How can research initiatives be managed to avoid duplication? How are local entities ensuring focus on R&D investment, emerging technologies, and IP localisation in ways that encourage innovation? How can national policies ensure value is captured  and retained from new tech and R&D?

Highlight the critical investments being made in Abu Dhabi as a global start-up hub for the aerospace sector. How are start-ups programmes bolstering the economy of the UAE and stimulating trade and economic activity. What are the key partners and how is new enterprise and technology playing a foundational role in Abu Dhabi’s economic future?

What are the new dynamics of commercial aviation? What are the opportunities in Afrcia? Will the sector’s centre of gravity move towards Asia?

Open skies and connectivity? Passenger levels are expected to recover by 2023, but what can be done to accelerate recovery? What are the growth geographies? How will fleet profiles change? How must efficient air traffic management and aircraft routing that minimizes fuel consumption contribute to sustainability drives?

Exploring the development programme and capabilities of the Destinus hypersonic rocket airplane? What are the technology hurdles that have been overcome, and how will the platform fit into the aviation sector?

How can executive leadership teams effectively use big data to drive strategy and decision making? How is data analytics transforming the aviation industry? What are the biggest opportunities for airlines to utilise data to drive revenues and profit ratios? What case studies are in place to demonstrate where investments in big data and analytics have generated significant ROI and not just more data? Where are the big wins - fuel efficiency, safety, smart maintenance? Who owns the data – operators, air framers, engine manufacturers?

Becoming a leader in future fuels Generating enough clean energy - what role can the UAE play in efficiently producing SAF and Hydrogen based on green electricity/ What is the path to becoming a leader in sustainable fuels? What are the wider perspectives on energy infrastructure and industrialisation?

How will future airport hubs be designed and operate. How must infrastructure be developed to support sustainable aviation fuel and new forms of propulsion? As aircraft design develops rapidly how can airports innovate to capitalise on new fleets and opportunities? How are airports integrating digital tech to drive efficiency and enhance customer experience? What is the role of airports in urban air mobility?

Industry Address

•  H.E Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti | Head of Cyber Security | UAE Government

What are the biggest cyber security challenges facing the aerospace sector? How can the industry improve its cyber resilience and what are the barriers to implementing more robust systems and defence’s? What are the specific vulnerabilities of digital technologies and how can the industry collaborate to monitor, detect and manage cyber risks? How can information sharing and industry collaboration help make the sector more resilient to cyber-attacks and improve management of potential vulnerabilities?

As business travel rebounds, what are the differentiators that will enable business operators to win and retain market share from airlines? How can the sector best demonstrate the flexibility, efficiency, safety and privacy that passengers require? How can the sector retain Covid driven growth, and capitalise on increasing demand in ME and Asia Pac? What is the market demand for supersonic? Is supersonic flight over land realistic or will long range travel be the stronger business case?

How is the aerospace supply chain reshaping to meet global logistics challenges? How are technologies being implemented to enable future resilience to global shocks and more rapid responsiveness to supply chain pressures?

How are digital twins enabling airlines to bridge the gap between the physical and the digital worlds? What is the impact of digital twins on the aerospace and MRO sectors? What is the adoption curve, and how will proactive and predictive maintenance increase platform operational availability and efficiency?

Dedicated to the future of urban mobility, this special programme explores how the industry can accelerate the adoption of new technology, and how stakeholders must work together to make the UAE a pioneer market.

The working group will consist of a welcome and objective briefing followed by board room discussion addressing the challenges facing the roll out of AAM technology. The session will be asked to address the following issues:

• How will we instill passenger confidence in AAM?
• What infrastructure is needed for AAM?
• How can the UAE be a leader in implementing Urban air mobility?

The working group will consist of a welcome and objective briefing followed by board room discussion addressing the challenges facing organisations looking to increase diversity. The session will be asked to address the following issues:

• How can we support the development of wider diversity initiatives?
• How can the GAS agenda be structured to support diversity and drive more inclusive participation?
• How can the UAE be a leader in diversity, and how can the Summit demonstrate that?

This two-day focused challenge offers start-ups the opportunity to connect, network with & hear from innovation & investment teams at Boeing. Participating startups will be able to understand how corporates like Boeing identify their technology gaps and how to fulfill them via partnerships with disruptive technology businesses like startups. The second part of the first day will be 2 reverse (problem) pitches for which start-ups will get the chance to come up with solutions and pitch on the second day.

Dr. Carlton Washburn, Strategy Principal, Boeing
Madison Peterson, Strategy Principal, Boeing
Bobby Nieuhaus, Strategy Principal, Boeing

TOPIC: Reverse Pitch & Q&A with Boeing

Find out an overview of Boeing technology gaps and how to tackle those challenges. The reverse pitch will cover (but not limited to) Digital Solutions, Autonomy & AI… Don’t miss this opportunity to get briefed by Boeing venture & innovation team followed by 30 mins Q&A to get ready to pitch your solution to them in Part 2!

Focused on developing trade missions and driving market and partnership opportunities, the priority market sessions will focus on areas of key economic and investment focus for the UAE and Israel

Mentorship is valued and sought after by young people. NextGen Leaders, in partnership with the Space Generation Advisory Council, is providing the platform for bringing industry leaders and young talent together. Students and young professionals will receive practical guidance and tips on how to kick start or advance their careers.

Outlining the importance of the UAE’s space programme to the development of the high technology industrial sector in the UAE and the opportunities for international partnerships.

How are organisations in the space sector combining multiple digital technologies such as Cloud, Machine Learning, and Blockchain to build a meaningful competitive advantage? How are the upstream and downstream segments being affected, and how are the technologies supporting more scalable and innovative business models that are democratizing access to the space sector?

Space exploration will evolve and grow due to declining launch costs and advances in technology. What can organisations and programmes do now to take advantage of new launch technologies? Will private companies determine the future of space exploration? Will there be a private space exploration economy in the next decade?

What are the digital technology possibilities for military space? What services beyond MilSatCom and EO will be important? How can military space assets be best protected from enemy interference? How can rapid innovation and the small sat revolution be capitalised on by avoiding prohibitively long and complex procurement processes?

How does the space sector integrate most effectively into the aerospace sector and what are the technology leverage points? How will space integrate with defence and aerospace and how will technology be integrated to enable success in deploying sensors, collecting real-time data, and data analysis.

Technology Challenge – Pitch Opportunity In Part 2 of the Pitch Clinic, startups will be split up into smaller groups for opportunity to discuss their solutions during a 5-minute pitch followed by feedback from the team.

To join the challenge, simply apply through the online application, and find out if you qualify. Startups focusing in the following sectors should apply: Technology, Cybersecurity, Future Mobility, AI/ML, Fleet Ops/Airline Synergies, Drone Operations, Digital Factory & Data Flow Management, Quantum Computing, Space Situational Awareness, Sensors, Materials, Sustainability.

Introduction - Unpacking the power of CubeSats in the new Space Age:

• CubeSat orbital analysis
• Satellite tracking and signal reception
• Mechanical aspects in designing a CubeSat
• Onboard Computer and Concept of Operations
• CubeSat thermal analysis and power budget calculations

Is the aerospace industry prepared to attract talent more effectively? Is a promotional boost of aerospace and defence product development and manufacturing the answer to it? Would virtual prototyping, 3D printing and robotics, as the new image of manufacturing processes brought about by technological advances, do the trick?

Technology is often highlighted by industry leadership as the future and the smart choice for upcoming talent. Associated skills related to machine learning, cyber, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, data science and hypersonics have also been identified as skills in high demand. How are industry and academia ensuring sufficient technical talent is generated? How is the government involved in that process?

The benefits of working in the aerospace industry. What are the opportunities for young people? A panel of C-level executives who address the benefits of working in the aerospace industry, inspiring stories to share existing possibilities of pursuing internships or mentorship in multinational companies. Is there anything that could be done to assist progression of young people’s career paths?