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DUBAI AIRSHOW
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Headline Sponsor
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Aviation Sustainability - We’re fuel specialists, e... More
Aviation Sustainability - We’re fuel specialists, engineers, technicians, operational specialists, risk managers, and sustainable fuel experts. But we’re also one of the world’s largest aviation suppliers. We’ve been innovating and shaping the aviation industry for more than 90 years
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Space Forum - Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) operates the world’s first Globaliz... More
Space Forum - Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) operates the world’s first Globalized Network, delivering high- quality, cost-effective video and broadband services anywhere in the world. Intelsat’s Globalized Network combines the world’s largest satellite backbone with terrestrial infrastructure, managed services and an open, interoperable architecture to enable customers to drive revenue and reach through a new generation of network services. Thousands of organizations serving billions of people worldwide rely on Intelsat to provide ubiquitous broadband connectivity, multi-format video broadcasting, secure satellite communications and seamless mobility services. The end result is an entirely new world, one that allows us to envision the impossible, connect without boundaries and transform the ways in which we live. For more information, visit www.intelsat.com.
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Advanced Aerial Mobility - Lilium’s vision is to create ... More
Advanced Aerial Mobility - Lilium’s vision is to create a sustainable and accessible mode of high-speed, regional transportation. Using the 7-Seater Lilium Jet, an electric vertical take-off and landing jet, offering leading capacity, low noise and high performance, Lilium is building a transport network and service for people and goods. Working in partnership with world-leading aerospace, technology and infrastructure partners, commercial operations are planned to launch in 2024. Lilium’s 650+-strong team includes over 400 aerospace engineers and a leadership responsible for delivering some of the most successful aircraft in aviation history. Founded in 2015, Lilium’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities are in Munich, Germany, with teams based across Europe and the U.S. To learn more, visit www.lilium.com
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Aviation Sustainability - APSYS, an Airbus Company,... More
Aviation Sustainability - APSYS, an Airbus Company, provides consulting, IT and services solutions to ensure safety, security and sustainability for aerospace, transportation, industrial, urban and critical infrastructures, defence, the energy (H2) and public sector. We ensure business resilience, safety and cybersecurity while meeting tomorrow’s sustainability objectives, by enabling and inspiring innovation for sustainable growth. We make sure tomorrow’s smart mobility and cities are safe, secure and sustainable.
Drawing on 35 years of experience in aerospace, energy and aviation, we support Airbus in the development of new sustainable aircraft concepts. We address tomorrow’s mobility needs, through an open-minded and agile innovation approach.
SAFETY and SECURITY MANAGEMENT
Clients capitalize from our cross industry experience and capability to deliver business-tailored, enterprise-wide safety & security strategies and operating models. We perform safety audits, ensure compliance and support in certification. Our security programs cover governance, processes, technologies, metrics, culture change and crisis management.
SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT
Sustainability has become a strategic imperative. With strong roots in risk management over the product life cycle and value chains we assist our clients in systematically incorporating sustainability into their infrastructure, supply chains and processes end to end.
MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS
Amasis ensures safe and reliable aircraft operations, maintenance, engineering and logistics.
With SmartPlanIf maintenance planning and fleet availably is optimized based on dynamic scheduling and AI.
CONSULTING
Driving business acceleration and digital readiness.
Our consulting team empowers our customers to manage digital challenges while transforming their business models into future sustainable operations.For more information visit www.apsys-airbus.com
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Advance Aerial Mobility - Matternet has developed best-i... More
Advance Aerial Mobility - Matternet has developed best-in-class technology for on-demand, aerial delivery in urban environments. The company provides its technology platform-as-a-service to healthcare and logistics organizations. Our end-to-end solution enables organizations worldwide to operate drone networks for immediate on-demand delivery at a fraction of the time and at a greater degree of predictability than any other transportation solution used today. The Matternet system is centered around the core tenets of safety, reliability, and efficiency. To date, Matternet technology has enabled 15,000+ commercial revenue drone flights. For more information please visit www.mttr.net
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Aviation Sustainability - Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solution... More
Aviation Sustainability - Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for combating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. We refine waste, residues and innovative raw materials into renewable fuels and sustainable feedstock for plastics and other materials. We are the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, developing chemical recycling to combat the plastic waste challenge. We aim at helping customers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with our renewable and circular solutions by at least 20 million tons annually by 2030. As a technologically advanced refiner of high-quality oil products with a commitment to reach carbon-neutral production by 2035, we are also introducing renewable and recycled raw materials such as waste plastic as refinery raw materials. We have consistently been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and the Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable companies. In 2019, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 15.8 billion, with 82% of the company’s comparable operating profit coming from renewable products. Read more: neste.com
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Space Forum - All of us have a story. At SES, we believe you should have ... More
Space Forum - All of us have a story. At SES, we believe you should have the freedom to take your story wherever you want it to go – unlimited by geography, technology, or even gravity. This is why we provide a vast and intelligent network comprising the world’s only multi-orbit constellation of Geostationary (GEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites and extensive ground infrastructure – to deliver video and data solutions that connect more people in more places with content that enriches their personal stories.
As the leader in global content connectivity solutions, we do the extraordinary in space to deliver amazing experiences everywhere on Earth. Because when everyone is empowered with content and connectivity, billions of experiences – and, thus, billions of stories – have infinite possibilities.
For more information, visit www.ses.com
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Space Forum - Yahsat is a leading fixed and mobile satellite services ope... More
Space Forum - Yahsat is a leading fixed and mobile satellite services operator offering integrated satellite communications solutions to more than 150 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America, Asia and Australasia.
Yahsat’s fleet of five satellites reaches more than two-thirds of the world’s population, enabling critical communications including broadband, broadcasting, backhauling and mobility solutions. Yahsat provides a wide range of C, Ku, Ka, and L-band solutions for land, maritime and aero platforms to consumers, governments and enterprises. Its businesses consist of Yahsat Government Solutions, Thuraya, YahClick (Powered by Hughes), YahLink and Yahlive.
Yahsat is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE and is wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company. For more information visit www.yahsat.com
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Advanced Aerial Mobility - Zipline is an end-to-end supply chain solution... More
Advanced Aerial Mobility - Zipline is an end-to-end supply chain solution and the world's only national-scale automated instant logistics operator. Our service comprises best-in-class warehousing and inventory management, on-demand distribution and logistics, as well as data and performance management. By embedding these services into health systems, Zipline transforms the setting in which healthcare is delivered, expanding equitable access while decreasing costs and enabling more data-driven decision-making in public health.
We currently operate the world’s largest autonomous delivery network, capable of warehousing and delivering hundreds of different types of medicines, vaccines, blood products, and other medical supplies 24 hours a day, in all weather. With six active Zipline facilities and nine under construction, our system reaches thousands of health facilities serving 25 million people.
Since launching in 2016, Zipline has completed 165,000+ deliveries, delivering over two million medical products. Over 75% of our deliveries are routine resupplies; emergency deliveries account for less than 25%.
Our next horizon is the Middle East, where we know instant logistics can be transformative for equitable access to medical and other critical products. We look forward to expanding our presence there.
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Space Forum - BlackSky is a leading provider of real-time geospatial inte... More
Space Forum - BlackSky is a leading provider of real-time geospatial intelligence. BlackSky monitors activities and facilities worldwide by harnessing the world’s emerging sensor networks and leveraging its own satellite constellation. BlackSky processes millions of data elements daily from its constellation as well as a variety of space, IoT, and terrestrial-based sensors and data feeds. BlackSky’s on-demand constellation of satellites can image a location multiple times throughout the day. BlackSky monitors for pattern-of-life anomalies to produce alerts and enhance situational awareness. BlackSky’s monitoring service, Spectra AI, is powered by cutting-edge compute techniques including machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and natural language processing. BlackSky’s global monitoring solution is available via a simple subscription and requires no IT infrastructure or setup. Visit us at www.blacksky.com
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Aviation Sustainability - Cirium® has the number one source of aviat... More
Aviation Sustainability - Cirium® has the number one source of aviation and air travel data — the Cirium Core. Cirium enables customers to fund fleets, build and maintain aircraft, transport passengers and improve traveler experience and our focus is to drive targeted, profitable and informed decisions.
Our experts analyze millions of data sets each year to help airlines, airports, governments, metasearch, travel management companies and financial institutions to predict future market demand and make informed decisions about their business strategies.
Cirium turns the complex into the simplified, with a suite of solutions that answer some of the biggest questions in the wider travel industry.Our business is built from decades of experience and innovations, driven from the growth in our portfolio through acquisitions of data intelligence companies, including Ascend, Innovata, Diio, and FlightStats. Visit https://www.cirium.com/ for more information.
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Aviation Sustainability - Etihad Airways is the national airline of ... More
Aviation Sustainability - Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. We’ve come a long way since our journey started in 2003, and we’re delighted to have been able to share our worldwide adventure with millions of passengers ever since.
We know that no traveller is the same, and that’s why choice is at the heart of everything we do. When you choose Etihad Airways, you decide exactly how you want to fly. Multiple options, unlimited experiences.
We’re also proud to call Abu Dhabi our home. The capital of the UAE is at the crossroads of the world, filled with rich heritage, captivating culture and breathtaking experiences. For more information visit www.etihad.com
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Aviation Sustainability - GE Digital transforms how our ... More
Aviation Sustainability - GE Digital transforms how our customers solve their toughest challenges by putting industrial data to work. Our mission is to bring simplicity, speed, and scale to digital transformation activities, with industrial software that delivers breakthrough business outcomes. GE Digital’s product portfolio – including grid optimization and analytics, asset and operations performance management, and manufacturing operations and automation – helps industrial companies in the utility, power generation, oil & gas, aviation, and manufacturing sectors change the way industry works. For more information, visit www.ge.com/digital.
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Advanced Aerial Mobility - Groupe ADP is one of the few ... More
Advanced Aerial Mobility - Groupe ADP is one of the few airport operators to be present in all aspects of the airport value chain, from upstream studies in engineering, master planning and design, to the commissioning and operation of complex infrastructure (terminals, runways, baggage sorting, etc.). It develops, operates and develops the three main Paris airports under the Paris Aéroport banner : Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly and Paris-Le Bourget, as well as some ten civil aviation aerodromes in the Paris region.
Through its shops and restaurants, Groupe ADP aims to offer the best shopping and Parisian experience to its many passengers. As a property owner and developer in Ile-de-France, it implements a real estate policy in favour of Cargo and logistics activities, and also promotes the airport city with office buildings and hotels.
At the same time, all subsidiaries, activities and businesses combined, Groupe ADP is active in 125 airports in 50 countries around the world. It operates directly or indirectly under concession or management contract a network of 28 airports worldwide in 2021 and the alliance it forms with TAV Airports and tomorrow with GMR Airports will give rise to the world's leading airport network. For more information click here
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Space Forum - Henkel is the key partner and solution pro... More
Space Forum - Henkel is the key partner and solution provider in the design, development, manufacture and maintenance of aircrafts and space systems. With over 50 years of expertise under our wings, Henkel is a leader in aerospace coatings and structural adhesives for the aerospace OEM and MRO industries. Listed in over 5,000 aerospace specifications, we are ready to support your processes from beginning to end, across the globe. Because we're involved early in the design and development processes, we can provide tailor-made solutions to market challenges and needs. The result is a distinct competitive advantage as well as environmentally responsible and cost-effective operations.
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Advanced Aerial Mobility - Honeywell Aerospace products and services are ... More
Advanced Aerial Mobility - Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft. The Aerospace business unit builds aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more. Its hardware and software solutions create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights and safer skies and airports. For more information, visit www.honeywell.com or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable.
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Aviation Sustainability - Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technolo... More
Aviation Sustainability - Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet our planet’s vital power needs
Power is vital to the success of a growing and increasingly connected world.
At Rolls-Royce we believe in the transforming potential of technology. Our focus is on pioneering the power that matters for the needs of tomorrow as well as today.
Our purpose is to use that power to connect, power and protect society.
Few companies are better placed than us to help society transition to a low-carbon economy and this will drive our competitive advantage in the long term. We are determined to use our position as a global power group to play a role in creating a resilient, inclusive, net zero carbon future. For more information visit www.rolls-royce.com
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Advanced Aerial Mobility - Skyports is connecting the world through our s... More
Advanced Aerial Mobility - Skyports is connecting the world through our skies by owning and operating infrastructure for urban aviation and managing end to end drone deliveries.
Skyports is a first-mover in locating, building, owning and operating passenger and cargo vertiports at strategic locations within urban environments. It works very closely with vehicle manufacturers and operators, city authorities, regulators and real estate partners to build landing infrastructure in suitable and convenient locations across cities, thereby creating resilient infrastructure networks which enable safe and efficient operations of passenger and cargo drones.
Visit https://skyports.net/ for more information.
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Aviation Sustainability - World Fuel Services solves energy challeng... More
Aviation Sustainability - World Fuel Services solves energy challenges for customers around the world. Every day, we provide a powerful integrated platform to optimize energy, logistics, and related services for aviation, marine, commercial, industrial, and transportation customers so they can focus on what they do best.
With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions including fuel and energy supply, logistics, credit, financing, price risk management, and transaction management services, we create enduring value for our business partners at more than 8,000 locations in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
To learn more, visit www.wfscorp.com.
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MON 15 NOVEMBER
Aviation Sustainability
10:25 - 10:30Opening remarks
Speaker:
Linn Tonsberg | Global Director of Process Excellence | Air bp
10:30 - 11:10Opening keynote panel: UAE’s commitment to sustainability: creating a more sustainable circular economy
Although important, aviation sustainability isn’t just about the lifecycle of an aircraft and emissions produced. The production, manufacturing, end-of-life and supporting ecosystem should be reconsidered to create a unified environmentally friendly industry, achieve an even greater impact and put economic growth on a sustainable pathway.
Moderator:
Joseph McMonigle | Secretary General | International Energy Forum
Speakers:
Tony Douglas | Group Chief Executive Officer | Etihad Aviation Group
Chris Raymond | Chief Sustainability Officer | Boeing
Julie Kitcher | Executive Vice President Communications and Corporate Affairs | Airbus
Rob Watson | Director | Rolls-Royce Electrical
11:10 - 11:30Presentation: The disruptive technologies accelerating SAF development
For sustainable aviation fuels to build at scale new technologies must be developed. Cost isn’t the only difficult element to overcome. Operations, safety and supporting infrastructure are also holding back implementation. This presentation will uncover the portfolio of solutions available to deliver SAF for aviation decarbonization and identify what technology barriers we need to break to accelerate SAF development.
Speaker:
Andreea Moyes | Global Aviation Sustainability Director | Air bp
11:30 - 12:00Panel: Tackling passenger pressure with government regulations
According to Reuters, U.S airlines and renewables companies are lobbying the Biden administration to back a big increase in grants for lower-carbon aviation fuel, arguing new incentives are needed to help fight climate change Reuters. This panel will identify the key government regulations and initiatives such as CORSIA pushing for a green recovery.
Moderator:
Alejandro Rios Galvan | Director, Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium, Chief Research Scientist | Khalifa University
Speakers:
Kai Bauer | Principal Advisor Environment & Sustainability | EASA - European Aviation Safety Agency
Shannon Scott | Senior Manager Environment Affairs | Emirates
Oliver Phillips | Standard Chartered Bank
Trine Braathen | Sr. Business Developer, Environmental Markets | World Fuel Services
12:00 - 12:20Presentation: Fuel for thought: Establishing strategies for sustainable aviation fuel success
R&D into sustainable aviation fuels has risen dramatically over the last few years. Government and passenger pressure have accelerated demand, but further government incentives and investment is required to scale production and reduce costs. This presentation will uncover the current barriers of sustainable success and how we can combat future challenges to ensure we meet the 2050 goals.
Speaker:
Jonathan Wood | Vice President - Renewable Aviation | Neste
12:20 - 12:50Panel: Shaping the sustainable future of aviation with collaboration
A credible sustainable strategy includes reducing emissions through new fleets, operational fuel efficiency, airport operations, optimal air traffic management, SAF and carbon offsetting. This panel discussion will recognise the strategies airlines need to adopt for more efficient flying.
Moderator:
Stacy Malphurs | Vice President Environmental Sustainability & Supply Chain | Southwest Airlines
Speakers:
Andrew Doyle | Senior Director, Market Development | Cirium
Alessandro Fidato | Chief Operating Officer | SEA Milan Airports
Mohammed Alkhuraisi | Head of Strategy | General Authority for Civil Aviation, Saudi Arabia
Andrew Coleman | President | GE Digital, Aviation Software
12:50 - 13:20Presentation: Kick-starting demand for hydrogen energy: exploring the hydrogen value chain
Hydrogen has become a buzz word in the energy world, but how close are we to flying on hydrogen fueled aircrafts? This session will explore the storage, cost, and infrastructure required to welcome hydrogen into the aviation supply chain and how we can fast-track development.
Speaker:
Gabriel Godfrey (Speaker/Advisor) | Product Owner Sustainable Aircraft | APSYS
13:20 - 14:00Panel: Measuring sustainable contributions
Corporations aren’t solely responsible for CO2 emissions; airlines need to offer full transparency on efficiency to allow customers to take ownership of their emissions. This discussion will uncover how airlines can encourage customers to contribute to decarbonization funds and use big data to increase sustainability visibility, helping to create a true measurable roadmap for success.
Moderator:
Andreea Moyes | Global Aviation Sustainability Director | Air bp
Speakers:
Jorg Oppermann | VP Hub and Midfield Operations | Etihad Aviation Group
Brian Moran | VP Global Sustainability Policy & Partnerships | Boeing
Lars Kroeplin | Head of Corporate Responsibility Strategy | Lufthansa Group
Aaron Robinson | Senior Manager – Environmental Sustainability | United Airlines
14:00 - 14:05Closing remarks by chairperson
Speaker:
Linn Tonsberg | Global Director of Process Excellence | Air bp
14:05End of conference
TUE 16 NOVEMBER
Space Forum
10:10 - 10:15Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
10:15 - 10:20Welcome Address
Speaker:
H.E Salem Al Qubaisi | Director General | UAESA
10:20 - 10:25UAESA Address
Speaker:
Ibrahim Al Qasim | Deputy Director General | UAESA
10:25 - 10:40Protecting our Pale Blue Dot – Space is key
Speaker:
Jean Marc Nasr | Head of Space Systems | Airbus
10:40 - 11:00Current and Future Trends in Secure, Multi-Orbit SATCOM Communications for Aerospace and Defense
Speaker:
David Micha | President | Intelsat General Communications
11:00 - 11:15Integrated solutions and applications specific to Aero
Speaker:
Sulaiman Al Ali | Chief Executive Officer | Thuraya
11:15 - 11:30Enabling discovery - Rapid innovation for mission fulfillment
Exploring how adaptability and responsiveness are critical for successful mission delivery, and looking at the lessons lunar missions have for building resilient teams that think laterally to solve problems quickly and effectively under pressure.
Moderators:
Charlie Duke | Apollo 16 Astronaut
Michael Gold | Executive Vice President for Civil Space and External Affairs | Redwire Space
11:30 - 11:45The Cloud: Bridging the Gap Between Earth and Space
Speaker:
Maj. Gen Clint Crosier | Director, Aerospace and Satellite Solutions | Amazon Web Services
11:45 - 12:15Debate: Enabling mobility and high-capacity inflight data services
Demand for aero connectivity in broad terms is generated for entertainment purposes in flight. Inmarsat's 2018 survey suggests that about 67% of the passengers are likely to rebook with an airline if inflight Wi-Fi were available. How will space technology enable airline to meet growing demand for connectivity “anywhere and anytime”? How can airline focus on enabling In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) over In-Flight Entertainment (IFE)?
Moderator:
Amandeep Bhangu | International Presenter-Reporter | BBC
Speakers:
Patrick Brannelly | SVP Retail, IFE & Connectivity | Emirates
Alia Al Qalam | Manager ‑ Development Engineering | Oman Air
Ben Griffin | Vice President Mobility Services | OneWeb
Abdulla Al Marar | Head of Space Projects Section | UAESA
12:15 - 12:35Reimagining government services
Governments around the world increasingly rely on commercial satellite services to meet their networking needs. Whether it’s for military, social and economic development, or future technologies, this session explores how satellite communication can enable innovation in service delivery.
Speaker:
Ramsey Khanfour | VP Sales, Global Government | SES
12:35 - 13:10Debate: The space access revolution – small sats and new launch
Space launch services are expected to record strong growth in 2021, with the market forecast to grow more than 15.7% year over year. As launch costs are driven down and the ability to rapidly produce small sats is ramped up how will the space sector become more responsive to customer needs? Which service base will provide the biggest opportunity?
Moderator:
Amandeep Bhangu | International Presenter-Reporter | BBC
Speakers:
Michael Gold | Executive Vice President for Civil Space and External Affairs | Redwire Space
Guillermo Ramos | Founder | Aistech
Adnan Al Muhairi | Chief Technical Officer | Yahsat
Sharona Sente | Technical Service Manager | Henkel
Suhail Al Dhafri | EMM deputy project manager | MBRSC
Abdulla Al Shehhi | Head of Strategic Research Section | UAE Space Agency
13:10 - 13:40Parallel Industry Session: Space as a Service
How the space sector integrates most effectively into the aerospace sector and what are the technology leverage points? How will space integrate with defence and aviation and how will technology be integrated to enable success in deploying sensors, collecting real-time data, and data analysis? How are organisations in the space sector combining multiple digital technologies such as Cloud, Machine Learning, and Blockchain to build a meaningful competitive advantage?
Moderator:
Dr. Luigi Scatteia | Partner - Space Practice Leader | PwC Advisory
Speakers:
Diana Deca | Founder | Neurobotx
John Nicol | CEO | Corona Aerospace
Andy Stephenson | VP, International Government Business Development & Sales | BlackSky
Dr. Teresa Segura | Space & Connectivity Principal | Boeing HorizonX
David Micha | President | Intelsat General Communications
13:40 - 14:00Milestones of the UAE National Space Programme
What is the UAE’s vision for engagement with the wider aerospace sector? What are the updates on the UAE astronaut programme, the Hope Probe mission and future activities? How does the UAE's space programme currently engage with aerospace industry players and what are the opportunities for involvement in future programmes and technologies?
Speakers:
Mohammed Al Harmi | Senior Director, Administrative Affairs Department | MBRSC
Dr. Firas Salah Jarrar | Acting Manager | Yahsat Space Lab & Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Sean Swei | Director | KU Space Technology & Innovation Center (KUSTIC)
Fatima Alshamsi | Head of Space Policy and Regulations Section | UAESA
14:00End Of Conference
WED 17 NOVEMBER
Advanced Aerial Mobility
10:25 - 10:30Opening remarks by Chairperson
Speaker:
John Picard | Founder | John Picard & Associates
10:30 - 10:50Opening session: Building radically better ways of moving
Transport infrastructure today is broken. It is costly in personal time, space consumption and carbon emissions. The decarbonization of aviation is inevitable. How will advanced aerial mobility and eVTOL’s such as Lilium radically transform the way the world moves?
Speaker:
Alexander Asseily | Vice Chairman | Lilium
10:50 - 11:30Panel: Investing in the future of sustainable autonomous flight
Following the global trend, Dubai seeks to ensure a quarter of all journeys in the emirate are taken on autonomous transport by 2030. Drone systems represent one of the most promising emerging technologies in the civil aviation and transport sector, this panel discussion will identify how companies can capitalize on drone technology, calculate ROI and accelerate investment in air-mobility infrastructure to support drone development.
Moderator:
Duncan Walker | CEO | Skyports
Speakers:
Brian Yutko | Chief Engineer, Sustainability & Future Mobility | Boeing
Eng. Ruba Fayez Abdelal (Advisor) | Project Manager Transportation Systems Department | RTA
Simon Masters | Deputy Challenge Director. | UK Research and Innovation
Kai-Tse Lin | Co-Founder/COO | Bellwether Industries
11:30 - 11:50Presentation: The new age of delivery drones
The disruption challenges faced during the pandemic has increased opportunities within the UAV sector. Worldwide lockdowns accelerated ecommerce activity, coupled with vaccine drives that are pushing capacity boundaries with traditional cargo and last mile delivery suppliers. This session will discuss how delivery drones can alleviate some of the ecommerce boom pressures and fast track vaccine distribution.
11:50 - 12:30Keynote panel: Maximizing regulatory readiness- fast tracking delivery
This panel will assess the true potential of advanced aerial mobility technology and uncover how we can anticipate regulatory challenges to avoid implementation delays. With interest in UAV/UAM technology accelerating, how can stakeholders increase pressure to quicken the pace of regulatory change to keep up with demand. Developing the ideal conditions to promote innovation, facilitate efficient governance and ensure security and safety.
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Moderator:
Aman Pannu | Global Practice Area Leader- Aerospace & Defence | Frost & Sullivan
Speakers:
Mohammad Faisal Al Dossari | Senior Director Air Navigation & Aerodromes Department | GCAA
David Alexander | Director, Aerospace Standards | SAE International
Tassilo Wanner | Chief Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Officer | Lilium
David Tait | Innovation Lead | CAA UK
12:30 - 13:10Panel: Reshaping architecture and infrastructure for VTOL
Commercial and cargo drones cannot truly take off without the physical infrastructure to support operations such as landing pads, charging points, and drone ports. This panel discussion will uncover if cities are ready to support urban air transportation and if architects are willing to rethink the urban environment design.
Moderator:
Philip Butterworth-Hayes | Director of Strategy and Communications | CIVATA Global
Speakers:
Duncan Walker | CEO | Skyports
Fernando Augusto de Castro | Head of Airport Operations and Offshore Service - MEA | Zurich Airport Brasil
Balkiz Sarihan | Head of UAM Strategy Execution and Partnerships | Airbus
Ken Junyawat | Drone/ UAS National Regulation Reviewer | Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand
13:10 - 13:30Presentation: Drones and cities of the future
Demand for last-mile logistics is voracious with deliveries expected to double by 2030. This session will showcase the world's only city-wide drone network in Abu Dhabi and explore the initiative's value proposition for healthcare and how lightweight, emission-free drones will help pioneer sustainable Cities of the Future.
Speaker:
Jon Michaeli | Global Head of Sales and BD | Matternet
13:30 - 14:00Panel: Adapting to key industry challenges to create a drone roadmap
An explorative session that will answer some of the most pressuring challenges facing the industry. What are the social benefits and challenges within UAM? How can we overcome roadblock and be ready for an even more complex airspace. How to standardize the industry and promote collaboration.
Moderator:
Selda Konukcu | VP | IAWA
Speakers:
Aqeel Ahmed Al Zarouni | Senior Director - Policies, Regulations and Planning. Aviation Safety Affairs. Policies, Regulations & Planning, | GCAA
Mark Hedden | Senior Solutions Architect | Honeywell
Myron Keehn | Vice President Air Service & Business Development | Edmonton International Airport
Steven Clarke | Deputy Associate Administrator | NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate
14:00Closing remarks by chairperson
Speaker:
John Picard | Founder | John Picard & Associates