Natural disasters, economic disruptions, or geopolitical instability can significantly affect aviation demand and airport operations. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern that will provide an overview of shock events’ impacts on airports. It will introduce a practical methodology that helps airport operators identify relevant shock events, assess their potential effects on airport operations and business, and develop strategies to mitigate, withstand, and respond to those disruptions. Presenters will also demonstrate how scenario forecasting can support more resilient airport planning.
This webinar is based on ACRP Research Report 272: Incorporating Shock Events into Aviation Demand Forecasting and Airport Planning.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program.
There is no fee to attend this webinar. Registration is required.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.
 
Webinar agenda and presenters

• Definition of shock events and their impacts to airports – Chris Greer, InterVISTAS
• A methodology to identify shocks, their potential impacts, and develop strategies to withstand them – Chris Greer, InterVISTAS
• Question and answer session moderated by David Ballard, consultant

The first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions.
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Use a methodology to identify potential shock events and model ways to withstand and respond to them
• Develop scenario forecasts

 
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits
This webinar is approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation.
Please make sure that you register for this session and log in using the link that TRB provides to your email account. We use this as your record that you attended this session. TRB only maintains the records of attendees who use their email address to log into the webinar and cannot verify attendance of individuals who view the webinar without personally logging into the session.  
If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact AICPCM@planning.org.
Continuing Education Units for Accredited Airport Executives
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) will provide 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) to accredited airport executives who attend this webinar. Claim CEUs by visiting www.aaae.org/ceu. For questions about AAAE continuing education units, please contact accreditation@aaae.org.
 
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