News DeskDubai, UAE – The Dubai Airshow 2023, is poised to become a dynamic platform for innovation, ushering in groundbreaking ideas that will shape the future of the aerospace and defense industries. With a focus on the convergence of NextGen Leaders and the “Make it in the Emirates” campaign, this year’s event promises to be a game-changer, driving transformative change across these sectors.
Empowering NextGen Leaders
A key highlight of the event is the NextGen Leaders program, designed to inspire and empower future aerospace professionals. The program offers a comprehensive range of strategic content sessions, providing opportunities for students, graduates, and young professionals to embark on or advance their careers in aerospace. Distinguished industry leaders will share their invaluable insights into aerospace career trajectories, emphasizing vital skills, qualifications, emerging job avenues, and guiding aspiring professionals towards prosperous careers in the era of advancing artificial intelligence. The program also includes mentorship sessions where industry experts will reveal their recruitment strategies, offering unparalleled insights into highly sought-after job profiles and essential industry skills.
Ibrahim Al Qasim, Deputy Director General of the UAE Space Agency, emphasized the importance of NextGen, stating, “NextGen is a powerful platform for preparing the future leaders of the aviation industry and for opening up new opportunities for talented students from UAE-based universities to develop careers in the aerospace sector. It’s an important initiative, and we support it wholeheartedly.”
“Make it in the Emirates” Campaign
In parallel, the Dubai Airshow 2023 welcomes the “Make it in the Emirates” campaign, a dedicated platform for international companies to explore the advantages of manufacturing in the UAE. Through a series of strategic CXO meetings, this initiative facilitates interactions between international entities and UAE manufacturers, offering guidance on establishing a manufacturing presence in the country.
The campaign extends an open invitation to industrialists, investors, innovators, and entrepreneurs and is driven by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. It aligns with the UAE’s vision to foster Emiratisation, bridging the gap between young talent and industry leaders. Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, highlighted the initiative’s commitment to strengthening the UAE’s position in vital and advanced industries while nurturing and empowering local talent.
CXO Delegation Programme
The Airshow’s CXO Delegation programme aims to advance the “Make it in the Emirates” campaign further. It will connect the UAE industrial ecosystem with international companies to drive business opportunities and contribute to the growth of the UAE and its advanced technology strategy. This invitation-only networking event will bring together senior leaders from leading UAE industry and government organizations with large international companies interested in setting up or expanding their presence in the UAE.
Dubai Airshow 2023 promises to be a transformative event, fostering innovation and collaboration, and shaping the future of aerospace and defense. The event’s focus on nurturing talent and facilitating international business engagement underscores its commitment to driving progress in these critical industries.
