2024 Agenda

See below an outline of sessions and timings for the event taking place at Airlines 2024.

Further details on exact session titles and speakers will be added soon.

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Registration -
Welcome & introductions -
Speaker
Partner
5654 & COMPANY
Fireside chat with Shai Weiss, CEO, Virgin Atlantic -

Virgin Atlantic’s CEO discusses the responsibility on airlines as a catalyst for economic growth.

Speaker
CEO
Virgin Atlantic
State of the industry -

IATA’s SVP Sustainability & Chief Economist will provide an overview of the current industry performance, geopolitical and economic developments, and what these might imply for the outlook for the industry and for the UK in particular.

Speaker
SVP Sustainability & Chief Economist
IATA
Airline interview: What global shifts mean for the future of aviation policy development -
Coffee Break -
Interview: Maintaining a competitive and safe UK aviation sector -

A view from the CEO of the UK Civil Aviation Authority on the role of the regulator in supporting sustainable growth, safety, competitiveness and delivering for consumers.

Speakers
Chief Executive
UK Civil Aviation Authority
Transport Correspondent
Financial Times
Panel Debate: Is the role of aviation in facilitating trade and economic prosperity adequately understood? -

What is needed under the next parliamentary session to ensure the UK remains able to serve its consumers? Are UK regulatory costs and their burden globally competitive? A discussion on the critical role of the aviation sector including the Air Freight sector.

Speakers
Director of Policy and Insight
British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
CEO
IAG Cargo
Chief Executive
UK Civil Aviation Authority
Chief Executive Officer
Gatwick Airport
Chief Executive
AICES
Transport Correspondent
Financial Times
Panel Debate: What increased responsibility can the UK regions make in supporting aviation and economic growth? -

A discussion on what policy levers, infrastructure and investment will be required to increase connectivity of the UK Regions to domestic and global airline networks. Will this be driven by airport capacity availability or enabled through the Government's regional agenda?

Speakers
CEO
Manchester Airports Group
Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity
Scottish Government
CEO
Loganair
easyJet
UK Country Manager
Aerospace Reporter
Bloomberg
Lunch -
Attracting new talent -

A fascinating insight into how the industry needs to embrace new methods of engagement and outreach to attract the next generation of talent across all roles in the sector. Why failure to attract the right talent in a competitive skills environment will hinder future success.

Speaker
Panel Debate: The Net Zero journey -

The aviation industry commitment to Net Zero by 2050 involves multiple pathways and will require radical collaboration both within the sector and with Government. What role will SAF, electric, hydrogen and hybrid technologies each play in the pathway to Net Zero? Do public perceptions match the reality of what is happening now and on achievability of targets through to 2050? What will it take to ensure the UK can deliver sustainable aviation that drives economic growth while meeting the ambitious commitments and remaining competitive?

Speakers
Vice President Government Relations EU & NATO
GE Aerospace
Director Government & Industry Affairs
Heart Aerospace
Regional Director – Europe and METACA Sustainability
Boeing
How will AI transform airline operations and commercial strategies? -

A fascinating look at how airlines have already embraced AI behind the scenes and how integration of AI is set to rapidly increase across the sector. What are the tangible benefits and what will this look like to consumers? How will AI support competitiveness of the sector?

Speaker
Senior Industry Manager
Google
Coffee Break -
Ministerial Keynote - to be confirmed -
Speaker
Partner
5654 & COMPANY
Fireside chat with Thomas Woldbye, CEO, Heathrow Airport -

Heathrow’s CEO discusses the evolution and development of the UK’s hub airport to support sustainable growth.

Speakers
CEO
Heathrow
Transport Correspondent
Financial Times
Closing summary -
Speaker
Partner
5654 & COMPANY
Drinks Reception -

Sponsorship Opportunities

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