CANSO Global ATM Summit 2024 and 28th AGM

Monday 10 June

09:00-18:00

Host tour – optional Hosted by Dress code: Smart casual, with comfortable footwear for vineyard exploration. Buses will depart from the JW Marriott and Holiday Inn hotels at 09:00, and return to both hotels at 18:00. Please gather in the hotel lobby at 08:45.    If you are not staying at either the JW Marriott or the Holiday Inn Hotels, please make your way to one of these hotels at the appropriate time to join the tour.

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Tuesday 11 June

11:00-17:30	CANSO Global ATM Summit 2024 Early Registration	Venue: Sharg Zali Foyer
12:00-12:30	Sponsored Workshops Light Welcome Lunch	Venue: Sharg Zali Foyer
12:30-14:30	Workshop: Transforming Skies Together Brought to you by In this workshop Indra, with its wide range of solutions and services across Air Traffic Management, will share their new strategic plan and offering. Indra’s technology is present in more than 200 control centres, 1,700 landing systems and 400 radars in 176 countries. Additionally, more than 85 per cent of the world’s air passengers fly making use of Indra ATM technology at any time of their flight. Workshop attendees will also get first hand insight into the exciting launch of satellites that will enable surveillance and communication services, especially in remote and oceanic areas not currently covered by terrestrial air navigation systems. Startical, an alliance between ENAIRE, the fourth-largest national air navigation manager in Europe in terms of traffic volume and one of the 10 largest air traffic controllers worldwide, and Indra, are aiming high in the space race. The third part of the workshop will cover technology trends and what matters now within our industry. Last, but not least, we will discuss the deployment of ATM/CNS technology in the Azerbaijan region with some of those who know it best, looking back and looking forward.	Venue: Sharg Zali
14:30-15:00	Sponsored Workshops Networking Break	Venue: Sharg Zali Foyer
15:00-17:00	Workshop: Air Traffic Surveillance in Azerbaijan Brought to you by Access to reliable, accurate and global data is key for safe and efficient operations in the airspace. In this workshop, Aireon will discuss its ongoing work with Azerbaijan’s AZANS and how the ANSP is using Aireon’s space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data to better manage traffic flows in the region and to get better insights into improving safety.	Venue: Sharg Zali
19:00-21:00	Welcome Reception hosted by Dress code: Smart casual. Buses will depart from the JW Marriott and Holiday Inn hotels at 18:30, and return to both hotels at 21:30. Please gather in the lobby at 18:15. Transfer back to JW Marriott and Holiday Inn hotels: 21:00. You are welcome to follow the Welcome Reception with a visit to a traditional Tea House in the Old City. Should you wish to do so, buses will take you back to the JW Marriott and the Holiday Inn at 23:00.	Venue: Han Restaurant

Wednesday 12 June

08:00-09:00	CANSO Global ATM Summit 2024 Registration Welcome refreshments sponsored by	Venue: Sharg Zali Foyer
08:00-17:00	CANSO Global ATM Summit 2024 and 28th AGM Exhibition	Venue: Sharg Zali Foyer
09:00-17:00	Spouse/Partner Programme: Day One Dress code: Dress code: Comfortable attire such as light summer clothing, casual dress, shorts, and sandals are recommended for the cooking classes. It is also reccommended to take beach wear for the afternoon section of today’s tour. Buses will depart from the JW Marriott and Holiday Inn hotels at 09:00, and return to both hotels at 17:00. Please gather in the hotel lobby at 08:45. If you are not staying at either the JW Marriott or the Holiday Inn hotels, please make your way to one of these hotels at the appropriate time to join the tour.	Mangal Zagulba Restaurant, Sea Breeze Nine Senses Art Centre, Rose Bar
09:00-09:40	Opening Remarks Speakers Simon Hocquard, Director General, CANSO Rashad Nabiyev, Minister of Digital Development and Transport Mukhtar Babayev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources and COP29 President-Designate Salvatore Sciacchitano, President of the ICAO Council	Venue: Sharg Zali
09:40 – 10:20	Aviation’s Pathway to Net Zero Climate change is one of humanity’s most pressing issues and aviation has a key role to play in cutting carbon emissions. With 2050 only a few decades away, it is imperative that greater focus is placed on meeting aviation’s net zero climate goal. This panel will discuss the challenges of meeting aviation’s 2050 goal, as well as opportunities to collaborate to achieve it. Moderator: Michiel van Dorst, Chair of the EC3, CANSO and CEO, LVNL   Panellists: Haldane Dodd, Executive Director, ATAG İsmail H. Polat, Chief Planning Officer, İGA Istanbul Airport Nozipho Mdawe, CEO, ATNS Benjamin Binet, Vice-President of Strategy, Airspace Mobility Solutions, Thales	Venue: Sharg Zali
10:20 – 10:40	Table discussion: What are Your Organisations Doing to Help Meet Aviation’s Net Zero Goal?  An at-table conversation to identify areas of best practice with feedback from selected tables.	Venue: Sharg Zali
10:40 – 11:05	Networking Coffee Break, sponsored by	Venue: Sharg Zali Foyer
11:05-11:35	Contrails – the Science Behind Them and Mitigating Measures Presenter: Dr. Swati Saxena, Aviation Systems Division, NASA Ames Research Center	Venue: Sharg Zali
11:35 – 12:15	Technology as an Enabler to Greener Skies In this session, panellists will discuss the technologies and innovations that can help ATM meet its 2050 carbon emission goal. Moderator: Conor Mullan, Managing Director, Think Research   Panellists: Ramón Tàrrech Masdeu, Director Air Traffic Strategy and Innovation, INDRA Don Thoma, CEO, Aireon Mariagrazia La Piscopia, Executive Director, SESAR Deployment Manager Magdalena Jaworska-Maćkowiak, CEO, PANSA	Venue: Sharg Zali
12:15 – 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. Moderator: Ben Stanley, CEO, Firstfruits Services Panellists: Bertina Ho-Mock-Qai, Permanent Representative Brussels, DSNA Daniel Johnson, Deputy Secretary General for Administrative Affairs, Roberts FIR Danielle Mesa, Chief Culture and Diversity Officer, Airservices Australia Anne Kathrine Jensen, CEO, Entry Point North	Venue: Sharg Zali
12:50 – 13:00	Closing Remarks Speaker: Farhan Guliyev, Director, AZANS Simon Hocquard, Director General, CANSO	Venue: Sharg Zali
13:00-14:00	Networking Lunch, sponsored by	Venue: Sharg Zali Foyer
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
18:00-22:30	Gala Dinner, hosted by 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. Buses will depart from the JW Marriott and Holiday Inn hotels at 17:45, and return to both hotels at 22:30. Please gather in the hotel lobby at 17:30. Transfer back to JW Marriott and Holiday Inn hotels: 22:30.	Venue: Heydar Aliyev Center

Thursday 13 June

07:30-09:00	CANSO 28th AGM Registration Welcome refreshments sponsored by	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
11:00-13:00	Networking Lunch, sponsored by	Venue: Sharg Zali Foyer
08:00-17:00	Spouse/Partner Programme: Day Two Dress code: Casual. If you are staying in the Holiday Inn hotel please gather at 07:45 for a 08:00 departure. If you are staying in the JW Marriott Hotel please gather at 08:00 for a 08:15 departure. If you are not staying at either the JW Marriott or the Holiday Inn hotels, please make your way to one of these hotels at the appropriate time to join the tour. Buses leave to return to the hotels at 15:00.	Venue: Azerbaijan Fish Farm in Neftchala
19:00-22:00	Closing Dinner, hosted by Dress code: Smart casual. Buses will depart from the JW Marriott and Holiday Inn hotels at 18:30 and return to both hotels at 22:00. Please gather in the hotel lobby at 18:15. Transfer back to JW Marriott and Holiday Inn hotels: 22:00.	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.

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:

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 was Monday 6 May, rooms and rate are now 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.

Flying to Baku

As well as being directly connected to many countries in the region and beyond, Baku is also easily reached via a number of major airports which offer onward connections to the city, as illustrated in this animation kindly provided by Azerbaijan Airlines.

Airport Transfers

AZANS are kindly organising complimentary airport transfers, from and to Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport to the JW Marriott Absheron and the Holiday Inn Baku.

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. After this date, airport transfers may not be guaranteed.

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

Location

Set on the shores of the Caspian Sea, Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan. Famous for its mix of stunning modern architecture nestled next to a beautiful old city, Baku is a fascinating city to visit.

Alongside its bustling streets and beautiful sea front, the city is also the gateway to a number of fascinating sights a little further away, including a wide range of geological sites. Known as the land of fire, visitors can enjoy day trips to volcanic areas to see flames emerging from the ground and bubbling mud.

Conference venue

Our CANSO Global ATM Summit 2024 and 28^th AGM will be held at the JW Marriott Absheron Hotel.

The hotel’s address is:
674 Azadliq Square
Baku 1000
Azerbaijan

The hotel is a short walk from the city’s sea front park and its numerous must see sites.

Transportation

Buses, metro and taxis will help you travel around Baku easily. The city’s Metro system provides a convenient and reliable service while a wide range of bus routes are also useful to get around the city.

Fares for metro rides are 0.40 AZN per ride, whatever the journey length.

Bus fares range from 0.40-1.30 AZN, depending on the route you choose. The payment for using metro and buses are integrated into the “BakıKart”, a card that can be purchased and topped up at terminals located at metro stations and bus stops.

To reach your designated destination within Baku and its suburbs, you may also opt for a taxi selecting one of many user-friendly applications, enabled by both local and international companies, at affordable prices.

Major Taxi firms are Baku Taxi Company and 189 Taxi, while ride share services like Bolt, and Red London Taxi are also available. Your hotel concierge will be able to help you organise the best taxi service for you.

If you are not using the airport transfers provided by AZANS (see below), it is possible to travel to the city centre by official Airport taxis, which will cost around 18-23 EUR, depending on your destination.

Airport Transfers

Heydar Aliyev International Airport is Azerbaijan’s and the South Caucasus’ busiest airport and is located 20KM north east of the city centre.

Our hosts, AZANS, will provide complimentary transfers from and to the airport to the JW Marriott Absheron and Holiday Inn hotels. To assist with the planning of this please ensure you complete your flight and accommodation details when you register or by Friday 24 May. After this date, airport transfers may not be guaranteed.

AZANS will have a desk in the arrivals hall to help you access your transfer, which will be by shuttle bus.

If you have booked alternative accommodation transfers from and to the hotel will be at your own expense. You can see details of your transfer options here.

VISA Information

Delegates from some states may require a visa to enter Baku. If you haven’t done so already, you should start your visa application process as soon as possible to avoid any unnecessary delays.

Check your visa requirements and Apply for your eVisa here

Time Zone

The time zone in Baku is GMT 4.

Language

Azerbaijani is the main language of Azerbaijan. Russian and English may also be spoken.  

Local taxi services are predominantly in Azerbaijani or Russian, and so ride share services like Uber, Bolt, or Red London Taxi are recommended.

The CANSO Global ATM Summit 2024 and 28^th AGM will be conducted in English.

Currency

The official currency of Azerbaijan is the Azerbaijan Manat.  Current exchange rates can be found here.

Bank/Credit Card

In many areas of the economy, retail transactions are still generally completed on a cash basis. However, ATMs and credit or debit card payment machines are increasingly available in the retail market.

Foreign credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and American Express) are accepted in major hotels and restaurants.  

Delegates are advised to bring or source the local currency to make sure they have enough to make any purchases which can’t be paid for by card.

Tipping

Tipping is not expected in Azerbaijan but is appreciated. For taxis, it is polite to round up the fare and give the change as a tip, and hotel porters may be tipped 5-10 manats.

Electricity

The voltage used in Azerbaijan is 220 volts and the frequency used is 50 Hertz (Hz). Universal and European plug adapters will work in Baku.

Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests attending the CANSO Global ATM Summit 2024 and 28^th AGM.

Climate June is normally a warm and sunny time to visit Baku, with average daily temperatures up to 27^ºC/80.6^ºF and up to 11 hours of sunshine a day.

Emergency Contacts

General emergency line: 112

Police: 102

Ambulance: 103

International dialling code

The Azerbaijani international dialling code is 994

Make the most of your stay in Baku

If you are planning to extend your stay in Baku, here are some of the many must see places to visit:

• Baku’s historic old city.
• The iconic Flame Towers
• The Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre (venue of our Gala Dinner)
• The Carpet Museum
• The Maiden Tower
• Baku Boulevard (just a short walk from the Summit hotel).

Find a full list of what to do in Baku here.

You can also see a full list of Baku’s museums here, and a list of restaurants here.

Other information

Find out more here.

We are grateful for the support of our additional sponsors.