Global Airport Forum 2025 Highlights AvidBeam’s Role In Next-Generation Aviation Security

AvidBeam Technologies participated in Global Airport Forum (GAF) 2025, held on December 16-17, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The forum, which brought together leaders and innovators, focused on developing safer and more intelligent airports worldwide through the implementation of advanced technology.

AvidBeam team joined the event as a guest of Al Alameya Group and showcased how its suite of AI-powered video analytics solutions addresses the operational needs of airports as critical infrastructure hubs that welcome millions of passengers daily and require precise attention to safety and efficiency.

AvidBeam Team at Global Airport Forum 2025

Ahmed Ali, AvidBeam’s Business Development Manager in KSA, and Hossam Ossama, AvidBeam’s Application Engineer, represented the company at Global Airport Forum (GAF) 2025, and they discussed how artificial intelligence is reshaping airport security and operational intelligence across multiple touchpoints.

“Airports face many challenges at once,” said Ahmed Ali. “Our goal at AvidBeam is to show how intelligent video analytics can handle several critical jobs, like intrusion detection, crowd monitoring, vehicle tracking, and compliance enforcement, all integrated into unified command centers.”

Hossam Ossama added context to the company’s approach, stating, “The applications reflect our understanding of the challenges aviation operators face in maintaining both security and efficiency. What we present at the Global Airport Forum (GAF) stems from years of research, development, and implementation in complex environments, including managing crowds exceeding 450,000 people at large-scale events and securing critical infrastructure across the region.”

AvidBeam Solutions for Aviation and Airport Security

AvidBeam’s suite of AI-powered video analytics solutions addresses airport operational requirements through specialized products designed for distinct security and efficiency challenges. AvidBeam suite includes:

1. AvidGuard™ delivers safety and security intelligence with capabilities essential for terminal security and airside protection:

• Ensure passenger and staff safety with Intrusion & Perimeter Protection against unauthorized access.
• Maintain smooth airport operations by detecting loitering, tailgating, and unusual behavior in real time.
• Protect travelers and personnel from potential threats with advanced Weapon and Anomaly Detection.
• Enhance emergency readiness and reduce risk with Fire, Smoke, and Hazard Detection.
• Keep the environment secure and organized through Left Object and Scene Change Monitoring.
• Improve efficiency and response times with real-time Object Detection and Metadata for fast video search.
• Safeguard crowds and public areas by monitoring density and unusual movement patterns.

2. AvidAuto™ provides vehicle and traffic intelligence for access control across airport grounds and parking facilities:

• Control access and enhance security with License Plate Recognition (LPR) that supports multiple plate types across all airport entry points.
• Enhance VIP services and prevent unauthorized vehicles with intelligent Vehicle Watchlists for allow/deny/VIP management.
• Accelerate investigations and improve security response with Advanced Tracking and Historical Search capabilities.
• Optimize traffic flow and resource allocation through Vehicle Entry and Exit Counting with time-based analytics.

3. AvidParking™ enables smart parking analytics for efficient space utilization:

• Maximize parking revenue and improve passenger experience with Real-Time Occupancy Detection across all parking zones.
• Prevent congestion and maintain traffic flow by detecting vehicles Blocking Entrances and Exits.
• Enforce parking regulations and reduce violations with automated Double Parking Detection and alerts.
• Reduce manual oversight and speed up response with Automated Notifications for parking misuse.

4. AvidFace™ offers facial recognition for access control and VIP management:

• Strengthen restricted area security and accelerate authorized access with Real-Time Face Detection and Recognition.
• Enhance VIP services and security protocols through Individual Watchlists (whitelist, blacklist, and VIP categories).
• Support investigations and improve situational awareness with Person Tracking by name, date, time, and location.
• Enable smarter security decisions with Facial Attribute Detection (age, gender, and accessories).
• Speed up identification during security incidents with Confidence-Ranked Match Results for fast response.

5. AvidSight™ optimizes passenger experience through behavioral analytics:

• Improve staffing decisions and resource planning with Visitor Counting and Traffic Forecasting.
• Enhance terminal design and reduce congestion through Customer Pathway and Flow Analysis.
• Identify bottlenecks and optimize service placement using Heatmap Analytics for terminal engagement.
• Improve queue management and passenger satisfaction with Dwell Time Analysis per zone.

Final Note on Global Airport Forum 2025

The GAF 2025 forum united:

• More than 10,000 global attendees
• 300 international exhibitors
• 100 participating countries
• 300 international speakers (including over 1,000 Saudi and Middle East buyers and decision-makers)

And the forum focused on critical sectors that align with AvidBeam’s expertise:

• Airport Security and Technology & IT
• Airport Operations and Build & Maintenance
• Air Traffic Control & Airfield Services
• Aviation Support Services and Ground Handling
• Government Organizations shaping aviation policies and infrastructure