What You Need to Know about the European Aviation Symposium

In January 2019, the European Aviation Symposium will land in Munich to tackle the latest industry topics and discuss the most pressing aviation challenges.

Here’s everything you need to know about the event, including who’s going, who’s speaking and tips for attending.

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What is the European Aviation Symposium?

Taking place for the first time on 29 and 30 January in Munich, the European Aviation Symposium invites participants and all those involved in the European aviation sector to discuss the critical challenges of the aviation market and solution strategies together with top-class experts, executives, managers and politicians.

Representatives of leading European airlines, airports and aviation organizations will give a detailed insight into their current initiatives, and engage in an intensive exchange of experiences and concepts. The event is organized by leading trade publication fvw, experts in aviation consultancy Prologis and Travel Industry Club.

Who should attend?

This event is for anyone involved in the transport and aviation industry, including airline and airport employees, travel tech companies, startups, advisors and tourism board officials. Special rates are available for students.

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High level officials from EU institutions, national authorities and decision makers from across the aviation value chain will attend the event – a great and rare chance to meet and network with these top executives.

The symposium is designed not only to address the most critical issues for European Aviation, but also, and more importantly, to provide a platform for an intense exchange of ideas, concepts and visions for the industry in dedicated round tables and work groups.

What topics will be discussed?

Aviation is at a crossroads.

Traditional airline business models are giving way to a new lower cost, customized and more profitable “airline 2.0” generation with higher pricing power.

Traditional airport business models of pure infrastructure providers have been replaced by more entrepreneurial growth oriented companies seeking to promote connectivity and profitability. At the same time disruptive technologies and new market initiatives increase pressure on airlines, airports and aviation partners to reconsider their strategies and business approach.

Day 1

On the first day, the symposium will address the strategic challenges facing aviation.

The following topics (and more) will be discussed:

• The consequences of Brexit
• The effects of consolidation
• The political answer to the possible further market fragmentation

The event is aimed to highlight the dependency of national markets and their market players in Europe on a robust and realistic European aviation policy.

In the afternoon, participants can choose between two streams and three round tables for a deeper look into the most pressing issues and questions.

Day 2

On day two, the symposium will focus on the operational answers of the market players and discuss the capacity trap, emerging competition for the tourism market as well as specific issues of regional markets such as the Mediterranean.

The symposium will also address changes in technology, challenges posed by cyber security and new distribution channels. Some of the central issues to be debated include:

• How have NDC/One Order changed the markets so far?
• Are Amazon and Google role models, partners or competitors?
• Which has the stronger effects – labour shortage or digitalization?

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What speakers and panelists have been invited?

There will be speakers from many leading aviation companies as well as experts from outside of the travel industry speaking at the event. They include but are not limited to:

• Nicola Simionato (GM Business Development Travel, Google)
• Alexandre de Juniac (President, IATA)
• Dr. Michael Kerkloh (CEO, Airport Munich)
• Christoph Debus (CEO, Thomas Cook Airlines)
• Pablo Mendes de Leon (Director, Institute for Air and Space Law)
• Robert Boyle (Director of Strategy, IAG)
• Andy Mura (Head of Marketing, Userlane)

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How can attendees make the most of the event?

The symposium will give attendees the chance to meet high level officials from EU institutions, decision makers and business partners from across the aviation value chain for an intense exchange of ideas, concepts and visions for our industry.

During the breaks and the “Bavarian Night” (29 January), all participants have ample opportunity to talk and discuss in a relaxed networking atmosphere. In addition to exciting lectures and discussions, there are numerous opportunities for personal exchange.

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Register for the European Aviation Symposium (Munich, 29 and 30 January).