Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) will present an update on the major infrastructure and modernization projects reshaping Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The program will focus on improvements to landside access, including progress on the LAX Automated People Mover, a fully automated elevated train system that will connect airport terminals with the Metro transit center, economy parking, and the consolidated rental car facility.

This update will highlight key construction milestones, anticipated timelines, and operational benefits of the People Mover, along with other roadway and access enhancements underway at LAX. Attendees will gain insight into how these projects are expected to reduce congestion, improve connectivity, and create a more efficient and seamless experience for travelers, employees, and transportation partners across the region.

Presenter - Amy Imamura, PSHR-SCP, Director of Capital Program Outreach & Engagement, Airport Development Group, Los Angeles World Airports

Amy Imamura is the Director of Capital Program Outreach & Engagement at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). A native of Los Angeles, she brings over 26 years of public service experience with the City of Los Angeles. In her current role, Amy supports LAWA’s Chief Airport Development Officer by providing strategic counsel, communications, industry event coordination, and outreach for stakeholders in support of LAWA’s $30 Billion Capital Improvement Program. Previously, Amy served as LAWA’s Director of Community Relations, where she developed and implemented programs to strengthen relationships between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and its surrounding communities. Her work has consistently focused on economic development, community engagement, and youth empowerment. Beyond her work at LAWA, Amy served as an adjunct professor at Loyola Marymount University for nearly two decades and has volunteered on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including EXP Future, Inglewood Chamber of Commerce, Westchester Family YMCA, and Westchester Rotary Club. She has also acted as LAWA’s liaison to the City of L.A. Youth Development Department and the South Bay Workforce Investment Board Youth Development Council Committee. Amy’s career began through the City’s Summer Youth Employment & Training Program, and she continues to be a passionate advocate for creating transformational opportunities for underserved communities in Los Angeles.

Presenter - Hans Thilenius, Deputy Executive Director Terminal Development and Improvement Program

Mr. Thilenius is an accomplished senior designer and construction manager with more than 30 years of experience leading strategy, finance and execution of multi-million dollar, high-profile construction projects in aviation, commercial, institutional, industrial and public works industries.
Mr. Thilenius has significant terminal construction management experience at LAX. Most recently, he worked with Delta Air Lines, where he was General Manager Corporate Real Estate and a key member of the Delta team on the Terminal 2/3 improvement project. Prior to working at Delta, he worked at United Airlines as Director Corporate Real Estate and was a key team member for delivering the Terminal 7/8 improvement project. Previous to that, Mr. Thilenius worked in various executive and construction management roles at the W. E. O'Neil Construction Company, the James McHugh Construction Company and the Graycor Corporation.
Mr. Thilenius earned a bachelor of science in civil engineering from Michigan Technical University. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer, as well as a FAA licensed private pilot.

Agenda:
10:00 am Direct Roundtable (Travel Buyers Only)
11:30 am Check-In/Networking
12:00 pm Lunch Program
2:00 pm  Adjourn

Location: Los Angeles Airport Marriott 
5855 W. Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Self-parking rate $22 plus tax, valet rate $50 plus tax

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