#AEROMEMPHIS2018
Summit Agenda
DAY ONE
TUESDAY, JUNE 5
1:00 PM
REGISTRATION OPENS
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GROUP ROOM RATES AVAILABLE UNTIL 5/20
6:00 PM
WELCOME RECEPTION
SPONSORED BY
10:00 PM
FEDEX HUB TOUR
DAY TWO
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6
All sessions held at The Peabody Memphis unless otherwise noted.
8:00 AM
MORNING SESSION
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OPENING REMARKS
by Local Officials
AIRPORT CITY PRESENTATIONS
Memphis | United States
Paris | France
Guangzhou | China
Shanghai | China
11:30 AM
LUNCHEON & KEYNOTE ADDRESS
DR. JOHN KASARDA
A world-renowned expert on the Aerotropolis framework, Dr. Kasarda's keynote address will explore the Aerotropolis advantage for business and economic development.
1:00 PM
SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS
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ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS
Sign up for private appointments to build connections and gain information from government, airport and industry leaders.
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LOCAL COMPANY TOURS
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ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
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MASTERCLASS with DR. JOHN KASARDA*
An in-depth look at the Aerotropolis framework and economic development of airport cities with Dr. John Kasarda.
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* This special three-hour session is being offered free of charge for Summit attendees. Please select this option during registration to attend. Click here for more information.
5:30 PM
EVENING RECEPTION
DAY THREE
THURSDAY, JUNE 7
All sessions held at The Peabody Memphis unless otherwise noted.
8:00 AM
MORNING SESSION
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INDUSTRY FOCUSED PANEL DISCUSSIONS
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Transportation & Logistics
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Healthcare & Biologistics
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Convention & Tourism
11:30 AM
LUNCHEON & KEYNOTE ADDRESS
FEDEX CHAIRMAN & CEO FREDERICK W. SMITH
Smith is responsible for providing strategic direction for all of FedEx Corp. and its operating companies, including FedEx Services, FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Freight. Since founding FedEx in 1971, he has been an active proponent of regulatory reform, free trade, and "open skies agreements" for aviation around the world.
1:00 PM
SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS
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FEDEX ST. JUDE CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
The FedEx St. Jude Classic is a PGA qualifying event held annually in Memphis at TPC Southwind.
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ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS
Sign up for private appointments to build connections and gain information from government, airport and industry leaders.
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LOCAL COMPANY TOURS
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