Organizer

This year's event is included in the official calendar of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and is organised with the support of Cork Airport, Visit Cork, Fáilte Ireland and Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA).

With a strong focus on exploratory research and open knowledge exchange, the SESAR Innovation Days offer a unique opportunity to:

• Discover the latest developments in ATM research and innovation
• Hear from leading researchers, industry experts and decision-makers
• Exchange knowledge and build connections across the European ATM research community
• Explore peer-reviewed research through technical paper and poster sessions
• Experience demonstrations showcasing innovative concepts and technologies
• Visit a leading aviation partners

Beyond the conference programme, participants can look forward to a range of networking opportunities, including the SIDs welcome event and a special networking evening at Jameson Distillery Midleton.

The 2026 edition will also host the SESAR Young Scientist Award, recognising outstanding contributions from early-career researchers working in ATM and aviation-related fields.

Participant Information

Registration

Participation in the SESAR Innovation Days is free of charge, but registration is required. Places for the site visits and networking activities are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Register for SESAR Innovation Days 2026

Accomodation

Special accommodation rates are also available for SIDs participants at selected hotels in Cork.

Registration to the site visit

Please note that the registration to the site visit on Monday 7 December is now closed, if you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact perrine.lumen@sesarju.eu

All informations about the event on the event website

SESAR Joint Undertaking
E-mail: info@sesarju.eu