This event provides a platform for senior management and directors from our broker and operator member companies to come together in an open forum and discuss industry challenges and solutions. The forum will feature panel discussions with Q&A from the floor, followed by roundtable discussions in small groups and polls using Slido.

The agenda for the event is as below:

10.00: Welcome Breakfast & networking

11.00: Panel Session 1, should operators and brokers face accountability for disruption and be subject to more rigorous checks? Discuss how operational challenges impact customers, potential consequences and how a rating scheme for brokers and operators could improve service levels in the market.

Moderator:
Julie Black, Manager Executive Aviation, Hunt & Palmer and Deputy Chair, The ACA

Panellists:
Matt Fisher, Head of Network Optimisation & Pre-Ops Scheduling, Qantas Airways
Michael Hampton, Managing Director, Capital Air Services
Oliver Smith, Head of Sales & Business Development, SaxonAir
Matthew Savage, Head of Charter Sales – Skytrail
Ekaterina Andreeva, Head of Business Development, Cargo – Chapman Freeborn
Tatiana Uzel, Director – Open AERO
Roundtable group discussions and polls using the Slido app
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13.00: Hot Buffet Lunch
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14.00: Panel Session 2, The future for the air charter market. Discuss how we expect the market will evolve in the short, medium and long-term, in the private jet, commercial and cargo sectors and how to improve communication.

Moderator:
Chris Mace, CEO, Mace Aero & Board Member, The ACA

Panellists:
Natalia Ivanes, Head of Marketing & Comms – Air One
Ulf Gregersen, Managing Director – Aircontact
Steffen Fries, CEO & Accountable Manager – MHS Aviation
Nick Kelly, Commercial Director – Ascend Airways
Jessie Howes, Director – Private Jets & Helicopters, Air Charter Service
Roundtable group discussions and polls using the Slido app
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16.00: Conclusions and results of polls
17.00-20.00: Networking reception drinks

Due to the exclusive nature of the event, places are limited to just one per member (brokers and operators only) on a first-come, first-served basis. If we are able to release additional places closer to the event, we will let you know.