Day 1 - Tuesday 5 November 2024

08:00-09:00

Registration, Networking & Coffee

09:00-

09:05

Chairperson's Welcome

09:05-

09:15

Host Welcome

Airport Authority Hong Kong, Acting CEO, Vivian Cheung

09:15-

09:45

Aviation Leader Interview

Dubai Airports, CEO, Paul Griffiths

Moderator : APAC Network, Chief Strategy Officer, Oriel Morrison

09:45-

10:05

CAPA Outlook: State of the Industry {Download Presentation}

Aviation Week Network, Senior Air Transport Editor - Asia-Pacific, Adrian Schofield

10:05-

10:50

Boardroom Conversations: Insights from Asia's Aviation Leaders

Join us for a captivating discussion at the forefront of Asia's aviation industry, featuring notable C-suite executives from leading airlines across the region. This panel brings together a range of visionary leaders who are shaping the future of air travel in Asia-Pacific. Expect strategic insights into the challenges, opportunities, and innovations driving the industry forward in this region including:

Market Trends and Challenges: Insights into the evolving passenger demands and regulatory landscapes across Asia.

Innovation in Operations: Strategies for enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

Digital Transformation: Leveraging technology to improve customer engagement, operational resilience, and cost efficiencies.

Future Outlook: Predictions on the post-pandemic recovery, expansion plans, and the role of partnerships in driving growth.

This panel promises a deep dive into the dynamic world of Asian aviation, offering invaluable perspectives from industry leaders at the helm of innovation and transformation.

Moderator: Aviation Consultant & Commentator, William Boulter

Panel:

AirAsia, Group CCO, Paul Caroll

Cebu Pacific, CEO, Mike Szucs

VietJet, VP Commercial, Jay Lingeswara

10:50-

11:20

Coffee Break & Networking

11:20-

11:40

Asia-Pacific: The Future is Now

Airbus, Head of Marketing APAC, Bence Szabo

11:40-

12:20

Asia Pacific aviation sustainability - where are the greatest opportunities?

Improving sustainability is of critical importance for airlines in the Asia Pacific. Shifting consumer preferences towards more sustainable travel options and the industry's own goals to achieve net zero carbon emissions goal by 2050 are driving rapid action within the sector. Yet, action towards sustainability in the sector remains largely the province of individual actors and the Asia Pacific largely lacks the regulatory frameworks and policy incentives that are helping to drive action on sustainability in other regions.

Is there an appetite for regional approaches to aviation sustainability in the Asia Pacific, or will governments and the industry be satisfied with the 'go it alone' approach?'

How does the sector ensure that government action on sustainability is supportive of the industry and its own sustainability efforts, rather than becoming a drain on the sector?

With consumer attitudes continuing to shift in favour of sustainable travel options, how does the travel sector capitalise on the rise of ecologically minded travellers?

Given immense regional potential for sustainable aviation fuel production and the potential scale of local demand, how do airlines in the Asia Pacific help facilitate the energy transition?

Moderator: CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Head of Analysis, Rich Maslen

Panel:

Cathay Pacific, GM Sustainability, Grace Chueng

Airbus, Head of Research and Technology in APAC, Dr Cyrille Schwob

12:20-

12:55

Leveraging technology to help drive growth and efficiency

Join us as we delve into the intersection of technology and distribution in the aviation industry, with an important focus on promoting environmental sustainability.

Our panel of experts will discuss innovative solutions and strategies that leverage cutting-edge technology for a complete cross-section of opportunities for airlines and airports including:

Understanding and reducing carbon emissions, improving fuel efficiency, and minimising environmental impact.

Delivering on the ever-changing needs of the traveller.

Improving retailing opportunities as technology evolves and grows.

Moderator: MW Travel Consultancy Ltd, Principal, Martin Warner

Panel:

Airport Authority Hong Kong, Assistant General Manager, Digital Experience Innovation, Gigi Chong

CAE, Senior Manager, Sales and Account Management, Rob Murdoch

Cathay Pacific, General Manager Digital, Aldric Chau

Skyscanner, VP Strategic Relations & Development, Hugh Aitken

13:00-

14:00

Lunch Break & Networking

14:00-14:30

Aviation Leader Interview Cathay Pacific Chief Operations & Service Delivery Officer Alex McGowan

Cathay Pacific, Chief Operations and Service Delivery Officer (COO), Alex McGowan

Aviation Week Network, Senior Air Transport Editor - Asia-Pacific, Adrian Schofield

14:30-15:15

Exploring the Future of Air Cargo in Asia: Challenges and Opportunities

More than any other region, the Asia Pacific depends on air cargo as a financial lifeline. While global air cargo hit new highs during the pandemic, traffic has settled back into more usual patterns in the last two years. At the same time, global economic shifts, geopolitical events and shifting attitudes towards globalisation and trade suggest that the regional sector could be in for a difficult few years.

With global economic growth slowing and industrial activity still tepid, how does the regional air cargo sector respond?

What are the implications for regional air cargo of the ongoing e-commerce boom?

How does the cargo sector follow the rest of the industry in reducing its emissions, while battling with its aged fleet?

Will increasing protectionism and inward-looking economic development in major economies have implications for the sector?

Moderator: cargo.one, VP Global Air Cargo Supply, Fabrice Godeau

Panel:

Atlas Air, SVP Sales & Marketing ASPAC Alvin Tay

Cathay Cargo, Director, Tom Owen

HACTL, Executive Director - Commercial and Business Development, Joanna Li

Teleport, CEO, Pete Chareonwongsak

15:20-15:50

Coffee break & Networking

15:50-16:35

How to complete the recovery of Asia Pacific international travel?

The impartial recovery of international travel was the main theme of Asia Pacific regional travel in 2023. While the region closed the gap to others in 2023, there is still significant ground to cover in 2024. In particular, the recovery of international travel both to and from China will be a crucial factor for Asia Pacific airlines.

How soon can international travel return to pre-pandemic norms?

What has changed in terms of passenger preferences for the Chinese traveller?

Moderator: Aviation Week Network, Senior Air Transport Editor - Asia-Pacific, Adrian Schofield

Panel:

AAPA, Director General, Subhas Menon

Philippine Airlines, Vice President Network Planning, Christoph Gaertner

VietJet, VP Commercial, Jay Lingeswara

Skyscanner, VP Strategic Relations & Development, Hugh Aitken

Spring, VP, Wuan Zhang

16:40-17:10

Aviation Leader Interview Really Cool Airlines CEO Patee Sarasin

Really Cool Airlines, CEO, Patee Sarasin

Moderator: APEX, CEO, Joe Leader

17:10-17:15

Day 1 Closing Remarks

19:00-22:30

Pre-Dinner Drinks

Gala Dinner & Sustainability Awards

Join us as we celebrate the CAPA Environmental Sustainability Awards for Excellence and STE Awards 2024.

CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia & Sustainability Awards