Conference Agenda

• 2024: Year in review
• What to expect in 2025: trends and outlook
• Opportunities and market potential

Join us for an insightful session exploring the highlights of 2024 and how it has shaped global markets and industries. This session will then dive into emerging trends and key developments to anticipate in 2025, focusing on innovations, challenges and growth opportunities. Gain valuable insights into the economic and business outlook for subregions like Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia and beyond.

Discover untapped market potential and strategic pathways to thrive in the evolving global landscape. Whether you are a leader, investor or strategist. This session equips you with actionable knowledge to navigate the year ahead and capitalise on regional growth opportunities.

• Current state of market
• Trends in charter market
• Profile of people chartering
• Customer preferences and factors affecting their choices

Explore the current state of the charter market in this comprehensive session, analysing key trends and shifts shaping the industry. This session will dive into the evolving profile of customers, uncovering who is driving demand and how preferences are changing.

Learn about the factors influencing customer choices, from pricing and service quality to sustainability and bespoke experiences. Gain insights into emerging patterns and market opportunities to position your business for success. Whether you’re an operator, broker, or investor, this session will provide valuable perspectives to stay ahead in the dynamic and competitive charter market.

• Sustainable aviation practices and eco-friendly flight operations
• Challenges in adoption sustainable aviation fuel
• Carbon-offsetting programs
• Electric motor technology
• Issues and challenges to achieving carbon neutral goals

Delve into the critical topic of sustainability in aviation as we examine eco-friendly flight operations and practices shaping the industry's future. This session will address the challenges in adopting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), including availability, cost and infrastructure limitations.

Explore the role of carbon-offsetting programs and their effectiveness in mitigating environmental impact. We will also discuss the key issues and hurdles to achieving carbon-neutral goals, from technological innovation to regulatory frameworks. Gain actionable insights into how the aviation sector can balance growth with environmental responsibility, paving the way for a more sustainable future in air travel.

• Pathway to market recovery and moving forward
• Changes in the Chinese buyer profile: Growing affluence and businesses
• Infrastructure development supporting business aviation
• Ownership Vs Charter: understanding the needs and wants of Chinese customers
• How Chinese aircraft owners are driving demand for business aviation elsewhere

Join us as we explore business aviation in China and the path forward. Discover how evolving business priorities are reshaping the Chinese buyer profile. Learn about the infrastructure developments boosting business aviation.

We will analyse the preferences for ownership versus charter, uncovering the unique needs of Chinese customers. Additionally, examine how Chinese aircraft owners are driving demand for business aviation across Asia, shaping new opportunities in the region. Gain valuable insights to navigate this influential and evolving market landscape.

• Economic impact and forecasts
• Driving factors for growth and demand in the region
• Important and emerging markets

This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the economic impact and forecasts shaping the business aviation landscape. This session will explore the key drivers fuelling growth and demand across the region, from economic recovery to evolving business and leisure travel trends.

Gain insights into important and emerging markets, identifying where the most significant opportunities lie for industry stakeholders. Discover how regional dynamics and global influences are shaping market trajectories and learn strategies to capitalise on new growth potential. Whether you are an operator, investor or policymaker, this session equips you with the knowledge to navigate and thrive in this evolving industry.

• Latest satcom system coming onto the market
• New IFE systems
• Cabin customization and completion slots: Understanding the trends
• Interior design and the correlation to resale value
• Sustainability in materials – upcycling and cabin design

Discover the latest advancements in satcom systems and in-flight entertainment (IFE) revolutionising the passenger experience. This session will explore trends in cabin customisation, completion slots and the growing demand for personalised interiors.

Gain insights into how cabin systems and interior design choices impact resale value and why they are critical for long-term investment. We will also delve into sustainability in cabin materials, including upcycling and eco-friendly design innovations that align with environmental goals. Whether you are an OEM, operator or designer, this session offers valuable perspectives on balancing luxury, functionality and sustainability in today’s evolving aviation market.

• State of the business aviation MRO industry
• Challenges and opportunities
• Different programs and services for your aircraft
• Predictive and preventive measures
• Power by the hour programs versus other alternatives

This session will provide an in-depth look at the current state of the business aviation MRO industry, exploring both the challenges and opportunities shaping its future.

We will discuss programmes and services available to ensure optimal aircraft performance, including predictive and preventive maintenance measures that reduce downtime and improve safety. Additionally, we will discuss ‘power by the hour’ programmes with other alternatives, analysing their benefits and limitations for operators. Whether you are an owner, operator or MRO provider, this session will equip you with essential insights to optimise your maintenance strategies and streamline operations.

This keynote speaker will cover the latest updates from Boeing Business Jets, focusing on developments in the ultra large cabin segment. Learn about new models, advanced technologies and design innovations enhancing comfort, efficiency and connectivity. Gain insights into the evolving needs of government VIP and high-end travellers.

This session from Dassault Aviation focuses on developments in the large cabin, long-haul segment. Learn about new models, advanced technologies and design innovations enhancing comfort, efficiency and connectivity. Gain insights into the evolving needs of high-end travellers and the future of long-distance aviation.

• Airport expansion and modernization to meet the needs of business aviation
• Innovation in FBOs
• Balancing the needs of business aviation and commercial operators

This session will focus on the ongoing airport expansion and modernisation efforts to better accommodate the growing demands of business aviation. We will explore the latest innovations from FBOs that are designed to enhance the passenger and crew experience with state-of-the-art facilities and services. Additionally, we will discuss the challenge of balancing the needs of business aviation with commercial operators at busy airports, ensuring efficiency and seamless operations. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the infrastructure developments that are shaping the future of aviation and how operators can navigate these changes to stay competitive in a dynamic environment.

• Latest news from the manufacturers

Stay updated with the latest news from leading aircraft manufacturers. This session will highlight technological innovations and market trends driving the future of aviation. Gain exclusive insights into the advancements shaping the industry and what to expect from manufacturers in the coming years.

• How regulators can or are working to meet the needs of business jet operators
• Navigating different rules and regulations across the region
• Aviation safety: What are the major causes of accidents and incidents in our industry
• Efforts underway to improve safety

The session addresses aviation safety, highlighting the major causes of accidents and incidents in the industry and the ongoing efforts to enhance safety. Stay informed on the latest regulatory trends and safety improvements shaping business aviation.

• How the business aviation industry can attract more women to join our industry
• HR policies that can help to win over more women
• Women who are leading our industry

This session focuses on strategies to attract more women to the business aviation industry and create an inclusive workforce. Expect discussions on HR policies and initiatives that can help retain and support women in aviation, including mentorship programs, flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities.

Highlighting the inspiring women already leading the industry, we will explore their journeys and the impact of diverse leadership on shaping the future of business aviation. Attendees will gain valuable insights into fostering a more inclusive culture, strengthening gender diversity, and leveraging the unique contributions of women to drive innovation and success.