conferences & speakers
The Paris Air Forum 2026 offers a full day punctuated by high-level conferences, thematic roundtable discussions and inspiring keynote addresses. Industry leaders, institutional experts and innovation stakeholders share their visions to anticipate the transformations underway in aeronautics, space and defence.

Interviews
Plenary sessions bringing together key decision-makers and stakeholders from across the sector. They provide a comprehensive overview of the issues surrounding sovereignty, competitiveness and the energy transition.

panels
Interactive debates between executives, researchers, and institutional stakeholders. A format designed to bring together expertise, challenge perspectives, and surface concrete action-oriented insights.

Keynotes
Exclusive addresses from prominent French and international figures. An opportunity to hear first-hand from those who are shaping the future of the aeronautical and space industry.
the 2026 programme is coming soon
08h50
Amphithéâtre
Partner, Messier Associés
09h00
Salle Lindbergh
Partner, Messier Associés
09h15
Amphithéâtre
Partner, Messier Associés
09h30
Amphithéâtre
09h30
Salle Saint-Exupéry
09h45
Salle Saint-Exupéry
Partner, Messier Associés
10h15
Salle Santos-Dumont
Partner, Messier Associés
10h50
Salle Lindbergh
Partner, Messier Associés
11h40
Salle Santos-Dumont
In the meantime, relive the highlights of 2025
Among THE 2026 speakers
Each year, the Paris Air Forum brings together top executives, experts and decision-makers. Following a 2025 edition marked by the presence of iconic figures, the 2026 edition promises an exceptional new lineup.


Alain FAURÉ
Airbus Defence and Space SAS et Space Systems


Anne-Charlotte FREDENUCCI
Ametra


Anne RIGAIL
Air France


Aymeric DAHER
Daher


Benjamin SMITH
Air France-KLM


Carlos MUÑOZ
Volotea


Catherine JESTIN
Airbus


Christian CORNILLE
Mecachrome


Christophe BRUNEAU
ArianeGroup


Clémentine GALLET
GIFAS


David CAVAILLOLÈS
Arianespace


Delphine BERILLOUX
Safran Aircraft Engines


Éric BÉRANGER
MBDA


Francis MASSÉ
ENAC (UTA)