The foundation of the Global Aerospace Summit is the extensive programme of thought leadership and strategic vision driven by over 150 industry decision makers who commit to speaking at the Summit. As the aerospace industry goes through rapid changes the global audience of delegates gathered collectively as a sector, transferring knowledge and sharing experiences. The Summit answered critical questions around how new technologies are transforming these aerospace, defence, aviation and space industries. In 2018 the Summit was led by two plenary keynote mornings, each featuring a high profile Ministerial Address outlining the progress of the UAE in aerospace and the critical partnerships and technology being put in place to make ambitious goals reality.