Conference Program

Dec 09 | Excursions

Dec 10-11 | Conference, Expo & B2B Matchmaking

2-day conference program with leading aerospace executives

Under the motto “The next era of aviation: Resilient, digital, sustainable” leading industry experts will speak and discuss about the following topics:

Resilient Supply Chains  through Collaboration

Pioneering Net Zero

Digital Aviation

(De)Globalization and  Trade Barriers

Agenda

Day 1 | Day 2 | Excursions

Day 1 | Wednesday, Dec 10

Main Stage

  • 08.00 - 09.00

    Check-in | Opening of the exhibition and early bird networking in the exhibition

    CCH - Congress Center Hamburg | 20355 Hamburg
    CCH - Congress Center Hamburg | 20355 Hamburg
  • 09.00 - 09.25

    Welcome address and opening of the conference

    Jürgen Westermeier
    Chief Procurement Officer, Airbus
    Jürgen Westermeier
    Chief Procurement Officer, Airbus
    Dr. Michael Haidinger
    President, Boeing Germany, Central & Eastern Europe, Boeing
    Dr. Michael Haidinger
    President, Boeing Germany, Central & Eastern Europe, Boeing
    Marie-Christine von Hahn
    Principal Managing Director , BDLI e.V. German Aerospace Industries Association
    Marie-Christine von Hahn
    Principal Managing Director , BDLI e.V. German Aerospace Industries Association
    Daniel Wäldchen
    Member of the Board, IPM AG
    Daniel Wäldchen
    Member of the Board, IPM AG
  • 09.25 - 09.45

    Resilient supply chains through collaboration

    Opening Keynote | Advancing excellence through collaborative approaches and systemic innovation

    Jürgen Westermeier
    Chief Procurement Officer, Airbus
    Jürgen Westermeier
    Chief Procurement Officer, Airbus
  • 09.45 - 10.35

    (De)globalization and trade barriers

    Panel Discussion | How to tackle geopolitical disruption together to strengthen the global aerospace industry

    tbc
    Airbus
    tbc
    Airbus
    tbc
    Boeing
    tbc
    Boeing
    Christian Cornille
    Chief Executive Officer, Mecachrome
    Christian Cornille
    Chief Executive Officer, Mecachrome
    tbc
    Collins Aerospace
    tbc
    Collins Aerospace
  • 10.35 - 11.20

    Coffee break and networking in the exhibition

  • 11.20 - 11.40

    Pioneering Net-zero

    Keynote | Redefining sustainable luxury: How advanced technologies drive strategic decarbonization in business aviation

  • 11.40 - 12.00

    Resilient supply chains through collaboration

    Keynote | The long road to supply chain stability: Overcoming persistent strains and shaping aerospace resilience

  • 12.00 - 12.40

    Pioneering Net-zero

    Panel Discussion | Next-generation aircraft: Balancing efficiency, sustainability & critical substances

    tbc
    Airbus
    tbc
    Airbus
    Florian Maier
    President & CEO, Diehl Aerospace GmbH
    Florian Maier
    President & CEO, Diehl Aerospace GmbH
  • 12.40 - 14.00

    Lunch break and networking in the exhibition

    13.30 - 14.00
    Speed Networking Session in the B2B meeting area
    Generate a maximum of contacts in a minimum of time!
    13.30 - 14.00
    Speed Networking Session in the B2B meeting area
    Generate a maximum of contacts in a minimum of time!
  • 14.00 - 14.20

    Resilient supply chains through collaboration

    Keynote | From recovery to reinvention: Insights and strategic pathways for the future

    Dr. Michael Haidinger
    President, Boeing Germany, Central & Eastern Europe, Boeing
    Dr. Michael Haidinger
    President, Boeing Germany, Central & Eastern Europe, Boeing
  • 14.20 - 14.40

    Resilient supply chains through collaboration

    Keynote | The future of civil aviation: Strategic insights and innovations driving industry progress

  • 14.40 - 15.20

    NextGen

    Panel Discussion | Preparing for tomorrow: How aviation leadership can attract, develop, and empower the next generation

  • 15.20 - 16.00

    Coffee break and networking in the exhibition

  • 16.00 - 18.00

    The conference program continues on the Innovation Stage and with our Executive Workshops

  • 18.00 - 18.30

    Champagne reception and networking in the exhibition

  • 18.30 - 22.00

    Gala Dinner



Innovation Stage

  • 11.50 - 12.10

    Presentation | Building a hydrogen-ready aerospace industry: Cross-sector collaboration and innovation.

  • 12.10 - 12.30

    Presentation | Smart maintenance in aerospace: From reactive to predictive strategies

  • 14.10 - 14.30

    Presentation | From automation to full autonomy: Where is the journey headed and how quickly can we achieve key milestones in autonomous flight?

  • 14.30 - 14.50

    Presentation | Optimizing aerospace supply chains: Adopting advanced technologies for efficiency, reliability, and risk mitigation.

  • 16.00 - 18.00

    TechTalks

Workshops | Deep Dives

  • 14.00 - 14.40

    DeepDive | Exploring practical applications and technologies that could shape the future of aviation

  • 14.40 - 15.20

    DeepDive | Unlocking the potential of sustainable aviation fuel in a Carbon-constrained world

  • 16.00 - 18.00

    Executive Workshop #1: Revolution or Evolution? How AI & digitalization are transforming aviation strategy


    tbc, Airbus

    tbc, Airbus

    Philipp Bremen , Kühne + Nagel ( AG & Co.) KG

    Philipp Bremen , Kühne + Nagel ( AG & Co.) KG

    Priit Siilaberg, Helmes AS

    Priit Siilaberg, Helmes AS
  • 16.00 - 18.00

    Executive Workshop #2: Production-driven innovation: Scaling eFuels, hydrogen & battery technologies for aerospace


    tbc, Airbus

    tbc, Airbus

    Martin Stierli, Kistler Instrumente GmbH

    Martin Stierli, Kistler Instrumente GmbH

Go to

Day 1 | Day 2

Day 2 | Thursday, Dec 11

Main Stage

  • 08.00 - 09.00

    Check-in | Early bird networking in the exhibition

    CCH - Congress Center Hamburg | 20355 Hamburg
    CCH - Congress Center Hamburg | 20355 Hamburg
  • 09.00 - 09.05

    Opening of Conference Day 2

  • 09.05 - 09.55

    Pioneering Net-zero

    Panel Discussion | How to achieve net-zero in aerospace: Strategic approaches to sustainable energy and resource optimization

    tbc
    Airbus
    tbc
    Airbus
    Alexander Laukenmann
    Senior Executive Vice President Aviation, Fraport AG
    Alexander Laukenmann
    Senior Executive Vice President Aviation, Fraport AG
  • 09.55 - 10.15

    Resilient supply chains through collaboration

    Keynote | Anticipating supply chain challenges in aerospace and defence ramp-up: Strategic solutions for success

  • 10.15 - 10.35

    Pioneering Net-zero

    Keynote | Transforming propulsion systems: Recent developments in engine innovations

  • 10.35 - 11.20

    Coffee break and networking in the exhibition

  • 11.20 - 12.00

    Digital aviation

    Panel Discussion | Scaling up smart: Measures for OEMs and suppliers to leverage advanced technology in ramp-up efficiency

    tbc
    Airbus
    tbc
    Airbus
    tbc
    Broetje-Automation
    tbc
    Broetje-Automation
  • 12.00 - 12.45

    Resilient supply chains through collaboration

    Panel Discussion | Regulated, certified – paralyzed? Finding the balance between standards and competitiveness in the aerospace supply chain

    tbc
    Airbus
    tbc
    Airbus
    Giacinto Carullo
    Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Officer, Leonardo S.p.A
    Giacinto Carullo
    Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Officer, Leonardo S.p.A
    Andreas Ockel
    Chief Operating Officer, FACC AG
    Andreas Ockel
    Chief Operating Officer, FACC AG
  • 12.45 - 14.00

    Lunch break and networking in the exhibition

    13.30 - 14.00
    Speed Networking Session in the B2B meeting area
    Generate a maximum of contacts in a minimum of time!
    13.30 - 14.00
    Speed Networking Session in the B2B meeting area
    Generate a maximum of contacts in a minimum of time!
  • 14.00 - 14.20

    Pioneering Net-zero

    Keynote | Operationalizing sustainability by implementing net-zero strategies in airline operations

    Grazia Vittadini
    Chief Technology Officer, Lufthansa Group
    Grazia Vittadini
    Chief Technology Officer, Lufthansa Group
  • 14.20 - 15.10

    (De)globalization and trade barriers

    Outlook Panel | Towards 2030: Building a resilient, transparent, and future-ready aerospace supply chain

    tbc
    Airbus
    tbc
    Airbus
    tbc
    Boeing
    tbc
    Boeing
    Yves Yemsi
    Group COO & President EMEA, Latecoere
    Yves Yemsi
    Group COO & President EMEA, Latecoere
    tbc
    Liebherr Aerospace
    tbc
    Liebherr Aerospace
  • 15.10 - 15.20

    Closing address

    Jürgen Westermeier
    Chief Procurement Officer, Airbus
    Jürgen Westermeier
    Chief Procurement Officer, Airbus

Innovation Stage

  • 11.30 - 11.50

    Presentation | Safety management systems (sms): Best practices and innovations in safety protocols to ensure operational integrity

  • 11.50 - 12.10

    Presentation | Revolutionizing aircraft manufacturing through virtual and augmented reality solutions

Deep Dives

  • 12.00 - 12.45

    DeepDive | NextEra: Enhancing cross-OEM supplier qualification and streamlining production audits

    tbc
    Airbus
    tbc
    Airbus

Excursions | Pre-conference day - Tuesdays, Dec 09

  • 14.15 - 14.45

    Registration and meeting point for the excursions

    CCH - Congress Center Hamburg | Congressplatz 1, 20355 Hamburg, Germany
    Only included in All Access attendee tickets. Pre-registration is neccessary. Busses leave at 2.45 pm.
    CCH - Congress Center Hamburg | Congressplatz 1, 20355 Hamburg, Germany
    Only included in All Access attendee tickets. Pre-registration is neccessary. Busses leave at 2.45 pm.
  • 15.00 - 19.00

    Plant tour: Airbus Finkenwerder FAL A320



  • 15.00 - 19.00

    Plant tour: Lufthansa Technik



  • 15.00 - 19.00

    Guided tour: Dassault @ ZAL (Center of Applied Aeronautical Research)



    • The excursions are limited to 40 participants - for all access ticket holders only

    (pre-registration required)