CANSO Operations Standing Committee (OSC) Annual Summit 2025
Join us for the CANSO Operations Standing Committee (OSC) Annual Summit 2025 from 28-30 January 2025, at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California, USA. The event will feature a keynote speaker from NASA Ames, followed by roundtable discussions on key topics such as Complete Air Traffic System’s Concept of Operations (CATS CONOPS), Trajectory-Based Operations (TBO), and the future of the OSC. These discussions aim to explore the latest trends, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping ATM operations and offer valuable insights into the future of air traffic management.
The Operations Programme serves as a leading platform for addressing ATM operational issues and promoting the exchange of industry best practices in both operations and technical areas. Through its operational leadership, the Programme helps drive the implementation of ATM improvements, identifying innovative technologies and procedures that will transform global ATM performance.
The OSC plays a pivotal role in uniting technical and regulatory expertise to tackle critical ATM operational challenges. It provides a collaborative platform for ANSPs and industry suppliers to share best practices, develop unified positions, and advocate for CANSO Members to governments, institutions, regulatory bodies, and industry leaders.
The OSC will be recognising great examples of contributions of both time and effort.
Don’t miss this chance to engage with industry leaders and participate in meaningful discussions that will shape the future of air traffic management. The following CANSO workgroups, and task force will convene during this important time together:
- Air Traffic Flow Management Workgroup (ATFM WG)
- Environment Workgroup (ENV WG)
- Operational Systems Integration Workgroup (OSI WG)
- Communications, Navigation & Surveillance Workgroup (CNS WG)
- Airspace Optimisation Workgroup (AO WG)
- Digital Transformation Workgroup (DT WG)
- CANSO Aviation Data Exchange Network for Cooperative Excellence Task Force (CADENCE TF)
Why participate?
- Connect with a global network of top-tier professionals, experts, and industry leaders
- Shape key decisions that drive success for your organisation and the industry
- Expand your organisation’s influence and establish yourself among leading industry innovators
Registration
Formal registration for the event is now closed.
However, if you are still interested in joining us please contact Operations@CANSO.org immediately with your full name, job title, organisation, work email and contact details, and country of citizenship. Please also let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
Our proposed programme
Tuesday 28 January
| 08:00–09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00–09:30 | Welcome: Speaker Nicki Harricharan, CANSO Operations Programme Manager Opening Remarks Speakers: Mike Hornby, Chair, CANSO OSC Steering Group Tim Arel, ExCom Champion, CANSO OSC |
| 09:30–10:00 | Keynote Address: Generating data to drive technological innovation and advancement Speaker: Dr. Eugene Tu, Center Director at NASA’s Ames Research Center |
| 10:00–10:45 | Presentation: CATS ConOps Speaker: Dr. Eduardo Garcia, CANSO Senior Future Skies Manager |
| 10:45–11:00 | Networking Break |
| 11:00–12:15 | Roundtable Discussion: CATS CONOPS Q&A with OSC and SSC The goal is to go more in depth in conversation with panellists and the audience on identifying opportunities within the CATS CONOPS for the OSC and SSC to collaborate. What are the near-term priorities? What are longer term priorities? Moderator: Doug Davis, Vice-Chair, CANSO OSC Steering Group Panellists: Dr. Eduardo Garcia, CANSO Senior Future Skies Manager Mike Hornby, Chair, CANSO OSC Steering Group Anthony MacKay, Chair, CANSO Safety Standing Committee Steering Group |
| 12:15–13:15 | Networking Lunch |
| 13:15–13:45 | Presentation: SWIM and FF-ICE Presenter: Lucas Curns, FAA, CSS-FD and SWIM S3 Project Lead |
| 13:45–14:45 | Roundtable Discussion: SWIM, FF-ICE, and TBO – Challenges, Risks, Lessons Learned This discussion will ignite more conversation focused on: How do we address the challenges with the sunset of FPL2012? How can we leverage lessons learned from more mature ANSPs? Discussion on the needs of ANSPs and the broader industry in supporting the transition to full TBO. Moderator: Wayne Osse, Solace Inc. Panellists: Lucas Curns, FAA, CSS-FD and SWIM S3 Project Lead Stuart Ratcliffe, Aireon, Product Manager for AireonFLOW Stephane Dubet, DSNA, Head of International Coordination and Programmes |
| 14:45–15:00 | Networking Break |
| 15:00–15:30 | Day One Highlights and Reflections: Speakers: Mike Hornby, Chair, CANSO OSC Steering Group Tim Arel, ExCom Champion, CANSO OSC |
| 15:30–15:45 | Group Photo |
| 15:45–17:00 | Meet and Greet for WG Members: Nicki Harricharan, CANSO Operations Programme Manager Details: WGs will take this opportunity to connect with their respective members. If you are not yet part of a WG, meet with the OSC-SG team to explore which WG aligns best with your expertise and interest. |
| 18:30–20:30 | Welcome Reception (Location TBD) Dress Code: Smart casual attire (no ties or jackets required; jeans are acceptable) |
Wednesday 29 January
| 09:00–09:15 | Summary of Day 1 Outcomes and Setting Objectives for Breakout Sessions: Mike Hornby, Chair, CANSO OSC Steering Group Focus: ICAO topics for Assembly at the end of August 2025 CATS CONOPS – extractions from roundtable Workplans for 2025-2026 – where can OSC WGs find opportunities for collaboration across other OSC WGs and SSC? |
| 09:15–10:00 | OSC-SG Meeting (invitation only) |
| 09:15–12:30 | Workgroup Breakout Sessions |
| 12:30–13:30 | Networking Lunch |
| 13:30–17:00 | Workgroup Breakout Sessions |
Thursday 30 January
| 09:00-10:30 | Briefing presentations from the workgroups. |
| 10:30 –11:15 | Celebrating Outstanding Contributions to the OSC Recognising exceptional examples of dedication, time, and effort by members, past and present. Speakers: Mike Hornby, Chair, CANSO OSC Steering Group Doug Davis, Vice-Chair, CANSO OSC Steering Group Nicki Harricharan, CANSO Operations Programme Manager |
| 11:45–12:45 | Networking Lunch |
| 12:45–16:30 | NASA Ames Tour |
Venue, Travel and Accommodation
Our Summit will be held at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California, USA.
The full address is:
NASA Ames Conference Center Building 3,
Mountain View CA
500 Severyns Ave
MOFFETT FIELD
CA 94035
The nearest airports are Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Hotels
The Exchange Lodge (located at NASA Ames)
All reservations require an email address (for e-documents), and a credit card. Your credit card will not be charged until you arrive and check-in. Cancellations or changes must be done at least 24 hours prior to check in, either by email to info@nasalodge.com or calling the Front Desk at 1 650 604-8100.
If you fail to cancel your reservation, you will be charged for one night’s stay.
The Ameswell Hotel
We are pleased to offer a special discounted rate at the Ameswell Hotel for CANSO OSC attendees. To take advantage of this rate, please make your reservation using the link below by 29 December.
AC Hotel by Marriott Sunnyvale Moffett Park