9am to 10am

Registration and Networking

10am to 10:10am

Opening Ceremony / Welcome Address

Speaker
Mervat Sultan, President, Women in Aviation Middle East Chapter

10:10am to 10:20am

Keynote
Introduction to the Saudi Graduate Development Programme (GDP)

Speaker
Cluster2 Airports

10:20am to 10:30am

Keynote
Pioneering the Skies – Celebrating the Achievements and Future Potential of Women in Aviation in Saudi Arabia

Speaker
Asaad AlJomoai, President, Boeing Saudi Arabia

10:30am to 11:15am

Session 1: Navigating the Digital Aviation Landscape: Empowering Women for Future Challenges

Panel Discussion: This session focuses on the transformative impact of digital technologies in aviation and the specific challenges and opportunities they present for women in the industry. The aim is to inspire and catalyzes action towards greater gender diversity and leadership in aviation’s digital future.

Speakers

• Dr. Eng. Suaad Al Shamsi, Senior Technical Project Manager, Etihad
• Dr. Amani Alonazi, Technical Lead, Artificial Intelligence Scientist, Boeing Research and Technology
• Nouf Aljalaud, Customer Success Manager, SITA

Moderator
Dr. Dan Wong, Associate Professor and Aviation Program Leader, Department of Management, Prince Sultan University

11:15am to 12:00pm

Session 2: Urban Mobility Revolution

Panel Discussion: Urban Mobility is set to transform urban transportation by providing innovative solutions such as air taxis, drone deliveries, and advanced traffic monitoring systems. eVTOLs offer the potential to alleviate urban congestion, reduce pollution, and significantly enhance transportation efficiency by providing innovative solutions such as air taxis and drone deliveries.

12:00pm to 12:15pm

Keynote: Topic TBC

12:15pm to 12:45pm

Fireside chat: Topic TBC

Speaker

• Yasmeen Al-Maimani, First Commercial Airline Pilot of Saudi Arabia

12:45pm to 13:00pm

Keynote: Cyber Security in Global Aviation: Current cyber security landscape, emerging threats, and the strategies and technologies being deployed to safeguard aviation systems. This will be an opportunity to understand the recent Microsoft / CrowdStrike incident that severely impacted aviation globally as well.

Speaker

• Dr. Fatimah Alakeel, Assistant Professor Cybersecurity, King Saud University

13:00pm to 14:00pm

Lunch and Networking Break

14:00pm to 14:15pm

Keynote
Creating Inclusive Work Environments in Aviation: Strategies and best practices for creating inclusive work environments that support and empower women

Speakers

• Serco
• Mody Alkhalaf, Director of Learning and Development, Riyadh Air
• Amna Mohamed Abdulrasool, Creative & Branding Manager, Gulf Air

14:15pm to 14:30pm

Keynote
Collaborative Flight – Enhancing Opportunities for Women through Public-Private Partnerships in Aviation

Speakers

• Catherine Workman, Partner – Head of Middle East Region, Pinsent Masons
• Michelle De Franca, Managing Director, UK and Ireland, Bechtel Civil Infrastructure

14:30pm to 15:15pm

Session 3: Breaking Barriers – Advancing STEM Education and Mentorship for Future Aviators

Panel Discussion: This comprehensive session combines the importance of STEM education with the invaluable support of mentorship. By encouraging young women to pursue STEM careers in aviation and providing them with mentorship opportunities, we can build a diverse, skilled workforce capable of driving innovation and progress in the aviation industry.

Speaker

• Dr. Asmaa Nusairi, Director of Continuing Education Center, University of Sharjah

Moderator

• Dr. Sofia Mateou, Associate Professor, Aviation Management, Prince Sultan University

15:15pm to 15:30pm

Women In Aviation Middle East Awards and Scholarships

15:30pm

End of Programme