Highlights of the Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program
Day 1 :
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
HOW DOUBLE BOX TAIL EFFICIENCY DRIVES TOMORROW'S ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
Michael Duke
DBT Aero
- Exploring how hybrid electric propulsion improves range and lowers emissions while adding weight and complexity
- Analyzing how the Double Box Tail design reduces drag, boosts lift, and improves overall energy efficiency
- Reviewing DBT Aero’s development pathway, highlighting the steps toward the commercialization of regional electric aircraft
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON DOUBLE BOX TAIL DESIGNS FOR ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
10:10 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FOR URBAN AIR MOBILITY
- Will vertiports become mobility hubs — or new conflict zones in urban areas?
- How should cities plan for vertiports' charging networks and air traffic management?
- From a permitting standpoint, what are the biggest blockers for new vertiports/landing pads?
| Hochschule Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences
| Miraaj Aero
| KDCAIA
11:30 - 11:55
CERTIFIED AVIONICS FOR THE ELECTRIC ERA
Javier Espuch
Embention
- Adapting certified flight control architectures to digital, fly by wire needs of electric aircraft
- Delivering high performance electric motor control that meets safety, redundancy, and demands
- Scaling avionics platforms for mass production while preserving certification and reliability
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON CERTIFIED AVIONICS FOR ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
12:00 - 12:25
EVTOL CHARGING CHALLENGES AND INDUSTRY ROADMAP
Robert Rowland
Joby Aviation
- Examining high-tempo charging demands required to sustain continuous eVTOL fleet operations
- Reviewing charging evolution, current capabilities, and forward roadmap from early deployments
- Outlining a scalable industry roadmap aligning infrastructure, standards, and operational needs
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING CHARGING FOR EVTOL OPERATIONS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
DESIGNING SAFETY INTO THE FUTURE - SMS IN ELECTRIC AVIATION
Todd Thomas
Baldwin - Safety & Compliance, A Portside Company
- Explaining why safety management systems are essential as electric aviation scales
- Exploring the distinct operational and technical safety challenges facing electric aircraft
- Showing how aligning SMS with evolving regulations supports safe and efficient operations
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON SAFETY MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRIC AVIATION FUTURE
14:00 - 14:25
AERIAL POWERSPORT IS INEVITABLE
Ray Mattison
Atlas Skylabs Corp
- Explaining what aerial powersport is and why electric autonomy makes personal flight clean and accessible
- Showing how low speed missions and repeatable routes enable simple engineering and strong economics
- Connecting these constraints to scenic tours shared flight and Atlas Spec E as a case study
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON THE RISE OF ACCESSIBLE AERIAL POWERSPORT FLIGHT SYSTEMS
14:30 - 14:55
PASSIVE THERMAL MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT USING OSCILLATING HEAT PIPES
Corey Wilson
ThermAvant
- Integrating oscillating heat pipes within Li-ion packs to cut gradients from 31 °C to 2 °C
- Transporting up to 6 kW from IGBT modules enabling efficient passive power electronics cooling
- Forming curved thermal skins that reject heat directly to external airflow surfaces
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON PASSIVE COOLING FOR ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
WHY STANDARDIZED PORTABLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE IS CRITICAL TO COMMERCIALLY VIABLE ELECTRIC AVIATION
Joshua Portlock
Electro.Aero Pty Ltd
- Explaining why fixed automotive chargers do not meet airport and aircraft turnaround needs
- Summarizing SAE International AE-7D committee updates and what they mean for adoption
- Outlining the key building blocks for scalable, safe, and commercially viable charging
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON PORTABLE CHARGING FOR ELECTRIC AVIATION
16:00 - 16:25
IMPROVING THE RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE OF PROPULSION SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID AIRCRAFT
Rabia Sehab
ESTACA
- Examining current electric and hybrid propulsion limits and why built in fault tolerance matters
- Exploring new fault tolerant machine designs including rare earth and non rare earth versions
- Showing performance through diagnostics tests and simulations under healthy and faulty modes
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE IN ELECTRIC & HYBRID AIRCRAFT
16:30 - 17:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
17:00 - 17:25
URBAN AIR MOBILITY - BECOMING INVESTABLE WITH EVTOLS
Austin Moeller
Canaccord Genuity
- Exploring eVTOL technologies, route applications, and infrastructure required to enable urban air mobility
- Exploring eVTOL technologies, route applications, and infrastructure required to enable urban air mobility
- Understanding certification timelines and testing pathways with FAA, EASA, ANAC, and CAA regulators
17:25 - 17:30
Q&A SESSION ON INVESTMENT READINESS IN URBAN AIR MOBILITY
17:30 - 18:30
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
BUILDING AN ELECTRIC PASSENGER EXPERIENCE
Evan Byrne
Axis Aviation
- Identifying aerial tourism as an ideal beachhead market aligned with early electric aircraft capabilities
- Designing aircraft from first principles to elevate comfort, visibility, and passenger engagement
- Unlocking new tourism routes through quiet propulsion enabling access to noise-sensitive regions
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON ELECTRIC AVIATION AND AERIAL TOURISM
10:10 - 10:35
AUTOMATED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR LOW-ALTITUDE OPERATIONS
Marcus Johnson
SkyGrid
- Exploring how digital and automated traffic management can safely scale AAM operations
- Examining how third-party service providers can support ANSPs and enable reliable low-altitude services
- Reviewing core automation tools such as demand–capacity balancing, traffic synchronization, vertiport scheduling, and surveillance
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON AUTOMATED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR LOW-ALTITUDE OPS
10:40 - 11:05
ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT AS A REAL BUSINESS
Nick Panhwar
Panhwar Jet
- Identifying first markets where current electric aircraft capabilities align with short range and high utilization
- Prioritizing customer pain points such as reliability, simplicity, and predictable costs over headline specifications
- Learning from operational successes and failures that reveal gaps between demonstrations and daily service
11:05 - 11:10
Q&A SESSION ON PROTOTYPES TO PROFITABLE OPERATIONS
11:10 - 11:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:30 - 11:55
EVTOL - EFFICIENCY, RELIABILITY, REDUNDANCY, AND CERTIFICATION
Steven Ohanesian
Infineon Technologies
- Exploring how semiconductor innovation is shaping eVTOL power efficiency, voltage levels and system traceability
- Examining how advances in power semiconductors drive range gains, payload growth and broader mission profiles
- Understanding how redundancy and durability enable eVTOL systems to meet extremely demanding certification standards
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON EVTOL EFFICIENCY RELIABILITY AND CERTIFICATION
12:00 - 12:25
MEASUREMENT OF THERMAL RUNAWAY BEHAVIOR FOR AIRCRAFT BATTERY SAFETY ASSESSMENT
Surendra Singh
Belmont Scientific, Inc.
- Explaining why thermal runaway characterization is essential for aircraft and eVTOL battery certification and safety compliance
- Describing how ARC® and fractional thermal runaway calorimetry are used to measure key onset and runaway parameters
- Demonstrating how total heat release and ejecta energy split support enclosure, cooling, and hazard mitigation design decisions
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON CERTIFICATION-READY THERMAL RUNAWAY DATA FOR EVTOL BATTERIES
12:30 - 12:55
HYBRID GENERATOR UNITS FOR EVTOLS AND ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
Christian Mundigler
Raikhlin Aircraft Engine Developments GmbH
- Delivering customized hybrid generator units from 140 kW to 380 kW at 800 VDC for AAM aircraft
- Enabling highly fuel efficient, SAF approved range extenders supporting scalable electric operations
- Reducing community impact through hybrid systems engineered to operate below 75 dBA noise levels
12:55 - 13:00
Q&A SESSION ON HYBRID GENERATORS FOR QUIET AAM OPERATIONS
13:00 - 13:25
SCALING ELECTRIC AVIATION BEYOND THE AIRCRAFT
Clint Harper
Harper4D Solutions, LLC
- Mapping FAA, state, zoning, utility, and insurance layers shaping project approvals and timelines
- Quantifying regulatory latency where permitting and grid interconnect outpace aircraft production cycles
- Redefining system boundaries to integrate governance and infrastructure into early strategy
13:25 - 13:30
Q&A SESSION ON GOVERNANCE AND DEPLOYMENT RISK IN ELECTRIC AVIATION
13:30 - 13:45
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
13:45 - 15:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
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