Closing the Aerospace Skills Gap
Aerospace Global News

Closing the Aerospace Skills Gap

Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM | Europe/London

Aerospace Global News

Hall 4 | AGN Theatre 2
English
About

Aerospace growth will be limited by talent unless the sector moves faster on recruitment, training and capability-building. This session explores how employers, educators and policymakers can attract new talent, strengthen digital and engineering skills, and build the workforce needed for advanced manufacturing and next-generation aerospace programmes.

Confirmed speakers:

  • Paul Oxley, Director General - ADS Skills, ADS Group
  • David Edwards, Chief Executive, Royal Aeronautical Society
  • Matt Siggens, FRAeS, CMgr, Director, Technical Aviation Pathways
  • Siobhan Williams, Business Engagement Manager, UCAS