Episode notes
How is one of the world’s busiest airports using AI, automation, and advanced mobility to shape the future of travel?
In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates, host Cameron Cushman sits down with Paul Puopolo, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, to explore how innovation is transforming the passenger experience at one of the largest and busiest airports on the planet.
From AI-powered congestion prediction and autonomous vehicles to biometric screening, smart parking systems, and the future of flying taxis, Paul shares how DFW Airport is leveraging emerging technologies to improve efficiency, reduce friction, and prepare for the next generation of mobility.
The conversation also dives into how airports collaborate with startups, why innovation requires dedicated leadership, and how North Texas is positioning itself as a global leader in aviation, aerospace, and advanced air mobility.
Whether you're interested in technology, entrepreneurship, smart cities, transportation, aviation, or the future of innovation in Texas, this episode offers an inside look at how one of the world's most complex transportation hubs is reinventing travel.
Learn more about DFW Airport: https://www.dfwairport.com/
Learn more about Fort Worth-Tarrant County Partnership: https://fwtc-innovate.com/