Centre for Aviation (CAPA), the world’s most trusted source of aviation market intelligence and a part of the Aviation Week Network, announces the 2023 edition of its CAPA World Aviation Summit & Awards for Excellence, to be held on 28-29 November 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.The CAPA World Aviation Summit & Awards for Excellence brings together two events under one roof – a two-day conference event and the CAPA Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner.
Hosted by Etihad Airways, the event will tap global aviation leaders for an exciting examination of the direction the post-COVID-19 aviation industry is taking. The World Aviation Summit & Awards for Excellence will address all the major trends and key industry developments of 2023, as well as taking stock of the post-pandemic recovery. The summit will also offer expert insight and insider perspectives on the outlook for the industry in 2024 and beyond.
With the air travel industry having undergone an immense shift over the past four years, it is more important than ever to understand the strategic and competitive landscape across the industry. CAPA’s World Aviation Summit & Awards for Excellence will provide unique global perspective, unpacking the changes that are shaping the way airline, airports and sector suppliers are doing business.
Speakers for the event include C-level airline executives and representatives from major international media organisations. Attendees will be able to hear from strategic thinkers positioned at the highest levels of the air travel sector, gaining insights from executives throughout the industry value chain. CAPA’s summits attract top industry thought-leaders and decision-makers, providing unparalleled networking opportunities with representatives from travel sector buyers and suppliers.
Etihad Airways, Chief Executive Officer, Antonoaldo Neves said: “As the UAE’s national airline, we are delighted to bring aviation leaders to Abu Dhabi in November for the CAPA World Aviation Summit & Awards for Excellence. The summit provides the platform to collaborate, address challenges, and identify emerging opportunities across the aviation landscape as we look to 2024 and beyond.”
CAPA – Centre for Aviation, Content & Marketing Director, Marco Navarria said: “The CAPA World Aviation Summit is the gem in the crown of CAPA’s global event calendar. We are extremely excited to be bringing this summit to the Middle East for the first time to showcase the destination and region, highlight important themes and topics impacting aviation globally and help bring the industry together.”
The 2023 edition of the CAPA World Aviation Summit & Awards for Excellence will be held at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers.
The first evening of the summit will include CAPA’s Aviation Awards for Excellence.
These awards recognise and reward airlines and airports that have shown clear leadership, innovation and strategic excellence within the sector. Reflecting CAPA’s position as unbiased industry experts, each award is independently researched by CAPA’s leading team of analysts and selected by an independent international eminent panel of judges.
Award categories for 2023 include:
Airline/Airline Group of the Year
Low Cost Airline of the Year
Regional Airline of the Year
Airline Turnaround of the Year
Start-up Airline of the Year
Large Airport of the Year
Medium Airport of the Year
Regional Airport of the Year
Airline Executive of the Year
Innovation of the Year
Limited packages available for Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and CAPA World Aviation Summit & Awards for Excellence!
For fans of motorsports and spectacle, a strictly limited number of packages are also available for attendance at all three days of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Packages include seating in the Marina Grandstand, offering views some of the best view on the on-track action, as well as vistas of the Yas Island marina and the illuminated W hotel. The Marina Grandstand also offers convenient access to the nearby Abu Dhabi Grand Prix South Oasis fan zone, offering food and beverage, merchandise outlets and a variety of entertainment offerings. The package also includes exclusive access to the recently announced After-Race Concerts! Headlining acts already confirmed include Ava Max, Tiesto and the Foo Fighters.
Whether its high-level industry knowledge, unparalleled networking opportunities, gala dinner attendance or the full F1 experience, the 2023 edition of the CAPA World Aviation Summit & Awards for Excellence is an event not to be missed!
