Overview
Farnborough International Airshow is one of the world's leading aerospace and defense events, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, manufacturers, airlines, suppliers, investors, and innovators to discuss the future of aviation and aerospace.
This year's event will explore the trends shaping the sector, including supply chain resilience, sustainability, defense modernization, advanced air mobility, digital transformation, and the evolving global aerospace landscape.
We are pleased to participate in Farnborough International Airshow 2026, engaging with industry leaders and clients on the strategic challenges and opportunities facing aerospace and defense organizations. Our experts will share insights into operational performance, growth strategies, workforce transformation, sustainability, and emerging technologies that are reshaping the industry.
Sessions
July 22, 2:30 pm BST
The surge imperative — Scaling defense production in an era of persistent demand
For the first time in decades, defense manufacturers face sustained demand driven by geopolitical conflict, depleted inventories, and rising NATO commitments. However, scaling production is constrained by workforce shortages, fragile supply chains, limited manufacturing capacity, and financing challenges. This roundtable will explore where capacity can realistically be expanded, what conditions make investment viable, and how the broader supplier ecosystem must evolve to support long-term growth.
The session will cover:
- Supply chain resilience and risk management.
- Scaling next-generation manufacturing capabilities.
- Future aerospace and defense industry challenges and opportunities.
Speaker: Tim Garnett, partner, Head of Aerospace, Defense and Government, Americas, Oliver Wyman
July 22, 4:10 pm BST
Taking up space — From the hangar floor to the boardroom
Sumati Sharma will present key findings from the inaugural Women in aviation and aerospace charter annual report, highlighting progress across the sector and the opportunities that remain to build a more inclusive aerospace workforce.
This session will cover:
- Strengthening the future aerospace workforce through greater inclusion.
- Strategies for creating more equitable career pathways in aviation and aerospace.
Speaker: Sumati Sharma, partner, Oliver Wyman
Meet the team
