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(supported by CAAS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Viasat Theatre &#8211; 10:00 &nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;10:50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aerospace sector is evolving rapidly \u2014 driven by innovation, sustainability, digital transformation, and new modes of airspace operation. But what does this mean for the next generation of professionals entering the industry? This panel brings together key industry voices to share insights on the skills, mindsets, and values that future aerospace professionals need to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panellists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ben Stanley, <\/strong>CEO, Firstfruits Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Huy Tran, <\/strong>Director of Aeronautics, NASA Ames Research Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Michiel van Dorst, <\/strong>Civil Aviation Advisor, Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunication of Bahrain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mildred Troegeler, <\/strong>Executive liaison to ICAO &amp; Director, Global Regulatory Strategy, The Boeing Company<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patrick Ky, <\/strong>CEO, International Centre for Aviation Innovation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Progressive Approach Towards ATM\/UTM Convergence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leidos Theatre &#8211; 10:30&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;10:55<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As demand for UTM services grow, ANSPs are actively identifying avenues for implementing services while building towards future integration of UTM and ATM. In this session Andy Sage from NATS will describe the proposed path for NATS to safely enable UTM services across the UK. NATS\u2019 OpenAir intends to create a UK-wide digital data backbone that will allow all users to realise the benefits of SWIM to accelerate airspace integration across the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Andy Sage, <\/strong>Director, Safety Transformation, NATS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Wing Theatre &#8211; 10:30&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;11:20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Revolutionizing Skies: Ensuring Safety and Efficiency in the Age of AI, Drones, and AAM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rapid pace of technological innovation is reshaping the landscape of air traffic management (ATM) and unmanned traffic management (UTM), bringing excellent opportunities for automation and scaling \u2014 but bringing its challenges as well. As AI, automation and advanced technologies like digital twins and enhanced cybersecurity frameworks take flight, the need to evolve safety assurance methodologies has never been more urgent. This panel will explore how innovation in the sector is redefining safety in the skies, tackling questions of preparedness, regulation and the balance between rapid development and rigorous validation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panellists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Albert Guill\u00e9n<\/strong>, Aircraft Development PM &amp; Senior Safety Engineer, DMD Solutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eszter Kov\u00e1cks<\/strong>, CEO, DroneTalks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gonzalo Quiles<\/strong>, Head of UTM, Indra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hugo Silva<\/strong>, Avionics CVE\/Certification Coordinator, Daedalean AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thorsten Indra<\/strong>, Project Developer, HHLA Sky GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Smarter Skies with AI: Enhancing Safety, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Air Traffic Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frequentis Theatre &#8211; 12:00&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;12:25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For over a century, air traffic controllers have managed air navigation with critical decisions. Now, artificial intelligence can take over this demanding task, using advanced calculations to optimise airspace management and improve efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This session discusses how AI can revolutionise air traffic management by improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability. It will talk about how AI tools proactively manage air traffic conflicts, help optimise routes and incorporate digital twins to include dynamic airspace adjustment through trajectory-based operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Abdul Musawwer, <\/strong>Sr. Deputy Director ATM, Pakistan Airports Authority<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leading Innovation: Implementation of Advanced HAPS &amp; UAS Operations in the Fuerteventura Stratoport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SANS\/NERA Theatre &#8211; 12:30&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;13:20pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rafael Pecos Mac\u00edas will moderate a panel on the Canarias Geo Innovation Program 2030 (CGIP2030). The project aims to position the Canary Islands as a European hub for High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations. 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