The conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications in Aerospace and Defence, held on November 13-14, 2024, in Paris and remotely, brought together 250 participants from around the globe to explore the latest advancements and challenges in the integration of AI technologies within aeronautics, defence, and space sectors.
This landmark event, attended by operators, contractors, industrial developers, researchers, public services, and regulators, successfully achieved its primary objectives:
- Assessment of Current AI Developments: Participants took stock of advancements in industrial and trustworthy AI, emphasizing its applications in customers’needs altogether with system studies, development and operations.
- Future Critical Systems: The conference identified key areas for future systems to harness AI effectively while addressing industrial and operational demands.
- Advantages, Risks, and Mitigation Strategies: Discussions highlighted AI’s transformative potential while underscoring the importance of managing risks, particularly in sensitive and high-stakes applications.
The event featured a series of exceptional presentations from leading industrial and research organizations, shedding light on cutting-edge projects and innovations shaping the aerospace and defence industries.
The different round tables, which brought experts from civil aeronautics, defence, and space to analyse similar constraints, and regulatory considerations across these sectors, underscored the importance of fostering synergies and promoting trust in AI systems, which are crucial for future technological and operational success.
The conference organizers express their gratitude to the participants, speakers, and supporting organizations whose contributions made the event a resounding success. This gathering has laid a strong foundation for continued collaboration and innovation in applying AI to aerospace and defence, ensuring that these industries remain at the forefront of technological progress.
