The 25th edition of the Integrated Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference has concluded, marking a remarkable milestone—25 years of advancing CNS technology and innovation. For the first time, this flagship event was held in Europe, hosted by EUROCONTROL, the SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU), and the SESAR Deployment Manager (SDM). Over the course of … [Read more...] about Thank You for Attending ICNS 2025
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2025 ICNS Champion Award Presented to Paul Bosman
We are pleased to announce that the ICNS Executive Committee has selected Paul Bosman as the 2025 recipient of the ICNS Champion Award, in recognition of his exemplary contributions to advancing communications, navigation, and surveillance technologies and infrastructure for aviation, as well as his long-standing commitment to the ICNS Conference. The ICNS Champion Award, … [Read more...] about 2025 ICNS Champion Award Presented to Paul Bosman
Best Paper Awards for ICNS 2025
Welcome to ICNS 2025
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Integrated Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance Conference (ICNS). Over the years, ICNS has become the premier global event for promoting, maturing, and disseminating CNS policies, standards, and innovation, shifting the focus from isolated communications, navigation, and surveillance functions to integrated services. This … [Read more...] about Welcome to ICNS 2025
ICNS 2025 Technical Program Overview
This year’s technical program for ICNS 2025, held for the first time in Brussels, Belgium, features a record number of papers and presentations. More than 120 papers are eligible for the Best of Conference award, along with approximately 25 additional papers and presentations. The program includes six tracks, each averaging six to seven sessions, covering topics such as the … [Read more...] about ICNS 2025 Technical Program Overview
ICNS 2025 Committee Bios
Conference General Co-chairs Dr. Nikos Fistas, EUROCONTROL Dr. Nikos Fistas has been with EUROCONTROL for almost 30 years and is currently leading the standardization team activities. In this role, he oversees the development and maintenance of operational and technical, civil and military standards, published in the form of EUROCONTROL specifications and guidelines and is … [Read more...] about ICNS 2025 Committee Bios
ICNS 2025 Keynote Speaker Overview
Tuesday, 8 April 2025 Opening Keynote "Connectivity for Tomorrow's Aviation Needs: EASA’s Role in Realizing a Future CNS That Is Resilient And Safe" From trajectory-based operations (TBO) to new service delivery models and open air traffic management (ATM) architectures, the aviation landscape is evolving rapidly. Global communication, navigation, and surveillance … [Read more...] about ICNS 2025 Keynote Speaker Overview
ICNS 2025 Travel & Venue
Conference Venue EUROCONTROL Brussels HeadquartersRue de la Fusée 96 / Raketstraat 96Brussels 1130 (Haren) Belgium Please note: all attendees are required to present their identity card or passport at the security check-in each day. Please find following EUROCONTROL Brussels visitor information packet (PDF) linked from the EUROCONTROL locations page, which includes … [Read more...] about ICNS 2025 Travel & Venue
ICNS 2025 Day 3 Overview
Thursday, 10 April 2025 Host Welcome Andreas Boschen, Executive Director, SESAR Joint Undertaking Andreas Boschen has been executive director of the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking since July 2022. Between 2014 and 2022, Boschen led the department for the Connecting Europe Facility at the Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), where he managed … [Read more...] about ICNS 2025 Day 3 Overview
ICNS 2025 Day 2 Overview
Wednesday, 9 April 2025 Host Welcome Mariagrazia La Piscopia, Executive Director, SESAR Deployment Manager Mariagrazia has more than 25 years of experience in aviation and air traffic management covering technical, operational, and strategic areas, spanning from research & development to deployment. Her background is operational with extensive experience in air … [Read more...] about ICNS 2025 Day 2 Overview