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Agenda 2024
DAY 1: MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 MARKET TREND PROJECTIONS FOR ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
- Evaluating the global electric aircraft market's total addressable opportunities
- Identifying the factors to refine market scope from TAM to SAM and SOM
- Providing a framework for audience-specific TAM/SAM/SOM analysis
Wayne Shaw
Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT MARKET FUTURES
1010 - 1035 STATUS OF PROPOSED FAA REGULATIONS REGARDING OPERATIONS OF ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
- As new vehicles are certified as approved aircraft, the next issue is how to integrate those aircraft into the national airspace from an operational regulatory perspective
- This discussion will address pilot qualifications and training for these vehicles and how they can be operated for both private and commercial purposes
- Background information on the rules and their status (to the extent that the FAA has disclosed)
David Norton
Shackelford, Bowen McKinley, & Norton, LLP
Shackelford, Bowen McKinley, & Norton, LLP
1035 - 1140 Q&A SESSION ON THE REGULATIONS ON OPERATIONS OF ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY SENSATEK PROPULSION TECHNOLOGY, INC.
1100 - 1130 PANEL DISCUSSION ON ADVANCES IN PILOTLESS AUTONOMOUS UAM / EVTOL AIR-TAXIS
- What are the key safety considerations for autonomous flight?
- How would the pilotless autonomous UAM and eVTOL aircraft enhance the scaleability of the air taxi business?
- What is the most challenging aspect of realizing the vision of pilotless UAM?
Behnam Afsharpoya | Dassault Systémes | Moderator
Kyle Smith | Global Aerospace
Johnny Doo | International Vehicle Research Inc.
Rudy Johnson | Sagetech Avionics
Nathan Millecam | Electric Power Systems, Inc.
Kyle Smith | Global Aerospace
Johnny Doo | International Vehicle Research Inc.
Rudy Johnson | Sagetech Avionics
Nathan Millecam | Electric Power Systems, Inc.
1130 - 1155 AUTONOMY IN ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY WITHOUT AI
- Exploring autonomy in advanced air mobility as distinct from the automotive
- Step-wise approach to achieving autonomy in AAM without relying on AI technology
- Foundational technologies enabling the initial stages of AAM autonomy beyond AI
Sapan Shah
Honeywell
Honeywell
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON AAM'S NON-AI ROUTE TO AUTONOMY
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR AN EVTOL MANUFACTURER TO REINVENT THE SKY
- Exploring the rise of eVTOLs and hybrid aircraft in advanced air mobility
- The challenges: regulatory frameworks, noise acceptance, and production scaling
- Leveraging virtual twin experiences for innovative aircraft manufacturing
Behnam Afsharpoya
Dassault Systèmes
Dassault Systèmes
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON EVTOL MANUFACTURING AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
1400 - 1425 AIRBUS' WAY TOWARDS FUEL-CELL-ELECTRIC-PROPULSION
- Outlining Airbus' ambition, rationale, and strategy for fuel-cell-electric propulsion
- Addressing the challenges in developing fuel-cell-electric aircraft propulsion
- Showcasing the recent achievements and progress in demonstrating feasibility
Hauke Luedders
Airbus S.A.S.
Airbus S.A.S.
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON AIRBUS' JOURNEY IN FUEL-CELL-ELECTRIC PROPULSION
1430 - 1455 HYBRID PROPULSION – A KEY ENABLER OF THE ELECTRIC FLIGHT REVOLUTION
- Exploring electrification benefits and the role of Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP)
- Analyzing battery technology trends, limitations, and the bridge to hybridization
- Comparative technical analysis of eVTOL with hybrid engine and batteries
Riccardo Roiati
Verdego Aero
Verdego Aero
1455 - 1500 Q&A SESSION ON ELECTRIC FLIGHT AND HYBRID PROPULSION ADVANCEMENTS
1500 - 1530 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY EVOLITO LTD.
1530 - 1555 ACCELERATING ADOPTION OF ELECTRIC PROPULSION IN COMMERCIAL AEROSPACE
- Exploring state-of-the-art axial flux motors for aerospace – enhancing efficiency
- Understanding the role of type certification in electric propulsion's future
- How advancements in propulsion efficiency reshape airframe capabilities
Matt Farides
Evolito Aero
Evolito Aero
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON ACCELERATING ELECTRIC PROPULSION ADOPTION IN AEROSPACE
1600 - 1625 MODULAR TECHNOLOGIES TRANSFORMING ELECTRIC FLIGHT INFRASTRUCTURE
- Exploring adaptable charging infrastructures for varied aviation applications
- Introducing GaN technology for efficient, compact, fast-charging solutions
- Leveraging digital technologies to foster a resilient, sustainable aviation ecosystem
Gianmarco Scalabrin
Capgemini
Capgemini
1625 - 1630 Q&A SESSION ON MODULAR TECH IN ELECTRIC FLIGHT INFRASTRUCTURE
1630 - 1655 ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS AS ENABLER FOR AEROSPACE
- Exploring the impact of hybrid and electric powertrain technologies in the automotive future
- Assessing the role of sustainable and renewable fuels in electrification strategies
- Analyzing the mutual benefits for automotive and aerospace industries in technology and innovation
Tony Jager Angelo
Bosch
Bosch
1655 - 1700 Q&A SESSION ON AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS DRIVING AEROSPACE ADVANCES
1700 - 1800 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 COMMUNICATING THE CHALLENGES OF ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY
- Exploring Advanced Air Mobility as a transport disruptor and its integration strategy
- Highlighting the potential of AAM to revolutionize equitable mobility in the US
- Insights from Arcadis on the complexities of communicating AAM benefits
Simon Swan
Arcadis
Arcadis
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON EXPLORING THE COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES OF AAM
1010 - 1035 HOW BUSINESS AVIATION LEADS THE ADOPTION OF EMERGING AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES
- Business case for business aviation to take the lead in driving sustainability and embracing emerging technologies, including electric, hybrid, and hydrogen
- Startups are facing obstacles such as dwindling valuations and the complex process of obtaining FAA certifications
- Why business aviation is positioned to be at the forefront of sustainable practices and the adoption of emerging technologies
Michael Duke
DBT Aero Inc.
DBT Aero Inc.
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON BUSINESS AVIATION THROUGH ELECTRIFICATION
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 ELECTRIFIED AIRCRAFT PROPULSION OUTLOOK
- Projecting entry into service (EIS) of different classes of electric and hybrid propulsion aircraft
- Presenting powertrain architectures comparison, selection, and ratings with an example
- Identifying technology roadmaps for different classes of vehicles
- Revealing novel high-power propulsion bus leading to substantial improvements
Evgeni Ganev
EMPS Consulting
EMPS Consulting
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIFIED AIRCRAFT PROPULSION
1130 - 1155 BATTERY REQUIREMENTS FOR EVTOL AND ECTOL
- eVTOLs require very high power and high energy; eCTOLs require moderate power and higher energy
- Tuning battery electrode technology for eCTOLs by reducing power but providing higher energy
Sujeet Kumar
Ionblox
Ionblox
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON EVTOL AND ECTOL BATTERIES
1200 - 1225 HEARING IS BELIEVING – THE SOUND OF ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
- A key concern of future electric aircraft operations is the impact of noise on communities
- Noise regulations are mostly focused on operations at airports and the immediate vicinity
- Summary of existing and future regulations and what tools can be used to develop metrics
Ryan Biziorek
Arup
Arup
1225 - 1230 Q&A SESSION ON NOISE REGULATIONS IN ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
1230 - 1245 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1245 - 1400 NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2024:
- Market fundamentals for next-generation electric aviation technologies
Understand the key market drivers for the electric aircraft industry from a global perspective and explore the opportunities for commercialization of the associated technologies. - Exploring AAM technologies and advances toward autonomous flight
Discover the latest innovations in (eVTOL/eSTOL/eCTOL), the strides made in autonomous flight technologies, and the infrastructure (vertiports) required for next-generation aviation. - Latest research in Electric and Hybrid Propulsion with improved efficiency
Evaluate the breakthroughs in designing safe electric and hybrid propulsion systems with fixed-wing and rotary-wing technologies. - Advanced battery and hybrid energy system design for extending the range
Gain insight from battery experts on high-energy density battery technologies for take-off thrust, and flying longer distances, looking beyond sole reliance on batteries with hybridized propulsion systems such as turbogenerators and fuel cells. - Use cases of urban e-aviation development and commercialization
Understand the current situation of developments in electric urban aviation, use cases of air taxis and last-mile logistics services, and the status of their commercialization. - Upcoming regulations and safety standards for the electric aviation industry
Hear from key regulators and certification bodies on ensuring electric aircraft meet statutory and safety requirements in line with existing aviation standards.