9:00am – 10:00am

Registration and Networking

10:00am – 10:05am

Opening Ceremony

10:05am – 10:20am

Welcome Address

10:20am – 10:35am

Keynote 1 – Women Shaping the Future of Saudi Aviation: The impact of female leadership in aviation under Vision 2030

10:35am – 10:45am
WIA 2025 Riyadh – Awards Distribution Ceremony

• Sustainable Women Empowerment Initiative Award
• Global Women Empowerment Award
• Pioneer in Female Aviation Award
• Groundbreaking Women Empowerment Award
• Leadership Women Empowerment Award
• Distinguished Women Empowerment Award

10:45am – 11:30am
Panel 1 – Smart Aviation: Women Pioneering the Digital Takeoff

This session will explore how digital advancements are reshaping the aviation industry and how women are leading this transformation through innovation, driving the future of smart airports, AI-driven operations, and next-generation aviation technologies.

11:30am – 12:15pm
Panel 2 – Aviation for All – Building an Inclusive and Diverse Workforce

This panel will explore the evolving landscape of workplace inclusion in aviation, discussing how companies, policymakers, and leaders are driving diversity efforts. From recruitment strategies to mentorship programs and workplace policies, the discussion will highlight how organisations can create an environment where women and underrepresented groups thrive.

12:15pm – 12:45pm
Networking Break

12:45pm – 13:30pm
Panel 3 – Soaring Beyond Limits: Navigating the Future of Sustainable Aviation

This session explores how airlines, airports, and aviation professionals are driving efforts to make the skies cleaner, greener, and more efficient. The discussion will highlight the contributions of female leaders, engineers, and sustainability advocates who are shaping the future of aviation
through key initiatives in carbon reduction, eco-friendly airport operations, and the advancement of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

13:30pm – 13:45pm 
Keynote 2 – Managing the Skies: Pioneering Women in Air Traffic Control & Airport Management

13:45pm – 14:45pm
Lunch & Networking Break

14:45pm – 15:15pm
Special Session –The road to the Cockpit: Becoming a pilot in Saudi Arabia

This session will provide a step-by-step guide on how to become a commercial pilot in Saudi Arabia, highlighting training pathways, required qualifications, scholarship opportunities, and career prospects.

15:15pm – 16:00pm
Panel 5 – Career Pathways in Aviation: Beyond Piloting

This session will explore alternative career pathways in aviation, showcasing opportunities in airline management, airport operations, aviation engineering, air traffic control, sustainability, and emerging aviation technologies.

16:00pm – 16:00pm
Closing ceremony

End of Programme