Shaping the Future of Airport Parking at the 16th Airport Parking Network Event in Amsterdam

The Airport Parking Network Event (APNE) celebrated its 16th edition this year, bringing together airport parking professionals, solution providers, and industry innovators from around the world in Amsterdam. Marking this milestone, APNE offered an inspiring platform to explore cutting-edge developments in airport parking, with a focus on digital transformation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Dynamic Program and Insights from Industry Leaders

This year’s APNE featured a dynamic program with hands-on workshops and speaker sessions, interactive discussions, and presentations from influential thought leaders. 

Adding to the program was an engaging panel discussion, “Smart, Seamless, Sustainable: The New Playbook for Airport Parking.” Leaders from major airports discussed successes, challenges, and key lessons learned in 2025, reflecting on how customer expectations, technological advancements, and sustainability goals are transforming airport parking. The panel then explored emerging trends, potential obstacles, and innovative strategies poised to shape the industry’s future. This session gave attendees a unique perspective on the next chapter of airport mobility and parking.

Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Solutions and Industry Collaboration

Exhibiting companies showcased the latest innovations in airport parking technology, from automated payment systems to license plate recognition and AI-driven applications. Attendees engaged with solution providers, fostering collaborations designed to enhance operational efficiency and improve the airport parking experience.

Workshops and Speaker Sessions: Hands-On Learning and Practical Solutions

The workshops offered practical, hands-on experiences, allowing participants to dive deep into specific areas of airport parking technology and strategy. Topics included optimizing EV charging infrastructure, refining data-driven pricing strategies, and exploring emerging mobility trends. In addition to interactive workshops, speaker sessions featured industry experts sharing insights, case studies, and best practices, giving participants the opportunity to learn from real-world experiences. Attendees were encouraged to share challenges and co-create solutions with peers and experts throughout these sessions.

Airport Parking Managers' Discussions: Navigating Key Challenges

A dedicated series of discussions focused on the evolving roles of airport parking managers, covering topics such as pricing strategies, sustainability practices, and the integration of advanced technology into daily operations. This forum allowed managers to exchange insights on overcoming operational challenges and aligning parking services with the latest trends in airport mobility.

Airport Parking Network Awards 2025 – Setting the Standard in the Industry

The Airport Parking Network Awards remain a prestigious initiative dedicated to honoring excellence in airport parking. As a highlight of APNE, these awards celebrate the most innovative, customer-focused, and sustainable projects in the industry.

With categories including Innovation in Airport Parking, Best Customer Experience, and Sustainability Leadership in Parking, the awards recognize groundbreaking solutions, outstanding service quality, and eco-friendly initiatives. Participating airports have the opportunity to showcase their achievements, gain international recognition, and set new industry benchmarks.

We extend our congratulations to the winners of the 2025 awards:

• Innovation in Airport Parking: Manchester Airports Group (MAG) in partnership with BookFlowGo
• Best Customer Experience: Aeroporti di Roma (ADR Mobility)
• Sustainability Leadership in Parking: Vienna International Airport (Flughafen Wien AG)

We sincerely thank all participants for their contributions to advancing excellence in airport parking.

Looking Ahead

The 16th APNE highlighted the continued innovations and collaborative spirit driving the airport parking industry forward. Parking Network is excited to build on this momentum and looks forward to even greater achievements at next year’s event. We thank everyone for their participation in 2025 and can’t wait to reunite in 2026 for another inspiring APNE.

About Parking Network 

Parking Network is the leading information source for parking. We connect professionals through our online and offline channels. On our online platform parking.net, we publish the latest news, product showcases, job openings, and tenders related to parking. On our platform, you can access the most complete industry and parking professionals directory. Offline, we host niche-specific networking events such as the Airport Parking Network Event.