Aerospace Tech Week 2026 is a two-day event focused on aerospace technology, innovation, and connectivity across the aviation and aerospace sectors.
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Taking place at Excel London on 11-12 November 2026, the event brings together airlines, MROs, OEMs, and industry partners to discuss operational challenges, emerging technologies, and developments across the aerospace sector.
The event is expected to welcome more than 1,500 senior executives and technical leaders and will feature over 120 speakers across multiple conference stages and exhibition areas. The event combines conference sessions with a large exhibition focused on aerospace systems, digital technologies, sustainability initiatives, and operational modernization.
New for 2026, the agenda will include a dedicated focus on defense, reflecting increasing crossover between commercial, civil, and military aerospace technologies.
When is Aerospace Tech Week 2026?
Aerospace Tech Week 2026 will take place on Wednesday 11 November – Thursday 12 November 2026.
Themes
Aerospace Tech Week 2026 will examine developments across aerospace technology, digital transformation, and operational modernization. Key themes include avionics, connectivity, AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, digital twins, and flight operations systems.
The agenda will also explore sustainability initiatives such as hydrogen propulsion, hybrid and electric aircraft technologies, fuel efficiency, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), alongside emerging areas including advanced air mobility, UAV/UAS technologies, satellite systems, and defense applications.
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What’s On?
Aerospace Tech Week 2026 will feature keynote presentations, technical conference sessions, workshops, panel discussions, networking events, and a large-scale aerospace technology exhibition.
Across the two-day agenda, attendees will hear discussions on avionics, connectivity, AI, cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, sustainability, and digital aerospace operations. Sessions will also examine hydrogen propulsion, airspace modernization, open avionics architectures, and the growing role of AI across aerospace systems and flight operations.
New for 2026, the event will introduce a dedicated defense focus examining developments across civil, commercial, and military aerospace sectors.
Keynote sessions will feature speakers from organizations including Airbus, Boeing, Thales, Safran, IAG, the UK Civil Aviation Authority, and the UK Space Agency.
The exhibition floor will feature more than 100 companies showcasing aerospace systems, propulsion technologies, digital platforms, connectivity solutions, and MRO technologies. Aerospace Tech Week will also include a Start-Up Zone and innovation pitching sessions for emerging aerospace companies.
Speakers
Featured speakers include:
- Giancarlo Buono, Board Member, Civil Aviation Authority
- Ajay Chakravarthy, Chief AI Officer, Thales
- Jonathon Counsell, Group Director of Sustainability, IAG
- Sven Graeble, EVP, Head of Strategic Space Initiatives, Airbus Defence & Space
- Greg Ombach, SVP and Head of Disruptive Technology, Airbus
- Mamatha Maheshwarappa, Head of R&D, UK Space Agency
- Nick Earl, Chief of UK & VP, Safran
- Gareth Hetheridge, CIO, Leonardo UK
- Wicus du Preez, VP, Data & AI, Oman Air
- Theodora Lauth, Director Aircraft Specification, Lufthansa
Where is Aerospace Tech Week 2026?
Excel London
London
United Kingdom
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