SESAR DM

Managing Significant Change in European ATM: Social Dialogue, Technology and People

16.12.2026 09:30-16:30
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We are pleased to invite you to "Managing Significant Change in European ATM: Social Dialogue, Technology and People".

European Air Traffic Management (ATM) is undergoing profound transformation driven by SESAR technological advancements – automation and digitalization, virtualization, digital/remote towers, and enhanced interoperability alongside the performance objectives of the Single European Sky (Safety, Environment, Capacity, Cost‑Efficiency).

This event will provide a platform to reflect on recent (major) changes across Europe, share practical lessons learned, and prepare stakeholders for the next wave of technological and organizational evolution.

Objectives of the event

  • Exchange experiences, good practices, and pitfalls from recent SES/SESAR deployments and organizational transitions.

  • Highlight the human and social dimensions of technological change.

  • Underline importance of collaboration between management, staff representatives, and institutional actors.

  • Build a foundation for recurring exchanges on change management in European ATM.

Target audience

This event is designed for ATM actors involved, including:

  • Management and HR leaders from ANSPs

  • Trade union leaders and staff representatives (ATCOs, ATSEPs, and other ATM personnel)

  • European and national institutional stakeholders (EC, SESAR, EASA, NSAs)

  • Operational and technical leaders involved in SESAR

  • Change management practitioners, including project managers, organizational development experts, and training/competence leads

Agenda

09:30 - 10:00 Registration & Welcome

10:00 - 10:30 Opening Session

10:30 - 11:30 High‑Level Panel: SESAR Technologies and Social Impact

11:30 - 12:00 Flash Talk – Human Dimension of ATM Change

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch & Networking

13:00 - 14:00 National & Organizational Case Studies

14:00 - 14:30 Coffee Break

14:30 - 15:15 National & Organizational Case Studies

15:15 - 16:00 Panel Discussion – The Role of Social Dialogue

16:00 - 16:30 Wrap‑Up

Practicals

  • Registration & Welcome: 09:30 - 10:00 - PLEASE BRING YOUR ID

  • Event: 10:00 - 16:30

  • Location Brussels Airport Company HQ, Brussels Airport Departure Level, click here for a detailed roadmap on how to access the event location

After registration to the event you will receive further practical details to ensure smooth access to the location.