Empowering Safety Leaders, Cultivating Safety Culture
About the Summit
The Aviation and Aerospace Safety Summit brings together industry leaders, safety professionals, and regulators to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in aviation safety. With the theme "Empowering Safety Leaders, Cultivating Safety Culture," this event is designed to enhance safety leadership and foster a proactive safety culture across the aviation sector. Through a keynote address on The Critical Role of Safety Leadership, an expert panel discussion on Aviation and Aerospace Safety Culture, and opportunities for networking, the summit aims to drive innovation, leadership, and continuous improvement in safety practices throughout the industry.
Date: 14 February 2025
Time: 2-6 p.m.
Location: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Asia Campus, 70 Seletar Aerospace View, Singapore 797564
Keynote Speaker
Mr. Robert Sumwalt, Executive Director, Boeing Center for Aviation & Aerospace Safety, Embry-Riddle
The Honorable Robert Sumwalt is Executive Director of the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he also holds appointments as Distinguished Fellow in Aviation Safety and Associate Professor.
Previously, Sumwalt served as Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Member of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for 15 years, where he was appointed by U.S. Presidents Bush, Obama, and Trump.
Prior to that, Sumwalt was an airline pilot for 24 years with over 14,000 flight hours in the Boeing 727, 737, Airbus A-320, Fokker F-28, and Fokker F-100. He has co-authored books on aircraft accidents and safety management systems (SMS) and he has published over 100 articles on accident investigation, SMS, and human factors.
Sumwalt received a Master of Aeronautical Science Degree (with distinction) from Embry-Riddle Worldwide with concentrations in aviation/aerospace safety systems and aviation human factors. In September 2021, Sumwalt was awarded the Flight Safety Foundation — Boeing Aviation Safety Lifetime Achievement Award.
Panel Discussion: Aviation and Aerospace Safety Culture
The panel discussion will explore the complexities of aviation safety culture, bringing together a diverse group of leading experts and regulators to address the challenges and share best practices for fostering a strong safety culture within the industry. Key topics will include the critical roles of leadership, effective communication, and the essential elements of a positive safety culture.
Mr. Robert Sumwalt
Executive Director
Boeing Center for Aviation & Aerospace Safety, Embry-Riddle
Mr. Alan Foo
Deputy Director-General & Chief Risk Officer
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)
Mr. Mitchell Fox
Director, Asia Pacific Centre for Aviation Safety
Flight Safety Foundation
Dr. Maurizio Chedid (Moderator)
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Embry-Riddle
Agenda
2 p.m.: Registration
2:30 p.m.: Welcome Remarks
2:40 p.m.: Keynote Address: The Critical Role of Safety Leadership
3:30 p.m.: Tea Break
4:15 p.m.: Panel Discussion: Aviation and Aerospace Safety Culture
5:00 p.m.: Q&A
5:15 p.m.: Networking Reception
6 p.m.: End
Who Should Attend
- Airline executives and managers
- Aviation regulators and safety investigators
- Pilots, flight crew, and maintenance personnel
- Safety managers and human factors specialists
- Students interested in a career in aviation
How to Register
Space is limited for this exclusive Aviation and Aerospace Safety Summit! Please submit a registration request form to express your interest in attending. Please note that submitting the request form does not guarantee registration. A confirmation email will be sent to you once your registration is processed.
For Media
Members of the media must reserve a space for entry to cover the session keynote. Space is limited. Please email Sarah Barczyk, Embry-Riddle’s vice president for Communications, at Barczyks@erau.edu for additional information.
About Embry-Riddle
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a leading aviation and aerospace education and research institution, offering over 100 degrees to nearly 34,000 students globally. The university's curriculum encompasses all aspects of the industry, from aircraft operation and engineering to management and sustainability. With residential campuses in Florida and Arizona and a worldwide network of over 115 locations – including Singapore since 2011 – the university brings the world of aviation and aerospace education to your fingertips.