Aviation, Tech, and Education Leaders Converge: Mugunthan, Goyer, Yangco, and Kupang Lead AI Conversations at Scientia 2026

Aviation education, technology, and leadership figures converged at ALIAC’s Scientia Knowledge Hub Convention 2026, held virtually on June 18, 2026 via Zoom. The full-day event, titled “Train. Sustain. Explain: Artificial Intelligence for Smarter Skies,” drew more than 680 participants and focused on AI integration alongside institutional leadership, gender equity, and peace education. It opened at 9 a.m. with hosts Engr. Ivan Lance Casupang and Ms. Ma. Amiella Agpaoa Ablola, while ALIAC President and CEO Atty. Gomeriano Amurao welcomed attendees and Dr. Lina Constante introduced Scientia’s history and vision. In plenary sessions, Malaysia’s NextGen Pilot Sdn Bhd founder and CEO Mugunthan Muniandy outlined how AI already supports aviation training and maintenance, proposing a T.R.A.I.N. framework centered on technical foundations, risk/decision thinking, adaptability, interaction with AI systems, and non-technical skills. Canada-based iWOAW founder Mireille Goyer linked AI, sustainability, and inclusion, emphasizing that diversity affects safety, innovation, and resilience.