
Sustainable Skies World Summit 2022
As the impact of climate change continues to dominate headlines around the world, the spotlight is on the international aviation industry to demonstrate their commitment to change and build a more sustainable future for aerospace.
The Sustainable Skies World Summit will provide a platform for industry experts, leading academics and governments from around the world to share insight, discuss and debate the barriers that face industry on the path to net zero.
Taking place at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre on 5-6 April 2022, this two-day conference will challenge the aviation sector with establishing a new global aerospace sustainability agenda that accelerates the pace of change within industry.
The summit programme will set out to find the fundamental answers at the heart of aviation’s sustainability question, driving honest conversations and debates from all corners of industry.
Join us for two days of insight, collaboration and action surrounding the biggest challenge facing the future of the aviation industry for a must-attend event where no question is off limits.

Agenda

08:30 AM to 09:10 AM
Session:
Morning refreshments & networking
09:00 AM to 09:05 AM
Session:
Show welcome
09:05 AM to 09:20 AM
Session:
Opening address
09:20 AM to 10:05 AM
Session:
Panel: Net Zero Emissions for Aviation – what will it take to deliver?
Speakers:
Guy Johnson
Business Journalist & TV Anchor
Bloomberg
Carolina Martinoli
Chief People, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer
IAG
Gael Meheust
President & CEO
CFM
Martin Rolfe
CEO
NATS
Julia Simpson
President & CEO
World Travel and Tourism Council
Jan Toschka
President
Shell Aviation
10:05 AM to 10:25 AM
Session:
Pratt & Whitney’s perspective on roadmap to Net Zero aviation
10:25 AM to 10:45 PM
Session:
Coffee & networking break
10:45 AM to 11:00 AM
Session:
Deconstructing the roadmaps
Speakers:
Nikhil Sachdeva
Global Lead for Aviation Sustainability
Roland Berger
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Session:
Panel: Four roadmaps: UK, EU, US and Global
Speakers:
Nikhil Sachdeva
Global Lead for Aviation Sustainability
Roland Berger
Thomas Reynaert
Managing Director
Airlines for Europe (A4E)
David Silver
Vice President Civil Aviation
AIA
Dr Andy Jefferson
Programme Director
Sustainable Aviation
11:45 AM to 12:00 PM
Session:
Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Reducing Aviation Emissions Today
12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
Session:
Panel: SAF as a pathway to Net-Zero
Speakers:
Laia Barbarà
Community Lead
Sustainable Aviation, WEF
Bryan Stonehouse
Head of Aviation Sustainability & Risk, Director
Shell
Jean-Baptiste Jarin
Deputy Programme Manager in R&T for Sustainable Fuels
Safran Helicopter Engines
Brian Yutko
Vice President & Chief Engineer of Sustainability and Future Mobility
Boeing
Christoph Beuttler
Head of Climate Policy
Climeworks
Jonathan Wood
VP Europe-MEA, Renewable Aviation
Neste
Giorgio Parolini
Head of Advanced Fuels
DfT
12:45 PM to 13:30 PM
Session:
Lunch & Networking
13:30 PM to 14:00 PM
Session:
Panel: Global SAF - US perspective
Speakers:
Anita Mendiratta
President & Founder
ANITA MENDIRATTA & Associates
Steve Csonka
Executive Director
CAAFI
Gurhan Andac
Aviation Engineering Technical Leader, Aviation Fuels & Additives
GE
14:00 PM to 14:40 PM
Session:
Panel: Power to Liquids
Speakers:
Anita Mendiratta
President & Founder
ANITA MENDIRATTA & Associates
Paul Stein
Chairman
Rolls-Royce SMR
Jim Woodger
MD UK
LanzaTech UK
Alastair Blanshard
Senior Manager - Sustainable Aviation Lead
ICF
14:40 PM to 14:55 PM
Session:
Horizon Scan - Target True Zero update
Speakers:
David Hyde
Aerospace Projects Lead
World Economic Forum
Robin Riedel
Partner
McKinsey & Co.
14:55 PM to 15:50 PM
Session:
Panel: Hybrid electric & hydrogen: What will future engines and aircraft technology solutions be and by when?
Speakers:
Robin Riedel
Partner
McKinsey & Co.
Grazia Vittadini
CTO
Rolls Royce
Dr Mark Bentall
Head of Technology Operations and the National Technology
Airbus
Francis Preli
VP propulsion & materials
Pratt & Witney
Brian Yutko
Vice President & Chief Engineer of Sustainability and Future Mobility
Boeing
Christopher Lorence
Senior Executive - Chief Engineer & General Manager
GE Aviation
Rodrigo Silva e Souza
Head of Marketing and Strategy
Embraer
15:50 PM to 16:10 PM
Session:
Coffee and networking break
16:10 PM to 17:05 PM
Session:
Panel: Mainstreaming Innovation – Bringing new technologies to market
Speakers:
David Hyde
Aerospace Projects Lead
World Economic Forum
Tom Grundy
CEO
Hybrid Air Vehicles
Val Miftakhov
Founder & CEO
ZeroAvia
JoeBen Bevirt
CEO
Joby
Russ Dunn
Chief Technology Officer
GKN Aerospace
David Morgan
Chief Operating Officer
EasyJet
17:05 PM to 17:25 PM
Session:
Role Greenhouse Gas Removal - what are the solutions? Can Carbon offsetting work?
Speakers:
Amy Ruddock
Ph.D., VP Europe and Middle East
Carbon Engineering
17:25 PM to 17:35 PM
Session:
Innovators Global Challenge 2022 - Net Zero Aviation Launch
17:35 PM to 17:45 PM
Session:
End of day wrap
17:45 PM to 19:30 PM
Session:
Networking drink reception
08:30 AM to 09:30 AM
Session:
Morning refreshments & networking
09:30 AM to 09:35 AM
Session:
Show welcome - Day 2
09:35 AM to 09:55 AM
Session:
Keynote: Jet Zero Council - UK progress and prospects: what’s worked, what hasn’t and what’s next?
09:55 AM to 10:30 AM
Session:
Carbon pricing vs Demand management and the EU Green Deal – what’s the right balance of policy proposals?
Speakers:
Anita Mendiratta
President & Founder
ANITA MENDIRATTA & Associates
Laurent Donceel
Senior Policy Director
Airlines for Europe
Tim Johnson, AEF
Director
Aviation Environment Federation
Jonathon Counsell
Group Head of Sustainability
IAG
10:30 AM to 11:05 AM
Session:
Panel: Air Traffic Control panel debate
Speakers:
Samantha McAlister
Interviews Producer
BBC Newsnight
Jonathan Astill
Director Airports
NATS
Angela Stubblefield
Senior Representative
UK, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
11:05 AM to 11:35 AM
Session:
Coffee and networking break
11:35 AM to 11:45 AM
Session:
The Global Roadmap
Speakers:
Haldane Dodd
Executive Director
Air Transport Action Group (ATAG)
11:45 AM to 12:05 PM
Session:
Recommendations for the ICAO Assembly
Speakers:
Nikhil Sachdeva
Global Lead for Aviation Sustainability
Roland Berger
12:05 PM to 12:25 PM
Session:
A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Aviation
12:25 PM to 12:45 PM
Session:
Global Approach - McKinsey Perspective
12:45 PM to 13:30 PM
Session:
Lunch & networking
13:30 PM to 13:50 PM
Session:
US perspective
Speakers:
Kevin Welsh
Executive Director of the Office of Environment & Energy
Federal Aviation Administration
13:50 PM to 14:10 PM
Session:
Defence perspective- Global Air Forces Climate Change Collaboration Initiative
Speakers:
Hon Gp Capt Kevin Billings
Hon Gp Capt
Global Air Forces Climate Change Collaboration
14:10 PM to 14:30 PM
Session:
Coffee and networking break
14:30 PM to 15:15 PM
Session:
Panel: How can we build sustainable, resilient infrastructure of the future?
Speakers:
Darrell Swanson
Director
Swanson Aviation
Graham Bolton
Global Practice Leader - Aviation
Mott Macdonald
Ülkü Özeren
Managing Partner
SIM Sustainability, Innovation and Management Consultancy Inc
Paul D. Williams
Professor of Atmospheric Science
University of Reading
David Brain
Aviation Sustainability Senior Expert
EUROCONTROL
Juliana Scavuzzi
Senior Director for Sustainability, Environmental protection and Legal Affairs
ACI World
Jason Fowler
Chair
BAG
15:15 PM to 15:30 PM
Session:
Switching modes and why
15:30 PM to 16:15 PM
Session:
Panel: Financing the Path to Net Zero- Who pays for aviation decarbonisation? How do we secure finance to deliver net zero innovations?
Speakers:
Darrell Swanson
Director
Swanson Aviation
Alastair Blanshard
Senior Manager - Sustainable Aviation Lead
ICF
Steven Uhrmacher
CEO
i6 Group
Neville Hargreaves
VP Waste to Fuels
Velocys
Jordan Shorto
Business Manager
UK Export Finance
16:15 PM to 16:30 PM
Session:
End of Day wrap
16:30
Session:
Show Close
Exhibitors
Partners

Sustainability is the most pressing topic of every conversation these days and it is now more prominent than ever. It is shaping the future of many organisations that are taking a holistic approach to their business strategies in order to create a lasting positive environmental impact.
Sustainable Skies World Summit 2022, taking place on the 5-6 April will address the issues challenging the industry and look for solutions towards a cleaner, more sustainable future of air travel.
Partner with us to become part of conversations shaping the future of sustainable aviation at the first of its kind event dedicated solely to the sustainability of aviation, hosted by Farnborough International - a world-class leader of aviation events with decades of experience in the industry.
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Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre

The Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre is the home of Pioneering Spirit and will be hosting SSWS 2022. Farnborough is rich in aviation history with the very first powered flight in 1908 by Samuel Cody and has hosed the world-famous Farnborough International Airshow since 1948. For decades, Farnborough has showcased many pioneering triumphs in aerospace, which is why it is the home of British Aviation. Farnborough is the perfect setting for the Sustainable Skies World Summit.

Accomodation & Travel
COVID Secure Environment - A Safe Space To Reconnect

We look forward to welcoming you at SSWS 2022. We have been closely monitoring guidance and working with the venue to ensure we create a space and comfortable environment for all attending our event.
For 2022, we are politely asking you to support our event by aligning with the below:
- Visitors are encouraged to check they are feeling well before attending our event. Please ensure that you are in good health, with no fever or other symptoms related to COVID-19, before travelling to the venue.
- We encourage all visitors to take an LFT before travelling to the event.
- We recommend the wearing of face masks whilst onsite, except for those who are exempt.*
- Please make sure you register and download your badge before attending.
- Plan your visit before you arrive at the venue. Knowing what you are going to do and where to go will contribute to safe and productive attendance. Also plan how to get to and from the venue by checking any relevant travel advice or restrictions.
In addition to this, please click here to find out more about the precautionary measures being taken by the venue.
*Following the lifting of Plan B Government restrictions from Thursday 27 January, it is no longer be compulsory to wear face masks and show an NHS Covid pass or negative lateral flow test result upon entry to SSWS 2022.
For the most up-to-date information, please visit our site: https://www.farnborough.com/reopening/
FAQ

This section provides general information on the most frequently asked questions about SSWS.
Q. Which Gate do I use for entry?
A. GATE F will be used for all traffic during build up, live days, and breakdown Please note that there is no access for visitors/contractors via Gate D.
Q. What times do the gates open?
A. Exhibitors, service providers and official suppliers - 7:30 AM, Visitors and Media - 8:30 AM
Q. How do I register to attend?
A. Please register online to attend SSWS 2022. Please note that passes are strictly non-transferable and valid for registered visitors only.
Q. How much are do the passes cost?
A. Please see website for details. Exhibitor and Contractor Passes are free of charge.
Q. Can I register on the day?
A. To save time, we encourage all Visitors to register in advance. There will be limited facilities on site for registering on the day of the show. This will likely cause delays to your entry whilst your registration is being processed and verified. Delegate passes are sold in advance on a first come first served basis and are limited.
Q. I haven't found an answer for my question
A. Get in touch with us at [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Register

Registration is open! Book your pass to Sustainable Skies World Summit 2022 now and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Delegate pass includes

Summit Pass
Summit Passes are valid for both days of the Global Urban & Advanced Air Summit
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