Agenda 2019

AGENDA

The content and timings in this provisional agenda are subject to change

Monday 4 November

08.45 – 09.45	*Registration* *Networking* *Light breakfast buffet* Sponsored by: +Information Session (Earhart Room)
10.00 – 10.10	Welcome from the organisers
10.10 – 10.30	Presentation 1: The Greta effect: public perception and industry action Climate change activism is on the rise across the world with aviation a particular target. How should the industry react? Mainstream media coverage on the harmful impacts of flying is now commonplace. Passenger carbon offsetting is being called into question. How should the industry respond to the risks of reputational damage? What role should environmental and civil society groups play? Tim Johnson, Director, Aviation Environment Federation
10.30 – 11.15	Session 1: Aviation leadership Are industry leaders doing enough to convince the public, investors and policymakers that they are taking responsibility for climate leadership? Does the industry long-term goal need revisiting in the light of the move towards net zero emissions by 2050? What technology developments and policy support are needed if the current long-term goal is to be met? Jonathon Counsell, Group Head of Sustainability, International Airlines Group Michael Gill, Executive Director, Air Transport Action Group Matt Gorman, Sustainability & Environment Director, Heathrow Airport Moderator: Christopher Surgenor, Editor & Publisher, GreenAir Online
11.15 – 11.45	Presentation 2: Decarbonising aviation Decarbonising aviation is arguably the greatest challenge facing the air transport industry. Focusing on EUROCONTROL’s recent Think Paper ‘The Aviation Network – Decarbonisation Issues’, this presentation will cover in more detail some of the challenges that have to be overcome if the air transport industry is to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions significantly in the decades ahead. Andrew Watt, Head of Environment, EUROCONTROL
11.45 – 12.30	Session 2: The view from ICAO Update on progress at ICAO on final implementation elements of CORSIA. What has happened over the past year and what is still outstanding? What can be done to persuade more countries, including China and India, to join CORSIA from the start? What were the outcomes from the ICAO 40th Assembly? What is the position of ICAO States on a long-term goal on emissions? Chris Lyle, CEO, Air Transport Economics Annie Petsonk, International Counsel, Environmental Defense Fund Dan Williams, Office of Environment and Energy, Federal Aviation Administration Moderator: Christopher Surgenor, Editor & Publisher, GreenAir Online
12.30 – 14.00	*Networking* *Hot Buffet Lunch* Sponsored by: + Come and view the E-Fan X* model in the Earhart Room !*
14.00 – 15.00	Session 3: Europe and CORSIA With the introduction of CORSIA, what is the current position within the European institutions and industry on the future of aviation’s inclusion in the EU ETS? What has been the impact of soaring carbon allowance prices on airlines? What are the implications for EU ETS post-Brexit and the position of the UK? Why are a number of European countries looking to impose further measures on airline emissions and are they right to do so? What are the cost implications for airlines? Montserrat Barriga, Director General, European Regions Airline Association Jakob Graichen, Senior Researcher, Energy & Climate, Oeko-Institut Simon McNamara, Area Manager, UK & Ireland, International Air Transport Association Damien Meadows, Adviser, DG CLIMA, European Commission (TBC) Andrew Murphy, Aviation Manager, Transport & Environment David Saddington, Senior Policy Adviser, UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Moderator: Africa Abajas Bermejillo, Head of Aviation Services, Vertis Environmental Finance
15.00 – 15.20	Presentation 3: European airports commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 Although representing only a small proportion of global aviation emissions, airports are the face of the industry on the ground and airport development projects are increasingly under scrutiny for their climate impact. Airports are themselves also at risk from the impacts of climate change. How are European airports responding to the climate challenge? Marina Bylinsky, Head of Sustainability, ACI EUROPE
15.20 – 15.50	*Networking* *Refreshment Break* Sponsored by: +Information Session (Earhart Room)
15.50 – 16.40	Session 4: Accelerating the commercialisation of sustainable aviation fuels Is the pace of development of sustainable aviation fuels moving fast enough? How can it be accelerated? What new initiatives are being implemented? Keith Bushell, UK Stakeholder Manager, Environmental Affairs, Airbus Steve Csonka, Executive Director, Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative Bruce Parry, Senior Environment Manager, European Business Aviation Association Stephen Wetmore, Business Development Director, Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials Moderator: Charlotte Hardenbol, Head of Programs & Solutions, SkyNRG
16.40 – 17.30	Session 5: Airline experience of CORSIA With the first year of airlines monitoring CO2 emissions under CORSIA nearly completed, how have they managed? How are they getting ready for reporting and verification? What approach are they adopting to purchasing carbon offsets? Michel Adam, Senior Manager, Aviation Environment, International Air Transport Association Mohamed Elsayed, Head of Monitoring, Reporting & Verification, Egyptair Andy Kershaw, Environment Manager, British Airways Keith Lawless, Senior Director, Environment, ETS, and Strategic Projects, Air Transat Moderator: Julien Dufour, CEO, Verifavia
17.30 – 19.30	NETWORKING EVENING RECEPTION Sponsored by: +Information Session (Earhart Room)