Speaker Biograghy: Coen began working at Schiphol Group directly after graduating from his studies in Aviation Technology. After four years in the Asset Management Department (where he had different functions) and completing his MBA, he now works in the innovation and sustainable platform of Schiphol Group; theGROUNDS. His focus includes renewable energy, resources scarcity, startups and innovation. His invaluable knowledge assists in making the airport more sustainable and innovative.


Day 1 - 25 March
Session: Energy, Environmental Issues & Sustainability

17:05 - 17:35 - Panel Discussion: Will airports in the future be environmentally sustainable - and how so?
Synopsis: Today's airports are in many cases legacy airports with older infrastructure developed over decades. The current operation of such infrastructures is costly and in some cases not sustainable. New approaches are required for greening the airports: fewer resources for the construction of buildings and fewer resources – in particular energy – for the operation of the infrastructure. Ultimately, the buildings will be emission free and using only renewable resources. The discussion will focus on the changes and opportunities for airports to achieve this ultimate goal.

Audience will learn:

• The scope and meaning of an environmentally sustainable airport
• The key drivers for the future greening of airports
• Where the emphasis of environmental consideration of airports is

Day 2 - 26 March
Session: Energy, Environmental Issues & Sustainability

09:35 - 10:05 - Towards a sustainable and innovative airport
Synopsis: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the largest and most innovative in Europe. Sustainability is one of the challenges for Schiphol, with 20% renewable energy by 2020, 30% CO2 reductions by 2020 (compared with 1990) and recycling of most of the resources at and around the airport. theGROUNDS is the place created by Schiphol where leading companies and knowledge institutes work together to develop innovative applications for a sustainable airport. This presentation will focus on the targets for sustainability, the plans for how to reach these targets, the challenges we face in the upcoming years and the value of theGROUNDS in actualising this.

Audience will learn:

• Main challenges of sustainability at Schiphol airport
• Main challenges of sustainability in the aviation industry
• Examples and learnings of innovation and sustainability at Schiphol

Day 2 - 26 March
Session: Energy, Environmental Issues & Sustainability

16:15 - 17:15 - Panel Discussion: How are energy issues influencing airports' long-term development strategies?
Synopsis: Airports are energy intensive infrastructures that are operated 7 days a week and under a high demand of reliability for energy supply. Questions of energy supply, costs, grid reliability and environmental impacts are important for airports that need to develop their infrastructure that will be in operation for decades. As such, airports need to consider energy aspects when developing their airport. This is best done by developing and implementing a long-term energy strategy. The panelists from different world regions and airports will discuss the various aspects.

Audience will learn:

• Which are the key factors in energy management that are of importance to airports
• Which are energy critical airport operations or infrastructure to consider in strategies
• Key elements of energy strategies with relevance to airports