CANSO Global ATM Summit 2024 and 28th AGM

Monday 10 June

09:00-16:00 Dress code: Smart casual, with comfortable footwear for vineyard exploration

Host tour – optional Hosted by

More details can be found here

Tuesday 11 June

11:00-17:30	CANSO Global ATM Summit 2024 Early Registration	Venue: Sharg Zali Foyer
12:00-12:30	Sponsored Workshop Welcome Coffee	Venue: Sharg Zali Foyer
12:30-14:30	Indra Sponsored Workshop	Venue: Sharg Zali
14:30-15:00	Sponsored Workshop Networking Break	Venue: Sharg Zali Foyer
15:00-17:00	Aireon Sponsored Workshop	Venue: Sharg Zali
19:00-21:00 Dress code: Smart casual	Welcome Reception hosted by	Venue: Han Restaurant

Wednesday 12 June

08:00-09:00	CANSO Global ATM Summit 2024 Registration	Venue: Sharg Zali Foyer
08:00-17:00	CANSO Global ATM Summit 2024 and 28th AGM Exhibition	Venue: Sharg Zali Foyer
09:00-10:00	Opening Remarks and Keynote Speech	Venue: Sharg Zali
10:00 – 10:35	Aviation’s pathway to net zero A discussion on the challenges of meeting aviation’s 2050 goal, and opportunities to collaborate	Venue: Sharg Zali
10:35 – 10:55	What are your organisations doing to help meet aviation’s net zero goal?	Venue: Sharg Zali
10:55 – 11:20	Networking Break	Venue: Sharg Zali Foyer
11:20-11:50	Contrails – the Science Behind them and Mitigating Measures	Venue: Sharg Zali
11:50 – 12:20	Technology as an Enabler to Greener Skies	Venue: Sharg Zali
12:20 – 12:50	Nurturing Talent for Tomorrow: Shaping our Future Skies In this roundtable session, we will explore strategies to ensure operational efficiency both today and in the future by cultivating a strong pipeline of talent in the air traffic management (ATM) industry. Industry leaders will discuss best practices, innovative approaches, and collaborative initiatives aimed at developing and retaining skilled professionals to meet the evolving needs of ATM.	Venue: Sharg Zali
12:50 – 13:00	Wrap up and close Speaker: Simon Hocquard, Director General, CANSO	Venue: Sharg Zali
09:00-17:00	Spouse/Partner Programme: Day One	Sea Breeze Nine Senses Art Centre
14:00-15:30	CANSO 28th AGM – Full Member Meeting For CANSO Full Members only	Venue: Sharg Zali
15:30-17:00	CANSO 28th AGM – Associate Member Meeting For CANSO Associate Members only	Venue: Sharg Zali
19:00-22:30 Dress code: In recognition of the prestigious nature of this event and venue, attendees are asked to dress accordingly. For example, suits and ties for the men, and longer, smarter dresses or suits for women. Formal national attire is also welcomed.	Gala Dinner, hosted by	Venue: Hedar Aliyev Center

Thursday 13 June

08:00-09:00	CANSO 28th AGM Registration	Venue: Sharg Zali Foyer
08:00-13:00	CANSO Global ATM Summit 2024 and 28th AGM Exhibition	Venue: Sharg Zali Foyer
09:00-11:00	CANSO 28th AGM	Venue: Sharg Zali
09:00-16:00	Spouse/Partner Programme: Day Two	Release of sturgeon, venue to be confirmed
19:00-22:00 Dress code: Smart casual	Closing Dinner, hosted by	Venue: Mangal Steak House

Alongside the CANSO Global Summit 2024 and 28^th AGM, our host, AZANS, is planning a wide range of side events that truly capture the beauty of Azerbaijan.

Here’s what you can look forward to. Click ‘Read more’ on each day to see more pictures and get a full flavour of the delights that await you in Baku.

Monday 10 June 09:00-16:00 Dress code: Smart casual, with comfortable footwear for vineyard exploration

Host Tour (Optional)

Attendees are invited to a full day excursion to the Shamakhi Vineyard – one of the country’s top vineyards – outside the city.

There they will enjoy a wine tasting and tour of the vineyard, followed by lunch in the Abgora Restaurant (pictured), which will be followed by a programme of entertainment.

There they will enjoy a wine tasting and tour of the vineyard, followed by lunch in the Abgora Restaurant (pictured), which will be followed by a programme of entertainment.

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Tuesday 11 June 19:00-21:00 Dress code: Smart casual

Welcome Reception

Our Welcome Reception will be held at the Han Restaurant, one of Azerbaijan’s top venues, in the middle of the old city of Baku.

Following the reception, guests will also have the option of transferring to one of the old city’s traditional tea houses for tea and shisha in a venue rich in history and Azerbaijan culture.

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Wednesday 12 June 19:00 – 22:30 Dress code: In recognition of the prestigious nature of this event and venue, attendees are asked to dress accordingly. For example, suits and ties for the men, and longer, smarter dresses or suits for women. Formal national attire is also welcomed.

Gala Dinner

A highlight of the week will be the Gala Dinner, which will be held in the city’s iconic Heydar Aliyev Centre.

Designed by world renowned architect Zaha Hadid, the centre is one of the main symbols of Baku and is famous for its flowing, curved style.

Preceding the dinner, guests will enjoy a full concert, in the center’s main concert hall, of traditional Azerbaijan classical music.

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Thursday 13 June 19:00-22:00 Dress code: Smart casual

Closing Dinner

The CANSO Global ATM Summit and 28^th AGM week culminates in one final, spectacular dinner in the ballroom of the Mangal Steak house, one of Baku’s most famous and traditional steakhouses. And for those who want to continue later into the evening, further networking and socialising opportunities will continue at one of Baku’s top nightclubs.

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Our host, AZANS, is also generously providing two days of activities for your spouse or partner should they be joining us. Here’s what they can enjoy:

Wednesday 12 June 09:00-17:00 Dress code: Comfortable attire such as light summer clothing, casual dresses, shorts, and sandals are recommended for the cooking classes. It is also recommended to take beach wear for the afternoon section of today’s tour.

The day starts with cooking classes at Baku’s famous Mangal Zagulba restuarant.

Embark on a culinary journey with expert chefs, where you’ll learn the art of Azerbaijani cuisine through hands-on cooking classes.

After the cooking classes, head to the sea-front Rose Bar to unwind and enjoy the sea breeze. Relax in the serene ambiance as you sip on refreshing drinks served throughout the afternoon.

During the afternoon there will also be the chance to take part in an art workshop at the complex’s Nine Senses Art Center.

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Thursday 13 June 09:00-16:00 Dress code: Casual

Today’s excursion takes on a deeper significance with a special opportunity for conservation and environmental stewardship. The highlight of your tour awaits as you embark on a noble mission to release Sturgeon fish into their natural habitat, contributing to the preservation of this rare and iconic species.

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The CANSO Global ATM Summit 2024 and 28th AGM will be held at the:

JW Marriott Absheron Hotel, 674 Azadliq Square, Baku 1000, Azerbaijan

To book your stay at the CANSO delegate rate please click here. The deadline to book your stay is Monday 6 May, after this rooms and rate will be subject to availability.

For bookings outside of the room block dates availble on the booking link, please book your main stay with the booking link and then email the JW Marriott Hotel jw.baku.reservations@marriott.com with your extension dates. Please note, availability and rates are subject to availability outside of the block dates.

Please note that free cancellation is only available up to two months before the first day of your booking. After this, charges will be incurred.

Other recommended hotels

We have also secured a special rate at the Holiday Inn Baku, to book your stay please click here. To benefit from the special rate, once on the booking page please click change search in the top right corner, select in rate preferences drop down menue the conference direct option, select your dates and click search. You will then see the special rate of AZN 152 per night.

Please note that free cancellation is only available up to 35 days before the first day of your booking. After this, charges will be incurred.

Airport Transfers

AZANS are kindly organising complimentary airport transfers, from and to Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport to the official Summit and AGM hotel.

To make use of this service please remember to complete your full flight arrival and departure details when you register or by Friday 24 May.

To help your arrival process and transfer, look out for the AZANS information desk in the arrivals hall.

Please check visa requirements and apply for your visa here.

If you require a visa invitation letter from CANSO please tick yes in the visa section of the registration form.

If you also need a letter from the host, AZANS, please email Visa_inquiry@azans.az specifying your request for an invitation letter and the following information:

1. Title
2. Name(s)
3. Job title
4. Organisation
5. Passport Details – Passport Number, Date of Issue, Date of expiry, Passport Issuing Authority (Country/Place of Issue), Date of entrance, Photos of front and back pages

We are grateful for the support of our additional sponsors.

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