ForsaTEK

ForsaTEK. Innovation for the next era of aviation

  • 21–22 September 2026, Emirates Group Headquarters, 2nd Floor Atrium

ForsaTEK 2026 is bringing together industry leaders, technology pioneers, start-ups and employees to accelerate the future of aviation and travel.

Schedule

Agenda

The ForsaTEK 2026 programme across both event days.

09:00 – 09:30
Main programme

Executive Leadership Tour of Showcases

Atrium

09:30 – 09:45
Main programme

Opening Ceremony

Auditorium and Stream

09:45 – 10:30
Main programme

Spotlight Showcases

Auditorium and Stream

10:30 – 12:00
Main programme

External Keynote and Leadership Fireside Chats

Auditorium and Stream

12:30 – 14:00
Main programme

Keynote Session 2

Auditorium and Stream

14:00 – 15:00
Main programme

Keynote Session 3

Auditorium and Stream

15:00 – 16:00
Main programme

AI Panel

Auditorium and Stream

16:00
Main programme

Close of ForsaTEK Day 1

Atrium

08:30 – 15:30
Main programme

ForsaTEK Day 2 & showcases

Atrium

09:30 – 10:00
Startups

Opening by Fahad Al Zaai

Auditorium

10:30 – 11:00
Startups

Startup Pitches — Aviation X Lab

Auditorium

11:00 – 11:30
Startups

Youth Inspiration Stories

Auditorium

11:30 – 12:30
Startups

Startup Pitches — Intelak

Auditorium

13:00 – 13:30
Startups

MOTF 2.0 Fireside Chat

Auditorium

13:30 – 14:00
Startups

Panel: Intelak to Impact

Auditorium

14:30 – 15:00
Startups

Panel: Startup ecosystem

Auditorium

15:00 – 15:30
Startups

Closing announcements & remarks

Auditorium

16:30
Main programme

ForsaTEK Closing Day 2

Atrium

Workshop attendance is by invitation. To request a place at one of the sessions below, please contact Forsatek@emirates.com.

08:30 – 10:00
Workshop

Learn Smarter, Grow Faster: Unlocking the Power of AI for Professional Development

Al Diwan (Employee Conference Centre) · Capacity: 80

08:30 – 10:00
Workshop

Quantum Computing — Potential in Aviation - by Zapata QC

Wejhaty (Employee Service Lounge) · Capacity: 40

10:00 – 11:30
Workshop

Future Logistics Automation & Adaptive Mobility - according to Hyundai Motor Group

Al Diwan (Employee Conference Centre) · Capacity: 80

11:30 – 13:00
Workshop

Total Airport Management - dnata

Wejhaty (Employee Service Lounge) · Capacity: 40

11:30 – 13:00
Workshop

From Pilot to Scale: Turning Innovation into Impact - With Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism (DET)

Al Diwan (Employee Conference Centre) · Capacity: 80

13:00 – 14:30
Workshop

The Rise of the Flexible Class: What the Next Decade of Global Mobility Means for Emirates Group

Wejhaty (Employee Service Lounge) · Capacity: 40

13:00 – 14:30
Workshop

Building Agentic AI - with Anthropic

Online - Link to be provided

13:00 – 14:30
Workshop

From Idea to Part: One Year of In-House 3D Printing and Future - with dnata technical services (DTS)

Innovation Majlis · Capacity: 40

15:00 – 16:30
Workshop

From Inspiration to Impact - Youth Council (DET)

Al Diwan (Employee Conference Centre) · Capacity: 80

15:00 – 16:30
Workshop

Human + AI: Unlocking Collective Intelligence - with Cognisee

Innovation Majlis · Capacity: 40

Programme notice: The agenda is subject to change. Speakers will be announced in the lead-up to the event and the schedule will be updated accordingly.