Emirates, Museum of the Future to host Aviation Future Week
Event will focus on aviation technologies, operational synergies across cargo, logistics and MRO and sustainability.
Emirates and the Museum of the Future will host the first Aviation Future Week from October 15-17, 2024 in Dubai.
Industry leaders from across the aviation and aerospace, airfreight, maintenance, overhaul & repair (MRO) and logistics ecosystem will converge in Dubai for the inaugural event, says an official release from Emirates. "The event presents a platform for unparalleled insights and discussion opportunities around the passenger journey and future traffic demand, air freight and logistics as well as the latest developments in AI and XR."
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group says: “It is fitting that Dubai is setting the stage for visionary global leaders and decision makers in aviation and aerospace to gather for key discussions and powerful collaborations to help redefine what the future could look like for the industry at Aviation Future Week. Dubai’s strategic commitment to leveraging technology and innovation and embracing the digital revolution is fertile ground to pioneer new approaches and push the boundaries of what is possible for more efficient and sustainable operations, and reshaping the passenger journey and experience as the industry forges ahead.”
Aviation Future Week will include key notes, panels and workshops over three days, the release added. "The first day includes a programme led by speakers and industry experts who will address air travel demand and airport infrastructure and how airports, airlines, aerospace manufacturers and other stakeholders can deliver an enhanced passenger experience using technology.
"The second day will be dedicated to developments within air freight and logistics while the second half of the day will focus on MRO development within the region.” The sessions will cover perspectives of freight demand and logistics centre, and the future of logistics at Al Maktoum International Airport to reinforce Dubai's position as a strategic logistics hub and trade partner.
“The third and final day will navigate the boundary-breaking potential of Web3, AI and XR infused solutions to drive workflow efficiencies and service delivery. Sessions will also tackle strategies required to rethink existing processes through AI, and the collaboration necessary to upskill the aviation workforce today to embrace, adopt and leverage these technologies."
Aviation Future Week will also feature an exhibition platform showcasing the latest in aviation technologies. A series of interactive workshops will be spearheaded by Emirates and Museum of The Future, supported by Emirates CX teams, dnata, Emirates SkyCargo, Flight Operations, Emirates and dnata environment teams, Boeing and the Emirates Group Youth Council, the release added.
