The true test of safety leadership comes when safety must be protected amid growth targets, operational disruption, cost pressures, schedule demands, workforce realities, regulatory expectations, and customer needs. This candid fireside chat will explore how industry leaders navigate these competing priorities, recognize when safety margins may be tightening, and sustain accountability, collaboration, and a strong safety culture across a diverse operating environment. The discussion will offer practical insight into the choices, partnerships, and leadership commitments that make safety a governing value rather than a stated aspiration.

Speakers: 

Sasha Johnson, Vice President, Corporate Safety, United Airlines

Julie Mailhot, President and CEO, Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC)