CANSO Leadership Summit 2026

Airspace World 2026 once again commenced for senior leaders from CANSO’s Member organisations with the CANSO Leadership Summit 2026.

The CANSO Leadership Summit 2026 brought together Chief Executive Officers and senior leaders from across the global Air Traffic Management ecosystem at a pivotal moment for aviation. Under the theme “From Vision to Delivery – Skies in Transition,” the Summit explored how ambitious global visions for future skies are being translated into concrete actions, investments, and operational change. 

The programme combined strategic reflection and practical insight, starting with a CANSO update and an inspirational keynote speech from Kiko Dontchev, Vice President of Launch, SpaceX, who gave attendees a unique perspective on translating bold vision into real-world delivery at scale. That set the scene for a high-level Global Panel Discussion, bringing together leaders from airlines, airports, industry, regulators, and CANSO to examine the pathway from global policy and vision—particularly recent ICAO Assembly outcomes—to coordinated, scalable deployment. 

The Summit concluded with a Regional Spotlight, showcasing how CANSO regions are advancing this transition through concrete initiatives, innovative solutions, and lessons learned. By connecting global direction with regional action, the Leadership Summit reinforced CANSO’s role as a platform for alignment, collaboration, and delivery across the ATM community. 

The event closed with our Airspace World 2026 Opening Reception, which provided an opportunity for continued dialogue among leaders shaping the future of aviation.