Please note that the programme and timings are subject to slight changes. Business casual attire is recommended for all sessions and social events, unless otherwise specified.
Participants can check in and collect their event badges at the designated registration area upon arrival. Our team will be available to assist with any questions and ensure a smooth registration process.
Please bring a valid photo ID and your registration confirmation. Early arrival is recommended to avoid delays and help keep the event on schedule.
Participants may register or collect badges if they have not yet done so. Please bring a valid photo ID and your registration confirmation.
Welcome address by the ICAO President or Secretary General, keynote speech by Host State Ministry official, and remarks by a distinguished keynote speaker.
Coffee Meets Innovation: Recharge with a cup, connect with peers, and at 10h15, catch a Skytalk session running alongside the break for quick insights on the latest developments in aviation.
This high-level panel will bring together leaders from transport, travel, tourism, trade, and industry to explore how aviation can serve as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable global mobility. Panelists will address the real-world challenges of integrating air transport into broader mobility systems, including maritime and tourism networks, and discuss how infrastructure investment, regulatory coordination, and operational resilience can support seamless passenger and cargo movement.
The conversation will highlight how successful regional connectivity strategies, such as those in ASEAN or the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), can provide replicable models for broader economic opportunity and global integration.
Connect with fellow participants over lunch and exchange insights in an informal setting.
Refuel your afternoon with SkyTalks as lunch break winds down, featuring brief talks on aviation solutions.
ICAO’s Strategic Plan 2026–2050 sets a bold vision: zero fatalities in international aviation from accidents and acts of unlawful interference. But in a world of autonomous aircraft, cyber threats, and hybrid operations, is this goal achievable or an aspirational ideal?
To ground the discussion in reality, the session will begin with a brief analysis of a regional safety initiative that failed to achieve its objectives, examining the root causes, whether technological, regulatory, or human. Learning from these setbacks is crucial for designing robust global systems that can prevent future failures. Through this scenario-based discussion and live audience polling, participants will explore what it will take to move from vision to reality.
Coffee Meets Innovation: Recharge with a cup, connect with peers, and at 15h00, catch a Skytalk session running alongside the break for quick insights on the latest developments in aviation.
This session will feature a selection of ICAOsupported aviation development projects that address priority needs identified by Member States. These projects, focused on capacity building efforts, reflect the operational realities and challenges emerging across different regions. Presented by an ICAO Officer, each project will be reviewed by a panel of financial experts who will offer strategic guidance, funding approaches, and practical insights.
The expert panel will not only offer advice but will also highlight common pitfalls and reasons why similar projects fail to secure investment, such as unsustainable business models or inadequate risk mitigation. Understanding these failure patterns is key to developing bankable projects that can deliver regional benefits and attract global capital.
A formal dinner to officially welcome participants and provide an opportunity to network with industry leaders.
Participants can check in and collect their event badges at the registration desk upon arrival. This desk also functions as the main information point throughout the event, where our team will be available to answer questions, provide directions, and assist with any programme-related needs.
Kickstart your day with Skytalks with rapid fire talks on the latest innovations in aviation before the panel sessions get underway.
This panel will explore how ICAO can build a more collaborative and strategic Implementation Support Programme to better respond to the evolving needs of Member States. The session will focus on strengthening aviation safety oversight through dynamic partnerships, strategic alignment with national development goals, and innovative support models. Panelists will discuss how ICAO, development banks, global partners, and Member States can work together to identify and address the root causes of safety challenges, promote sustained progress, and leverage external expertise to complement ICAO’s capacity development and implementation projects.
Coffee Meets Innovation: Recharge with a cup, connect with peers, and at 10h30, catch a Skytalk session running alongside the break for quick insights on the latest developments in aviation.
This panel will explore how ICAO’s provisions and implementation support tools can be tailored to meet the evolving needs of regional mechanisms, such as Regional Safety Oversight Organizations (RSOOs) and Regional Accident Investigation Organizations (RAIOs). The session will focus on strengthening aviation safety and security oversight through improved governance, coordination, and strategic alignment. Panelists will discuss how regional mechanisms can enhance transparency, accountability, and financial sustainability while avoiding duplication of efforts. The session will also highlight ICAO’s strategic priorities in aviation safety and security, including the development of risk-based oversight models, cybersecurity coordination, and joint audits.
Enjoy lunch with fellow participants to share insights and expand networks.
Developing regions face a unique set of challenges when it comes to airport infrastructure: limited funding, outdated facilities, climate vulnerabilities, and uneven access to technical expertise. These issues can hinder air connectivity, economic growth, and the delivery of essential services. This panel will explore how these challenges can be transformed into opportunities.
Experts will share not only successes but also lessons from infrastructure projects that fell short of their goals, analyzing failures in planning, execution, financing, or community engagement. These real-world case studies will provide invaluable insights for developing practical, scalable, and climate-resilient solutions that avoid past mistakes and deliver genuine regional impact.
Coffee Meets Innovation: Recharge with a cup, connect with peers, and at 15h15, catch a Skytalk session running alongside the break for quick insights on the latest developments in aviation
Aviation’s future depends on the people stepping into it today. This panel will explore how successful regional and national programs (e.g., STEM initiatives or training partnerships) for attracting and training talent can be scaled to address the global aviation workforce shortage. Panelists will share what they’re doing to recruit, train, and retain skilled aviation professionals.
The discussion will also highlight how workforce strategies are evolving across regions and how locally driven efforts contribute to a stronger, more inclusive global aviation community. Expect real talk, rapid insights, and interactive moments that go beyond policy to focus on people. Whether you're hiring, training, or developing talent, this session is about building a workforce that’s ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow and ensuring aviation remains a career worth choosing.
Meet and connect with industry peers in a relaxed setting.
Final chance to collect badges before the day begins. This desk also functions as the main information point throughout the event, where our team will be available to answer questions, provide directions, and assist with any programme-related needs.
The future of aviation depends on decisions that strengthen States’ ability to implement ICAO standards and enhance connectivity. This session will give participants a front-row view as Ministers commit to actions ensuring no State is left behind in the modernization of air transport systems. Open to all symposium attendees, this is a unique opportunity to see how policy, partnerships, and leadership come together to shape the future of global aviation.
Recharge with a cup and connect with peers
Closing remarks, a summary of key outcomes, and the official close of the event.
The tours will offer participants a chance to explore a key cultural or technical site connected to the Host State’s aviation or heritage landscape. Further details, including the location, schedule, and logistics, will be shared once arrangements are finalized.
Safe travels and thanks for participating!
For any questions related to the GISS programme, registration, or general event information, please contact us at giss@icao.int.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a United Nations agency which helps 193 countries to cooperate together and share their skies to their mutual benefit.
Since it was established in 1944, ICAO’s support and coordination has helped countries to diplomatically and technically realize a uniquely rapid and dependable network of global air mobility, connecting families, cultures, and businesses all over the world, and promoting sustainable growth and socio-economic prosperity wherever aircraft fly.
As it enters a new era of digitization, and of incredible new flight and propulsion innovations, air transport is relying more than ever on ICAO’s expert support and technical and diplomatic guidance to help chart a new and exciting future for international flight. ICAO is innovating itself to answer this call, and expanding its partnerships among UN and technical stakeholders to deliver a strategic global vision and effective, sustainable solutions.
GISS serves as a platform to promote sustainable aviation in line with ICAO’s No Country Left Behind initiative, providing opportunities to connect with peers and explore ways to strengthen aviation implementation efforts worldwide.
The Symposium is open to all relevant entities of your State, including but not limited to Ministries, Directorates General of Civil Aviation, international and regional organizations, high-level participants representing the aviation industry and service providers (i.e. air navigation service providers, airport operators, airlines), financial and development institutions, human resources departments, and project/procurement sections, training organizations, academic institutions, and other interested parties.
Morocco is a vibrant country where rich history meets dynamic growth.
Strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Africa, it offers a unique blend of cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and modern infrastructure. As a gateway to Africa, Morocco plays a key role in regional cooperation and development.