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
Welcome Address by the ICAO Secretary General Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar -

During the year that marks the 80th anniversary of the Chicago Convention and creation of ICAO, we are honored to have Mr. Salazar open Airlines 2024.

Speaker
Secretary General
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
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
Debate: What global shifts mean for the future of aviation consumer policy development -

With consumer policy high on the regulatory and industry agenda, the session will dive into the potential policy developments, especially in the area of passenger rights and accessible travel. Also a unique opportunity to take stock of what the US Election outcome could mean for aviation.

Speakers
Partner
5654 & Company
Managing Director, International Government Affairs
American Airlines
Deputy Director, Aviation - Commercial, Strategy and Sponsorship
Department for Transport
Coffee Break -
Fireside chat: UK Civil Aviation Authority and its mission to Protect People, and Enable Aerospace -

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

Speakers
Transport Correspondent
Financial Times
Group Director for Consumers & Markets
Civil Aviation Authority
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
Director for Aviation
Department for Transport
Chief Executive Officer
Gatwick Airport
Chief Executive
AICES
Ministerial address from the Scottish government -
Speaker
Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity
Scottish Government
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
Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity
Scottish Government
CEO
Loganair
easyJet
UK Country Manager
Chief Strategy Officer
Manchester Airports Group
Aerospace Reporter
Bloomberg
Lunch -
Keynote: Secretary of State for Transport with Q&A -
Speakers
Partner
5654 & COMPANY
Secretary of State for Transport
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
Senior Vice President
Airbus
Chief Relationships Officer
Aerospace Technology Institute
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 -
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
Aviation Ambassador – Department for Transport
The Airport Guy
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 -

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