AviationPros Podcast
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Aviation in 2025: The Year That Reset Airport Strategy — And What’s Coming in 2026
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this end-of-year breakdown, Joe Petrie looks back at the major events that shaped airport strategy this year and offers bold predictions for what’...
How Stratos Jets is Raising Service Reliability Standards with AOG Recovery Insurance
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Aviation Pros podcast, CEO and Founder of Stratos Jets Joel Thomas discusses how the company is revolutionizing AOG response fo...
WiTricity CEO: Wireless Power Offers a Safer, Low-Maintenance Path for Electric GSE
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent interview with Ground Support Worldwide, WiTricity CEO Joe Benz discussed how wireless charging technology is emerging as a practical solu...
Dijon Valentim on Sustainability and F1 Engineering for Aircraft at Conflux Technology
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dijon Valentim, Engineering Services Manager at Conflux Technology, joined the Aviation Pros Podcast to talk net-zero goals, exciting partnerships and...
Down to the Wire: How Southwire Is Energizing the Airports of Tomorrow
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Aviation Pros podcast episode, Stephan Hardt, Sales VP, Ports and Airports, for Southwire, discusses how the 75-year-old U.S. manufactur...
North American Airports See Higher Passenger Satisfaction Amid Record Crowds
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Joe Petrie sits down with Michael Taylor, Senior Managing Director of Travel, Hospitality...
Creating Community in Aviation During the Age of Digitalization with Julia Wicksell
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aviation Pros spoke with Julia Wicksell, director of operations, EMEA, at Web Manuals recently about maintaining community in the digital age. The avi...
Mallaghan GSE: Innovation and the Future of the Ramp
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mallaghan GSE introduced new products and services at the International GSE Expo this week in Las Vegas. To find out more, Ground Support Worldwide Ed...
An Architect of IAEMA: Andreas Funk on Building a Ground Support Equipment Legacy
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andreas Funk, a key figure in the formation of IAEMA in 2009, talks with Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier about the evolution of the or...
Ready, Set, GSE Expo: All You Need to Know from IAEMA's Jennifer Matasy
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier talks with Jennifer Matasy, Executive Director of IAEMA, about the International GSE Expo taking place...
Falcon Field Airport Expands Business Aviation with New Hangars, Infrastructure Upgrades, and AAM Readiness
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona, is entering a new era of business aviation growth. Airport Director Corinne Nystrom sits down with Airport Busi...
How the U.S. Travel Association is Preparing Airports and Visa Systems for the 2026 World Cup & 2028 Olympics
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, host Joe Petrie speaks with Erik Hansen, Senior Vice President of Government Relations at the U.S. Trave...
Frontier Audio Aims to Improve Communication on the Ramp With Better Tech
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier talks with Peter Moeckel, founder of Frontier Audio Labs, and Head of Sales Sam Grabon, about how the ...
Private Aviation’s New Reality: Silver Air CEO Jason Middleton on Ownership Shifts, MRO Challenges, and ATC Reform
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, Airport Business Editor Joe Petrie speaks with Jason Middleton, CEO of Silver Air Private Jets and soon-...
Global Roadmap for Advanced Air Mobility Certification Sets New Course for eVTOL Integration
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The race to bring advanced air mobility (AAM) to market just hit a new gear. In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Joe Petrie s...
How Departures Aviation is Using VR and AI to Improve Training and Customer Service
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier talks with Gary Nunley, CEO of Departures Aviation, about how the company is incorporating the latest ...
Inside the World's First Aviation Executive MBA: How CU Denver Is Reshaping Leadership for a Complex Industry
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, we sit down with Dr. David Chandler, Associate Dean of Executive Programs at the University of Colorado D...
How Airports Are Using Spatial Intelligence to Improve Flow and Revenue
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can smart signage, indoor navigation, and location-based alerts turn traveler frustration into revenue growth? Andrew Dallmann from Acuity’s Spa...
How Bradley International Airport Is Expanding Without Debt: A Conversation with CAA CEO Michael Shea
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast by Airport Business, we speak with Michael Shea, Executive Director and CEO of the Connecticut Airport Aut...
How Airports Can Solve Overcrowding and Elevate the Passenger Experience with Premium Services and Smarter Design
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of AviationPros Podcast, Chris Gwilliam, SVP of Global Business Development at Airport Dimensions, breaks down findings from the new A...
CLEvolution: Inside Cleveland’s $1.6B Airport Transformation
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The AviationPros Podcast host Joe Petrie sits down with Bryant Francis, Director of Port Control for the City of Cleveland, to expl...
Colorado Air and Space Port’s Bold Dual Mission to Build the Future of Aviation and Aerospace
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Airport Business Editor Joe Petrie speaks with Jeff Kloska, director of Colorado Air and Space Port, abou...
Grupo Eulen COO John Jones Talks About Opportunities for Growth in Ground Handling
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ground Support Worldwide Editor Jenny Lescohier speaks with Grupo Eulen COO John Jones about the company's plans for growth using a proactive strategy...
Ground Support Worldwide Leaders of the Year 2025
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ground Support Worldwide recognizes the high-caliber individuals and forward-thinking companies making a difference in the ground support industry wi...
Sacramento Airports Build to Meet Demand
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sacramento County Department of Airports Director Cindy Nichol talks with Airport Business Editor-in-Chief Joe Petrie about the latest updates on infr...
Has BIL Delivered on Its Promise to U.S. Airports?
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ACI-NA President Kevin Burke discusses the impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on airports and the progress of improvement projects.
Fulton County Executive Airport Comes Alive
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fulton County Director of Public Works David Clark talks with Joe Petrie about major improvements at Fulton County Executive Airport and how they're p...
Build a Better Airport Concessions Program
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Delaware North Travel COO Robert Thormeier discusses the current state of airport concessions and how technology and changing traveler preferences are...
Airport Connectivity in the Age of AI
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Boingo Vice President of Engineering Bill Marino discusses wi-fi needs in airports and how network connectivity can deliver next-generation in technol...
The Future of Private Aviation Car Service
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go Rentals Co-Founder and CEO Kaye Gitibin talks with Editor-in-Chief Joe Petrie about how new technology like AI will transform private aviation car ...
Justin Erbacci's Vision for ACI
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Airports Council International World Director General Justin Erbacci talks with Editor-in-Chief Joe Petrie about the organization's future, challenges...
Rebuilding Ukrainian Aviation: Lessons from Dubrovnik and the Path to Recovery
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you rebuild an aviation system from the ground up after a devastating war? Ukrainian aviation leaders, alongside their North American and Europ...
Rebuilding the Skies: Ukraine's Aviation Future
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Editor-in-Chief Joe Petrie talks with Ukrainian aviation officials to explore the challenges and opportunities in rebuilding Ukraine’s airport netwo...
The Difference Between Deicing Nozzle Features
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Podsiadlik and Paul Neely of Task Force Tips join the podcast to discuss how deicing and anti-icing nozzles vary and other key considerations fo...
How to Safely Work at Elevated Heights
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lift-A-Loft's Doug Jeurissen and Braedon Stark-Abbott join the podcast to discuss ground handling duties performed at elevated heights and the feature...
Battery Technology and eGSE Trends
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry Crump, sales director - GSE at Green Cubes Technology, joins the podcast to discuss how the right battery technology can enable eGSE growth in t...
How Aviator has Implemented Sustainable Ground Ops in Scandinavia
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As winter weather sets in throughout the Northern Hemisphere, the AviationPros Podcast revisits a conversation with Jo Alex Tanem, CEO at Aviator Airp...
Leaders of the Year Encore and Kickstarting 2025 Nominations
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Smith, editor of Ground Support Worldwide, reflects on this year's winners of the Leaders of the Year program, describes the ideal candidates for...
Data Driven GSE Management
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matthias Moulinier, product and customer success director at Adveez, explains how telemetry and data analysis is improving the way ground support equi...
Save a Life, Verify Fuel Type from NBAA-BACE
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From NBAA-BACE 2024, Keith Clark - senior quality control and technical rep at Phillips 66, discusses how the Safe a Life, Verify Fuel Type is growing...
Appleton International Airport Bets Big on Business
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Appleton International Airport Director Abe Weber discusses business growth at the airport and why leaders are expanding ATW’s business park by 100 ...
SMS and IS-BAH Growth at NBAA-BACE
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Yeomans, director of the IS-BAH program at IBAC, spoke with Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith during NBAA-BACE about the importance of ...
Clay Lacy's Commitment to Sustainability
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Cutshall, Clay Lacy’s President of Real Estate and Sustainability talks about the company's ongoing investments into sustainable practices and...
Examining New GSE Technology with Mallaghan
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Griffith, chief commercial officer at Mallaghan GSE, joins the podcast to discuss the latest technology serving the industry and highlight the com...
Poland's Aviation Valley Continues to Grow
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Director of JPB Systeme Poland Katarzyna Kalisz talks about the company's investment and growth in the Aviation Valley and how companies there are lev...
Recognizing the 2024 Ground Support Team of the Year
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Connor Hart, senior director at Unifi Aviation YYC, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to share details about team's achievements at Cal...
Equipment Trends and Innovation from the GSE Expo Europe
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Fernandez, Swissport's Global Head of Fleet, visited the Ground Support Worldwide booth at the GSE Expo Europe to discuss ground support equipme...
Real-World Solutions for Ground Handling Challenges
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Fulton, CEO and founder of Ramper Innovations, shares his experience as a ground handling agent and how it influenced him to design equipment that...
2024 Ground Handling Safety Symposium Preview
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NATA's Steve Berry and Brandon Popovich join Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith and highlight the 8th annual NATA Ground Handling Safety Sympo...
Introducing the Women of GSE
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abbie Hepler, Laura McGrath and Karla Harrington chat with Josh Smith and share details about the newly formed Women of GSE organization, its goals an...
Taking Boston's Terminal E Project from Design to Completion
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Suffolk's Sam Sleiman discusses the recently completed Terminal E project at Boston Logan Airport and the challenges of completing the efforts inside ...
eGSE and Power Solutions with ITW GSE
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alberto Rocha, director of sales – the Americas at ITW GSE, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss the latest battery technolog...
Vantage Group's Vision for the Future
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vantage Group Chair and CEO George Casey discusses the successes and challenges his company is seeing in North America and the vision behind the recen...
Averest Celebrates 20 Years
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith speaks with Gabe Sampson and Brian Lesch from Averest, Inc., to discuss the company's 20th anniversary and ...
Why Airports Are Poised to Make a Major Technological Leap
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amadeus Executive Vice President of Airport & Airline Operations Rudy Daniello discusses the 2024 Airports Travel Investment Trends report and why...
Hampton Roads Executive Airport Builds for the Future
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Fox, managing member of Virginia Aviation Associates LLC talks discusses the latest $10 million investment into Hampton Roads Executive Airport...
Candace McGraw's Vision for ACI World
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport CEO Candace McGraw was recently named the first female Chair of Airports Council International Worl...
Key Considerations when Designing GSE
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Backinger - senior vice president of solutions, engineering and innovation at Aerol, and Alex Harden - Aerol's technical product manager, join Gr...
Mookie Patel's Vision for SJC
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mukesh "Mookie" Patel was named Director of Aviation at San José Mineta International Airport in March 2024. He discusses the challenges, opportuni...
Last Chance to Nominate for Ground Support Team of the Year
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nominate a ground crew worthy of being named the 2024 Ground Support Team of the Year by June 24. Nominations can be submitted online at AviationPros....
Why You Should Fly Into Daytona International Airport
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cyrus Callum, Director of Aviation and Economic Resources for Daytona Beach International Airport shares the airport's embrace of technology to grow i...
Wrapping up the 2024 IGHC with Monika Mejstrikova
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monika Mejstrikova, IATA's director of ground operations, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to recap the 2024 IATA Ground Handling Conf...
Moonware's Vision for Ground Traffic Control from the IGHC
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the IATA Ground Handling Conference in Reykjavik, Saunon Malekshahi, co-founder and CTO at Moonware, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smi...
Menzies Aviation's Focus on People's Sustainability from the IGHC
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the IATA Ground Handling Conference in Reykjavik, Iceland, Menzies Aviation's Chief People Officer Juliet Thomson discusses personnel opportunities...
Mobile Makes Its Move
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mobile Airport Authority President Chris Curry talks with Airport Business Editorial Director Joe Petrie about moving commercial operations to the Mob...
Gerald R. Ford International Airport Breaks Ground on a $135 Million Terminal Enhancement Project
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
President and CEO Torrance (Tory) Richardson discusses the scope of the Terminal Enhancement Project and what to expect for the future development of ...
INFORM's Green Optimization Initiative`
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Uschi Schulte-Sasse, senior vice president of Aviation at INFORM Aviation, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss how ground hand...
Nashville International Airport Soars with the Completion of BNA Vision and Embarks on a New Horizon
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority President and CEO Douglas Kreulen talks about the recently completed project at Nashville International Airpo...
Nominations Open for 2024 Ground Support Team of the Year
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Vollbrecht, general manager at Menzies TPA, joins Josh Smith to share his team's experience of winning the inaugural Ground Support Team of the Y...
Sustainable Ground Operations in Scandinavia
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jo Alex Tanem, CEO at Aviator Airport Alliance, discusses his company's sustainability achievements and offers advice to other ground handlers looking...
Addressing Trends and Concerns in the FBO Industry
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
William Blair recently released their quarterly aviation services and industry update. The report highlighted concerns and trends in the FBO space inc...
The Essential Technology Element in Biden’s Infrastructure Legislation
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AeroCloud Vice President of Global Sales Jeff Gore takes a deep dive into the article, Transforming Airport Infrastructure: The Essential Technology ...
Meet the New Director for MidAmerica St. Louis Airport
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Director Darren James discusses the vision and challenge for the airport going forward and how they're planning for futur...
Gearing Up for The Competition Part 3
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Walker Jaroch, editor of AMT, is joined for the third installment of the Gearing Up for the Competition series by Elena Gonzalez – an aircraft maint...
How AI is Being Used at Airports
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sharp Director of Solutions Marketing and Commercialization Kelly Harlin discusses the use of artificial intelligence in airports, how it can leverage...
The New SLC - Current Progress and What's Coming
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Executive Director of Airports for Salt Lake City Bill Wyatt talks about the features of the New SLC, and what to expect in the near future.
Eppley Airfield’s $950M Facelift
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Omaha Airport Authority Chief Information and Development Officer Steve McCoy discusses a massive renovation to OMA that will double the size of the t...
Sam Samaddar Reflects on His Time as Chair of ACI-NA
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Editor of Airport Business Christina Marsh caught up with the chief Executive Officer of the Kelowna International Airport Sam Samaddar right before t...
Gearing Up for The Competition Part 2
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of Gearing Up for The Competition, Walker Jaroch, editor of AMT, is joined by Bill Willetts, Vice President Direct Sales, North America, S...
Meet the New President and CEO of MSCAA
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Blue took over Jan. 1 as the new president and CEO of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority. Learn about his vision for one of the most c...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 142: The Current State of Business Aviation
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Founder & CEO of Advanced Aviation Team (AAT) Gregg Brunson-Pitts talks about the current state of business aviation, what the future might hold a...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 141: Gearing Up for The Competition Part 1
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walker Jaroch, editor of Aircraft Maintenance Technology, hosts the first in a multi-part series on the Aerospace Maintenance Council's The Competitio...
AviationPros Podcast 140: Celebrating the 2023 Ground Support Team Leader of the Year
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode of the AviationPros Podcasts recognizes Menzies Aviation TPA as the inaugural Ground Support Team of the Year winner. Ground Supp...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 139: The 2023 Airport Business Parking Technology and Infrastructure Report Shows Major Room for Improvements
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 Airport Business Parking Technology and Infrastructure Report acts as a vital guide, navigating the industry through the intricate dynamics o...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 138: Everything You Need to Know About the 2023 Airport Business Projects of the Year
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Annual Airport Business Projects of the Year is a celebration of groundbreaking developments and the visionary individuals who turn aspirations in...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 137: Houston International Airport’s International Terminal Redevelopment Program
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Houston Airport Systems COO Jim Szczesniak joins Editor Christina Marsh to talk about Houston International Airport’s international terminal redevel...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 136: Meet Kansas City’s New Aviation Director
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Cooper was recently named the first female director of the Kansas City Department of Aviation. She talks with Airport Business about her caree...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 135: Time to Nominate the 2024 Leaders of the Year
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith provides an overview of the publication's Leaders of the Year awards program and announces the nomination p...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 134: A Conversation with One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Halifax International Airport Authority President and CEO Joyce Carter was recently named one of the most powerful women in Canada. She talks with Edi...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 133: Southwest Florida International Airport Enhances Passenger Experience
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Southwest Florida International Airport has been making significant advancements to meet the growing demands of air travel. In 2022, the airport c...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 132: The Art of Airline-Airport Relations
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Southwest Airlines Vice President of Airport Affairs Steve Sisneros discusses airline-airport relations and how leaders from both entities can enhance...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 131: How to Become an Aerospace Hub
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Piedmont Triad Airport Authority Executive Director Kevin Baker shares the strategies his airport took to become a destination for aerospace companies...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 130: MWAA Reimagines DCA
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Vice President of Marketing & Concessions Jaimini Erskine discusses the authority’s major upgrades to...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 129: Houston’s Big Investment on Hobby Airport’s Future
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Houston Airport System Chief Operating Officer Jim Szczesniak discusses the $470 million expansion project planned for Hobby Airport and how it will e...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 128: eGSE Insights from TCR at the International GSE Expo
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TCR's Jan De Leeuw visits the Ground Support Worldwide podcast booth to discuss the industry's plan for electric ground support equipment with edito...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 127: Highlighting Sage Parts’ New Headquarters During the International GSE Expo
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sage Parts CEO Chris Pratt visits Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith at the International GSE Expo to share details about the company's new he...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 126: Meeting Customer Needs with Xced at GSE Expo
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsey DiGiacomo and Matt Weitzel of Xced GSE join Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith at the 2023 International GSE Expo to discuss how being...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 125: Talking Collision Avoidance Technology with ifm
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Conklin from ifm efector inc. visited the Ground Support Worldwide booth at the International GSE Expo in Las Vegas to talk with editor Josh Smith...
AviationPros Podcast Episode 124: Long Beach Builds for the Future
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Long Beach Airport Director Cynthia Guidry discusses the future of the airport and how it's approaching the next-generation of air travel.
AviationPros Podcast Episode 123: Get Ready for the International GSE Expo
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Josh Smith and Bill Baumann preview what attendees and exhibitors can expect when they arrive at ...