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

    Dominique Arnal
    Senior Vice President - Head of Procurement Material & Detail Parts, Airbus
    Dominique Arnal
    Senior Vice President - Head of Procurement Material & Detail Parts, 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 | Anticipating supply chain challenges in aerospace and defence ramp-up: Strategic solutions for success

  • 12.00 - 12.40

    Pioneering Net-zero

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

    Nicolas Chretien
    Head of Strategy - Commercial Aircraft, Airbus
    Nicolas Chretien
    Head of Strategy - Commercial Aircraft, 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

    Sandra Bour Schaeffer
    Senior Vice President Cabin & Cargo Procurement , Airbus
    Sandra Bour Schaeffer
    Senior Vice President Cabin & Cargo Procurement , Airbus
  • 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

    Beatrice Le Denmat
    Security Partner for Procurement , Airbus
    Beatrice Le Denmat
    Security Partner for Procurement , Airbus
    Philipp Bremen
    Vice President Integrated Logistics, Kühne + Nagel ( AG & Co.) KG
    Philipp Bremen
    Vice President Integrated Logistics, Kühne + Nagel ( AG & Co.) KG
    Priit Siilaberg
    Business Unit Leader, Helmes AS
    Priit Siilaberg
    Business Unit Leader, 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
    Industry Lead Aerospace, Kistler Instrumente GmbH
    Martin Stierli
    Industry Lead Aerospace, Kistler Instrumente GmbH

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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

    Pioneering Net-zero

    Keynote | Transforming propulsion systems: Recent developments in engine innovations

  • 10.15 - 10.35

    Resilient supply chains through collaboration

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

  • 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
    Patrick Marous
    Chief Executive Officer, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Solutions
    Patrick Marous
    Chief Executive Officer, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Solutions
  • 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
    tbc
    FACC AG
    tbc
    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

    Andre Walter
    Chairman of Management Board, Airbus Aerostructures GmbH
    Andre Walter
    Chairman of Management Board, Airbus Aerostructures GmbH
    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)