2025 ICAO EUR/NAT Workshop on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women in Aviation
Almaty, Kazakhstan
4 to 5 March 2025
Hosted by the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The 2025 ICAO EUR/NAT Workshop on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women aims to bring together stakeholders from across the EUR/NAT area to share experiences and best practices on mentoring and other initiatives that empower women in aviation.
The agenda will feature keynote speeches to inspire young women, interactive sessions on mentoring, and success stories from aviation organizations that highlight effective policies and practices that have advanced gender equality. It will also serve as an inspiring platform to mark the International Women's Day and reaffirm our shared commitment to advancing gender equality in aviation.
To register for this event, kindly send an email to icaoeurnat [at] icao.int (icaoeurnat[at]icao[dot]int) and Ms. Florence Benjamin (fbenjamin [at] icao.int (fbenjamin[at]icao[dot]int)) by 11 February 2025.
Venue and logistics information can be found at:
https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aviation/press/news/details/924931?lang=en
| 3 March 2025 | |
| 17:00-21:00 | Welcome Reception (InterContintental Hotel) |
| Day 1 - 4 March 2025 | |
| 09:30-10:00 | Registration of participants |
| 10:00-10:30 | Welcome and opening of the meeting
Talgat Lastayev, Vice-Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Nicolas Rallo, ICAO EUR/NAT Regional Director
Keynote speech: Saltanat Tompiyeva, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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| 10:30-12:00 | Inspiring Young Women Leaders share personal success stories to empower and motivate the next generation.
Moderator: Saltanat Tompiyeva, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kymbat Artykbai, Senior Airbus co-pilot, Air Astana JSC
Francine Carron, Founder, ESG – Consultancy NV
Milena Bowman, Executive Manager Airspace, Systems and Procedures, EUROCONTROL
Goker Kose, President of Almaty International Airport
Diana Ibrayeva, Boeing 737 Aircraft Commander, SCAT Airlines JSC
Antonio GONZALEZ-GOMEZ, Safety Promotion Business Partner, EASA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ambassador |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00-14:00 | AGAtalX² by Civil Aviation Academy Talks featuring female graduates of the Civil Aviation Academy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, sharing their experiences.
Azhar Nesipbaeva, Co-Pilot, Air Astana JSC
Akerke Shopotaeva, Helicopter Pilot Kazaviaspas JSC
Zhanaim Talgat, Aircraft Mechanic, Air Astana
Janelle Amireeva, Chief Engineer for SCAT Vessel Maintenance, SCAT Airlines JSC
Yerzhan Adil, Air traffic controller instructor, RSE 'Kazaeronavigatsia'
Suhrab Ismail, Aviation Engineer, Aviation Service of the National Security Committee
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| 14:00-15:15 | Gender Equality Success Stories in Aviation Presentations from aviation organizations, highlighting policies and practices that have successfully advanced gender equality within their organizations.
Moderator: Makhabbat Kuptleuova, Head of the Air transportation department of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Meruyert Zholdybayeva, Director General, Aktau International Airport JSC
Karen Meijer, RISE program lead, SkyTeam
Megi Xharo, ICAO NCMC and Advisor, Cabinet of Executive Director, Albania
Erbolat Baisalykov, AirAstana Senior Vice President for Revenue Management and Commercial Planning
Timur Aralbaev, CEO "Aero Nomad Airlines"
Fadimatou NOUTCHEMO, Founder of the Young African Aviation Professional Association and Country Director for Cameroon and Nigeria for Afrijet-FlyGabon
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| 15:15-15:45 | Coffee break |
| 15:45-17:00 | Gender Equality Success Stories in Aviation Presentations from aviation organizations, highlighting policies and practices that have successfully advanced gender equality within their organizations.
Moderator: Brian DeCouto, Regional Officer Aircraft Operations and Airworthiness, ICAO EUR/NAT
Olga Koloshich, Head of Legal Department, Belarus
Zuurakan Kadyrova, General Director of "New Way Cargo" Airlines
Rizwan Siddiqui Country Manager Central Asia, International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Tursumetova Lola Askarovna - Airfield control centre dispatcher RSE 'Kazaeronavigatsia'
Aigerim Narbayeva, Head of Approved Training Organization "QAZAQ AIR" JSC
Monica Maccaferri, Member of Air Crash Victims' Families' Federation International (ACVFFI) |
| End of Day 1 | |
| 19:00-22:00 | Gala Dinner |
| Day 2 - 5 March 2025 | |
| 09:00-10:30 | Mentoring for Success Mentoring is one of the most efficient techniques in improving gender equality and diversity in any organization. This session will look at how to set up a mentoring programme for success.
Milena Bowman, Executive Manager Airspace, Systems and Procedures, EUROCONTROL |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:00-12:00 | Mentoring for Success (Continued) Mentoring is one of the most efficient techniques in improving gender equality and diversity in any organization. This session will look into what it takes to be a good mentor.
Milena Bowman, Executive Manager Airspace, Systems and Procedures, EUROCONTROL |
| 12:00-13:00 | Mentoring in Action: Lessons from EASA Practical mentoring approaches, paths for women equality, mentors-mentees connections. Practices followed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Antonio GONZALEZ-GOMEZ, Safety Promotion Business Partner, EASA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ambassador
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| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch break |
| 14:00-15:30 |
Education Initiatives for Women in Aviation Universities in the region share initiatives and strategies to attract young women in aviation fields.
Moderator: Nino Gelovani, Regional Officer MET, ICAO EUR/NAT
Alma Aliguzhinova, Director Aviation Standards, The Civil Aviation Academy
Chalimbetova Juldyz, Head corporate communications, The Civil Aviation Academy (Almaty)
Zhanar Zhailauova - Marketing and Sales Director Flyarystan
Ana Gagua, Georgian Aviation University |
| 15:30-16:00 | Closing Session Summary of key outcomes and closing remarks
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| End of Day 2 | |