Event Overview
Welcome to WORC™ 2026 – The leading event dedicated to overflight risk and aviation security.
The World Overflight Risk Conference is returning to Europe in 2026!
Join this prestigious event that brings together top global aviation stakeholders—airlines, insurers, regulators, intelligence providers, government agencies, and technology partners. Over two days, engage in discussions, gain insights, and form partnerships shaping aviation's future.
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Why Attend?
As the aviation landscape evolves, so do the risks. From international overflight challenges and geopolitical instability to cybersecurity, trafficking, and the growing impact of unmanned systems, WORC2026 provides a vital platform to explore these issues head-on. With a strong emphasis on practical solutions and shared strategies, the conference will spotlight the role of real-time intelligence, automation, and cross-sector cooperation in enhancing aviation safety and compliance.
WORC™ is more than a conference. It’s a community of professionals committed to supporting safer skies through smarter decisions. Join us in Europe as we continue to drive the conversation forward and shape the future of overflight risk management, together.
By the end of WORC2026, you will have had the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills around overflight risk processes, current industry initiatives, and gain specific tools to improve your risk assessments and enable proactive decision-making.
WORC2024 in numbers
250
International
Participants
20+
Expert
Speakers
15+
Sponsors &
Exhibitors
30+
Countries
Represented
2026 Sponsors
Gala Dinner Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
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Registration Sponsor
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Key Themes
Strategic Insights
Gain broad perspectives from global aviation leaders, providing clarity on the changing realities of overflight risk and the operational choices that matter most.
Collaboration and Innovation
Engage with experts across sectors to share intelligence, discover emerging technologies, and build stronger cooperative frameworks that ensure safer flight operations.
Addressing Challenges
Examine real-world situations in and around conflict-affected airspace, applying practical strategies that help organisations manage uncertainty and improve resilience.
Who should attend?
Join WORC2026 for an unmissable two-day event that brings the aviation industry together to tackle critical challenges and shape the future of global airspace.
This is your chance to:
- Gain insights from leading speakers and industry experts
- Join interactive panels, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions
- Access opportunities for collaboration across sectors and networking
- Familiarise yourself with practical tools and strategies driving future airspace innovation
Be part of a unique forum that unites aviation stakeholders to address conflict zones and overflight risks. Whether you’re shaping policy, driving operations, or innovating technology, this event is designed for you.
Ideal for:
- Commercial and cargo airlines
- Business aviation operators
- Civil aviation authorities
- Regulators and governing bodies
- Insurance providers
- Academic and research institutions
- Aviation technology and software companies
Importance of the event
Our 2024 event brought together over 250 aviation professionals from across the globe to tackle the critical challenges of overflight risk. By focusing on the dangers of flying in conflict zones, fostering collaboration, and exchanging ideas, we set a new benchmark for industry dialogue.
We are thrilled to continue this success in 2026, hosting the event in Malta - a hub for innovation and international cooperation.
This gathering is more than a conference; it’s a commitment to education, collaboration, and resilience. All profits will support charities assisting the families of the MH-17 and PS752 victims, ensuring that our work honours those affected by these tragedies.
Why this event matters:
- Build stronger global partnerships to keep skies safe and resilient
- Gain actionable insights from leading experts in overflight risk management
- Contribute to shaping strategies that protect lives and operations worldwide
- Join a community dedicated to learning, sharing, and driving meaningful change
“WORC2026 in Malta represents a landmark moment for global overflight-risk management. Bringing together the world’s foremost experts at a time when collaboration and innovation are essential, it offers Malta’s Civil Aviation Authority an opportunity not only to learn, but to contribute—sharing our perspective, strengthening international partnerships, and helping ensure that our skies remain safe, resilient, and forward-looking. There could be no better place or moment for this gathering than Malta, home to more than 55 AOCs and a registry of over 930 aircraft. We are proud to host this gathering and ready to play our part.”
Charles Pace, Director General for Civil Aviation at Transport Malta CAD
Confirmed Speakers
Francesco Gaetani
Flight Standards Director
EASA
Juan Carlos Salazar
Secretary General
ICAO
Matthew Borie
Chief Intelligence Officer
Osprey Flight Solutions
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Organisers
Osprey Flight Solutions, Transport Malta, EASA, University of Southampton