ForsaTEK 2025 Showcases Simple, Scalable Innovation for the Future of Aviation

ForsaTEK 2025, the Emirates Group’s annual technology and innovation event, is giving a big push to ideas that can make a real difference in aviation. The forum, now in its third year, brings together new technologies, start-ups, and fresh ideas that could reshape the future of travel.

This year’s focus is on how artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) can help the industry, while also highlighting the role people play in adopting these technologies successfully.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group, opened the event. He said ForsaTEK 2025 reflects Emirates Group’s commitment to scaling up smart ideas and creating partnerships that will drive the airline’s digital future. “We want our teams and partners to leave inspired and ready to bring innovation into their daily work,” he added.

Smart Solutions on Display

ForsaTEK 2025 featured over 40 projects, from early concepts to solutions ready to scale. Some highlights included:

• Autonomous robots from Emirates Group Security and Transguard to improve urban safety.

• Dnata Cargo’s drones that help track inventory.

• AI tools that support faster aircraft turnaround and better resource use.

• 3D printing of spare parts for quicker repairs.

There were also exciting trials such as:

• A self-guided mobility device for the visually impaired.

• Augmented reality maintenance tools using Apple Vision Pro.

• Drone inspections of aircraft exteriors for faster, safer checks.

Start-ups also got their moment, with 13 young companies pitching ideas to investors and industry leaders.

Thought-Provoking Talks

The event featured speakers like UAE Minister of Education Sarah Al Amiri, who spoke about how AI is being added to school lessons to prepare young people for a tech-driven future. Other experts discussed how AI and new technologies are changing the world and what that means for humanity.

New App to Gather Ideas

The Emirates Group launched Afkar, a digital platform where employees can submit ideas to improve the business. One winning idea this year focused on automating visa validation to make travel smoother for passengers.

ForsaTEK 2025 proved that big change often starts with simple ideas that can grow into solutions that benefit everyone in aviation and beyond.