29 – 30 SEPTEMBER 2027 · MADRID · Venue Coming Soon
Where Safety Meets Human PerformanceThe first dedicated pan-European conference on aviation Human Factors & CRM — uniting practitioners, researchers and regulators, for the first time, in one room.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Aviation safety is decided by people - in cockpits, cabins, control rooms and classrooms. Yet Europe has never had a dedicated meeting point for the discipline that studies exactly that. The 1st European Conference on Human Factors & Aviation Safety changes this: two days where practitioners, researchers and regulators share evidence, experience and standards - rigorously grounded, thoughtfully designed and deeply human. The first edition takes place in Madrid on 29–30 September 2027, returning every two years.
Practitioners
CRM and HF trainers, safety managers, flight and cabin crew, operations leaders - the people who apply human factors every day.
Researchers
Universities and institutes advancing human-performance science, from fatigue and workload to automation and AI.
Regulators
Authorities and agencies shaping the standards - connecting policy with the realities of the line.
Aviation first — private & commercial — and open to every safety-critical field: healthcare,rail, military, police and beyond.WHY ATTEND
Two days, every two years —designed to be worth the trip.
Learn what works
Evidence and experience from across Europe - research, case studies and honest operational lessons you can take back to your own organisation.
Meet your peers
Trainers, crews, safety managers, researchers and regulators — the whole chain of aviation safety,finally in one room.
Shape the standards
Join the conversations that will influence how human factors and CRM are trained, assessed and regulated in Europe.
Look beyond aviation
Private and commercial aviation first - with healthcare, rail, military, police and other safety-critical fields
welcome to learn and contribute.
29 – 30 September 2027 · Madrid · Two days · BiennialEXECUTIVE ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Four organisers, one conviction: Europe’saviation-safety community deserves a home of its own.
Marisa brings 20+ years shaping human performance across global aviation, private aviation, and luxury service.
Certified CRM Trainer specializing in Human Factors, safety training, leadership, and non-technical skills.
INSEAD-trained Executive Coach with an MSc in Leadership & Organisational Culture.
Global trainer, having developed professionals from more than 100 nationalities.
Marisa de Sousa
marisa@hfasc.org
Cindy brings 26+ years shaping people and performance across global aviation and luxury hospitality.
Business aviation leader specializing in leadership, talent development, and luxury service excellence.
Certified CRM Trainer, CIPD in Learning & Development, and Adjunct Lecturer at HKU SPACE.
Global trainer delivering leadership and service excellence programmes across multicultural environments.
Cindy Tse
cindy@hfasc.org
Teresa brings 25+ years of experience in aviation training and cabin crew development.
Cabin Crew Trainer specializing in instructor development and operational excellence.
Expert in building high-performing, multicultural teams and developing crew competencies.
Founder of CRM CREW, dedicated to mentoring and developing the next generation of aviation instructors.
Teresa Tarancón
teresa@hfasc.org
Christine brings 6+ years of experience driving strategic projects across multicultural environments with deep expertise in the hospitality space.
Recognized for combining strategic mindset with strong operational planning to turn complex projects into action, while ensuring compliant decision-making.
Chrystine Salgueiro
chrystine@hfasc.org
SPEAKERS & CALL FOR PAPERS
Keynotes and speakers will be announced through 2026–2027. The programme is built on an open call -
the strongest evidence and the most honest operational lessons, wherever they come from.
CALL FOR PAPERS
We welcome three kinds of contribution:- Research - peer-reviewed studies in human factors and safety science
- Casestudies - what worked, what didn’t, and what it taught your operation
- Operational lessons - front-line perspectives from crews, trainers and safety teams
Speaker announcements
Speaker cards with photo, role and session appear here as they are confirmed - join the interest list to be notified.
Nominate a speaker →- Research - peer-reviewed studies in human factors and safety science
The venue — coming soon
We are finalising one of Madrid’s leading conference hotels: three parallel session rooms for up to 200 delegates, a dedicated exhibition foyer, and an elegant setting for the gala dinner. Announcement soon.
Getting there
Madrid - Barajas (MAD) offers direct flights from 30+ European capitals, with fast metro and taxi links across the city - wherever the venue lands, getting there will be easy.
Madrid
A global congress city - late-summer weather, world-class dining and culture, and hotel options for every budget within walking distance.
A discounted room block for travelling delegates will be announced together with the venue.PARTNER WITH THE FIRST EDITION
Put your organisation in front of senior professionals from across private and commercial aviation — and the wider
safety-critical world — at the moment a new European institution is born.
Exhibition stands
A dedicated foyer between session rooms - every coffee break flows through the exhibition.
Track & session partner
Align your brand with one of the four tracks, a keynote or a hands-on workshop.
Gala & networking partner
Host the moments people remember - the welcome reception and first-edition gala dinner.
