International Airport Summit has aligned with Aeroporti di Roma due to its proven innovation ecosystem, operational leadership and the rapid development of its dedicated Innovation Hub.
Aeroporti di Roma has partnered with International Airport Summit to host a special invitation-only Day 0 event hosted by their VP Transformation & Technology with the CEO and other airport leaders featuring on the agenda. C: ADR
International Airport Summit (IAS) has selected Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) as its airport partner due to the operator’s strong reputation for advancing airport innovation, enhancing customer experience and delivering resilient operational performance.
The partnership will involve ADR hosting a special invitation-only event on 10th November in their world-renowned Innovation Hub for the VIP airport delegates with Emanuele Calà, Senior Vice President Transformation & Technology speaking at the event about the innovations they are currently working on. Aeroporti di Roma CEO Marco Troncone will also be speaking to International Airport Review Editor Holly Miles during the opening session on Day 1 of the summit with other ADR leaders speaking on the wider event programme.
ADR’s Innovation Hub, launched in October 2022 located in Terminal 1 of Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, serves as a dedicated space for accelerating start-up collaboration, product testing and the development of new technologies, forming a core component of ADR’s wider transformation programme. The hub supports structured engagement with innovators, with start-ups developing projects on site while drawing on ADR’s operational expertise. Its presence has allowed ADR to scale its innovation activities rapidly, including running multiple “Runway to the Future” acceleration programmes that strengthen capability across the airport community. The airport group has also developed a mature open innovation model that brings together start‑ups, internal teams and external collaborators to accelerate delivery of new technologies and services. Its structured approach to sourcing, testing and scaling solutions has become a benchmark for European airport innovation programmes, reinforcing its suitability as a strategic partner for an event that aims to drive sector‑wide transformation.
ADR’s leadership in AI‑enabled and predictive operations further strengthens its positioning. The operator is applying advanced analytical tools to build operational resilience and support more efficient, data‑driven decision making. With IAS placing significant focus on future‑ready operational models, ADR offers a high‑value perspective on how airports can adopt intelligent systems to enhance performance.
Its broader innovation agenda, led by its Innovation and Digital function, continues to deliver automation initiatives, sustainability technologies and digital passenger services. This ongoing commitment to modernisation is a central reason why ADR is frequently recognised as a leader in shaping the next generation of airport operations.
ADR’s role as the host of a major global aviation gathering, where industry leaders convene to explore innovation, operational excellence and sustainability, further reflects its influence on future airport strategy. Combined with its sustainability‑focused leadership under CEO Marco Troncone, which integrates environmental targets with innovation and passenger‑centric improvements, ADR demonstrates a holistic vision for long‑term airport evolution.
Speaking about the summit, Marco Troncone said: “At Aeroporti di Roma, innovation is a strategic lever through which we continuously evolve our infrastructure and strengthen our contribution to the aviation ecosystem. The International Airport Summit is fully aligned with this approach, enabling operators, innovators and start-ups, institutions and partners to act as a system, set a common direction, and accelerate the delivery of solutions that will shape the future of our sector. In this context, Rome Fiumicino Airport is strengthening its role as a key hub for global connectivity, while positioning itself as a trusted platform the industry can rely on to tackle its most pressing challenges and turn them into concrete, scalable solutions.”
Taken together, these strengths show why IAS has chosen to partner with Aeroporti di Roma. The operator brings credible expertise, a proven innovation mindset and a forward‑looking operational model that aligns with the summit’s ambition to advance global airport performance.
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