Europe’s air traffic management stands at a critical juncture, as we focus now on how to deliver our vision - ensuring resilience, performance and operational impact across the aviation network.
With the 2025 European ATM Master Plan now in implementation, Europe has a unique opportunity to accelerate the modernisation of ATM - turning innovation into large-scale operational deployment, while continuing to feed the SESAR innovation pipeline with the new technologies and operational concepts that will shape the next generation of ATM.
As discussions on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF, 2028–2034) take shape, the decisions Europe takes now will determine its future technological leadership, its ability to meet climate targets and its strategic autonomy in aviation.
At stake is far more than technological progress. ATM is a strategic critical infrastructure that underpins Europe’s connectivity, competitiveness and technological sovereignty.
The SESAR JU Annual Conference 2026 will bring together policymakers, aviation leaders, industry and research stakeholders to discuss how Europe can accelerate innovation, strengthen deployment and ensure the continued success of the SESAR public-private-partnership.
Three strategic questions will frame the conference discussions:
- How can ATM research meet Europe’s strategic ambitions?
- How do we turbo-charge SESAR deployment?
- How do we shape SESAR’s future?
Explore the Digital Sky Marketplace
Alongside the conference programme, the Digital Sky Marketplace exhibition will showcase SESAR JU research projects and technologies, giving participants the opportunity to discover the innovations shaping the future of European ATM.
Check the floorplan to see which projects are being showcased and plan your visit:
Register below and join us in Brussels as we define the next chapter of the Digital European Sky.
To help you plan your visit, the SESAR JU has negotiated preferential accommodation rates for conference participants. You can access them via the dedicated booking link below:
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