AvCon 2024 soared to new heights, solidifying its status as Ireland’s premier aviation careers event. Hosted at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, on November 7, 2024, the groundbreaking event welcomed 6,480 students in person and an additional 4,400 online logins, with approximately 3,000 students tuning into the live streams. Bringing together students, educators, and industry leaders, AvCon 2024 delivered an unparalleled aviation experience. The event’s live stream and post-event content reached almost 250,000 viewers and listeners via multimedia platforms and the TYHub Platform.
With over 300 schools represented, AvCon 2024 provided an engaging and inspiring showcase of career pathways within the aviation and aerospace industries. Students had the unique opportunity to interact directly with aviation professionals, including pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers, and maintenance specialists, gaining invaluable first-hand industry insights.
Industry Leaders, Cutting-Edge Insights & Exclusive Access
The event featured keynote addresses from top industry figures, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive exhibits, giving students an up-close look at the future of aviation. The Irish Air Corps played a central role, offering exclusive insights into careers within military aviation, while commercial aviation partners provided valuable career guidance and networking opportunities.
“AvCon 2024 has proven to be a game-changer for students exploring careers in aviation,” said Fiona Forkan, AvCon’s founder. “We are thrilled with the overwhelming participation and the incredible support from the aviation community. This event is about opening doors for students, and the response has been phenomenal.”
AvCon is a non-profit event and remains completely free for schools to attend. The belief that inspiration should be accessible to all drives AvCon’s mission, ensuring that every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to explore careers in aviation. The sky is not the limit; it is only the beginning.
The success of AvCon 2024 would not have been possible without the support of sponsors, exhibitors, and industry professionals who dedicated their time and expertise to inspire the next generation. Plans are already in motion for AvCon 2025, which promises to be even bigger and better.
AvCon 2025 – Watch This Space!
AvCon 2025 presents a unique opportunity for companies and organisations to connect with the next generation of aviation and aerospace talent, innovators, and leaders. As the first and only student-focused aviation event, AvCon provides direct access to thousands of engaged students eager to explore careers in aviation, aerospace, and related industries. By participating, companies can inspire and attract future employees, showcase their industry leadership, and foster relationships with bright young minds who will shape the future of aviation. With an audience of motivated students, educators, and career influencers, AvCon is the perfect platform to ignite passion, spark innovation, and build a strong talent pipeline for years to come.
Beyond the Event: Year-Round Support for the Industry
The AvCon platform extends beyond the annual event, providing year-round support to the aviation industry through workshops, networking events, and the Aviation Pathway Portal. These initiatives bridge the gap between students and industry leaders, ensuring a steady flow of skilled, passionate talent into aviation and aerospace. As Fiona Forkan states, “To build a better tomorrow, we need to look after today!”—and AvCon is committed to doing just that by fostering connections, knowledge-sharing, and career development for the future of aviation.
Get Involved!
Help us continue making aviation accessible to the next generation! For sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, or for more information on AvCon and future events, visit www.avcon.ie or contact Fiona at fiona@avcon.ie.
