From Vision to Flight
Shaping the Future of Aircraft Design
Welcome to the 2025 VSV Symposium: From Vision to Flight!
This page contains all the essential information you’ll need throughout the day. Stay informed and make the most of your symposium experience!
PROGRAMME
13:00 Opening
Willemijn van Luik – President, VSV ‘Leonardo da Vinci’
Sybren Hahn – Executive Director Schiphol Infrastructure, Royal Schiphol Group
13:30 "Electric Microliner: Pioneering Zero-Emission Regional Air Travel" - VÆRIDION
Taco Stouten – Chief Commercial Officer, VÆRIDION
Taco will delve into the vision behind VÆRIDION’s electric microliner, its significance in the future of aviation, and how it could revolutionize short-haul travel.
13:50 "Additive Manufacturing: From Design to Flight" - Materialise
Bart van der Schueren – Chief Strategy and Technology Officer/Executive Vice President, Materialise
Bart will share insights into Materialise’s expertise in Additive Manufacturing, exploring the key drivers behind this innovative production method and the cutting-edge tools they offer to customers.
14:10 Panel: AI in Design & Certification
Nick Eleftheroglou – Assistant Professor and Head of the Intelligent Sustainable Prognostics Group, TU Delft
Bartjan Rietdijk – Engineering Lead, Conscious Aerospace
Edwin van de Sluis – Senior Software Engineer, NLR
Asteris Apostolidis – Rulemaking Committee Member | Senior Lead, Technical Innovation & Emerging Technologies; EASA | KLM
This panel will explore the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into aerospace design and certification. Experts will discuss regulatory gaps, the balance between innovation and safety, AI’s impact on engineering roles, and the ethical considerations of trusting AI with critical aerospace decisions.
15:00 Break
Take a stroll through the Innovation Floor in the Foyer during the break and explore cutting-edge advancements while we prepare for the next part of the program!
15:30 "Next-Gen Engines: Moving Innovation Forward in Europe" - GE Aerospace
Roman Seele – Future of Flight Engineering Leader, GE Aerospace
Roman will explore the future of aircraft engine design, highlighting innovations that drive greater efficiency and sustainability in aviation.
16:00 "From Idea to Product: How digital products create new value in aviation" - Boeing
Anna-Lisa Mautes – Manager Product Development Digital, Boeing
Anna-Lisa will discuss how digital innovation transforms aviation, from initial ideas to fully realized products. She will explore past technological shifts, key factors in emerging digital solutions, and how structured ideation processes drive successful implementation.
16:30 Panel: Collaboration & Technology Sharing
Anna-Lisa Mautes – Manager Product Development Digital, Boeing
Roman Seele – Future of Flight Engineering Leader, GE Aerospace
Guido Schwartz – Senior Strategist Aerospace, Airbus
Ron van Manen – Managing Director, Luchtvaart in Transitie
This panel will explore the challenges and opportunities of balancing collaboration with competitive advantage in the aerospace industry. Experts will discuss the role of technology sharing in sustainable aviation, the potential for policy-driven cooperation, and when the industry should prioritize collective progress over competition, especially in addressing global challenges.
17:00 Closing
Heinz Stoewer Space Award 2025
Sybren Hahn – Executive Director Schiphol Infrastructure, Royal Schiphol Group
Emre Halici – Chairman of the Symposium Committee, VSV ‘Leonardo da Vinci’
Innovation Floor
Discover the Innovation Floor!
Explore the floor plan and connect with leading companies at this year’s VSV Symposium. Click to learn more about their groundbreaking projects and engage with the industry leaders shaping the future of aerospace.
