Dubai Airshow 2025 has unveiled the agenda for its accompanying conference program, designed to stimulate ideas, address industry transformations, and accelerate progress across the aviation, space, and defense sectors.
The conference will take place from 17th to 21st November at the Dubai Airshow Site within Dubai World Central, featuring over 350 expert speakers who will deliver more than 90 hours of live content across 12 dedicated tracks.
To meet the pace of transformation, the Dubai Airshow 2025 edition adds six new tracks covering smarter maintenance and turnaround strategies, digital breakthroughs in airline and airport operations, emerging challenges in cybersecurity, the latest in airport technologies, inclusive workforce development.
The Dubai Airshow 2025 isn’t just built for content; it is built for connection. This year’s experience goes beyond the stage, with immersive technology demonstrations, high-energy startup pitches, and personal boardroom style discussions. It has further added a dedicated ‘Future Flight: Powered by Women’ program, created in collaboration with the International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA).
The newly launched Academy Stage brings timely, relevant conversations to the heart of the show, while Vista returns to amplify the voices of emerging innovators and disruptors.
Dubai Airports will host the Airport & Airline Keynote Track for the first time at Dubai Airshow 2025, spotlighting some of the most influential leaders in global aviation. Attendees can hear from Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports; Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline; Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air; and others as they share insight on air traffic growth, digital transformation, airport strategies, and new approaches to aviation safety.
The UAE Space Agency returns with a two day Space conference, this time with a sharper focus on sustainability, security and innovation in orbit. Alongside that, two-day Sustainability track dives into the future of greener skies, from cutting-edge aircraft and cleaner fuels to the policies that support building a net zero future for aviation.
Paul Griffiths CEO – Dubai Airports
“Dubai Airshow 2025 will bring together global aviation leaders at a time when our industry is redefining the way people and economies connect. As hosts of the Airport and Airline Keynotes, Dubai Airports is proud to contribute to developing a vision for a future that is built on innovation, sustainability, and new models of global connectivity. This gathering in Dubai provides a platform to chart bold ambitions and forge the partnerships that will help write the next chapter of air travel worldwide.”
Ivan Bassato, Chief Aviation Officer at Aeroporti di Roma, said that, “The Dubai Airshow 2025 is a premier global stage for aerospace innovation, and we are proud to showcase Aeroporti di Roma’s vision in such an exceptional setting. Recognized internationally for innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, ADR continues to lead the transformation of the aviation sector.”
Ivan Bassato further noted that, “At the heart of our presence will be Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), where our subsidiary UrbanV stands as a global leader in vertiport development. Dubai, a symbol of excellence in both airport infrastructure and airline operations, is also emerging as a global pioneer in AAM. We are ready to contribute to this revolution, bringing our expertise in safely and efficiently integrating new forms of mobility into the urban airspace.”
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The Dubai Airshow 2025’s inaugural MRO track goes deep into fresh technology, evolving business models, and growth opportunities, giving attendees practical strategies they can apply right away. At the Academy Stage, the spotlight turns to vital themes like cyber risk, tech innovation, and workforce inclusivity. The ‘NextGen Leaders’ series opens the floor to students and young professionals ready to shape the next chapter of aerospace.
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) will take center stage, offering a close-up look at the technologies, policies, and partnerships changing thoughts about flight. Meanwhile, sessions on passenger experience dive into how aviation can better serve travelers, offering smoother journeys, smarter services, and stronger connections.
