The Opening Ceremony will feature keynote speeches by high-level executives and distinguished guests. It will set
the tone for the Summit by underscoring the urgency of attracting, educating, training, and retaining talent in
aviation to ensure the sector’s future sustainability and resilience.

The aviation sector is facing a critical and complex workforce crisis, driven by labour and skills shortages,
demographic shifts, increasing competition from other industries, and a declining level of attractiveness among
younger generations. While current workforce forecasts point to significant...

The aviation industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by artificial intelligence, automation,
digitalization, sustainability imperatives, and evolving workforce expectations. These forces are reshaping not only
aviation jobs and required skill sets, but also how, where, and by whom...

Bringing the voices of tomorrow to the centre of today’s conversation, this session will spotlight what young people
truly expect from the aviation sector. Emerging aviation professionals and students from around the world will share
their aspirations, challenges, and bold ideas for shaping the f...

Preparing the next generation of aviation professionals requires stronger alignment between education, training, and
the real needs of the industry. This session will explore how academia, industry, and civil aviation authorities can collaborate to ensure training programmes are relevant, future-...

Persistent barriers continue to limit access to aviation careers, particularly for underrepresented groups. This session
will highlight concrete solutions to build a more inclusive and equitable talent pipeline, through a two-part structure.
The first segment will explore systemic obstacles, such...

Building on the discussion around the future of work and evolving skills, this session explores forward-thinking
approaches and cutting-edge technologies that are transforming aviation education and training. From virtual reality
and AI-driven instruction to competency-based learning, micro-crede...

Addressing aviation workforce shortages requires improved mobility of professionals across regions, especially to
bridge gaps between areas with strong training capacity and those facing acute talent deficits. However, regional
disparities, restrictive licensing and visa regimes, and limited reco...

In an increasingly competitive global job market, attracting and retaining talent in aviation requires a fresh approach.
This session will showcase innovative strategies and success stories that help reshape the image and value proposition of aviation careers. Speakers will share practical soluti...

Building a resilient and sustainable aviation workforce requires coordinated action at the regional, multilateral, and global levels. This session will explore how States, industry, academia, and training institutions can work together to align strategies, pool resources, and develop common tools...

This final session will gather moderators from each session for a collective roundtable to reflect on key insights, recurring themes, and shared priorities. It will culminate in the consolidation of actions identified throughout the Summit into a unified Call to Action, a set of concrete proposal...

Join us in Durban, South Africa, from 12 to 14 August 2025 for the ICAO NGAP Global Summit!

For more information and registration, visit: https://www.icao.int/Meetings/NGAPsummit2025/Pages/default.aspx

Take a deep dive into thought-provoking discussions on advancing aviation training, capacity ...

For more information and registration, visit: https://www.icao.int/Meetings/NGAPsummit2025/Pages/default.aspx

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to shape the future of aviation.

Join us for the Third ICAO NGAP Global Summit (NGAP/3), taking place from 12 to 14 August 2025 in Durban, South Africa, at the renowned Durban International Conference Centre.
Co-hosted by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), under the leadership of the Department of Transport, thi...