Farnborough International Airshow
(92 Speakers — Strategic Briefing | Moments of Influence Calendar | 20–24 July 2026)
The Architecture of Aerospace Innovation
From 20–24 July 2026, the Farnborough International Airshow transforms the Hampshire skyline into the world’s premier laboratory for aerospace engineering, sovereign defence, and the decarbonisation of flight. As the industry pivots towards "Jet Zero" and autonomous wingmen, Farnborough serves as the definitive diagnostic for systemic resilience and high-stakes technological integration. For the C-suite, this biennial summit is the primary theatre for understanding how the "Pioneers of the Skies" are recalibrating the limits of human and machine performance.
At 92 Speakers, we provide the functional authority required to translate these supersonic breakthroughs into the intellectual chemistry of your corporate innovation strategy. We connect you with the aviators and visionaries who understand that in 2026, leadership is defined by the courage to disrupt the status quo.
The 92 Selection: Architects of Vertical Innovation
Our selection bypasses the ephemeral nature of celebrity, focusing instead on the cognitive depth and operational rigour necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern aerospace landscape:
Major Tim Peake CMG: As the first British ESA astronaut to visit the International Space Station, Peake is the definitive voice on high-pressure leadership. He provides boards with an authoritative roadmap for managing complex systems and fostering a culture of "mission-critical" excellence, showing how the lessons of the orbital frontier apply to terrestrial corporate governance.
Bertrand Piccard: The visionary behind Solar Impulse—the first solar-powered aircraft to circumnavigate the globe—Piccard is a master of sustainable disruption. His presence on stage offers a strategic diagnostic for achieving the "impossible" in clean technology, providing the intellectual framework for the profitable transition to net-zero aviation.
Richard Browning: The founder and Chief Test Pilot of Gravity Industries, Browning deconstructs the mechanics of risk-tolerant innovation. He demonstrates how the development of the world's first Jet Suit provides a blueprint for overcoming industrial inertia and scaling "frontier tech" through rapid, iterative prototyping.
Jo Salter MBE: Britain’s first female fast jet pilot and a Director at PwC, Salter bridges the gap between military precision and corporate transformation. Her presence on stage offers a strategic diagnostic for leading through disruption, deconstructing how the mental agility of a Tornado cockpit translates into a blueprint for large-scale digital and cultural change.
Dr Susmita Mohanty: A "spaceship designer" and the only space entrepreneur to start companies on three continents, Mohanty is a leading authority on orbital infrastructure and technology diplomacy. She provides the intellectual chemistry required to envision future cities as closed-loop ecosystems, helping organisations navigate the emerging "NewSpace" economy
Yves Rossy: Known as "Jetman," Rossy is a pioneer of human-machine integration. By deconstructing his flights alongside Emirates A380s using carbon-fibre wings, he offers a profound analysis of the "augmentation mindset," showing leaders how to harmonise cutting-edge engineering with instinctive human performance.
Cédric Dumont: A pioneering wingsuit flyer and high-performance psychologist, Dumont explores the geometry of focus. He provides the strategic diagnostic required to master "flow states" in high-risk environments, equipping executives with the mental tools to maintain clinical precision during periods of radical organisational change.
The Aerospace Mandate: From Propulsion to Purpose
For corporate event planners and Chief Technology Officers, Farnborough 2026 offers a high-impact window to demonstrate leadership accountability. When these experts are delivering keynotes, they equip your teams with the frameworks to master the next era of mobility:
Sustainable Propulsion: Understanding the scaling of Hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through the lens of Bertrand Piccard’s pioneering spirit.
Autonomous Integration: Leveraging the "Jetman" philosophy to navigate the intersection of AI, drone swarms, and human oversight in global logistics.
Extraterrestrial Strategy: Using Tim Peake’s "orbital perspective" to recalibrate your organisation’s long-term R&D and ESG goals against a global backdrop.
In 2026, the most influential organisations are those that treat aerospace innovation not just as a transport solution, but as a blueprint for human potential.