The
#COA2026 conference concluded with significant engagement among aviation industry executives, airport authorities, and tourism officials. Other participating
#FLL subject matter experts at the event included COO/Deputy Director Michael Nonnemacher, who discussed advanced air mobility trends; Capital Project Mgmt. Administrator William Castillo, who spoke about the impact of political uncertainty on airport operations and tourism markets, and Emergency Mgmt. Specialist Sr. Tatiana Riesgo contributed to a panel on disaster recovery and destination resilience, highlighting the impacts of natural disasters on airports, air service, and tourism. To close out the conference, some attendees toured FLL sites today, including the airfield, the Airport Operations Control Center, and the Emergency Operations Center. A special thank you to presenters, IAAE/AAAE/South Central Chapter of
@AAAEDelivers, moderators, speakers, and attendees for contributing to the event's success in Broward County.
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ALT Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director Michael Nonnemacher participated in a discussion on advanced air mobility.
ALT Will Castillo of the Broward County Aviation Department speaks at the Airports Conference of the Americas.
ALT Tatiana Riesgo of FLL contributed to a panel discussion on disaster recovery and destination resilience at the 2026 Airports Conference of the Americas.
ALT Attendees of the 2026 Airports Conference of the Americas take a photo on the airfield at FLL.