Aerotropolis EMEA Announces Esteemed Speaker Line-up

Manchester, England (ots/PRNewswire) -

C-level airport executives join government officials and industry
leaders in support of inaugural event

The Aerotropolis EMEA Conference & Exhibition is part of a series
of events for the global airport development and real estate
communities, designed to complement the Airport Cities World
Conference & Exhibition with a more practical approach and a regional
focus.

This inaugural event, hosted by Manchester and Airport City
Manchester as part of the International Festival for Business 2014,
will be held on 8 - 10 July in Manchester, UK and has so far
confirmed attendance from more than 35 high-profile key thinkers and
implementers of the aerotropolis concept, sharing their learning and
understanding of a model that is fast becoming a reality around the
globe.

Andrew Stokes, Chief Executive, Marketing Manchester, said: "In
true Manchester style we are celebrating our spirit of collaboration
by hosting the inaugural Aerotropolis EMEA. The event will attract
airport representatives, global city economic developers,
international investors and service providers and promises to be the
perfect platform to showcase the vast range of opportunities that
Airport City Manchester will bring to the region."

Alex Kirby, Executive Vice President, Airport Cities for UBM Live,
organisers of the event said: "We are honoured to have such a
distinguished line-up of speakers at the inaugural Aerotropolis EMEA.
This support, coupled with the comprehensive conference programme
will enable delegates to learn more about the innovative and
imaginative plans and best practices for aerotropolis planning and
development across the EMEA region."

The event will showcase Airport City Manchester, the UK's first
Airport City, an GBP800m landmark development at Manchester Airport
along with uniting executives of similar sized projects from across
the EMEA region.

The conference programme will explore how to best communicate the
value and benefits of an aerotropolis to investors stakeholders and
community leaders assessing the economic impact on the region as well
as facilitating growth through enterprise and free trade zones.
Charlie Cornish, Group Chief Executive of Manchester Airports Group
has already confirmed his participation and attendees will also hear
addresses from Lynda Shillaw, Divisional Chief Executive, Property,
Manchester Airports Group, Sir Howard Bernstein, Chief Executive of
Manchester City Council and Prof John D. Kasarda, Director, Centre
for Air Commerce, University of North Carolina followed by a series
of panel discussions and presentations involving thought leaders from
throughout the industry.

Charlie Cornish said: "Manchester has always been known as a city
of firsts and for being revolutionary. Airport City itself is a UK
first, which makes it a pleasure, and rather fitting, to have the
inaugural Aerotropolis EMEA here in the region next month."

"We are looking forward to sharing our in-depth insights and
knowledge on the Aerotropolis notion amongst attendees and other
highly regarded speakers who are well respected in the aviation
world. I am sure the event will be a great success and look forward
to being involved."

Other speakers will include: Kristina Alvendal, CEO of Airport
City Stockholm; Dr. Michael Kerkloh, President & CEO of Munich
Airport; Guy Stephenson, Chief Commercial Officer of London Gatwick
Airport; Saxen Van Coller, CEO of Dube TradePort; David Fei,
President & CEO, Taoyuan International Airport Corporation and Darren
Caplan, Chief Executive of Airport Operators Association.

Aerotropolis EMEA 2014 offers attendees a unique opportunity to
connect, engage and build credibility with current or prospective
industry partners whilst also providing a fantastic opportunity for
any organisation wishing to network with decision-makers from the
fastest growing and expanding Aerotropolis developments within
Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Notes to Editors

About Aerotropolis EMEA

- The Aerotropolis EMEA Conference and Exhibition (AEMEA) is the new annual
event for the global airport development and real estate communities, designed to
complement the Airport Cities World Conference and Exhibition (ACE) with a more
practical approach and a regional focus.
- During its 13-year journey around the globe, a number of major international
airports and pioneers of the Aerotropolis concept have hosted the Airport Cities
conference, including Dubai, Detroit, Rome, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Beijing, Dallas,
Memphis, Denver, Ekurhuleni and Kuala Lumpur.
- The Airport Cities brand was acquired by UBM in 2012 and from 1st August 2012
Airport Cities Conference and Exhibition, the Aerotropolis events and the Routes and
ASM businesses became part of the UBM Live division of UBM plc.
- UBM Live connects people and creates opportunities for companies across five
continents to develop new business, meet customers, launch new products, promote their
brands and expand their markets. Through premiere brands such as MD&M, CPhI, IFSEC,
TFM&A, Cruise Shipping Miami, the Concrete Show, the Routes portfolio of events,
Aerotropolis Americas, Aerotropolis EMEA and Airport Cities, UBM Live exhibitions,
conferences, awards programs, publications, websites and training and certification
programs are an integral part of the marketing plans of companies across more than 20
industry sectors. http://www.ubmlive.com
- Follow us on twitter: @AirportCities

About Airport City Manchester

- Airport City will take Manchester Airport beyond its traditional use of a
regional transport hub and transform it into an international business destination in
its own right with 5m sq ft of advanced manufacturing, retail, office, hotel and
logistics space available
- Airport City Manchester is a joint venture project with MAG (50%), Carillion
PLC (20%), Beijing Construction Engineering Group (BCEG) (20%) and Greater Manchester
Pension Fund (GMPF) (10%). Plus Argent has been appointed as development manager for
the project
- The wider Airport City Enterprise Zone totals 116 hectares and is anchored by
Manchester Airport and University Hospital South Manchester (UHSM). In addition to
MAG's Airport City developments, a MediPark initiative is proposed at UHSM, along with
the regeneration of Wythenshawe town centre. A GBP300m extension of Greater
Manchester's successful Metrolink light rail network, with a new line connecting
Enterprise Zone sites is under-construction and will open in 2016. In total, the wider
Airport City Enterprise Zone will create up to 16,000 jobs over the next 10-15 years
- Manchester Airport is the only major UK airport other than London Heathrow
with two full-length runways and flies 21 million passengers annually to around 210
destinations. It also has spare capacity to significantly grow and further establish
its role as the direct long-haul gateway for the North.
- MAG serves 43 million passengers annually through its ownership and operation
of Manchester, London Stansted, East Midlands and Bournemouth airports.

About Marketing Manchester

- Marketing Manchester is the agency charged with promoting the City on a
national and international stage.
- We aim to develop the Manchester city-region into a leading leisure, learning
and business destination for domestic and international visitors, enhance the national
and international reputation of the city-region and promote sustainable economic
development and growth.

About UBM plc

- UBM plc is a global events-led marketing services and communications
company. We help businesses do business, bringing the world's buyers and sellers
together at events and online, as well as producing and distributing news and
specialist content. Our 5,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into
expert teams which serve commercial and professional communities, helping them to do
business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.
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