Airport wildlife management summit. "Feather and flight"

June 9, 2026,  OPTIONAL PRE-CONFERENCE DAY TRIP  ( Additional Fee Applies)  Rangitoto and Motutapu, birdwatch in the natural habitat

 June 10, 2026: Day 1: Global Strategies in Airport Wildlife Management

08:30–09:00 Registration

09:00–09:15 Opening Remarks
• Welcome
• Message from the Civil Aviation Authority (Invited)

09:15–10:00
Plenary Session: Global Trends in Airport Wildlife Strikes — Challenges and Opportunities
Speakers: ICAO APAC, FAA, EASA, New Zealand CAA (Invited)

10:00–10:30
Networking Break

10:30–12:00
Session 1: Regulatory Approaches to Wildlife Management
• Case studies from the U.S., EU, Africa, and Asia
• Discussion on ICAO Annex 14 Standards and Recommended Practices

12:00–13:00
Lunch Break

13:00–14:30
Session 2: Risk Assessment & Wildlife Hazard Management Plans
• Designing and implementing effective WHMPs
• Integrating risk analysis with airport safety protocols

14:30–15:00
Coffee Break

15:00–16:30 Technologies in Wildlife Detection and Deterrence
• Radar systems, drones, bioacoustics, and AI tools
• Real-world deployment case studies

16:30–17:00
Day 1 Wrap-Up & Q&A

18:30–21:00
Networking Dinner & Cultural Event TBD

June 11, 2026 Day 2: Innovation, Collaboration & Future Directions

08:30–09:00
Morning Coffee & Day 2 Check-In

09:00–09:45
Keynote Address: Coexisting with Nature
Exploring forward-thinking approaches to harmonize aviation operations with biodiversity conservation in a changing world.

09:50–10:40
Session 1: Smart Airports & Sustainable Innovation
How emerging technologies—AI, drones, sensor networks—are transforming airport operations to support environmental goals.

10:45–11:30
Session 2: Cross-Border Collaboration for Wildlife Risk Mitigation
Case studies and joint initiatives showcasing international cooperation to tackle wildlife hazards at airports.

11:30–12:15
Session 3: Research & Forecasting — Tools for the Future
New methods for modeling wildlife behavior, migration trends, and habitat shifts due to climate change to inform airport planning.

12:15–13:30
Networking Lunch
Connect with global professionals to exchange insights and explore collaborative opportunities.

13:30–15:00
Session 4: Innovation — Building a Culture of Innovation
Short presentations from startups and research teams offering innovative solutions in detection, deterrence, and ecological data analytic.

15:00–15:30 Sponsors Presentations

15:30–16:15
Session 6: Community Engagement in Airport Ecosystems
Engaging local communities, landowners, and environmental groups in long-term wildlife management strategies.

16:20–17:00  Data Sharing & Global Strike Reporting Systems
• Collaborative platforms (e.g., ICAO iSTARS, FAA databases)
• Standardization and reporting challenges

17:00–17:45
Closing Session: The Future of Global Airport Wildlife Management
Reflections, takeaways, and strategic next steps..

 June 12, 2026, OPTIONAL POST-CONFERENCE ACTIVITY DAY TRIP TO TIRITIRI ISLAND (Additional Fee Applies)  Rare Bird watch in natural habitat