Future-Proofing Aviation
and Safeguarding the Skies
- 12-13 February 2024
- Dubai, UAE
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Future-Proofing Aviation and Safeguarding the Skies
- 12-13 February 2024
- Dubai, UAE
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EVENT OVERVIEW
The global commercial aviation fleet is expected to grow by 33% to more than 36,000 aircraft by 2033. According to IATA, the Middle East will see significant growth and welcome an additional 237 million travellers each year by 2034. With this growth, aviation security becomes of outmost importance to ensure seamless flight operations, passenger safety, and the industry’s steady growth.
Being a critical infrastructure, civil aviation security is the center of attention for all key players, local government and international organizations, airports, airlines…etc. This is due to the high risks and complex challenges that the industry faces, requiring robust security framework, standards, and advanced solutions, for both physical and cyber security, as gaps can cause critical damage varying from casualties, economic loss, and national security threat.
In line with this, the Aviation Security Forum scheduled for 12-13 February 2024, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is set against the backdrop of the Middle East’s flourishing aviation landscape and the need for advanced security practices and solutions. The Forum provides an exclusive platform for government officials, airport and airline physical and cyber security decision makers, and technology experts. Participants will address critical threats and challenges unique to the region’s civil aviation industry and identify innovative solutions and industry best practices to support and safeguard its continued growth and success.
Market Drivers
The aviation industry in the Middle East has experienced significant growth over the past few years with the region becoming a global hub for travel and trade. Over the next 20 years, airports in the region will need to spend over $151 billion on completing modernization projects. Several airports in the region have already prioritized infrastructure investments, with a key focus on how to improve both physical and cyber security that are dynamic in nature and continually adapt to risks and prevent threats to the aviation industry.
$517 million
$4.36 billion
Saudi Arabia
Abha Airport (KSA)
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
A single biometric access
Dubai International Airport
EVENT IN NUMBERS
Regional and International Participants
Industry
Speakers
Sponsors and
Exhibitors
Media
Partners
Countries
Represented
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors
- Chief Security Officers (CSOs)
- Chief Information Security Officers (CISO)
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Chief Information and Chief Technology Officers (CIO/CTO)
- Security Committee Members
- Airport and Airline Board Members
From the Following Sectors :
Aviation:
- Airport
- Airlines
- Ground Handling
- Civil Aviation International Organizations
Government :
- Ministries
- Civil Aviation Authorities
- Cyber and Physical Security Authorities
- Security and Law Enforcement Agencies
Heads, Directors, Managers of:
- Airport Security
- Airport Operations
- Aviation Security
- Security Technology
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Airlines Security
- Emergency Response and Crisis Management
- Customs and Border Protection
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- IT Security
- Cyber security
- Network Security
- IT Security Compliance
- IT Security Operations
- IT Security Risk
- Cyber security Policy
- Procurement
CONFERENCE THEMES
Integration of physical security and cyber security in aviation
Risk assessment and crisis management in aviation security
Innovations and challenges in airport security
Overcoming complexities of aviation security
The future of airport security technology
IT and OT convergence
ADVISORS AND SPEAKERS
Biju Hameed
Head- Technology Infrastructure Operations
Dubai Airports
UAE
Adnan Alghamdi
Aviation Security Advisor
General Authority of Civil Aviation
Saudi Arabia (GACA)
Navaid Ahsan
Head of Aviation Security Operations
Etihad Airways
UAE
Adel Alhosani
CISO & Information Security Senior Manager
Dubai Customs
Dr. Ahmad Altarawneh
Senior Transformation Consultant
Dubai Police
UAE
Kevin Sawyer
Head of International Operations- Aviation Security
Civil Aviation Authority
CAA International
Mohammed Al Shaibani
Head of Aviation Security
Air Arabia
UAE
Mohamad Easawy
IT Excellence Manager
Dubai Customs
UAE
Prof. Adrian Castillero Franco
Independent consultant
UAE
AGENDA
- DAY 1
- Day 2
08:00
Registration and networking
08:55
Opening remarks by Great Minds Event Management
09:00
Welcome address and opening remarks by Chairman
09:10
Opening keynote address | Enhancing aviation security and stability through regulatory compliance to ensure passenger safety and operational resilience
- Exploring the importance of stringent regulations to protect passengers, staff, infrastructure and business reputation
- Developing appropriate security regulatory framework for long-term, sustainable compliance with national and international best practice
- Discussing strategies for maintaining operational stability and preparedness during emergencies in the aviation industry
- Addressing evolving risks and how the industry adapts to new security challenges
The Integration of Physical and Cyber Security in Aviation
09:20
C-Suite panel | Integrating physical and cyber security in airline and airport operations
- Looking at the connection between cyber and physical security and its cruciality in ensuring asset protection
- Role of technology in facilitating the integration of cyber and physical security, including IoT devices, sensors, access identification, and video surveillance systems
- Best methods for cyber and physical security integration, including threat intelligence sharing and incident response planning
- Upgrading security technologies such as CCTV for enhanced physical and cyber security in airline and airport operations
- Preventing vulnerabilities and potential risks that can affect both physical and cyber domain such as access control weaknesses
- Developing and implementing integrated security frameworks that combine physical and cyber measures
09.55
Presentation | Airport security best practices
- Overview of best practices in collaborating with international security agencies and organizations to exchange intelligence, bolstering aviation security worldwide
- Identifying the latest state of the art equipment for passenger and baggage screening and advanced passenger information systems (APIS) to classify potential security threats
- Importance of fostering a security-conscious culture among airport staff, encouraging vigilance, and the reporting of suspicious activities to maintain high level of safety
- Deploying behavioural analysis techniques to identify potential security threats based on passenger behaviour and demeanour
10:20
Presentation | Implementing multi modal biometrics and generative AI to boost airport security and streamline travel
- Merging multi-modal biometrics with generative AI to achieve heightened synergies for advanced security and streamlined processes
- Exploring the transformative impact of biometric verification technologies such as facial recognition and iris scanning for a secure and efficient passenger identification
- Simplifying the future of air travel through the utilization of biometric check-in and boarding procedures to enhance passenger journeys and overall travel experiences
- Examining how biometrics can be employed to track and verify baggage ownership, reducing the risk of lost luggage and enhancing passenger convenience.
Speaker:
- Dr. Ahmad Altawarneh, Senior Transformation Consultant, Dubai Police
10:35
Keynote presentation
10:50
Presentation| Securing flight information sharing between airports and airlines
- Identifying risks and preventing breaches in flight information sharing
- Utilizing Transport Layer Security (TLS) to encrypt data transmitted between airports and airlines to prevent unauthorized access
- Maintaining data integrity through techniques such as hashing and digital signatures to confirm the absence of tampering during data transmission
11:05
Networking coffee break
11:45
Panel discussion | IT and OT convergence: Challenges and opportunities in civil aviation
- How does IT & OT convergence impact the technology landscape in aviation?
- Effective risk modelling when adopting IT & OT convergence in a new environment
- Advancing cyber resilience in aviation to better manage risks across people, capital and technology
- Operations and security monitoring for IT and OT - should they be converged or kept separate
- Air gaps in operation technology: Myth or reality
Moderator:
- Prof. Adrian Castillero Franco, Independent Consultant
Panelist:
- Biju Hameed, Head – Technology Infrastructure Operations, Dubai Airports
12.25
Industry innovation session
- Industry insight 1
- Industry insight 2
- Industry insight 3
Risk Assessment and Management in Airport security
13:00
Panel discussion | Crisis management and emergency response plans for airports - ensuring resilience in times of adversity
- Crisis management and emergency response planning in airport and airline operations to ensure protection, preparedness, safety, and business continuity
- Developing comprehensive strategies to ensure resilience when facing various adversities, including natural disasters, security threats, and pandemics
- Showcasing effective airport crisis management, including communication, coordination, resource allocation, and continuous enhancement to safeguard passengers and operations
Panelist:
- Navaid Ahsan, Head of Aviation Security Operations, Etihad Airways
- Dr. KJ Devasia, AVP – Enterprise Risk and Corporate Resilience, KIA -Bengaluru
13.40
Presentation | Optimizing aviation cyber security and the role of Threat & Risk Audit Matrix (TRAM) in risk assessment and mitigation
- Learning about the Threat & Risk Audit Matrix (TRAM) and its pivotal role in evaluating vulnerabilities in aviation operations
- Examining strategies to enhance aviation security focusing on risk assessment and mitigation
- Implementing comprehensive risk assessments to ensure passenger safety and operational resilience
- Exploring real-world applications and case studies showcasing how TRAM aids in identifying and mitigating risks
14:05
Fire side chat | Advancing aviation security through implementation of Security Management Systems (SEMS)
- Utilizing SEMS as a proactive framework for identifying and mitigating aviation security risks effectively
- Practical SEMS applications and their impact on aviation safety and regulatory compliance
14:25
Closing remarks by Chairman
14.30
Networking luncheon and end of Day 1
08:00
Registration & Networking
09:00
Welcome address and opening remarks by Chairman
Adopting innovations and overcoming challenges in security
09:05
Presentation | Securing aviation control systems to guarantee uninterrupted operations and passenger protection
- Fortifying security of aviation control systems to ensure continuous, safe, and efficient operations in the aviation industry
- Realizing the unique cyber security challenges and vulnerabilities that aviation control systems face and their potential impact on passenger safety and operational reliability
- Gaining insights from real-world case studies illustrating successful cyber security implementations in aviation control systems
- Strengthening cyber security measures, including implementing firewall and intrusion detection systems, to protect control systems and passenger data
- Increasing operational resilience by deploying redundancy and backup systems, ensuring uninterrupted operations even in the face of system failures or power outages
09:20
Presentation | Innovating aviation cloud security to elevate data protection and drive operational excellence in aviation
- Exploring how the aviation sector is increasingly adopting cloud technology, leveraging its advantages such as scalability and cost-effectiveness
- Ensuring data security and privacy in cloud services, to protect sensitive data such as passenger records and operational information
- Utilizing secure cloud solutions to optimize aviation operations and enhance flight scheduling, maintenance, passenger services, and operational excellence
09:35
Case study | Strengthening aviation cybersecurity- IoT device security, data integrity and privacy
09:50
Panel Discussion | Harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to advance security and safeguard passengers
- Exploring how AI and ML are powering the development of cutting-edge security technologies, to enhance airport security
- Discovering how AI and ML algorithms can revolutionize real-time threat detection through data analysis, enabling swift responses to potential security risks at airports
- Utilizing data analytics and insights from various sources to inform security strategies, empowering airports to proactively adapt to evolving threats
Panelists:
- Mohamed Easawy, IT Excellence Manager, Dubai Customs
- Prof. Adrian Castillero Franco, Independent Consultant
10:30
Keynote presentation
10:45
Presentation | Navigating drone detection challenges and solutions
- Discover cutting-edge solutions and strategies to effectively manage and secure airspace against drone threats
- Sharing examples of how drone detection solutions are used to enhance airport security and prevent disruptions
11:00
Networking coffee break
11:30
Presentation | Revolutionizing access control and screening measures in airports to enhance passenger safety
- Transforming passenger screening through latest advancements in technology, such as AI-based systems and automated processes for enhanced security
- Gaining insights from real-world case studies showcasing the tangible benefits in terms of safety and operational efficiency to create a more pleasant and efficient airport experience
- Discovering the latest advancements in security screening technologies, that streamline processes, reduce wait times, and enhance safety and efficiency
11:45
Industry innovation session
- Industry insight 1
- Industry insight 2
- Industry insight 3
Complexities in Aviation Security
12:15
Panel discussion | Enhancing air cargo security through effective strategies, technologies, and global collaborations to manage risks
- Assessing risks in air cargo transportation and ensuring the secure and efficient movement of goods
- Exploring the latest innovations in cargo security technologies, such as advanced screening systems, tracking solutions, and data analytics, to stay ahead of evolving threats
- Highlighting the importance of international collaboration and public-private partnerships in creating a robust air cargo security network, fostering a safer and more interconnected global supply chain
- Gaining insights into current air cargo security regulations and standards for ensuring compliance while maintaining the agility to adapt to changing requirements
- Effective threat intelligence and information sharing mechanisms to strengthen air cargo security and mitigate risks, enabling timely response to emerging risks and threats
13:30
Panel discussion | Unlocking enhanced airport security through advanced data storage solutions for efficiency, threat detection, and passenger safety
- Examining data privacy and regulatory compliance in advanced data storage to ensure alignment with legal and ethical standards
- Discussing how data storage and analytics can be harnessed for proactive threat detection and prevention, enabling airports to respond swiftly to security challenges
- Exploring the adaptability of advanced data storage for airports, facilitating scalability and future-proofing as security requirements evolve.
- Discussing strategies for integrating data from multiple sources, like security cameras, passenger information, and IoT devices, into a cohesive framework for comprehensive security coverage
14:10
Fire side chat | Guarding aviation travel and ensuring safety for a connected world
14:20
Closing remarks by Chairman, networking lunch, and end of conference
SPONSORS
WHO SHOULD SPONSOR?
Providers of Solutions/Services of:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Machine Learning (ML)
- IT & OT network security
- Cloud Security
- Ransomware
- Multi-factor authentication systems
- Scanners
- Screening machines
- Biometric technologies
- CCTV
- Drone detection systems
- Access controls
MEDIA PARTNERS
WHY SPONSOR?
Get in front of your target market:
Get access to key stakeholders involved in downstream projects in aviation and get insight into the demand and areas of investment for new solutions and services and spot new opportunities.
Increase your competitiveness:
Learn about the challenges faced in downstream projects and identify how you can provide them with customized solutions to help them overcome them.
Generate strong leads:
Discover the future and growth potential for the aviation industry in the MENA region, influence decision makers and stand a chance of being shortlisted for upcoming projects.
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