CANSO Global Safety Conference 2026
Date: Sun, Mar 29, 2026 – Wed, Apr 1, 2026
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CANSO Global Safety Conference, held from March 29 to April 1, 2026 at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, focuses on aviation safety, safety culture, and air navigation safety collaboration. The conference includes workshops, interactive sessions, and discussion forums addressing aviation safety management, safety intelligence, and regulatory frameworks. Featuring 40+ speakers and organized by CANSO and hosted by Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS), the event aims to strengthen global aviation safety cooperation, support safety workgroups, and promote inclusive safety cultures across aviation organizations. The 2026 theme is “Navigating the Future: Advancing Aviation Safety for a New Era.” Networking activities and technical exchanges are also part of the program.
Conference Themes & Discussion Topics
Key Themes
- Advancing aviation safety for a new era.
- Safety culture benchmarking and improvement.
- AI applications in aviation safety.
- Cybersecurity in aviation operations.
- Runway incursion prevention strategies.
- Safety management systems (SMS) excellence.
- GNSS and navigation safety.
- Drone and airspace safety.
- Safety data sharing and intelligence networks.
- Global safety collaboration among ANSPs.
Programme Overview
- Day 1 – Networkshops & Safety Dialogues
Interactive workshops, safety discussions, intelligence analyst network introduction, and welcome reception. - Day 2 – Strategy & Technology in Safety
Keynotes, AI in aviation safety, safety culture benchmarking, cyber safety practices, GAPPRI implementation, and gala dinner. - Day 3 – Operational Safety & Security
GNSS briefings, SMS excellence, drone safety, safety vs. security discussions, safety information exchange updates, and cultural visit. - Day 4 – Working Groups & Technical Visits
Safety working group meetings, 2026 planning briefings, and technical visits to SANS facilities or Mecca (for eligible delegates).
Target Audience
Air navigation service providers (ANSPs), aviation safety regulators, airport authorities, airline safety managers, aviation security professionals, air traffic controllers, aerospace consultants, safety analysts, government aviation officials, aviation technology providers.
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