ATW 2026: Boeing, Airbus, Thales and GE Aerospace among speaking line up for London
Speakers from Boeing, Airbus, Thales and GE Aerospace are poised to top the bill at this year’s Aerospace Tech Week.
The aerospace technology trade show has switched from being held in Munich in March to London in November. It will take place on November 11-12 at the at Excel centre.
Organisers have released the first tranche of confirmed speakers from among 120 that will take to the stage this year.
The event’s key industry partner has been confirmed as ADS group, the organisation that owns the Farnborough International Airshow that takes place in July.
This year’s ATW agenda will focus on the technologies and operational shifts shaping the next decade of aerospace, including AI-driven flight operations, digital MRO, predictive maintenance, airspace modernisation, next-generation connectivity, open avionics architectures, cybersecurity, SAF, and defence innovation.
Justine Brooks, conference producer of Aerospace Tech Week, said: “We are delighted to bring Aerospace Tech Week to London this year in partnership with the ADS Group.
“We’ll be kicking things off with our high-calibre opening keynotes, which will explore the 2030 roadmap for aerospace.
“Attendees will also get to experience the raw innovation at our Startup Pitch Competition, and help cultivate the next generation of industry leaders at our Talent Summit.”
Speakers confirmed include:
- Gareth Hetheridge, chief information officer, Leonardo UK
- Luis Huerta, group head of AI automation, IAG
- Giancarlo Buono, board member, Civil Aviation Authority
- Honor Powrie, senior director of data and analytics, GE Aerospace
- Steven Gillard, Europe director, Boeing
- Ajay Chakravarthy, chief AI officer, Thales
- Sven Graeble, EVP, head of strategic space initiatives, Airbus D&S
- Wicus du Preez, vice president data and AI, Oman Air
- Theodora Lauth, director aircraft specification, Lufthansa
- Mamatha Maheshwarappa, head of R&D, UK Space Agency
- Greg Ombach, senior vice president and head of disruptive technology, Airbus
- Nick Earl, chief of UK and vice president, Safran
- Sophie Louise O’Sullivan, director, future safety and innovation, CAA
The full agenda features keynotes, panel discussions, and workshops exploring topics such as how data can be used to improve maintenance and fuel efficiency, as well as efforts to modernise the airspace for drones, VTOL aircraft and other new entrants.
Event organisers expect up to 1,500 delegates from a broad cross-sector of disciplines in the aviation sector.