Dubai Airshow 2025 Reveals Groundbreaking Conference Programme to Foster Aerospace, Space, and Defence Innovation
DUBAI, 5th August 2025 Dubai Airshow 2025 has announced its visionary conference programme, set to redefine the aviation, space, and defence future through collaboration, innovation, and expert insights. The event will take place from 17th to 21st November at Dubai Airshow Site, Dubai World Central, with more than 350 expert speakers presenting over 90 hours of live content over 12 specialist tracks.
This year’s issue broadens its scope with six new themes addressing:
Intelligent maintenance and turnaround techniques
Airline and airport digital transformation
Cybersecurity issues
Technology in future airports
Workforce development inclusivity
“Future Flight: Powered by Women” – an exclusive programme in association with the International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA))
The conference breaks from conventional formats with the inclusion of immersive tech demos, startup pitches, and boardroom-style discussions. The Academy Stage and the return of the Vista platform will introduce new voices and new innovation to center stage.
Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Airports, stated:
“Dubai Airshow 2025 will gather aviation’s global leaders at a time of transformational change. We’re proud to host the Airport and Airline Keynotes and contribute to shaping a future driven by innovation, sustainability, and connected economies.”
Keynote speakers include:
Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline
Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air
Ivan Bassato, Chief Aviation Officer, Aeroporti di Roma
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is the central theme this year, with UrbanV and international airports highlighting the integration of new air mobility solutions, while the UAE Space Agency hosts a two-day Space Conference to address orbital sustainability, security, and downstream innovation.
The Sustainability Track addresses the journey to net-zero skies via cleaner fuels, sustainable aircraft technology, and policy transformation.
Timothy Hawes, Managing Director of Informa Markets, highlighted the significance of the platform:
“This is where the ideas and partnerships that define the next era of aviation and defence are born. We’re proud to help position the UAE as a hub of global aerospace innovation.”
The inaugural MRO track will offer deep insights into next-gen maintenance, while the NextGen Leaders series will open the floor to emerging talent ready to influence tomorrow’s aerospace sector.
Adam Goldstein, CEO of Archer Aviation, added:
Dubai Airshow is among the world’s premier aviation gatherings. We’re looking forward to unveiling our plane ‘Midnight’ and demonstrating the future of urban transport alongside UAE’s visionary partners.
verified from sources :EconomyMiddleeast,WAM
