collaboration between Latin American governments to improve interoperability: regional versus global interoperability
14:30	Case study: Selection,implementation and use of technologies that allow for more reliable communication of safety critical information
	Panel:
14:45	Panel session: SESAR and FAA Next Generation and the future of air traffic management
15:30	Afternoon coffee
	ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
	The roundtable sessions offer the ideal platform to engage, examine and exchange views on key industry challenges. Moderated by subject matter experts, these interactive sessions allow participants an opportunity for in-depth, honest discussion and learning in a small, informal setting. Hosted on tables of no more than 10, participants will deliberate on the topics detailed below.
	SESSION 8: ATM / ATC RESOURCING AND TRAINING Session moderator: Session overview: To ensure that air traffic management and control achieve its full potential the right recruitment decisions need to be made. In addition, all the professionals involved in the implementation and operation of these systems need to be appropriately trained. They need to understand the systems and learn how to use all the relevant technologies. Session themes: After a short presentation in which the session moderators will offer some topics for discussion, delegates will have the opportunity to discuss these issues and propose solutions for the challenges the aviation industry is facing in this area.
	Round table:
16:15	Moderator’s Introductory presentation
16:30	Open discussion
17:30	Moderator’s concluding presentation
17:45	Global Transport Forum closing remarks and close of day two Logadassen Curoopen, Project Manager, Airports, Global Transport Forum David Rodriguez-Vega, Conference Producer, Global Transport Forum