Panelist
Panelist
Mr. Hrishue Mahalaha
Executive Director The Aerozone
Hrishue Mahalaha is the Executive Director of the Aerozone Alliance and also is the Founder and Chief Economic Advisor of Innovation Economy Partners. Hrishue has more than 14 years of experience working with the management consulting firm Accenture. During this time, Hrishue worked closely with a variety of domestic and international, public, private and governmental organizations. Hrishue also has launched a variety of entrepreneurial ventures that spanned from medical devices to a restaurant. Hrishue holds an MBA from Columbia University and a B.A. in Psychology and B.S. Business Management from Case Western Reserve University.
Hrishue lives in Cleveland with his wife and three children.
Speaking at
Mon May 12
4:00 PM — 5:00 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time
Colorado Convention Center - Street Level, 403-404
Aerotropolis: Leveraging Airports and Their Surrounding Communities for Regional and Economic Growth
Airports are more than just transportation hubs—they are catalysts for regional economic growth, shaping land use, investment patterns, and infrastructure development. This session will explore how cities are leveraging the aerotropolis model to drive economic competitiveness, attract industries, and enhance connectivity. A panel of leaders from three dynamic aerotropolis regions—Atlanta, Cleveland, and Denver—will share insights on their strategies for integrating airport-driven development with surrounding land uses. Topics will include zoning and land planning, transportation, infrastructure investment, public/private partnerships, and workforce development. Attendees will gain actionable insights on how to harness airport-adjacent real estate development for long-term success.