# Dubai Aviation Future Week: Emirates Hosts First Edition
Emirates Airline and the Museum of the Future have confirmed the inaugural Dubai Aviation Future Week, scheduled for October 15–17, 2024. The three-day summit will bring together UAE ministers, senior government officials, and global leaders from across the airline, aerospace, airfreight, MRO, and logistics industries.
What Is Aviation Future Week?
Aviation Future Week is a landmark new forum co-hosted by Emirates Airline and the Museum of the Future in Dubai. It is designed to spark high-level dialogue on the forces reshaping commercial aviation — from rising passenger demand to the rapid integration of artificial intelligence and extended reality (XR) into airport and airline operations.
The event will feature keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and an exhibition showcasing the latest innovations in aviation technology.
Three Days of Aviation Innovation
Day 1 — Passengers, Demand & Technology: The opening day focuses on demand for airline services, airport development, and the use of technology to enhance the passenger experience. Sustainability and innovation within the evolving aviation industry are central themes.
Day 2 — Airfreight, Logistics & MRO: The second day shifts attention to developments in air cargo, supply chain logistics, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) — a segment of growing strategic importance to Dubai and the UAE.
Day 3 — AI, Web3 & Extended Reality: The final day addresses how Web3, AI, and XR solutions are disrupting aviation procedures and transforming personnel training across the industry.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum on Dubai's Role
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline & Group, said: "Dubai's leadership long-term vision of developing technology and innovation makes it possible for radical ideas on the future of the aviation industry to be seeded."
Workshops, Networking & Exhibition
Beyond the conference sessions, Aviation Future Week will feature an interactive exhibition where attendees can discover the latest aviation technology products and connect with industry peers. Hands-on workshops will be led by the Museum of the Future and key partners including Boeing and the Emirates Group Youth Council, as well as Emirates teams spanning flight operations, cargo, and customer experience.
The event underscores Dubai's growing status as a global hub for aviation thought leadership — building on the emirate's strategic location and the Emirates Group's position as one of the world's largest airline and aviation services organisations.
