The Third ICAO Global Aviation Cooperation Symposium Programme

THE THIRD ICAO GLOBAL AVIATION COOPERATION SYMPOSIUM Phuket, Thailand 22 - 24 July 2019

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GLOBAL AVIATION COOPERATION SYMPOSIUM ICAO: Bridging the SARPs Compliance Gap with Quality and Efficiency Focused on the theme of “Bridging the SARPs Compliance Gap with Quality and Efficiency”, the Third Global Aviation Cooperation Symposium (GACS 3) offers a unique platform for aviation professionals to exchange their views and discuss challenges and opportunities related to their fields. It provides a forum for regulators, service providers, operators and other industry stakeholders to meet and exchange on their experiences and best practices in implementing technical cooperation projects.

The GACS 3, will be organized in close collaboration with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, to be held in Phuket, Thailand from 22 to 24 July 2019. The event provides an opportunity for participants to exchange important information and views on latest trends and innovations, as well as sharing of best practices to support a safe, secure,

sustainable and efficient future for global air transport.

Moreover, the event will offer a unique opportunity to obtain in-depth knowledge of ICAO’s Technical Cooperation Programme and how it can meet their needs.

The GACS 3 will bring together civil aviation regulators, airport authorities, air navigation service providers, industry leaders and other international organizations. It will provide them with an opportunity to better understand ICAO’s Technical Cooperation and Assistance Programme and its solutions by supporting a safe, secure, sustainable and efficient future for the global civil aviation community.

For more information, please visit our website: www.caat.or.th/gacs2019/ In collaboration with

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Goal 1

Bridging the Gap: Complying with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).

The Symposium will set the stage of aviation today, underscoring the challenges the aviation community faces in the near future and discuss how best to decrease the SARPs compliance gap in order to build and maintain a safe, secure and sustainable aviation system..

Goal 2

Determining unique solutions for capacity building through technical cooperation and assistance projects.

States will have the occasion to capture commonly found issues, solutions and best-practices shared through the presentation of Technical Cooperation and Technical Assistance projects.

In order to build a safe, secure and sustainable air transport industry, potential solutions will be discussed, organized in topics including infrastructure development, training, and capacity building through experts, regional cooperation, and leveraging synergies with development partners.

Goal 3

Promoting the role ICAO’s Technical Cooperation Programme in assisting States achieve their goals.

The Symposium will also give a general overview of ICAO’s TC Programme services and best practices assisting the Member States and regional organizations to bridge the noncompliance gap.

Goal 4

Strengthening institutional and cross-industry relationships.

The Symposium will bring together ICAO experts, Member States, industry providers, national, regional and international organizations to enhance collaboration between authorities, industry and other stakeholders through technical cooperation.

THE THIRD ICAO GLOBAL AVIATION COOPERATION SYMPOSIUM | Phuket, Thailand, 22 - 24 July 2019

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PROGRAMME Monday, 22 July 2019

Tuesday, 23 July 2019

Wednesday, 24 July 2019

08.00 10.30 11.00 12.00 13.30 14.45 15.00 18.30

10.30 11.00 12.00 13.30 14.45 15.00 16.15 20.30

Registration Coffee Break Opening Ceremony Lunch PANEL 1: Aviation Infrastructure Development Coffee Break Technical Cooperation Bureau Workshops Cocktail and Gala dinner

08.00 09.15 10.30 11.00 12.00 13.30 14.45 15.30 18.30

09.30 10.30 11.00 12.15 13.30 14.45 15.30 17.00 20.30

Registration PANEL 2: Bridging the SARPs Compliance Gap Coffee Break PANEL 3: How Experts Support Capacity Building Lunch PANEL 4: Supporting Training for Aviation Growth Coffee Break PANEL 5: Regional Approach for Technical Cooperation Dinner

08.00 09.15 10.30 11.00 12.00 14.45

09.15 10.30 11.00 12.00 14.00 17.30

Registration PANEL 6: Building Partnerships for Aviation Progress Coffee Break Closing Ceremony Lunch City Tour

For more information, please email us at: gacs@icao.int

THE THIRD ICAO GLOBAL AVIATION COOPERATION SYMPOSIUM | Phuket, Thailand, 22 - 24 July 2019