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August 11-13, 2023
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Dallas, TX
#AWUAM

Tuesday, June 20
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
  • Tuesday, June 20:  9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
Speaker
Juliet Trew
Vice President Business Development - Commercial/A&D
Aviation Week Network
Tuesday, June 20
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Tuesday, June 20:  9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
Analysing the current state of the market and the near-term outlook Exploring the critical trends and future expectations for the market Updates on realistic roll-out timelines and what could impact these Opportunities for investors and public/private partnerships Future evolution of the AAM market ...

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    Speaker
    Sergio Cecutta
    Principal
    SMG Consulting
    Tuesday, June 20
    10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
    • Tuesday, June 20:  10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
    We gather industry leaders at the forefront of the air mobility industry to discuss their reaction to, and views on, the industry forecast and what their predictions are for the future path of the industry....

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      Speaker
      Adam Goldstein
      CEO & Founder
      Archer
      Speaker
      Brian Yutko
      CEO
      Wisk
      Speaker
      Dirk Hoke
      CEO
      Volocopter
      Speaker
      Klaus Roewe
      CEO
      Lilium
      Moderator
      Sergio Cecutta
      Principal
      SMG Consulting
      Tuesday, June 20
      10:40 AM - 10:50 AM
      • Tuesday, June 20:  10:40 AM - 10:50 AM
      Tuesday, June 20
      10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
      • Tuesday, June 20:  10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
      Speaker
      Balkiz Sarihan
      CEO & Head of Urban Air Mobility
      Airbus
      Moderator
      Joe Anselmo
      SVP of Content, Editorial Director
      Aviation Week Network
      Tuesday, June 20
      11:15 AM - 11:25 AM
      • Tuesday, June 20:  11:15 AM - 11:25 AM
      Tuesday, June 20
      11:25 AM - 11:50 AM
      • Tuesday, June 20:  11:25 AM - 11:50 AM
      In this session we hear from the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Joby Aviation, getting insights into their recent progress and their path to commercialization in 2025; his views on the benefits of vertical integration in aerospace and what it means to be a startup in the aerospace sector....

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        Moderator
        Graham Warwick
        Executive Editor-Technology
        Aviation Week & Space Technology
        Speaker
        JoeBen Bevirt
        CEO & Founder
        Joby Aviation
        Tuesday, June 20
        11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
        • Tuesday, June 20:  11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
        Tuesday, June 20
        12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
        • Tuesday, June 20:  12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
        Regulation and certification are the primary challenges for AAM – examining how to balance the need to support innovation verses safety and security considerations Reviewing the disconnect between regulators in different regions and how the industry can move towards harmonization of standards The race to certification – an update on where the...

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          Speaker
          Captain Sulaiman
          Executive Vice President Safety and Aviation Standards
          GACA
          Speaker
          Dave Marcontell
          Expert Associate Partner
          McKinsey & Company
          Speaker
          Kyle Martin
          Vice President, European Affairs
          General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)
          Moderator
          Lee Ann Shay
          Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
          Aviation Week Network
          Speaker
          Dr.  Saskia Horsch
          Head of Global Regulatory & Public Affairs
          Lilium
          Speaker
          Tom Muniz
          COO
          Archer
          Tuesday, June 20
          12:45 PM - 12:55 PM
          • Tuesday, June 20:  12:45 PM - 12:55 PM
          Tuesday, June 20
          12:55 PM - 1:40 PM
          • Tuesday, June 20:  12:55 PM - 1:40 PM
          Exploring the emerging technologies that are shaping the future of air travel Powering AAM - electric and hybrid-electric propulsion Looking at what new materials and electrical systems are required for this new mode of air transportation Advancements in battery technology and capacity The road to net zero – delivering low carbon solutions ...

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            Speaker
            David Shilliday
            Vice President and General Manager, Urban Air Mobility & Unmanned Aerial Systems
            Honeywell Aerospace
            Moderator
            Graham Warwick
            Executive Editor-Technology
            Aviation Week & Space Technology
            Speaker
            Jean-Christophe Lambert
            Cofounder & CEO
            Ascendance Flight Technologies
            Speaker
            Mark Robert Henning
            General Manager
            AutoFlight Europe GmbH
            Speaker
            Riona Armesmith
            CTO
            magniX
            Speaker
            Val Miftakhov
            Founder & CEO
            ZeroAvia
            Tuesday, June 20
            1:40 PM - 1:45 PM
            • Tuesday, June 20:  1:40 PM - 1:45 PM
            Tuesday, June 20
            1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
            • Tuesday, June 20:  1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
            The first generation of eVTOL has achieved tremendous milestones, improving the viability of Urban Air Mobility. But the industry, to this point, has yet to solve the critical, real-world challenge of operating noise. Unlocking the true potential of the market requires a new generation of propulsion and aircraft technology that...

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              Speaker
              Ian Randall
              Co-Founder, President and CEO
              MagLev Aero
              Speaker
              Josh Elvander
              Senior Vice President of Engineering
              MagLev Aero
              Speaker
              Roderick Randall
              Co-Founder and Chairman of The Board
              MagLev Aero
              Tuesday, June 20
              2:15 PM - 2:20 PM
              • Tuesday, June 20:  2:15 PM - 2:20 PM
              Wednesday, June 21
              9:45 AM - 9:50 AM
              • Wednesday, June 21:  9:45 AM - 9:50 AM
              Speaker
              Juliet Trew
              Vice President Business Development - Commercial/A&D
              Aviation Week Network
              Wednesday, June 21
              9:50 AM - 10:35 AM
              • Wednesday, June 21:  9:50 AM - 10:35 AM
              Investigating the challenges of putting in place a complex on-the-ground infrastructure for AAM operations – what are the current structures in place that could be used for vertiports and what is required in addition? How do you finance the infrastructure required and what strategies should be deployed to obtain the buy...

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                Speaker
                Adam Slepian
                Chief Commercial Officer
                Supernal
                Moderator
                Ben Goldstein
                Managing Editor, Advanced Air Mobility Report
                Aviation Week Network
                Speaker
                Clem Newton-Brown
                CEO & Founder
                Skyportz
                Speaker
                Cory Cozzens
                CEO
                Altaport
                Speaker
                Dr. Fethi Chebil
                CEO and Founder
                Vports
                Speaker
                Joyce Abou Moussa
                Deputy Director of International Development, AAM Global Program Lead
                Groupe ADP
                Wednesday, June 21
                10:35 AM - 10:45 AM
                • Wednesday, June 21:  10:35 AM - 10:45 AM
                Wednesday, June 21
                10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
                • Wednesday, June 21:  10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
                Overview of the infrastructure timeline: why is now the time for infrastructure, where will the first sites be, what is the opportunity, what is the relationship between infrastructure developers and aircraft operators/manufacturers? From testbed to operational network: deep dive on the European testbed terminal at Pontoise-Cormeilles airfield, Paris and the Dubai...

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                  Speaker
                  Damian Kysely
                  Head of EMEA
                  Skyports
                  Speaker
                  Duncan Walker
                  CEO
                  Skyports Infrastructure
                  Wednesday, June 21
                  11:15 AM - 11:25 AM
                  • Wednesday, June 21:  11:15 AM - 11:25 AM
                  Wednesday, June 21
                  11:25 AM - 12:10 PM
                  • Wednesday, June 21:  11:25 AM - 12:10 PM
                  Envisioning a future airspace – how will traffic management systems and technologies evolve to incorporate AAM? How can AAM integrate into the existing infrastructure and how will current systems adapt to an influx of new users? What will be required in terms of automation? What are the obstacles and barriers to entry...

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                    Speaker
                    Antoine Martin
                    Advanced ATM Officer
                    DGAC/DSAC (French Civil Aviation Safety Directorate)
                    Speaker
                    Dan Dalton
                    VP of Global Partnerships
                    Wisk
                    Speaker
                    David Rottblatt
                    Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Government Affairs
                    Eve Air Mobility
                    Speaker
                    Marc Duval-Destin
                    VP Strategy, Products & Innovation
                    Thales Flight Avionics
                    Moderator
                    Sean Broderick
                    Senior Air Transport and Safety Editor
                    Aviation Week Network
                    Speaker
                    Dr.  Valerie Manning
                    Chief Commercial Officer
                    Overair
                    Wednesday, June 21
                    12:10 PM - 12:20 PM
                    • Wednesday, June 21:  12:10 PM - 12:20 PM
                    Wednesday, June 21
                    12:20 PM - 1:05 PM
                    • Wednesday, June 21:  12:20 PM - 1:05 PM
                    Advanced Air Mobility will fundamentally alter the way that aircraft and airspace are managed – how do you develop a workforce that is ready for these future requirements? What is needed to train flight crews, maintenance staff and ground support? What strategies are AAM companies employing to attract and secure talent? Delving into...

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                      Speaker
                      Angelo Collins
                      Executive Director
                      Vertical Flight Society
                      Speaker
                      Dr P. Barry Butler
                      President
                      Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
                      Speaker
                      Eric Fanning
                      President and Chief Executive Officer
                      Aerospace Industries Association
                      Moderator
                      Lee Ann Shay
                      Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
                      Aviation Week Network
                      Speaker
                      Lucie Prinz
                      Chief People Officer
                      Volocopter
                      Speaker
                      Simon Azar
                      Vice President of Strategy, Marketing, Digital Products and Adjacencies - Civil Aviation
                      CAE
                      Speaker
                      Tosha Perkins
                      Chief People Officer
                      Archer
                      Wednesday, June 21
                      1:05 PM - 1:10 PM
                      • Wednesday, June 21:  1:05 PM - 1:10 PM
                      Thursday, June 22
                      9:45 AM - 9:50 AM
                      • Thursday, June 22:  9:45 AM - 9:50 AM
                      Speaker
                      Juliet Trew
                      Vice President Business Development - Commercial/A&D
                      Aviation Week Network
                      Thursday, June 22
                      9:50 AM - 10:30 PM
                      • Thursday, June 22:  9:50 AM - 10:30 PM
                      Public acceptance and passenger adoption are key factors in ensuring AAM becomes a reality – a look at the social barriers to implementation  Factors such as noise, safety, reliability, visual pollution, privacy, and security have all been flagged as challenges to widespread adoption – what tactics can the industry employ to...

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                        Speaker
                        Ajay Chavali
                        Managing Director
                        Deloitte Consulting LLP
                        Speaker
                        Andreas Perotti
                        Chief Marketing Officer, Europe
                        EHang
                        Moderator
                        Ben Goldstein
                        Managing Editor, Advanced Air Mobility Report
                        Aviation Week Network
                        Speaker
                        Gregory Davis
                        President & CEO
                        Eviation
                        Speaker
                        Katharina Wagner
                        Head of Business Development
                        AutoFlight
                        Speaker
                        Kolin Schunck
                        Sr. Manager Strategic Innovation & Intelligence
                        Lufthansa Innovation Hub
                        Thursday, June 22
                        10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
                        • Thursday, June 22:  10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
                        Thursday, June 22
                        10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
                        • Thursday, June 22:  10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
                        Building the ecosystem with key stakeholders and partners Achieving important milestones for each building block: aircraft certification, infrastructure building, routes definition and authorizations Coordinating, communicating and addressing public acceptance Testing and making it happen ...

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                          Speaker
                          Jean-Christophe Drai
                          Commercial Lead France
                          Volocopter
                          Speaker
                          Matthieu Heidet
                          Emergency Doctor
                          APHP (Paris Hospitals)
                          Speaker
                          Romain Erny
                          Head of Mobility
                          Choose Paris Region
                          Speaker
                          Solène Le Bris
                          Advanced Air Mobility Project Lead, Innovation Department
                          Groupe ADP
                          Speaker
                          Thierry Allain
                          Innovation Program Manager, VTOL & Airship Focal Point
                          DGAC
                          Thursday, June 22
                          11:15 AM - 11:25 AM
                          • Thursday, June 22:  11:15 AM - 11:25 AM
                          Thursday, June 22
                          11:25 AM - 11:55 AM
                          • Thursday, June 22:  11:25 AM - 11:55 AM
                          In this session we hear from BETA, to get insight into their expanded offering, commercial progress, and recent technical milestones. They will share views on the benefits of step wise integration, and why the company believes in a crawl, walk, run approach to commercialization....

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                            Speaker
                            Ed Eppler
                            Chief Financial Officer
                            BETA Technologies
                            Moderator
                            Lee Ann Shay
                            Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
                            Aviation Week Network
                            Thursday, June 22
                            11:55 AM - 12:05 PM
                            • Thursday, June 22:  11:55 AM - 12:05 PM
                            Thursday, June 22
                            12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
                            • Thursday, June 22:  12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
                            The challenges ahead for the launch of the Advanced Air Mobility market are not only designing, building and certifying an eVTOL but also establishing the entire ecosystem that will support initial operations and the scaling of the industry. eVTOLs will operate in structured environments similar to commercial aviation. Eve Air...

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                              Speaker
                              Andre Stein
                              Co-CEO
                              Eve Air Mobility
                              Moderator
                              Lee Ann Shay
                              Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
                              Aviation Week Network
                              Thursday, June 22
                              12:35 PM - 12:40 PM
                              • Thursday, June 22:  12:35 PM - 12:40 PM
                              Thursday, June 22
                              12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
                              • Thursday, June 22:  12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
                              The next few years sees several large-scale events that have announced they wish to utilise advanced air mobility to solve mass transit issues. These catalyst events will be a testbed for AAM technology, infrastructure, operations, and maintenance, as well as a gauge on public and social acceptance. Here we gather...

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                                Speaker
                                Alban Negret
                                Head of Innovation & Corporate Venture
                                Groupe ADP
                                Speaker
                                Darrell Swanson
                                Co-Founder
                                EAMaven
                                Moderator
                                Graham Warwick
                                Executive Editor-Technology
                                Aviation Week & Space Technology
                                Thursday, June 22
                                12:55 PM - 1:00 PM
                                • Thursday, June 22:  12:55 PM - 1:00 PM
                                Thursday, June 22
                                1:00 PM - 1:05 PM
                                • Thursday, June 22:  1:00 PM - 1:05 PM