• Analyzing the impact of changing travel patterns on use of air space and aircraft demand
• Role of airports – How can airports cater to the changing demands? What transformational efforts need to be put in place to ensure connectivity and competitives?
• Identifying emerging market segments and tailoring product offerings
• Enhancing operations, implementing innovative tech, enabling fleet flexibility and more to meet varying customer needs
• How can airports and airlines support each other and what will be aviation industry look like 2050 and beyond?

• Exploring challenges and opportunities in SAF adoption
• Evaluating frameworks for expanding SAF development and meeting governmental mandates
• Fast-tracking SAF technology deployment and innovation
• Enabling international coorperations for SAF Adoption

• What efforts can  the aviation industry can continue to make in order to ensure sustainability?
• Investigating efficient strategies and forthcoming measures aimed at fostering a sustainable  aviation sector
• How can commercial aviation stake holders enable sustainability whilst ensuring profitability
• Achieving net zero – what critical actions need to be taken by the industry?

• New age of technology delivering a next gen travel experience
• Highlighting the top tech trends in aviation • How are new technologies impacting corporate aviation?
• Supporting the implementation and adoption of new tech across airlines and airports
• Discussing the threats and evaluating strategies that help combat challenges that come with the increased digital landscape

• Analyzing current and projected passenger and aircraft traffic demands
• Investing in expansion and modernization of airport facilities
• Implementing advanced technologies for efficient passenger flow management.
• Enhancing collaboration with airlines and ground service providers for seamless operations
• Building smart next generation airports

• Driving innovation in aerial mobility and autonomous systems
• Accelerating the implementation of eVtols and discussing advancements and collaborations needed to enable country wide AAM system
• Discussing innovative technologies that help support the global growth of the AAM industry

• Understanding latest trends. Adapting and reacting to recent demands
• Ensuring sustainability in air cargo logistics
• Exploring the influence of environmental policies, trade agreements, and government support on the air cargo industry
• Discussing strategies to adapt to changing economic conditions and optimize business operations 
• Highlighting latest technologies such as drones for efficient cargo delivery

• Highlighting plans and programs for aerospace capacity development. ​
• What can governments do and how can the aerospace community contribute to build and inclusive next generation of workforce​
• Investments and partnerships being made to train and develop workforce and to ensure diversity

• Understanding the investment opportunities across the diverse segments 
• Recognising promising industry segments
• Analysing how governments and investors can wok better together 
• Discussing the growth trajectory of the industry

This session will provide an engaging introduction to EDGE, highlighting its business operations and various entities. It will also feature an overview of EDGE Youth Development programs, designed to empower and support young talent. Students will have the opportunity to apply directly for these programs using a special code shared during the presentation.

Universities will present their University’s project in front of esteemed Industry mentors, showcasing their cutting-edge innovations and research that will highlight their leadership in science and technology.