Event Details
- 21 March 2024, 10:00- 16:00
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Palexpo
- CANSO
Lisbon, 13 - 15 May 2025 BROUGHT TO YOU BY 
This exciting initiative, known as ‘Future Skies: Tomorrow’s Voices’, will take place at Airspace World, the world’s largest and most influential airspace and near-space management event on Thursday 21 March 2024.
The ‘Future Skies: Tomorrow’s Voices’ gathering, will offer young ATM professionals who register to attend Airspace World a number of career-enhancing activities including:
If you are a young professional or a recent graduate in the aviation/aerospace industry please register and join our initiative here.
08:15 – 09:45
-–Sponsored by Boeing. Room E, PALEXPO
10:00 – 10:25
Simon Hocquard, CANSO DG with Collaborators Ben Stanley, Firstfruits to present the findings of the Tomorrow’s Voices survey.
10:25 – 10:50
Moderated by Ben Stanley, Firstfruits
10:50 – 11:00
EASA: “Connecting for Tomorrow’s Needs: Training and qualifications for Industry Advancement!”
Professor Andrew Cook, the University of Westminster, London
Cate Bichara, EASA external expert on NGAP.
11:10- 12:00
In this roundtable we will focus on taking a picture of today’s workforce and how it should be shaped to adapt to technological transformations. We have invited leaders from the industry to pinpointing the skillsets that will be in demand and defining prospective career pathways.
The following panellists will join for the panel discussion:
The panel will be moderated by Dr. Veronika Takacs at Deep Blue.
12:10 – 13:00
This panel explores the effectiveness of current approaches in attracting talent to the aviation industry. We’ll delve into the challenges and opportunities faced by organizations in engaging with new generations, explaining the intricacies of the aviation industry, and motivating aspiring professionals. Our expert panelists will examine existing strategies, share insights, and propose innovative solutions to ensure a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce for the future of aviation.
The following panellists will join for the panel discussion:
The panel will be moderated by Thabani Myeza, Director, Africa Affairs. CANSO.
13:00 – 13:30
13:30 – 15:00
please register here
15:00 – 16:00
13:00 – 14:00
Venue: Frequentis Theatre
This panel will discuss the landscape of technological advancements and pivotal transformations within the Air Traffic Management (ATM) industry. By exploring the dynamic intersection of innovation and digital evolution, our panellists will shed light on the cutting-edge strategies, technologies, and trends shaping the future of ATM. Join us for an insightful discussion on how these transformations are reshaping the aviation industry and paving the way for a more efficient and interconnected airspace.
The following panellists will join for the 50-minute panel discussion:
The panel will be moderated by Dr Tatjana Bolic (University of Westminster).
15:30 – 16:30
Venue: Boeing Theatre
The “inclusive skies” panel aims to identify strategies for attracting, nurturing, and retaining next-gen Air Traffic Controllers and aviation staff.
The panel will share insights, success stories, and actionable approaches to address the challenges and build a sustainable pipeline for the future.
The following panellists will join for the panel discussion:
The panel will be moderated by Maartje van der Helm, General Manager Performance & Development at LVNL.