As the aviation industry navigates a pivotal decade in its journey to net-zero emissions, the Sustainable Skies World Summit 2025 stands out as a critical gathering point for global leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to attend. With regulatory pressure mounting, new technologies on the horizon, and collaboration more vital than ever, the summit offers a unique platform to align ambition with action.
Industry professionals across aerospace, sustainability, finance, and government are coming together at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, home of the Farnborough International Airshow, to explore practical pathways to decarbonisation.
Here’s what industry leaders have to say and why you should also attend!
Driving Innovation Through Collaboration
“The pace of innovation in and around aviation is incredible, and airlines have made significant progress on operational efficiency and advancing new technologies. But the technologies we need for our industry’s future are still being developed and matured… Forums like Sustainable Skies provide an opportunity to deepen shared understanding of the challenges and opportunities, and to further galvanise action.”
— Diana Birkett Rakow, SVP, Public Affairs & Sustainability, Alaska Airlines
For leaders like Rakow, Sustainable Skies is more than a conference, it’s a space where the future of flight is being co-designed. As promising solutions like hydrogen, electric propulsion, and SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) gain traction, the summit helps bridge the gap between technical promise and industry-wide deployment.
A Platform for Sustainable Leadership
“As an industry, we have a responsibility to ensure that we balance growth with environmental and social responsibility. I look forward to connecting with industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers, working together to build a more sustainable future in aviation.”
— Nichola Bates, Managing Partner, Aerospace Xelerated & Head of Innovation, Boeing
The summit attracts visionaries committed to embedding sustainability into aviation’s DNA. It’s a chance to shape the next generation of solutions, not only by showcasing innovation but by forging lasting partnerships and driving cultural change within companies.
Building a Zero-Emission Future
“Sustainable Skies brings together the visionaries and decision-makers who are actively reshaping the future of aviation… This event is an important platform to share ideas, align on policy, and drive the innovation our industry needs to meet its climate goals.”
— Simon Newitt, President & CCO, Heart Aerospace
Heart Aerospace is among a wave of next-gen manufacturers pushing for electrified regional flight. For them, the summit is where alignment happens, between startups, OEMs, regulators, and investors, on what it will take to make zero-emission aviation a reality.
Tackling Compliance and Carbon Markets
“With environmental compliance becoming increasingly complex and costly for aircraft operators, we at Vertis are committed to developing innovative products and services that help the industry meet its obligations and navigate the road to decarbonization.”
— Alexandra Härmatis, Senior Corporate Carbon Trader, Vertis Environmental Finance
As market-based measures and carbon trading gain importance, finance and carbon experts play a growing role. Sustainable Skies enables these professionals to collaborate with industry peers and help operators meet stringent environmental requirements.
Scaling Up Sustainable Aviation Fuel
“While demand signals like SAF mandates are important, stronger policy support is essential to help scale production and close the affordability gap. The conversations at Farnborough will be crucial in helping align industry and government action to make SAF a commercial reality.”
— Olan Ryan, VP SAF, UK & Ireland, IAG
With SAF at the centre of near-term decarbonisation efforts, the summit serves as a high-impact venue to unite suppliers, airlines, and governments around scalable, commercially viable SAF production and uptake.
Data-Driven Decision-Making
“We’re attending the Sustainable Skies World Summit to elevate the conversation around aviation climate impact. Our goal is to bring clarity to aviation’s global footprint and demonstrate how actionable data can lead to better decisions today.”
— Maxime Meijers, CEO & Co-founder, Estuaire
Transparency is critical to credibility. Organisations like Estuaire are leveraging data and digital tools to help the industry measure what matters and the summit helps spotlight these efforts.
Shaping the Ecosystem for Zero-Emission Flight
“The decarbonisation of aviation is a monumental challenge that will require long-term thinking, strong government policy, and cross-industry collaboration… This event is a valuable opportunity to hear diverse perspectives and to align on the actions needed to deliver a truly sustainable future for aviation.”
— Jenny Kavanagh, Director, Green Skies Consulting
“Events like this are critical to driving progress on renewable energy, new technologies, and global policy frameworks.”
— Cesar Pereira, Head of Sustainability, Commercial Aviation, Embraer
Kavanagh and Pereira echo the importance of collective vision and multi-stakeholder engagement. From infrastructure to policy, the summit is where progress is accelerated, not just through innovation, but through system-wide alignment.
Whether you’re driving innovation, navigating policy, or scaling solutions, the Sustainable Skies World Summit 2025 is where industry meets purpose. The voices converging at Farnborough share a common goal: to transform aviation from one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonise into one of the most inspiring examples of climate leadership.
