NECAAAE

Northeast Chapter / American Association Of Airport Executives

54th Annual Conference

 Conference Schedule
Conference Schedule

Download the 2012 NEC Conference Program (Draft Subject to Change)

SATURDAY - AUGUST 18, 2012
11:00 am - 4:00 pm  Conference Registration - Narragansett Pre-Function
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm  NEC/AAAE Conference Committee Meeting - Narragansett C
4:00pm - 5:00pm  Exhibit Booth Set Up (Vendors) - Narragansett A & B (Optional)
5:30pm - 7:30 pm  Welcome Icebreaker Reception - Centro, Westin Hotel
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm  Waterfire Lighting
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm  Dessert and Cocktail Reception
 
SUNDAY - AUGUST 19, 2012
8:00 am - 4:00 pm  Conference Registration - Narragansett Pre-Function
8:00 am - 9:00 am  Welcome Breakfast - Narragansett A & B
8:00 am - 11:00 am  Exhibit Booth Set up (Vendors) - Narragansett A & B
9:00 am - 9:30 am  Meeting with the Exhibitors - Narragansett A & B
9:30 am - 10:30 am  International Aviation Snow Symposium Committee Meeting - Bristol/Kent
10:30 am - 11:30 am  NEC/AAAE Chapter Business Meeting - Narragansett C
11:30 am - 1:15 pm  Lunch with Exhibitors - Narragansett A & B
11:30 am - 4:00 pm  Exhibit Hall Open - Narragansett A & B
1:15 pm - 1:30 pm  Opening Ceremony - Narragansett C
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm  General Session 1 - Narragansett C
"Connecting for Success: Private Public Partnerships"
Moderator - Gerry Fitzgerald, AAE
How can public private partnerships be used to develop airports in today's tight budgetary environment?
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm  Refreshments with Exhibitors - Narragansett A & B
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm  General Session 2 - Narragansett C
"Regional Regulatory Connections"
Moderator - Al Pollard, AAE
What's new on the regulatory front and how will it impact you?
6:00 pm  Buses Depart for Opening Reception - Narragansett Pre-Function
6:30 pm  Opening Reception - Roger William's Park Zoo
 
MONDAY - AUGUST 20, 2012
7:30 am - 8:30 am  Breakfast Buffet with Exhibitors - Narragansett A & B
7:30 am - 12:00 pm  Conference Registration - Narragansett Pre-Function
7:30 am - 12:00 pm  Exhibit Hall Open - Narragansett A & B
8:30 am - 9:30 am  General Session 3 - Narragansett C
"The Washington Connection"
Moderator - Wayne Pennell, AAE
Chip Barclay, AAE - AAAE President
Bruce Carter, AAE - AAAE Chairman
With a new reauthorization, increasing reporting requirements, and an election on the horizon, hear how AAAE is advocating for us in Washington.
9:30 am - 10:00 am  Refreshments with Exhibitors - Narragansett A & B
10:00 am - 11:00 am  General Session 4 - Narragansett C
"Connecting at All Ages: The new Multi-Generational Workforce"
Moderator - Ann Crook, AAE
Mark Sapp - AIR -IT
Chad Nixon - McFarland Johnson
This intriguing session will take a look at the variety of generational influences at work in our industry today and propose some strategies for integrating them successfully.
11:15 am - 11:30 am  Buses Depart for Golf Outing - Narragansett Pre-Function
11:45 am - 5:45 pm  Golf Outing - Crestwood Country Club
12:00 pm  Alternative Activity - Transportation to Newport - Narragansett Pre-Function
6:00 pm  Dinner on Your Own
 
TUESDAY - AUGUST 21, 2012
7:30 am - 10:00 am  Exhibit Hall Open - Narragansett A & B
7:30 am - 8:30am  Breakfast Buffet with the Exhibitors - Narragansett A & B
7:30 am - 11:00 am  Conference Registration - Narragansett Pre-Function
8:30 am - 9:30 am  General Session 5 - Narragansett C
"Connecting with Technology: Emerging Digital Tools"
Moderator - Scott McMahon, AAE This panel will explore a variety of new digital technologies that are available to make airport operations more efficient. From handheld airfield inspection tools to automated lease compliance programs, to smartphone apps, find out what's out there to help you!
9:30 am - 10:30 am  Refreshments with Exhibitors - Narragansett A & B
10:30 am - 11:30 am  General Session 6 - Narragansett C
"Keeping our Passengers Connected: Irregular Operations"
Moderator - Ann Crook, AAE
Eric Waldron, ACE - Bradley International Airport
Sia Schatz, AAE - ACRP
The aviation director at BDL will tell us just what happened when that unseasonal storm last October caused a disproportionate number of aircraft to divert there. . . and how they responded. ACRP quickly followed with a timely report to assist airports nationwide with a new requirement to prepare IROPS Contingency Plans. This session will bring it all together.
10:30 am - 11:30 am  Exhibit Hall Breakdown - Narragansett A & B
12:30 pm - 2:15 pm  Corporate Appreciation Luncheon - Providence Ballroom
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm  NEC/AAAE Chapter Business Meeting - Bristol/Kent
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm  Closing Reception/Annual Banquet - Narragansett Pre-Function and A, B and C
 
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 22, 2012
8:00 am - 10:00 am  Farewell Breakfast - Providence Ballroom
9:00 am - 10:00 am  NEC/AAAE Executive Committee Meeting - Blackstone
10:00 am - 11:00 am  NEC/AAAE - Conference Committee Meeting - Bristol/Kent







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