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August 11-13, 2023

August 11-13, 2023
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Dallas, TX
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Tuesday, June 20
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks
  • Tuesday, June 20, 9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
Speaker
Juliet Trew

Vice President Business Development - Commercial/A&D
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Tuesday, June 20
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

The Future of Air Mobility - Forecast & Trends
  • 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
Speaker
Sergio Cecutta

Principal
SMG Consulting
Speaker

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Tuesday, June 20
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

CEO Roundtable: Forecasts & Trends
  • 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.
Speakers
Sergio Cecutta

Principal
SMG Consulting
Moderator

Adam Goldstein

CEO & Founder
Archer
Speaker

Brian Yutko

CEO
Wisk
Speaker

Dirk Hoke

CEO
Volocopter
Speaker

Klaus Roewe

CEO
Lilium
Speaker

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Tuesday, June 20
10:40 AM - 10:50 AM

Break
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Tuesday, June 20
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM

Fireside Chat: A View from The OEM
  • Tuesday, June 20, 10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
Speakers
Joe Anselmo

SVP of Content, Editorial Director,
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Balkiz Sarihan

CEO & Head of Urban Air Mobility
Airbus
Speaker

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Tuesday, June 20
11:15 AM - 11:25 AM

Break
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Tuesday, June 20
11:25 AM - 11:50 AM

Interactive Interview: A View From The OEM
  • 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.
Speakers
Graham Warwick

Executive Editor-Technology
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Moderator

JoeBen Bevirt

CEO & Founder
Joby Aviation
Speaker

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Tuesday, June 20
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM

Break
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Tuesday, June 20
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION: The Regulatory Environment – Certification, Quality & Safety
  • 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...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

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)
Speaker

Dr.  Saskia Horsch

Head of Global Regulatory & Public Affairs
Lilium
Speaker

Tom Muniz

COO
Archer
Speaker

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Tuesday, June 20
12:45 PM - 12:55 PM

Break
  • Tuesday, June 20, 12:45 PM - 12:55 PM

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Tuesday, June 20
12:55 PM - 1:40 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION: Revolutionizing Travel: Emerging Technologies & Sustainable Solutions
  • 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
Speakers
Graham Warwick

Executive Editor-Technology
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Moderator

David Shilliday

Vice President and General Manager, Urban Air Mobility & Unmanned Aerial Systems
Honeywell Aerospace
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
Speaker

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Tuesday, June 20
1:40 PM - 1:45 PM

Break
  • Tuesday, June 20, 1:40 PM - 1:45 PM

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Tuesday, June 20
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Ultra Quiet Skies: Breakthrough Propulsion Approach To Unlock Urban Air Mobility For the Masses
  • 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...
Speakers
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
Speaker

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Tuesday, June 20
2:15 PM - 2:20 PM

Close of Sessions
  • Tuesday, June 20, 2:15 PM - 2:20 PM

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Wednesday, June 21
9:45 AM - 9:50 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks
  • Wednesday, June 21, 9:45 AM - 9:50 AM
Speaker
Juliet Trew

Vice President Business Development - Commercial/A&D
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Wednesday, June 21
9:50 AM - 10:35 AM

PANEL DISCUSSION: Transforming Infrastructure and the AAM Ecosystem
  • 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...
Speakers
Ben Goldstein

Managing Editor, Advanced Air Mobility Report
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Adam Slepian

Chief Commercial Officer
Supernal
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
Speaker

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Wednesday, June 21
10:35 AM - 10:45 AM

Break
  • Wednesday, June 21, 10:35 AM - 10:45 AM

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Wednesday, June 21
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

The Foundations of an Industry: Infrastructure for AAM Present and Future
  • 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...
Speakers
Damian Kysely

Head of EMEA
Skyports
Speaker

Duncan Walker

CEO
Skyports Infrastructure
Speaker

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Wednesday, June 21
11:15 AM - 11:25 AM

Break
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Wednesday, June 21
11:25 AM - 12:10 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION: Creating the Airspace of Tomorrow
  • 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...
Speakers
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

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
Speaker

Dr.  Valerie Manning

Chief Commercial Officer
Overair
Speaker

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Wednesday, June 21
12:10 PM - 12:20 PM

Break
  • Wednesday, June 21, 12:10 PM - 12:20 PM

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Wednesday, June 21
12:20 PM - 1:05 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION: Future-Ready Workforce - Bridging the Skills Gap
  • 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...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Angelo Collins

Executive Director
Vertical Flight Society
Speaker

Dr P. Barry Butler

President
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Speaker

Eric Fanning

President & Chief Executive Officer
Aerospace Industries Association
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
Speaker

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Wednesday, June 21
1:05 PM - 1:10 PM

Close of Sessions
  • Wednesday, June 21, 1:05 PM - 1:10 PM

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Thursday, June 22
9:45 AM - 9:50 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks
  • Thursday, June 22, 9:45 AM - 9:50 AM
Speaker
Juliet Trew

Vice President Business Development - Commercial/A&D
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Thursday, June 22
9:50 AM - 10:30 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION: Barriers to AAM - Public & Social Acceptance
  • 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...
Speakers
Ben Goldstein

Managing Editor, Advanced Air Mobility Report
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Ajay Chavali

Managing Director
Deloitte Consulting LLP
Speaker

Andreas Perotti

Chief Marketing Officer, Europe
EHang
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
Speaker

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Thursday, June 22
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Break
  • Thursday, June 22, 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

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Thursday, June 22
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

CASE STUDY: Embracing the Challenge to Launch Real Life eVTOL Flights During Summer 2024 in Paris: a True Marathon!
  • 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
Speakers
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
Speaker

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Thursday, June 22
11:15 AM - 11:25 AM

Break
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Thursday, June 22
11:25 AM - 11:55 AM

CASE STUDY: Operational Concepts – Making AAM a Reality
  • 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.
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Ed Eppler

Chief Financial Officer
BETA Technologies
Speaker

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Thursday, June 22
11:55 AM - 12:05 PM

Break
  • Thursday, June 22, 11:55 AM - 12:05 PM

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Thursday, June 22
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM

CASE STUDY: Operational Concepts – Making AAM a Reality
  • 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...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Andre Stein

Co-CEO
Eve Air Mobility
Speaker

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Thursday, June 22
12:35 PM - 12:40 PM

Break
  • Thursday, June 22, 12:35 PM - 12:40 PM

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Thursday, June 22
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION: Large-Scale Events, Big Ambitions - The Future is Here
  • 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...
Speakers
Graham Warwick

Executive Editor-Technology
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Moderator

Alban Negret

Head of Innovation & Corporate Venture
Groupe ADP
Speaker

Darrell Swanson

Co-Founder
EAMaven
Speaker

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Thursday, June 22
12:55 PM - 1:00 PM

Wrap Up & Closing Remarks
  • Thursday, June 22, 12:55 PM - 1:00 PM

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Thursday, June 22
1:00 PM - 1:05 PM

Close of Sessions
  • Thursday, June 22, 1:00 PM - 1:05 PM

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