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The future of aviation depends on its people.
Demand for talent is growing and requirements for new skills are rapidly evolving. AI, new technologies, sustainability, and changing workforce expectations are reshaping how organizations attract, develop, and retain people. Achieving success in aviation will increasingly depend on how organizations develop the workforce capabilities needed for the future.
Under the theme: "The Changing People Agenda in an AI World", the Forum explores how organizations can attract talent, develop skills, navigate technological change, and build workforces ready for the future.
Join industry peers from across the aviation value chain to exchange ideas and learn from leading practices. Benefit from this unique opportunity to help shape the priorities, insights, and conversations that will guide the future work of the IATA People Forum community.
Join the conversation and shape aviation's People agenda
- The aviation workforce is changing faster than ever. Talent shortages, evolving skills requirements, AI, and shifting employee expectations are creating new challenges and opportunities across the industry.
- The IATA Global People Forum brings together aviation leaders, HR professionals, workforce experts, and innovators to explore what comes next and how our industry can respond collectively. Hear from world-class thought leaders, including IATA Leadership and Josh Bersin, Founder and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, while engaging with peers facing the same workforce challenges.
- Participation is free of charge, making this a unique opportunity to engage with aviation's leading people thinkers and practitioners.
What you'll gain
- Learn from leading organizations
Discover how the industry is adapting to rapid workforce change. - Turn ideas into action
Leave with practical strategies and proven approaches to attract talent, develop skills, strengthen leadership, and prepare your workforce for the future. - Understand the AI shift
Explore how AI and emerging technologies are transforming jobs, learning, leadership, workforce planning, and employee experience. - Connect with your peers
Build valuable relationships with senior leaders, people professionals, industry experts, and decision-makers from across the aviation value chain. - Help shape what comes next
Contribute to the discussions that will influence the future priorities of the IATA People Forum and aviation's people community.
Full agenda with timings and speakers to be shared soon.
Venue
The Global People Forum takes place at the IATA Conference Centre, located minutes from Geneva International Airport (GVA), with direct connections from cities across the globe.
Getting Here
The venue is accessible from the airport in under 10 minutes walking. Geneva is also well connected by international rail.
Accommodation
Preferred hotel rates at partner hotels nearby will be available exclusively to registered delegates. Details coming soon.
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Our Diversity & Inclusion Pledge
IATA believes that diversity of culture, gender, age, orientation and experience boosts the success of the aviation industry. We actively encourage aviation professionals with diverse profiles to contribute to our events as speakers, panelists, facilitators, or in any other way.