BUILDING UPON LEGACY
Gareth Rogers , CEO , Farnborough International , details the innovations taking place at the Farnborough International Airshow
ith a history spanning more than 70 years , the Farnborough International Airshow ( FIA ) has established itself as a world-renowned event and the most important airshow within the aerospace and defence industry . Farnborough International is evolving the legacy of FIA through the launch of a new conference , the Aerospace Global Forum ( AGF ).
For decades , Farnborough International Airshow has been at the forefront of the aerospace and defence industries , providing unrivalled opportunities to connect , collaborate , share insight and do business on a global scale .
Following the opening of our state-of-the-art exhibition and conference centre in 2018 , we have had the opportunity to widen our event organiser portfolio and develop industry-leading events for the aerospace and commercial transport industries , including Sustainable Skies World Summit , Space-Comm Expo and ITT Hub .
Since the revival of the industry following the pandemic , we have seen a demand to develop a diverse platform that hosts future-altering discussions , while enabling our audience to reach business objectives and drive actionable change , strengthening the legacy of the Farnborough International Airshow .
This strategy has led us to develop , curate and launch the Aerospace Global Forum . Taking place in tandem with the airshow , 18-22 July 2022 . The AGF will be a global platform that aims to champion change and drive immediate action , accelerating transition to the new , net-zero economy . It will achieve this by bringing global leaders together , across all industries , sectors , and geographies , to interrogate issues and implement initiatives and drive positive global changes through an aerospace lens .
Climate change is the largest challenge to affect the world , and the AGF provides the aerospace industry with a platform to react to it and collaborate , with the support of governments , academics , regulators and innovators . Open to leaders from the aerospace , technology , finance and energy sectors , governments , climate consultancies , start-ups and OEMs , AGF will provide a diverse five-day programme of inspiring thought leaders and impactful discussions .
To create an immersive experience , the AGF will take place in one of our 2,043sqm on-site sound stages , which is primarily used by
Hollywood blockbuster production companies for filming . The AGF will be located among Farnborough International Airshow exhibition halls connecting with visitors and exhibitors , enhancing the show and connecting global leaders from wider transformative sectors . The sound stage is set to provide a fully thematic brand experience through a bespoke conference set-up , unique networking areas and an innovative ‘ look up , l ook down ’ concept .
The AGF is not just a five-day platform . The thought leadership programme has been designed to drive change beyond July 2022 and create a springboard for a suite of spin-off forums and conferences in aviation communities around the world , throughout the year . Working with like-minded accredited partners , the programme has been developed to produce actionable outcomes and strategies that will hold leading industry organisations to account in their progress moving forward . CN
l For more information on the AGF and to register for your pass , please visit : www . aerospaceglobalforum . com www . conference-news . co . uk