Air Transportation Forum at Harvard University
Schedule
Sat Mar 08 2025 at 09:30 am to 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Boylston Hall | Cambridge, MA

About this Event
Welcome to the !
The Air Transportation Forum will convene students, researchers, and members of the academic community to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the global aviation industry. As a student-organized event, the aim is to bring together airline partners and industry leaders with students and faculty to foster dialogue surrounding opportunities and careers in the future of air transportation.
Forum Website: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/airtransportationforum
About the Aviation Insights Caucus:
Aviation Insights Caucus is a student-run organization for aviation enthusiasts and those interested in learning more about aviation at Harvard. The group hosts biweekly discussion groups, outings, and events to foster interest in the aviation industry.
Website: https://huaic.org/
Note: All speakers at this forum will be attending in person, traveling from as far as London to Tokyo!
Panel 1: Economic Implications of Route Planning
Speakers:
Kate Sullivan, Chief Commercial Officer, Philadelphia International Airport
Jennifer Thibodeau, Managing Director for Safety and Regulatory Policy, Cargo Airline Association
Motohisa Abe, Vice President of International Route Strategy, Japan Airlines
John Heimlich, Vice President and Chief Economist, Airlines for America
Panel 2: More Sustainable Aviation for Tomorrow
Speakers:
John Heimlich, Vice President and Chief Economist, Airlines for America
Matt Ridley, Director of Sustainability and Innovation, oneworld
Flavio Leo, Director of Aviation Planning and Strategy, Massachusetts Port Authority
Derrick Choi, Aviation Practice Leader, Gensler
Moderated by:
Santiago Creuheras, Professor of Management at the National Autonomous University of Mexico; Former Deputy Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Energy of Mexico
Breakout Session 1: Airports and Their Communities
By Atif Saeed, Chief Executive Officer, Philadelphia International Airport
Breakout Session 2: Airport Design and Challenges
By Derrick Choi, Aviation Practice Leader, Gensler
Breakout Session 3: Title TBD
By Motohisa Abe, Vice President of International Route Strategy, Japan Airlines
This event is co-sponsored by Harvard Undergraduate Japan Policy Network.
Agenda
๐: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Panel: Economic Implications of Route Planning
๐: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout Session: Airports and Their Communities by Atif Saeed, CEO of PHL
๐: 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch
๐: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
Panel: More Sustainable Aviation for Tomorrow
๐: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Breakout Session: Airport Design and Challenges by Derrick Choi, Gensler
๐: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Breakout Session: Topic TBD by Motohisa Abe, Japan Airlines
๐: 04:15 PM - 06:00 PM
Networking Reception
Where is it happening?
Boylston Hall, Harvard Yard, Cambridge, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 10.00
