ATI Conference 2025: Destination Zero

The ATI Conference returns to the ICC Wales in Newport on 4th & 5th November 2025.

We will be welcoming over 400 experts from across aerospace and beyond to discuss advancements in the ultra-efficient and zero-carbon technologies powering our journey to Destination Zero, as well as the advanced manufacturing technologies needed to bring them to market. Hear from expert speakers and panellists in our world-class plenary programme focused on the urgent issues affecting the sector globally

SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Rebecca Evans MS, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy & Planning in the Welsh Government

Robert A. Pearce, Associate Administrator of the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate at NASA

Val Miftakhov, Founder & CEO, ZeroAvia

Todd Citron, CTO of Boeing

Simon Burr, Group Director of Engineering, Technology & Safety at Rolls-Royce

Cleiton Silva, Vice President of Technology at Embraer

Henry Ashton, A350 Chief Engineer UK at Airbus

DAY ONE

Day One of the conference will feature a Technology Leaders panel, including representatives from the Primes and Tier One suppliers who will set out how they are preparing for the next aircraft programme.

Technology Leaders panel:

• How are they preparing for the next aircraft programme?
• What needs to be done to accelerate entry into service?
• Where are the investment opportunities?

Overview of global research priorities:

• How are research bodies worldwide partnering to advance sustainable aviation?
• How can academia and industry collaborate more effectively?

Panel session on current sector capabilities vs. future needs:

• How can businesses manage the demands of today against investing for tomorrow?
• What lessons can be learned from the experiences of others?
• What difficult choices is the supply chain facing, and how can we bridge the gap to the next aircraft programme?

DAY TWO

Day Two will hear from Technology Leaders with a focus on disrupting the market, with a particular focus on certifying new technology for a zero-carbon aircraft.

Technology Leaders panel:

• What needs to be done to certify new technology for a zero-carbon aircraft?
• How scalable is this technology?
• How can investment be targeted most effectively?

Discussion on achieving economic growth and sustainability:

• How can both economic growth and sustainability be achieved?
• What is needed from the partnership between Government, industry, and academia?

Panel on through-life sustainability:

• Is through-life sustainability the most important metric for reducing climate impact in the sector?

Throughout both days a choice of three breakout streams will cover a range of topics themed around accelerating technology development, advancing competitiveness and enabling technology adoption.

The ATI reserves the right to amend the conference programme (including agenda items, speakers and timings) according to circumstance and without prior notice.

ATI Conference 2025 will bring together experts from industry, government and research and academia to shape the future of flight on our journey to Destination Zero. The agenda is designed for everyone with a professional interest in aerospace and aviation.

Tickets include full access to the conference, plenary sessions and breakouts for the duration of your ticket, a selection of food and drink throughout the event and a reception at the end of day one. Ticket prices are inclusive of VAT.

• Full two-day conference: £390 (£325 + VAT)
• Day one: £240 (£200 + VAT)
• Day two: £210 (£175 + VAT)

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