NextGen Leaders | Dubai Airshow 2025, 17 -21 November 2025, DWC, Dubai

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders

Location

14 Nov – 17 Nov

The Next Gen Leaders program prepares students, graduates, and professionals with the skills needed to transition from academia to industry. Participants will access exclusive sessions, workshops, training, university research showcases, and competitions - all designed to shape the future aerospace workforce.

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Feature Highlights

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Project Showcase

Exhibiting universities can showcase their latest research projects, engage directly with industry leaders, and present on stage, gaining valuable insights and feedback from industry mentors.

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Hackathon

Driving innovation, the NextGen Leaders Hackathon unites aspiring minds to tackle real-world aerospace challenges shaping the future of aviation.

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Vista Stage

A dedicated platform for students to showcase innovative projects, engage with industry leaders and mentors, gain valuable insights and an exciting hackathon where teams tackle real-world challenges.

NextGen Leaders

Dedicated to students, featuring inspiring panels, keynotes, and roundtable discussions with industry leaders. This platform equips future aerospace professionals with insights and skills to confidently advance their careers.

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Training Academy

A dynamic hub of innovation and learning, the training academy will feature expert-led workshops focussing on the aerospace, space and defence industry.

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NextGen Leaders Advisory Board

Youth Circle

An initiative by the Emirates Youth Council, with dynamic forums that connect young minds with decision-makers from government and industry. Rooted in Emirati culture, each 90-minute session empowers participants to explore challenges, share ideas, and co-create solutions on topics shaping the future.

Hosted at the Academy Stage in the Inspiration Zone at Dubai Airshow 2025, Youth Circle follows a collaborative format of presentations, discussions, and solution-building - fostering meaningful conversations that inspire real impact.

Schedule

Schedule

Day 1 | Monday, 17 Nov

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: UAE Space Agency

Day 2 | Tuesday, 18 Nov

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Dubai Airports

Day 5 | Friday, 21 Nov

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Emirates Group

Past speakers

Participating universities

Who should attend?

★ University Students

★ Recent Graduates

★ Young Professionals

★ Students Interested in Innovation

Testimonial

“The NextGen program stands out for its commitment to shaping the future leaders of the aerospace industry. As we look forward to future events, I am confident that NextGen will continue to play a pivotal role in inspiring and preparing the next generation of aviation professionals. I extend my gratitude to the entire team for their vision and dedication to the success of the NextGen program.”

Capt. Bikal Jha

Aviation Faculty Member, Modern College of Business & Science (MCBS), Oman

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