Name: Innovation Zero 2024
Start: 2024-04-30T00:00:00Z
End: 2024-05-01T22:00:00Z
Location: Olympia London

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Welcome to the Aviation Forum at Innovation Zero, a crucial hub for addressing the challenges and opportunities in achieving 'jet zero' and sustainable maritime operations.

Engage with industry leaders from aerospace sector as they tackle questions about industrialising for a commercial future, exploring the potential of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), hydrogen-electric solutions, and more. Our forum will also offer perspectives from investors, regulators, and innovators in alternative fuels and materials.

Join us to gain insights into these evolving industries, contributing to the dialogue on sustainable advancements in aviation.

Innovation Zero World | 29th & 30th April 2025 | Olympia London

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Meet Our Distinguished Expert Speakers

Innovation Zero is excited to unveil an elite roster of speakers for the Aviation Forum, featuring key figures leading the way in sustainable aviation industries towards a sustainable future.

Our diverse group of speakers includes top executives from the aerospace sector, innovative researchers, and industry pioneers. They will offer deep insights into the latest advancements and sustainable practices in aviation. These presentations, blending cutting-edge research with practical applications, aim to spark dynamic discussions and new ideas. Dedicated to driving sustainable transformation in these crucial sectors, our speakers represent the beginning of an impressive and informative speaker lineup. Look forward to further speaker announcements that will add to the forum’s dynamic and forward-thinking atmosphere.

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The Aviation Forum at Innovation Zero World 2025 will address the significant challenges and innovations required to achieve sustainability in aviation. With a focus on reducing emissions and developing new technologies, this forum will provide insights into the future of air travel.

Key Themes and Topics:

1. Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF): Exploring the potential of SAF to reduce aviation emissions, this session will discuss challenges in scalability, cost, and adoption.

2. Hydrogen-Powered Flight: Industry leaders will examine the feasibility and timelines for integrating hydrogen into aviation fuel systems and infrastructure.

3. Electrifying Aviation: The role of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technologies in reshaping short-haul and urban air travel will be explored.

4. Military Innovations: This session will highlight how defence-led advancements are accelerating the development of sustainable aviation technologies.

5. Decarbonising Airports: Discussions will focus on how airports can act as hubs for innovation, driving the adoption of renewable energy and sustainable practices.

Why Attend the Aviation Forum?

This forum is crucial for aviation professionals, policymakers, and innovators seeking to navigate the challenges of achieving net-zero in the aviation sector. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies and collaborative strategies.

Chair's Opening Remarks

Aviation Forum

09:55 – 10:00
Keynote Address – Leading the Way: The UK's SAF Mandate and Global Impact

Aviation Forum

10:00 – 10:10
Turbulence Ahead: Can Aviation Meet the 2030 Emission Targets?

Aviation Forum

10:10 – 10:55

With 2030 just five years away, the aviation industry has set definitive emissions reduction targets that are now under significant pressure due to recent challenges. Airlines are increasingly finding ...

Moderator

Andrew Charlton, Managing Director - Aviation Advocacy

Confirmed Speakers

Daniel Bloch, Partnerships Director - LanzaJet

Matt Gorman, Director of Carbon Strategy - Heathrow Airport

Antoine Toulemont, Head of Sustainability - European Regions Airline Association
Showcase One – OXCCU

Aviation Forum

11:00 – 11:15

Confirmed Speakers

Andrew Symes, Co-Founder & CEO - OXCCU
From Concept to Take-Off: Commercialising R&D in Aviation Sustainability

Aviation Forum

11:30 – 12:15

This session explores the critical journey from research and development to the commercial deployment of sustainable aviation technologies. Panellists will discuss pathways for transforming innovative ...

Confirmed Speakers

James McMicking, Chief Strategy Officer - ZeroAvia

Jacques-Alexis Verrecchia, Head of Product - Beyond Aero
Sponsor Session

Aviation Forum

12:20 – 13:00
Showcase Two

Aviation Forum

13:40 – 13:55
Operation Innovation: Pioneering Green Technologies Through Military Testing

Aviation Forum

14:00 – 14:30

This session explores the pivotal role of defence as a catalyst for technological innovations, pioneering advancements that seamlessly integrate into our daily lives. We'll examine how the military's ...

Confirmed Speakers

Jessica Freeman, Deputy Director for Climate Change and Environment - UK Ministry of Defence

Tom Odell, Chief - Climate Change & Sustainability - Dstl (Ministry of Defence)

Brigadier Tim Symonds OBE, Head Climate Change and Sustainability - British Army
Showcase Three

Aviation Forum

14:35 – 14:50
Electrifying Flight: eVTOLs and the Future of Air Travel

Aviation Forum

14:55 – 15:40

This session will examine the latest developments in the incorporation of eVTOL technology into the airline industry and its future potential. Panellists will discuss vertiport integration into existi ...
Flying Hydrogen: Projections for H2 in Flight

Aviation Forum

15:45 – 16:30

While successive UK governments have now renewed a commitment to SAF, many in the airline industry are laser-focused on hydrogen as the best option for the future of flight. What are the primary appli ...

Confirmed Speakers

Helen Leadbetter, Technical Strategy Lead - Zero Emissions Flight Future Safety & Innovation - UK Civil Aviation Authority

Hervé Morvan, Chief of Future Platforms (Advanced Concepts) - Rolls-Royce

Jolanda Stevens, Program Manager, Zero Emission Aviation - KLM
Showcase Four

Aviation Forum

16:35 – 16:50

Innovation Zero World | 29th & 30th April 2025 | Olympia London

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2025 Aviation Forum Speakers

2025 Aviation Agenda Overview

The Aviation Forum at Innovation Zero World 2025 will address the significant challenges and innovations required to achieve sustainability in aviation. With a focus on reducing emissions and developing new technologies, this forum will provide insights into the future of air travel.