This November, Dubai Airshow 2021 is poised to reach new heights as it introduces nine tracks packed with 50+ hours of content covering a full spectrum of topics related to aviation sustainability, aerial mobility, cargo, air traffic management, technology, and space, and launches its new startup hub, VISTA, for supporting aerospace startups and innovators.

The conferences will cover themes including the role of new technologies in revolutionising air travel, major changes happening in the cargo sector, global advancements in sustainability and autonomous transportation, in addition to new space services, satellite connectivity and much more.

Global industry leaders taking part in Dubai Airshow’s conferences include H.E Dr. Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government; Javed Malik, Group Chief Operations Officer at AirAsia; Stacy Malphur, Vice President of Environmental Sustainability and Supply Chain at Southwest Airlines; Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer at CVG Airport; Ashish Vikram, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at SpiceJet, and Brian Yutko, Chief Engineer of Sustainability and Future Mobility at Boeing.

The conferences will be split into different stages: The Hub Stage, Aerospace 2050 Forum, and Tech Xplore. The Hub stage will host Global Air Traffic Management and Cargo Connect, exploring how these critical services supported the industry during the pandemic. The Aerospace 2050 Forum will feature a series of tracks dedicated to key growth areas in aerospace including advanced aerial mobility, sustainability and space. In addition, a new stage, Tech Xplore, will explore cyber security strategies alongside emerging technologies helping reboot the aviation industry including AI, 5G and automation. Major entities in the fields of technology, aviation, and cargo, will participate in the conferences, including Boeing, Accenture, G42, Air BP, Intelsat, FedEx, Kuehne + Nagel, SmartKargo, NAVPASS and Lilium.

Another key feature of Dubai Airshow this year is the launch of its new dedicated startup event, VISTA, which will be the ultimate platform for innovators, creators and market disruptors to display the latest technologies and play a part in accelerating the future of the aerospace and defence industries.

As part of VISTA, Dubai Airshow 2021 is set to host pitch competitions in partnership with major local and global aerospace entities, including Etihad Airways, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Boeing Applied Innovation. The partnerships aim to provide disruptive startups with an opportunity to showcase their innovative technologies and creative ideas, in support of initiatives launched by the aerospace entities.

The VISTA pitch competitions will run across three categories covering areas that are key for the continued growth of the industry: sustainability, space, and innovation. Startups will be offered the opportunity to present their solutions to the aerospace ecosystem, tech leaders and investors, across two days of live pitches, in a bid to work with the industry’s leaders.

The Dubai Airshow will 2021 takes place at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airshow Site from November 14-18. The event’s exhibition will feature more than 1,200 exhibitors and 20 country pavilions, with each participating nation showcasing its innovative technologies.

Visitors can also download the Dubai Airshow app to facilitate business matchmaking based on their profile and area of interest.

The Dubai Airshow 2021

Where? Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airshow Site

When?

Sun 14 Nov – 10:00 – 17:30

Mon 15 Nov – 10:00 – 17:30

Tue 16 Nov – 10:00 – 17:30

Wed 17 Nov – 10:00 – 17:30

Thu 18 Nov – 10:00 – 17:30

For more information, visit dubaiairshow.aero