The Sustainable Skies World Summit 2025 has unveiled two pivotal panel sessions that will set the tone for this year’s gathering of global aviation leaders, policymakers, and sustainability innovators. As the industry faces a critical crossroads in its decarbonisation journey, these discussions will offer strategic insights, practical solutions, and the high-level collaboration needed to shape a net-zero future.
The Summit will kick off with its opening plenary ‘Political Shifts and the Future of Sustainable Aviation’ a timely and incisive session exploring how changes in political leadership, regulatory priorities, and geopolitical dynamics are reshaping the global aviation sustainability landscape. As the sector seeks to accelerate its transition to net zero, this session will examine:
- The future of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) policy, mandates, and incentives
- The impact of shifting U.S. and EU strategies on CORSIA and the global carbon market
- Rising nationalism and its effect on investment, trade, and sustainable aviation funding
- The role of the UK and EU in leading global decarbonisation efforts
Featuring influential voices from across the political and industry spectrum, the panel includes:
- Aslak Berg, Trade Research Fellow, Centre for European Reform
- Diana Birkett Rakow, Senior VP of Public Affairs and Sustainability, Alaska Airlines
- Duncan McCourt, Chief Executive, Sustainable Aviation
- Jill Blickstein, VP and Chief Sustainability Officer, American Airlines
- Polona Gregorin, Head of Unit, DG Climate Action, European Commission
Later in the agenda, following its success in 2024, the summit’s C-Suite panel ‘Pioneering Solutions for a Net-Zero Future in Aviation’ will see top executives from across the aviation value chain showcasing the bold innovations and strategic partnerships they have put in place to drive real progress toward net zero. This solution-focused discussion will highlight:
- Breakthroughs in SAF production and hydrogen propulsion
- Emerging technologies in carbon removal and emissions tracking
- Collaborative models redefining industry standards and investment strategies
Moderated by Nikhil Sachdeva, Principal at Roland Berger, this C-suite panel features:
- Anna Stukas, VP Strategic Partnerships, 1PointFive
- Jacqueline Castle, CTO, Aerospace Technology Institute
- Jan Toshka, CEO, Zaffra
- Paul Carroll, Solutions & Innovations Director, NATS
These sessions will set the stage for all that follows, offering a strategic overview of the political forces defining aviation’s decarbonisation pathway, and attendees will gain firsthand insight into the disruptive innovations, infrastructure shifts, and business models that are propelling aviation’s sustainable future.
New for 2025, the summit will be offering interactive workshops to enable industry professionals to engage in shaping real-world solutions to accelerate Net Zero across the industry, from SAF, infrastructure and carbon accreditations for airports to non-CO2 emissions and take the next step in their strategies. In addition, a Careers Fair will take on the second day of the event, welcoming students, apprentices and graduates to the show from secondary and college/sixth form level, alongside a plenary in the agenda dedicated to Future Workforce.
With world-class speakers and agenda-setting discussions, Sustainable Skies World Summit 2025 offers a front-row seat to the future of aviation. Free registration is now open for attendees to secure their place at one of the year’s most influential aviation sustainability events.
