International Conference on Future of Aviation and Aerospace (FOAA) to be held on 19 April 2025
IIMB, in partnership with TBS Education, France, to convene aviation sector leaders
15 April, 2025, Bengaluru: With the mission to foster meaningful dialogue that shapes the strategic direction of a sector critical to global connectivity and national growth, IIM Bangalore, in partnership with TBS Education, France, is set to host the 8th edition of the International Conference on Future of Aviation and Aerospace (FOAA) on 19 April 2025, from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm (IST), at Taj MG Road, Bangalore. The annual global summit, organized by IIMB’s Executive Education Programmes, brings together industry experts, researchers, and scholars to deepen the understanding of the current and future state of the sector.
Click HERE to register.
The agenda for the event is available here.
The FOAA 2025 will feature keynote speakers and panel discussions anchored by several C-suite executives from aviation and aerospace companies and professors of IIM Bangalore.
Topics to be explored include Market potential for aviation and aerospace in India; Design and manufacture in India for global aerospace and aviation market: Opportunities and challenges; Make in India- The achievements of Indian companies; Opportunities and challenges in the EVtol and Drone market; and the Future of AI and analytics in aviation and aerospace.
Attendees will have the chance to build meaningful connections, explore potential collaborations, and expand their professional network across global and domestic players. The conference also serves as a platform to stay current with the latest research, policy developments, and best practices that are driving the future of aviation and aerospace.
Prof. Rishikesha T. Krishnan, Director, IIMB; Hon. Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam, Secretary, Civil Aviation Ministry; Savyasachi Srinivas, Vice President, Collins Aerospace; Prof. Padmini Srinivasan, Chairperson, Executive Education Programmes, IIM Bangalore; Prof. G Shainesh, Conference Chair, IIM Bangalore; Prof. S Raghunath, Conference Chair, IIM Bangalore; Amber Dubey, Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company; Kapil Kaul, CEO & Director, CAPA India; Sunil Bhaskaran, Director – Air India Aviation Academy, Air India Limited; Dr. Srinivasan Dwarakanath, Director General, Aerospace India Association; Dr. Kota Harinarayan, Former Programme Director and Chief Designer, Tejas, Light Combat Aircraft; Vishak Raman, Vice President – Sales, Fortinet; Suraj Chettri, Vice President & Head of HR, Airbus; Ruchi Dhawan Sharma, Vice President & Head – HR, Indigo; Satya Chakravarthy, Founder, The ePlane Co.; Prof. Christophe Benaroya, Head – MSc Program in Aerospace Management, TBS Education; Prof. Cordula Barzantny, Head of the Centre of Excellence Aerospace, TBS Education; Uma Maheshwar, Chief Consulting Engineer, GE Aerospace; Anuj Jhunjhunwala, CEO, JJG Aero; F R Singhvi, Joint Managing Director, Sansera Engineering Pvt. Ltd.; Kaushal Jadia, Senior Vice President & CTO, Cyient; Sujaya Sashikiran, Managing Director, Hical Technologies Pvt. Ltd; Rajeev Kaul, MD & CEO, Aequs Pvt. Ltd.; Sarath Chandra Gudlavalleti, CEO – NeoSky Drones, Rattan India Enterprises Ltd.; Suresh Baroth, CEO, DELOPT, Rahul Singh, Co-Founder and Director, ICATT; Divya Manchanda, Chief of Air Worthiness, The ePlane Co., followed by other prominent speakers, will be part of FOAA 2025.
The initiative is part of a broader partnership between IIMB and TBS, which includes a General Management Executive Education Programme designed specifically for executives in the aviation and aerospace sectors.
International Conference on Future of Aviation and Aerospace (FOAA) to be held on 19 April 2025
IIMB, in partnership with TBS Education, France, to convene aviation sector leaders
15 April, 2025, Bengaluru: With the mission to foster meaningful dialogue that shapes the strategic direction of a sector critical to global connectivity and national growth, IIM Bangalore, in partnership with TBS Education, France, is set to host the 8th edition of the International Conference on Future of Aviation and Aerospace (FOAA) on 19 April 2025, from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm (IST), at Taj MG Road, Bangalore. The annual global summit, organized by IIMB’s Executive Education Programmes, brings together industry experts, researchers, and scholars to deepen the understanding of the current and future state of the sector.
Click HERE to register.
The agenda for the event is available here.
The FOAA 2025 will feature keynote speakers and panel discussions anchored by several C-suite executives from aviation and aerospace companies and professors of IIM Bangalore.
Topics to be explored include Market potential for aviation and aerospace in India; Design and manufacture in India for global aerospace and aviation market: Opportunities and challenges; Make in India- The achievements of Indian companies; Opportunities and challenges in the EVtol and Drone market; and the Future of AI and analytics in aviation and aerospace.
Attendees will have the chance to build meaningful connections, explore potential collaborations, and expand their professional network across global and domestic players. The conference also serves as a platform to stay current with the latest research, policy developments, and best practices that are driving the future of aviation and aerospace.
Prof. Rishikesha T. Krishnan, Director, IIMB; Hon. Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam, Secretary, Civil Aviation Ministry; Savyasachi Srinivas, Vice President, Collins Aerospace; Prof. Padmini Srinivasan, Chairperson, Executive Education Programmes, IIM Bangalore; Prof. G Shainesh, Conference Chair, IIM Bangalore; Prof. S Raghunath, Conference Chair, IIM Bangalore; Amber Dubey, Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company; Kapil Kaul, CEO & Director, CAPA India; Sunil Bhaskaran, Director – Air India Aviation Academy, Air India Limited; Dr. Srinivasan Dwarakanath, Director General, Aerospace India Association; Dr. Kota Harinarayan, Former Programme Director and Chief Designer, Tejas, Light Combat Aircraft; Vishak Raman, Vice President – Sales, Fortinet; Suraj Chettri, Vice President & Head of HR, Airbus; Ruchi Dhawan Sharma, Vice President & Head – HR, Indigo; Satya Chakravarthy, Founder, The ePlane Co.; Prof. Christophe Benaroya, Head – MSc Program in Aerospace Management, TBS Education; Prof. Cordula Barzantny, Head of the Centre of Excellence Aerospace, TBS Education; Uma Maheshwar, Chief Consulting Engineer, GE Aerospace; Anuj Jhunjhunwala, CEO, JJG Aero; F R Singhvi, Joint Managing Director, Sansera Engineering Pvt. Ltd.; Kaushal Jadia, Senior Vice President & CTO, Cyient; Sujaya Sashikiran, Managing Director, Hical Technologies Pvt. Ltd; Rajeev Kaul, MD & CEO, Aequs Pvt. Ltd.; Sarath Chandra Gudlavalleti, CEO – NeoSky Drones, Rattan India Enterprises Ltd.; Suresh Baroth, CEO, DELOPT, Rahul Singh, Co-Founder and Director, ICATT; Divya Manchanda, Chief of Air Worthiness, The ePlane Co., followed by other prominent speakers, will be part of FOAA 2025.
The initiative is part of a broader partnership between IIMB and TBS, which includes a General Management Executive Education Programme designed specifically for executives in the aviation and aerospace sectors.