What to expect

The next generation of ATM is not only a technology transition — it is a talent and cultural transformation. This CANSO Leadership Conversation brings together senior leaders to address what it takes to build the workforce that will operate tomorrow's highly automated, AI-augmented airspace:

  • The talent imperative — the skills, competencies, and mindsets that next-generation ATM systems will require from controllers, engineers, and managers
  • Diversity as a strategic asset — why a more diverse ATM workforce is not just a social objective but an operational necessity for the innovation and problem-solving the sector needs
  • Technology and people in parallel — how ANSPs are managing the dual challenge of accelerating digital transformation while developing their human capability at the same pace
  • Attracting the next generation — what aviation must do to compete for talent in a world where technology careers offer many competing paths
  • Leadership perspectives from across regions — how ANSPs from different continents are approaching the talent and diversity challenge in their specific contexts

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