ZERAC 24

Marmorsalen på Sentralen, Øvre Slottsgate 3, Oslo
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Foto: Avinor

Zero Emission Regional Aviation Conference 2024

We are excited to announce the upcoming Zero Emission Regional Aviation Conference (ZERAC24) in Oslo, hosted at the beautiful “Marmorhallen” in the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment.

The urgent need for greener air travel is clear and regional aviation will play a crucial role in early introduction of new technologies and energy carriers. Join us for a full day of inspiring presentations, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities with industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators committed to a sustainable future in aviation.

As previous iterations of ZERAC this event will gather international stakeholders from across the aviation ecosystem and adjacent industry, all of whom can contribute to accelerating the green transition. You can expect sessions on technology status, energy- and infrastructure solutions, the financing of the green transition as well as market potential.

Furthermore there will be a focus on innovative regulatory frameworks, including plans for developing test arenas and regulatory sandbox environments, to facilitate the green transition.

Full conference agenda (subject to updates)
  • Opening addresses will be provided by the Norwegian Minister of Transport, Jon-Ivar Nygård, and the Swedish Minister for Infrastructure and Housing, Andreas Carlson.
  • Avinor CEO Abraham Foss and the Director General of the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority, Lars Kobberstad, will discuss the establishment of Norway as an international test arena for zero and low emission aircraft.

Subsequent sessions will shed light on four main topics:

  1. How to finance the transition to zero and low emission aviation? 
    Confirmed speakers: Birger Steen, Nordic Semiconductor, Simon McNamara, Heart Aerospace, André Küüsvek, Nordic Investment Bank.
  2. What is the value of testing and demonstrating new technologies?
    Confirmed speakers: David Stepanek, Bristow Group, Jan Petter Steinland, CAA Norway, Jérémy Caussade, AURA Areo, EASA (name tba)
  3. How do we provide the energy required?
    Confirmed speakers: Bjørn Holsen, Statkraft, Harald Solberg, Norsk Industri, Erik By, Avinor, BETA Technologies (name tba)
  4. What is the market potential?
    Confirmed speakers: Antoine Toulemont, European Regional Airlines Association (ERA), Jon-Eivind Johansen, SAS, Diana Siegel, Electra Aero.

In addition to the conference sessions, this year’s ZERAC will also host an exhibition showcasing zero emission aviation technology.