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April 27-28, 2020

August 11-13, 2020
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Dallas, TX
#AWUAM

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Tuesday, November 02
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Welome Reception for AAM
  • Tuesday, November 02, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Wednesday, November 03
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast
  • Wednesday, November 03, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Wednesday, November 03
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Open
  • Wednesday, November 03, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Wednesday, November 03
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM

Day 1 Conference Open
  • Wednesday, November 03, 9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Speaker
Sarah Zilonis

Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Wednesday, November 03
9:05 AM - 9:15 AM

Keynote Address
  • Wednesday, November 03, 9:05 AM - 9:15 AM
The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry is in the midst of an undeniable revolution. The time is now to leverage the dramatic acceleration within AAM over the past year to create a path for the future that this industry demands. Hear the latest take on the AAM sector and why...
Speaker
Robin Riedel

Partner
McKinsey & Company
Speaker

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Wednesday, November 03
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

State of the Industry
  • Wednesday, November 03, 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
The AAM industry covers a wide range of uses. From Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to Regional Air Mobility and Cargo, the market is primed to take great strides in the coming decade. Hear from Aviation Week’s own Graham Warwick on the latest trends he’s seeing in the industry.
Speaker
Graham Warwick

Executive Editor-Technology
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Speaker

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Wednesday, November 03
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Infrastructure Capabilities: Creating an Urban Airspace
  • Wednesday, November 03, 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
As the AAM industry continues to grapple with infrastructure inefficiencies, creative solutions are required in the short-term to move forward. This session will explore current infrastructure capabilities, like helipads and heliports, and examine other options like regional airports.
Speakers
Bill Minkoff

President
Advanced Air Mobility Advisors, LLC
Moderator

Addison Ferrell

Head of Americas
SkyPorts
Speaker

Joseph Alesia

Sr. Vice President Business Development
Ferrovial Airports
Speaker

Dr.  Mujahid Abdulrahim

Assistant Professor, School of Computing and Engineering, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
UMKC
Speaker

William Nicholas

Head of Public Affairs – Americas
Lilium
Speaker

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Wednesday, November 03
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Morning Networking Break
  • Wednesday, November 03, 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

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Wednesday, November 03
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Accelerating the Regulatory Environment
  • Wednesday, November 03, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Regulation continues to be the primary challenge facing the AAM environment. The adoption of UAM vehicles in the United States has demanded a new approach to how regulators embrace advanced modes of transport. How can regulatory frameworks find balance between supporting innovation and ensuring safety and security? How can we...
Speakers
Clifford Sweatte

Senior Policy Advisor
Akin Gump
Moderator

Carrie Kendrick

Principal Consultant
SeaTec Consulting
Speaker

Marilyn Pearson

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist in AAM/EVTOL
CAE
Speaker

Martin M. Whitfield

Director Aerospace & Defense Aftermarket Solutions
HCL America, Inc
Speaker

Regine Bonneau

CEO & Founder
RB Advisory LLC
Speaker

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Wednesday, November 03
11:25 AM - 12:00 PM

How Private Investment Has Changed the AAM Landscape
  • Wednesday, November 03, 11:25 AM - 12:00 PM
With more and more companies vying to enter the advanced air mobility industry, competition has ramped up significantly. This session will cover how these startups attract billions of dollars of investment and how private equity is driving meaningful change within industry.  Delian Asparouhov, Principal, Founders Fund
Speakers
Carole Rickard Hedden

Executive Editor Custom Content
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Nate Isbell

Head of Market Development, North America
Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd.
Speaker

Rob Lindsay

Venture Capital Investor
Air Mobility Partners
Speaker

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Wednesday, November 03
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Networking Lunch
  • Wednesday, November 03, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Enjoy an on-site lunch and take the opportunity to network with your fellow attendees, make new connections, or join a lunch and learn table and discuss the latest trends in AAM.

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Wednesday, November 03
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Demolition Derby
  • Wednesday, November 03, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Grab your 10 minutes of fame by pitching your product, demonstrating an innovative solution or engaging our audience with your visionary ideas. Take a slot at our Demolition Derby and compete against other industry heavyweights over which emerging technologies and digital solutions will truly revolutionize the industry. Pitch your ideas...
Speakers
Colleen Morris

Director, Sales and Marketing
Sensata Technologies Aerospace BU
Speaker

Irina Pchelintceva

Marketing Director/ Co-Founder
MACA US, LLC
Speaker

Kelly Echols

Founder
Levanta Tech LLC
Speaker

Malissa Nesmith

Senior Director of Business Development
KCS
Speaker

Santh Sathya


LuftCar LLC
Speaker

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Wednesday, November 03
2:05 PM - 2:35 PM

Thought Leader Presentation: REGENT Seagliders: Sustainable Regional Transportation by 2025
  • Wednesday, November 03, 2:05 PM - 2:35 PM
REGENT (regentcraft.com) builds seagliders - a boat-plane hybrid that always stays within a wingspan of the water and replaces ferries and short-haul aircraft on coastal routes.  This session will introduce seagliders and highlight how they will be an important part of the electric multi-modal transportation system of the future by...
Speaker
Billy Thalheimer

CEO
REGENT Craft Inc.
Speaker

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Wednesday, November 03
2:40 PM - 3:15 PM

The AAM Workforce
  • Wednesday, November 03, 2:40 PM - 3:15 PM
AAM aircraft are not going to be managed the same way traditional modes of transport are. UAM has already challenged the way our airspace is managed. The training and capabilities of a traditional MRO workforce will change dramatically to accommodate AAM. What is the Frankenstein’s monster of this new type...
Speakers
Lindsay Bjerregaard

Managing Editor, MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Ernest Huffman

Aviation Planning and Education Program Manager
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Speaker

Sharon Rossmark

CEO
Women and Drones
Speaker

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Wednesday, November 03
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Afternoon Networking Break
  • Wednesday, November 03, 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Enjoy refreshments with your fellow attendees and make new connections during this afternoon networking opportunity.

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Wednesday, November 03
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Thought Leader Presentation: Finding the Right Path for AAM Future Production
  • Wednesday, November 03, 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
"Automotive Rates at Aerospace Quality" is the cliche used to describe what is required for the future of AAM aircraft production.  The reality of achieving this goal is extremely challenging requiring thoughtful work in choosing the path that will lead the industry there. This session will look ahead to see...
Speaker
Clive Hawkins

President & CEO
Aria Group Inc.
Speaker

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Wednesday, November 03
4:20 PM - 5:00 PM

Propulsion for the Future
  • Wednesday, November 03, 4:20 PM - 5:00 PM
New propulsion methods like Pure Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Hydrogen play an important role in meeting net zero targets and what are the ‘carbon savings’? This session will delve into the multiple options facing the AAM industry and debate which methods are most viable as we have the opportunity to build...
Speakers
William Johnson

Vice President of Technology
Air Advisory, LLC
Moderator

Eric Bartsch

CEO
VerdeGo Aero
Speaker

Prof. Doc.  Josef Kallo

Founder and CEO
H2FLY
Speaker

Roei Ganzarski

CEO
Alitheon
Speaker

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Wednesday, November 03
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Networking Reception
  • Wednesday, November 03, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Thursday, November 04
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast
  • Thursday, November 04, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Thursday, November 04
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Registration Open
  • Thursday, November 04, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Thursday, November 04
9:20 AM - 9:55 AM

Opportunities Within the AAM Supply Chain
  • Thursday, November 04, 9:20 AM - 9:55 AM
This panel will explore the behind the scenes of suppliers and manufacturers and how they will ramp up to meet the demands of the AAM environment. As new supply chains are secured there is an opportunity to digitize from day one. This session will take lessons learned from the airline,...
Speakers
Carole Rickard Hedden

Executive Editor Custom Content
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Bill Bihlman

Founder & President
Aerolytics LLC
Speaker

Dana Jensen

Senior Industrial Policy Analyst (Aviation)
Office of Commercial and Economic Analysis (OCEA)
Speaker

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Thursday, November 04
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Multimodal Transportation and Urban Air Mobility: A Complex Relationship
  • Thursday, November 04, 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Urban Air Mobility will develop in an interconnected ecosystem of modes of transportation that allows passengers to go from their origin to their destination. During this session, hear some of the challenges and opportunity of integrating multimodal transportation into urban air mobility services.
Speaker
Sergio Cecutta

Principal
SMG Consulting
Speaker

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Thursday, November 04
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Morning Networking Break
  • Thursday, November 04, 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Enjoy refreshments with your fellow attendees and make new connections during this morning networking opportunity.

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Thursday, November 04
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Tech Talk
  • Thursday, November 04, 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Hosted by i5 Services.  Now more than ever, the national supply chain has faced tremendous obstacles that make it apparent our country’s dependence on outsourcing is not the answer for the future. The U.S. cannot rely on other countries for vital products for defense, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and more. In order to...
Speaker
Alan Davis

CEO
i5 Services, LLC
Speaker

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Thursday, November 04
11:15 AM - 11:35 AM

Electrification Briefing
  • Thursday, November 04, 11:15 AM - 11:35 AM
Hear from Aviation Week’s own Graham Warwick on the latest in propulsion technology.
Speaker
Graham Warwick

Executive Editor-Technology
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Speaker

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Thursday, November 04
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM

Modeling, Simulation and Training for Emerging Aviation Technologies and Concepts
  • Thursday, November 04, 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
AAM is creating a transformative influence on aviation with new technologies affecting piloted, remotely piloted and potentially autonomously operated aircraft. There’s a distinct need for harmonization among global regulators as we define standards for the regulatory framework in a cost-effective and timely manner while maintaining and enhancing safety. New technologies...
Speaker
Marilyn Pearson

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist in AAM/EVTOL
CAE
Speaker

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Thursday, November 04
12:10 PM - 12:45 PM

The Promising Future of eVTOLs
  • Thursday, November 04, 12:10 PM - 12:45 PM
At the convergence of multiple advanced technologies, electric VTOL have generated much interest for their potential to revolutionize low-altitute flight and remake transportation and mobility.  While air-taxis applications have dominated people's imagination, there are hundreds of applications that eVTOL aircraft can provide, from cargo transport, tourism, emergency services, agricultural missions,...
Speakers
Jim Sherman

Director, Strategic Development
Vertical Flight Society (VFS)
Moderator

Christopher Todd

Executive Director
AIRT / DRONERESPONDERS
Speaker

Dr. Rubén Del Rosario

Senior Director, Aerospace Systems, Science & Research Programs
Crown Consulting
Speaker

Johnny Doo

President
International Vehicle Research, Inc.
Speaker

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Thursday, November 04
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Conference Close & Networking Lunch
  • Thursday, November 04, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Enjoy an on-site lunch and take the opportunity to network with your fellow attendees, make new connections, or join a lunch and learn table and discuss the latest trends in AAM.

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