Programme Tracks & Themes

The Airspace Abu Dhabi programme is curated to reflect the realities, opportunities, and challenges across Africa, the Middle East, and Euro-Asia.

With a strong focus on implementation, collaboration, and innovation, our tracks are designed to deliver actionable insight across both strategic and operational domains.

Core Themes Include:

Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) in Action

Implementing coordinated, regional ATFM frameworks to manage growth and optimise flow.

Digital Skies: From SWIM to Automation

Exploring scalable digital transformation, including FF-ICE, TBO, AI, and system virtualisation.

Resilience & Contingency Planning

Addressing cybersecurity, geopolitical disruption, and multi-FIR crisis coordination.

Green Airspace & Net Zero Pathways

From Free Route Airspace to sustainable operations and green corridors—how the region contributes to ICAO’s 2050 goals.

The Future Integrated Airspace

Preparing for AAM/UAM, drones, and space traffic integration with unified regulatory approaches.

Human Capital & Capacity Building

Bridging talent gaps and supporting ANSPs through training, mentorship, and workforce transformation.

Regional Interoperability & Airspace Coordination

Cross-border collaboration across FIRs and regulatory frameworks to strengthen operational alignment.

Featured Speakers

Our speakers represent the leading minds shaping the future of airspace—from government authorities and ANSP CEOs to technical experts, innovators, and academics. Expect to hear from:

Shaping digital ATM transformation and regional harmonisation

Advancing modernisation and regional capacity-building

Leading efforts in cross-border alignment and airspace redesign

Showcasing region-ready solutions and deployment case studies

(CANSO, ICAO, IATA, AFCAC, ACI) offering global perspectives on regional initiatives