Tech Xplore
Tech Xplore
MON 15 NOVEMBER
Tech Xplore - Cyber Security
How is technology helping us overcome the challenges presented by current circumstances? Do tech developers and experts have the power to shape the future of air travel?
Tech leaders, innovators and thought leaders from leading airports, airlines, ANSPS and CAA’s will come together at Dubai Airshow to focus on 4 major tech trends – Cyber Security | AI | Automation | 5G – and discuss the tech-empowered future of the aviation industry!
09:55 - 10:00Registration and Networking
10:00 - 10:05Opening remarks by Chairperson
10:05 - 10:30Keynote interview session: The cyber threat landscape
The high interdependency between the various aviation sectors and the interconnectivity of systems makes it extremely important to implement a efficient cyber security strategy a one incident can impact the other sectors as well. Attend this session and learn how despite the complex IT infrastructure the aviation industry strives to manage cyber risk and build resilience.
10:30 - 11:00Panel Discussion: Developing and implementing airtight defenses against cyber threats
Discussing some of the barriers in implementation of cyber security solutions and highlighting What should the cybersecurity priorities be now and after the pandemic? What can companies do to improve cyber resilience and ensure business continuity? – Join us for this interactive session and identify what is truly critical and how the air transport industry can collaborate to monitor, detect and manage cyber risks.
11:00 - 11:30Power of collaboration: Building partnerships to improve cyber resilience
Creating stronger relationships among players in the aviation industry, and with external entities, to improve the development of best practices and the management of potential vulnerabilities.
11:30 - 12:00Not just an on-ground issue: Cyber security is an increasing concern for airlines
Global Airline CEO Survey, 85% of airline CEOs in the study view cybersecurity as a significant risk. Join us as we discuss the main vulnerabilities of today’s aircrafts such as connected systems, exposure to partners, increased customer data storage and more. Hear about some of the most innovative cyber tech solutions used by airlines to protect themselves against such adversaries.
12:00 - 12:30Panel discussion: The financially motivated attacker: Implementing robust cyber security programs to protect customer data
The data collection points for airlines and airports are usually dispersed and reside in silos. The highly sophisticated nature of cyber-attacks and their capability to bypass threat detection systems has made data security and privacy a number one concern for cyber security officials. Join us to discover some of the best practices implemented by airports and airlines to ensure safety of their customers.
12:30 - 13:00IT-OT alignment: Learn how to find and combat vulnerabilities within the OT environment
This session will highlight the importance of integrating cyber security within the aviation security and operating technologies. Discover best practices for securing today’s converged IT-OT environments.
13:00 - 13:30Artificial intelligence: A new security normal
Join us as we explore the feasibility of AI-powered cybersecurity tools for the aviation industry. Discover how AI is not just a trend but an actual solution for threat detection. Learn about the role of AI in avionics anomaly detections, security certification, faulty system components detection and more.
13:30 - 14:00Panel Discussion: Your money is only as safe as your IT Infrastructure
Around the world an increasing number of airlines and airports are being hit by ransomware. According to a report by KPMG, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, a revenue loss worth of USD252 billion has been anticipated: Can your company afford to lose any more due to a cyber breach you didn’t see coming? Join us as our speakers provide firsthand examples of how they are continuously working on securing their IT infrastructure, protecting their data and ensuring their corporates are safe against financial breaches.
14:00 - 14:30Panel Discussion: Today Vs. Tomorrow: What does the future of cyber security in aviation look like?
The benefits of emerging technologies have been encouraging the aviation industry to implement these and thereby increase the industry’s digital landscape. What can companies do now to implement new technologies but also protect themselves from future cyber- attacks? – Join our panelists and learn how you can reap the full benefits of emerging tech safely!
14:30 - 14:35Closing Remarks by Chairperson
TUE 16 NOVEMBER
Tech Xplore - Artificial Intelligence
09:55 - 10:00Registration and Networking
10:00 - 10:05Opening remarks by Chairperson
10:05 - 10:30Opening panel discussion: AI hype or reality for aviation
Join us as we discuss the latest AI and data science use cases and technologies for aviation. Hear about the challenges and evaluate the benefits of this disruptive technology.
10:30 - 11:00Resurgence of the aviation industry amidst the pandemic
The desire to serve passengers from a far through contact-less systems has led to an acceleration in the implementation of AI technologies. Attend this session to discover how AI has enabled travel during the pandemic by creating a seamless and comfortable passenger experience
11:00 - 11:30Airlines of the future: Leveraging AI technology to optimize fleet and operations
Discover how AI powered systems are helping airlines reduce operational costs and overheads. Attend this session to understand how AI can be used for pricing optimization, crew scheduling, flight route optimization, delay predictions, fraud detection and more
11:30 - 12:00Case Study: AI inspiring the next generation of breakthroughs in aviation
Hear about some of the most innovative use cases of AI in aviation and how the technology has improved operational efficiency and added to the bottom line. Discover how you can implement and reap the benefits within your organization.
12:00 - 12:30Unlocking the power of data
Airlines today arguably generate more customer data that can prove to be extremely valuable if used meaningfully. Leveraging AI to gain insights into big data can give airlines a huge advantage over competitors. Attend this session and discover how data collected at multiple check points including booking, check in, boarding and more can help airlines understand their customers and thereby predict customer behaviour and buying patterns to drive ticket sales
12:30 - 13:00Panel discussion: Tech Session - From linear to exponential growth, absolutely possible with AI
There’s a direct, measurable value of bringing AI to businesses. Accenture’s research reports that implementing AI technologies could improve average profitability rates by 38%. Get a first look at AI technology applications that have successfully managed to add to the bottom line of airlines, airports and ANSPs
13:00 - 13:30The future of customer service
Utilizing AI and machine learning to enhance customer service. Discover how AI can help optimize pricing strategies, increase customer engagement and improve the overall customer flight experience.
13:30 - 14:00A 30 minutes guide on how to bring AI to your business
What do you need to consider before implementing AI within your business? What is the ROI of this technology? What challenges are you looking to resolve through AI? Is AI really the optimal solution? Do you have the required IT setup to implement AI? Get answers to these questions and more.
14:00 - 14:30Future Outlook: Are you ready to fly without a pilot?
Using AI enabled systems to power the next generation of aircraft systems. Discover the potential of autonomous flights and how soon can these pilot-less planes become a reality.
14:30 - 14:35Closing Remarks by Chairperson
WED 17 NOVEMBER
Tech Xplore - Automation
09:55 - 10:00Registration and Networking
10:00 - 10:05Opening remarks by Chairperson
10:05 - 10:30Panel discussion: To automate or not?
How much automation are we comfortable with? To what level should we depend on automation? How to avoid human interference causing errors in automation? Hear about the advantages and the challenges that come with automation.
10:30 - 11:00Automation and biometrics; The new norm
Improving efficiency and safety of passengers and staff by delivering a seamless walk-through experience that eliminates the need to touch any airport equipment. Hear case study examples from airports that have implemented biometric and mobile technology to automate passenger journey.
11:00 - 11:30Tech focus: Discussing the application of automation in aviation
Discussing how automation has transformed the aviation industry and the future potential uses and applications. Learn about some of the most innovative technology and how you can apply the same within your organization to get an edge over competition.
11:30 - 12:00Touchless Travel: Leveraging mobile technology to overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic
Hear from leading airlines how they are using mobile technology to make travel safe. How are airlines limiting touch points and physical interaction to ensure safe and enjoyable passenger experience?
12:00 - 12:30Cobots automating the aviation industry
Discover how collaborative robots are helping in every field of aviation. The collaboration between human and robots is ensuring greater efficiency and improvement in every field from aircraft construction to maintenance to pilots.
12:30 - 13:00In flight automation: The latest in automated tools and applications in flights
Improve situation awareness, reduce chance of errors and minimize operating costs through automation.
13:00 - 13:30Big Debate: Automation a job creator of job killer?
Automation is making us rethink jobs. What are companies doing to further educate their staff and encourage them to develop skill sets that help in retaining their jobs? Find out how you can keep your job secure during this digital wave.
13:30 - 14:00Automation of air traffic controls
Discussing how automation can overcome safety, complexity and human acceptance challenges before fully automating ATM.
14:00 - 14:30The future is automated: Looking beyond 2021
Discussing the role of automation for crisis rebound and discover how airports are moving from the traditional passenger handling ways to a more automated methods that ensure safety.
14:30 - 14:35Closing Remarks by Chairperson
THU 18 NOVEMBER
Tech Xplore - 5G
09:55 - 10:00Registration and Networking
10:00 - 10:05Opening remarks by Chairperson
10:05 - 10:30Panel discussion: Transforming air travel through 5G
Discussing how the ultra-fast 5G networks will change airport, airlines and passenger travel experience forever.
10:30 - 10:35NextGen digital airport
Discussing the complexity of these networks and the best technologies available to help you build the best 5G ready private wireless network that improves connectivity and efficiency of performing critical operations.
11:00 - 11:30Hear from the implementers: Discussing recent 5G trials
Airports around the world have already started implementing pilot 5G projects. Hear about their experience's challenges faced, and benefits reaped.
11:30 - 12:00Enhancing intelligent connectivity
With increasing digital landscape and connected devices, it is evident that 5G will play a huge role in IOT. Discover how 5G will help connect more number of devices compared to 4G, enable huge amounts of data flow, make autonomous vehicles safer for passenger transport and more.
12:00 - 12:30Accelerating digital transformation through faster connections and lower latency
Discussing the available 5G technologies. How do you select the best network provider to support existing and upcoming tech implementations.
12:30 - 13:005G driving operational efficiency
Discussing the potential of 5G to not only collect data but monetize this data for airlines and airports thereby adding to the company bottom line.
13:00 - 13:30Improving passenger experience through 5G
Discover how 5G can enable intelligent automation and the advancement of 5G era technologies such as big data, AI and IOT to improve passenger experience both on-ground and in-flight.
13:30 - 14:00Panel Discussion: Taking 5G to the skies - Discovering the ROI of 5G implementation
As the market has changed, how is 5G supporting aviation bounce back to normality? How are network providers responding to the demands of the aviation sector? How can airports and airlines support the case for 5G implementation? Get answers to this and more through our interactive panel!
