EVENT - FAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025

25th September 2025 at the village hotel, farnborough

FAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025
Aviation Growth, Sustainability, Resilience & Inclusivity

In the South and South East
 
Venue: Village Hotel Farnborough

Date: 25th September 2025


Join us for the premier event in the aviation calendar for the South and South East of England. The FAC Annual Conference 2025 brings together leaders, innovators, policymakers, and professionals to discuss the future of aviation across three key pillars:
 
Industry Growth Potential – Navigating expansion while supporting regional prosperity
Sustainability and Inclusivity in the Industry – Driving de-carbonisation and green innovation & Creating opportunities and access for all
Supply Chain Complexity and Resilience – Preparing the sector to withstand future challenges
 

Confirmed Speakers:


🔹Alex Baker MP - Member of Parliament for Aldershot & Farnborough
🔹Anne-Lise Scaillierez - Chief Executive Officer at ARPAS-UK
🔹Paulina Mielech - Head of Programmes - Beagle Aircraft Engineering
🔹Stephen Cowan - VP of Supplier Development & Strategic Dual Sourcing at GKN Aerospace Services Ltd
🔹Andrew Kinniburgh - Director General at Make UK Defence 
🔹Harriet Wollerton - Services Director at ADS
 

Why Attend?
🟧 Insightful keynotes from industry experts and engaging panel discussions 
 🟧 Networking with top aviation stakeholders, FAC members & the FAC board
🟧 Showcase of regional initiatives & innovations
 
Whether you're an airport operator, manager, supply chain leader, engineer, investor, or policymaker, this is your opportunity to shape the region’s aviation future.

 
We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities.
Please click  HERE to learn more.

 


 Register now and be part of the conversation that will define tomorrow’s skies.
 
For more information email rachel.abethell@fac.org.uk


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