Fly Future 2023: Youth-focused Aerospace Event Draws 700+ Visitors in Rome

Numbers are on the rise for “Fly Future 2023“, the career guidance event for future professionals in Aviation and Space.

ESA Astronaut Paolo Nespoli at Space Voyaging's Desk at Fly Future 2023. Credits: Space Voyaging — *ESA Astronaut Paolo Nespoli at Space Voyaging’s Desk at Fly Future 2023. Credits: Space Voyaging*

The second edition of this event, which recently concluded at the European University of Rome, saw the participation of approximately 700 visitors over two days, mainly high school students from 5 regions (Piedmont, Liguria, Lazio, Campania, and Puglia), marking an increase of over 30% compared to the first edition in 2022.

Growing Numbers

The number of exhibitors doubled, with more than 30 booths representing aerospace companies and associations. The event program also experienced significant growth, featuring about 25 conferences and lectures, with the participation of approximately 50 speakers, including pilots, astronauts, flight school managers, airline representatives, experts, and professionals.

Some members of the Space Voyaging's Team at SASA's Desk in the Expo Area of Fly Future. Credits: Space Voyaging — *Some members of the Space Voyaging’s Team at SASA’s Desk in the Expo Area of Fly Future. Credits: Space Voyaging*

“We are truly pleased with the results of only the second edition of Fly Future, which has already witnessed significant growth in both the quantity and quality of participation”, commented Luciano Castro, the event organizer.

“It is noteworthy to mention the presence of many high-ranking executives from important institutions, flight schools, airlines, and aerospace companies, who seized the opportunity to meet numerous young individuals interested in becoming future professionals in the aviation and space sector. In the meantime, we have already begun working on the third edition, which will likely be held in February 2024.”
—Luciano Castro, President, Fly Future

Luciano Castro, Fly Future President, as seen during the "Working in Space" Conference, during Paolo D'Angelo speech. Credits: Space Voyaging — *Luciano Castro, Fly Future President, as seen during the “Working in Space” Conference, during Paolo D’Angelo speech. Credits: Space Voyaging*

Companies Partecipation

The program of “Fly Future 2023” featured the presence of airlines and aviation companies (such as ITA Airways, Aeroitalia, Wizz Air, and Avincis), air traffic management companies (ENAV Group), flight schools (Urbe Aero, European Aviation Academy, Aero Locarno, and Aviomar), and aircraft maintenance companies (Atitech and SEAS).

"Working in Space" conference at Fly Future, with Italian Space Companies and Astronaut Paolo Nespoli. Credits: Space Voyaging — *“Working in Space” conference at Fly Future, with Italian Space Companies and Astronaut Paolo Nespoli. Credits: Space Voyaging*

Space industry companies (Avio and Thales Alenia Space) were also present, along with Technical Higher Institutes, aviation training institutes and networks, drone pilot schools, specialized media outlets, and government entities (National Civil Aviation Authority, Italian Air Force, and State Police), in addition to numerous associations in the aviation and astronautics sectors.

About Fly Future

“Fly Future 2023” was promoted by the Ifimedia association in collaboration with Mediarkè and the European University of Rome.

The event received endorsements from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, the National Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), the National Flight Safety Agency (ANSV), the Italian Space Agency (ASI), the Italian Federation of Companies for Aerospace, Defense, and Security (AIAD), the Aero Club of Italy, and AOPA Italy.

The event was organized in collaboration with the ENAV Group and with main sponsors Avio and Urbe Aero. For more information, visit www.flyfuture.it.