Events Calendar

Could the year of the Tiger be the year the aviation industry makes a roaring comeback? Few industries have had to manage the logistical and health challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought as directly and constantly as Airports and Airlines. With varying international restrictions, remote work changing the nature of business travel, and the pandemic continuing to affect how we travel for leisure and for business, we’ll discuss the outlook for the future of air travel. Our panel of airport experts will explore what trends in the airport/airline industry are here to stay, which we might say goodbye to in 2022, and what learning to live with COVID-19 means for travel. We will also have a sneak peek at some of the latest innovations happening at two leading U.S. airports.

Get to know our speakers & moderator and register for this virtual webinar event at the link below!

Keith Wilschetz, Director of Strategic Planning, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority

Keith Wilschetz brings over 35 years’ experience in airport planning, operations, and leadership. He is currently the Director of Strategic Planning for the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, a position he has held since December 2020. Prior to his current position, Mr. Wilschetz was Deputy Executive Director of Operations and Emergency Management for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), where he was responsible for all airport operations of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)–landside, terminal, and airside–as well as Emergency Management at both LAX and Van Nuys general aviation (VNY) airport. Mr. Wilschetz has also served as Director of Airport Planning & Noise Mitigation for the San Diego Regional Airport Authority and Vice President of Planning at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Brian is the Chief Innovation Officer for the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, a 30-plusyear veteran in aviation, and a graduate from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. From his flight instructor and commercial pilot certifications to his executive roles in the airline industry and CVG Airport, Brian has the experience and passion for bringing about advancements to aviation and beyond. He is a persuasive speaker for diverse industries and media, sharing a narrative of how visionary leadership through innovation supports a culture of collaboration, drives successive sustainable wins, and grows strategic value throughout business life cycles and personal growth.

Doug Goldberg, President, Strategic Planning Services, Inc. (SPS)

Doug has participated in master planning, strategy studies and operational analyses for dozens of airports throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, India, the South Pacific and the Middle East. He serves as President and CEO of Strategic Planning Services, Inc., a global airport planning consultancy that embraces the transportation adventure with visionary thinking backed by deep technical expertise, state-of-the-art tools, and proven hands-on-experience to achieve solid strategic results today and into the future.