The theme for this year is Working Together for an Innovative and Sustainable Global Aviation Community and will be hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Taking part in Seoul, Republic of Korea, the Symposium will be composed of interactive panels focussing on the theme of the Symposium and include discussions on how ICAO supports Member States in the implementation of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS), and Global, Regional and National Aviation Plans, through innovative implementation support and training activities.
The aim of the event is to highlight the organization’s latest digital tools, key initiatives, and collaborative endeavours to support aviation resilience, innovation, sustainable development and operational solutions.
Joining one of the panel discussions on 31 May, will be our Head of Training, Silke Buckley, focusing on “The Future of Civil Aviation Training in a Digital World”.
CAAi and Aspeq are exhibiting together throughout the event, allowing visitors to meet the team, discuss your State’s regulatory challenges and regulatory eTools (eExams and eLicensing) alongside training requirements and opportunities to optimise your aviation system.
Matthew Margesson, Head of International Operations at CAAi will be joining Silke at the symposium.
If you would like to pre-arrange a meeting with a member of our team, please email international@caa.co.uk.
We look forward to seeing you at ICAO’s Global Implementation Support Symposium this year in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Image Source: ICAO GISS event website.
Who’s attending
Silke Buckley
Head of Training – International Operations
Silke Buckley is the Head of Training for International Operations Training at Civil Aviation Authority – CAA International.
Silke Joined CAAI in 2013 and became Head of Training in 2023 responsible for the strategic development and delivery of the CAAI Training Portfolio. Silke has extensive experience in the development of Learning Management Systems and Learning technology and has over 20 years of experience in the active application of adult learning principles, learning design techniques and innovative Learning solutions. Silke has a Masters and BA Degree in Business Studies from the University of Brighton.
Matthew Margesson
Head of International Operations
Matthew joined the CAAi in 2009 and was appointed Head of International Operations for the Middle East, Africa and Americas in 2018. Matthew leads a multidisciplinary technical assistance and project management team across CAAi’s delivery function for some of the strategically significant regions for the UK CAA. He is also responsible for international examination and licensing services. Matthew has 19 years’ experience working in the aviation industry, including to Chief Executive and Board level, and holds a Bachelor of Science Honours degree from the Oxford Brookes University.