Organised and managed by Experia Events, this biennial event is a platform for high-level conferences dedicated to leading players in the global aviation industry with the Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership Summit (SAALS) as well as co-located events – the A*STAR Aerospace Technology Leadership Forum and the Singapore Aerospace Technology and Engineering Conference (SATEC).
The event has established itself as a strategic platform for regulators, airlines, manufacturers, entrepreneurs and other key stakeholders to chart the industry’s growth trajectory. As Asia’s largest and one of the most important aerospace and defence events in the world, the Airshow will also play a crucial role in connecting opportunities, driving change and shaping the future of the global aviation industry.
The Airshow also serves as the key gateway to tap into the wealth of potential opportunities in the Asia-Pacific – the world’s fastest growing region for the aerospace and defence industry. These opportunities include:
Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership Summit (SAALS) 2018
Jointly organised by the Singapore Institute of Aerospace Engineers (SIAE) and Air Engineering and Logistics Department (AELD) of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), SATEC is the premier aviation conference that is held in conjunction with the Singapore Airshow and RSAF50. It is a platform for researchers, aviation operators and practising aviation engineers to present and discuss key developments and advancements in aerospace technology and engineering. In line with Singapore’s SMART Nation vision, the theme of SATEC 2018 is Shaping Aerospace Through Innovation.
A*STAR Aerospace Technology Leadership Forum
Held in conjunction with Singapore Airshow 2018, the Forum will bring together leaders and speakers from OEMs of commercial aircraft, engines and components, as well as aerospace MRO companies, to share their insights on the directions of research and development in the aerospace industry.
Business Forums
Back by popular demand, the Business Forums at Singapore Airshow 2018 will shine the spotlight on key challenges facing the global aviation industry, focusing on key trends like aviation cybersecurity, digital transformation and the impact of autonomous vehicles:
Asia Business Forum
Held in partnership with ICF International, the Singapore Airshow Asia Business Forum will examine the opportunities and challenges for MRO providers in Asia Pacific. Participants will have the opportunity to network with MRO experts as they share insights about the current burgeoning growth found in Asia Pacific. Hear from key international aerospace buyers, government agencies and industry leaders, as they discuss about the opportunities, challenges, solutions and strategies in meeting the strong demands in the MRO industry.
Aviation Cybersecurity Business Forum
Cybersecurity is widely recognised as a top priority with 95% of airlines and 96% of airports planning to invest in major programmes or R&D on cybersecurity initiatives over the next three years. The Aviation Cybersecurity Business Forum, which is co-organised by the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), will focus on how the global aviation ecosystem should mitigate the growing complexity and sophistication of cyber-attacks, and the risks resulting from the increasing integration between airline, airport and aviation authority IT infrastructure. Prominent cybersecurity researchers and private sector experts will also share their experiences and insights on the emerging aviation cybersecurity risks.
Emerging Technologies and Innovation Business Forum
Held in partnership with the Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore), and co-organised by GIFAS, the French aerospace industries association to mark 2018, which has been declared France-Singapore Year of Innovation. This well-received forum will focus on Industry 4.0 with digitalisation driving greater efficiency in the areas of data management and security, robotics, industrial internet of things and artificial intelligence, and its applicability in the various sectors of MRO/Manufacturing.
The Autonomous Revolution: The Race is On Business Forum
Co-organised with leading global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman, this forum will highlight the progressive switchover of different transportation modes that will result in more change in the industry in the next 10 years than in the last 60. Autonomy will blur traditional frontiers across vehicles. It will create new usages in mobility, defence & security, and supply chains. It will disrupt traditional value chains, generate new business models and put industry leaders at risk, as specialised start-ups and digital giants compete for market share in this fast-evolving space.
Shaping the Future
To enhance the role Singapore plays as the leading aviation hub in the region and to further strengthen its aviation ecosystem, the Singapore Airshow is committed to building a pipeline of talent to drive industry growth and ensure the industry remains future-ready. Through the Singapore Airshow, key industry players and stakeholders form partnerships that can help shape the future of the industry by building talent and capabilities through initiatives such as Education Day and the Singapore Airshow Aero Campus (SAAC).
Education Day
Spread over two days of activities, Education Day is designed to foster interest and provide insights in this multibillion-dollar industry for tertiary students through tours of the exhibition and aircraft displays.
The Singapore Airshow Aero Campus (SAAC)