Aviation Forum Austria 2026
The Aviation Forum Austria 2026 is dedicated to the future of research and innovation in aviation, both nationally and internationally. Decision-makers, experts, and professionals from the aviation industry will discuss and reflect on current trends and innovations in aviation, as well as future needs for research and development and the resulting potential for collaboration.
Organizer
- Austrian Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI)
- Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)
- Austrian Economic Chamber (WKÖ)
- Aviation Industry Austria (AIA)
Program
March 17th, 2026
Company visits and networking dinner (optional)
Organiser: Aviation Industry Austria (AIA)
March 18th, 2026
Opening
- 09.00 a.m. Registration & Welcome Coffee
- 09.30 a.m. Welcome Remarks
Peter Hanke, Minister for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI)
Session: Future of Aviation
- 9.45 a.m. Shaping the Future of Aviation by Disruptive R&T
Daphné Descurieux, Airbus Representative for Central Europe - 10.15 a.m. Panel Discussion: Shaping the Future of Aviation by Disruptive R&T
- Daphné Descurieux, Airbus
- Hanns Amri, Advanced Drivetrain Technologies
- Rene Adam, FACC
- András Gálffy, Turbulence Solutions
- Doris Matschegg, BEST - Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies mbH
- Moderation: Karin Tausz, FFG
- 11.00 a.m. R&T Gallery Walk
- 12.00 p.m. Lunch Break & Networking
- 1.25 p.m. Welcome Remarks by Host
Wolfgang Hesoun, Vice President Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO)
Session: International Cooperation in Aviation
- 1.30 p.m. Strategy, Vision & Common Roadmaps
Andreas Boschen, SESAR 3 JU - 1.50 p.m. Panel Discussion: International Governmental and Industrial Cooperation
- Andreas Boschen, SESAR 3 JU
- Volker Fuchs, Test Fuchs GmbH
- Christoph Götze, Frequentis
- Henriette Spyra, BMIMI
- Joao Taborda, EMBRAER
- 2.45 p.m. Industrial Cooperation - Overview
Sylvia Vana, BMWET - 3.00 p.m. Coffee break & Networking
Session: RTD Infrastructure
- 3.30 p.m. Key Note: The Role of R&T Infrastructure in shaping the Future of aviation
European Commission (tbc) - 3:50 p.m. Examples of National and International Infrastructures
- Up Lift, Adrian Klassen, DLR PT-LF
- Liquid Hydrogen Lab, Nejc Klopcic, HyCentA Research GmbH
- BioSAF-Pilot, Markus Lehner, Montanuniversität Leoben
- Airport user perspective, Thomas Dworschak, Vienna Airport
Closing
- 4.45 p.m. Closing remarks and Summary
Reinhard Marak, AICAT / WKO - 5.00 p.m. Networking Cocktail
- 6.00 p.m. End
More Information and regularly updated agenda on the FFG website.
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Target Audience
Representatives from companies in the aviation (supplier) industry as well as the air transport sector (airports, airlines, air traffic service providers, ...), aviation-related organizations and initiatives, academic and non-academic research institutions, as well as stakeholders of societal challenges.
Participant Information
Registration
Contact Address
FFG
DI(FH) Vera Eichberger
Tel.: +43 (577) 55-5062
E-mail: vera.eichberger@ffg.at