CEOs from the world’s leading airlines, aircraft manufacturers, satellite companies and aerospace associations, as well as heads of the world’s most prominent aerospace teaching and research facilities, will come together at the inaugural Global Aerospace Summit for four days of strategic level discussions, closed-door debates, networking and site visits.
Hosted by Mubadala Aerospace, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), the summit will take place in Abu Dhabi from April 16 to 19, 2012.
An exclusive, invitation-only event, it will bring together international and regional senior executives from across the aerospace, aviation and space sectors promoting cross-industry thought leadership and looking at future growth strategies.
There will be two days of high level debate-led discussions on aerospace, aviation and space, followed by two days of field trips to aerospace and aviation facilities. There will also be closed door discussions, a private procurement meeting programme and a careers development programme targeting vocational and professional development.
“We believe that this inaugural event will continue over time to become a cornerstone meeting for industry leaders within the global calendar,” said Homaid Al Shemmari, executive director of Mubadala Aerospace. “The decision to create and hold a global aerospace summit in Abu Dhabi demonstrates the growing importance of the Gulf region to the industry as a whole, but also reflects the need for a dedicated, high-level forum focused on the future of the overall aerospace industry.”