Closing the Aerospace Skills Gap
Future Workforce
  • Wednesday, 22 July 2026
  • 13:00 - 13:40
  • Location: Hall 4 - AGN Theatre 2

Aerospace growth will be limited by talent unless the sector moves faster on recruitment, training and capability-building. This session explores how employers, educators and policymakers can attract new talent, strengthen digital and engineering skills, and build the workforce needed for advanced manufacturing and next-generation aerospace programmes.

Confirmed speakers:

  • Paul Oxley, Director General - ADS Skills, ADS Group
  • David Edwards, Chief Executive, Royal Aeronautical Society
  • Matt Siggens, FRAeS, CMgr, Director, Technical Aviation Pathways
  • Siobhan Williams, Business Engagement Manager, UCAS
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