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 2026
DAY 1 :
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:50 - 09:00
OPENING ADDRESS
09:00 - 09:25
POWERING THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
Gregory Blatt
H55
- Introducing Part 23 fully electric aircraft through real-world operational demonstrations and U.S. tour validation
- Transforming pilot training environments with quieter, lower-cost, and more accessible electric flight systems
- Defining the supporting ecosystem required for scalable electric general aviation by 2028 and beyond
09:25 - 09:30
Q&A SESSION ON ELECTRIC TRAINING AND GENERAL AVIATION FUTURE
09:30 - 09:55
ELECTRIC REGIONAL AIR MOBILITY – MARKETS AND MISSIONS
Howard Miller
MD Aircraft GmbH
- Analyzing the demand for short-haul regional connectivity linking underserved cities and communities
- Characterizing mission profiles suited to electric aircraft, including short sectors and high-frequency routes
- Explaining why battery advances, sustainability goals, and favorable economics enable adoption now
09:55 - 10:00
Q&A SESSION ON MARKET DRIVERS FOR ELECTRIC REGIONAL AVIATION
10:00 - 10:30
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!
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
SPONSORED BY ESTACA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON BUSINESS MODELS AND MARKET VIABILITY FOR AAM
- How can the insurance industry support the growth of the AAM industry?
- At what production rate do electric aircraft economics actually work?
- How are market opportunities shaping the development of electric aircraft?
- What are the biggest inefficiencies still limiting logistics, and how can AAM address them?
- What are the biggest operational surprises or logistical bottlenecks encountered while transitioning to an active flight line?
Michael Duke | DBT Aero | Moderator
Anthony (Tony) James | Gallagher
Becky Kelderman | Manufacturo
Tanay Manjrekar | Odys Aviation
Steve Wollenberg | MightyFly
Kristen Jurn | H55
11:30 - 11:55
eVTOL CHARGING CHALLENGES AND INDUSTRY ROADMAP
Robert Rowland
Joby Aviation
- Assessing high-tempo charging demands required to sustain continuous eVTOL fleet operations
- Reviewing charging evolution, current capabilities, and a forward roadmap from early deployments
- Outlining a scalable industry roadmap aligning infrastructure, standards, and operational needs
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING CHARGING FOR eVTOL OPERATIONS
12:00 - 12:25
DESIGNING SAFETY INTO THE FUTURE – SMS IN ELECTRIC AVIATION
Todd Thomas
Portside Safety by Baldwin
- Clarifying 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
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON SAFETY MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRIC AVIATION FUTURE
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
THE FUTURE OF ELECTRONIC CONSPICUITY FOR DRONES, UAVs, AND eVTOLs
Barney Stinton
GSMA
- Exploring how 5G networks can enable safer and more scalable low-altitude aviation
- Examining secure aircraft identity and real-time awareness for trusted airspace operations
Barbara Pareglio
GSMA
- Highlighting how network APIs can improve connectivity reliability across diverse environments
- Discussing why aviation and telecom alignment is vital for interoperable airspace systems
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING THE 5G AIRSPACE OF TOMORROW
14:00 - 14:25
IMPROVING THE RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE OF PROPULSION SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID AIRCRAFT
Rabia Sehab
ESTACA
- Evaluating current electric and hybrid propulsion limits and why built-in fault tolerance matters
- Surveying new fault-tolerant machine designs, including rare-earth and non-rare-earth versions
- Validating performance through diagnostic tests and simulations under healthy and faulty modes
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE IN ELECTRIC AND HYBRID AIRCRAFT
14:30 - 14:55
POWERING ELECTRIC AVIATION WITH NEXT-GENERATION FUEL CELLS
Ryan Sookhoo
EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbH
- Accelerating propulsion-grade fuel cell development through strategic partnerships and industry collaboration
- Navigating certification requirements and commercialization timelines amid rapid technology evolution
- Leveraging land-based deployment lessons to reduce costs and risks for aviation adoption
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON FUEL CELL PATHWAYS FOR ELECTRIC AVIATION
15:00 - 15:20
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:20 - 15:50
PANEL DISCUSSION ON PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
- Is a technical certification for AAM enough to build public trust?
- How are operational reliability and maintenance transparency key to public trust in electric aviation?
- Can battery infrastructure scale without compromising quality as electric aviation grows?
- Politically and environmentally, is the AAM industry at a disadvantage in 2026?
Robert Rowland | Joby Aviation | Moderator
Katja Roesler | Hochschule Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences
Victor Oribamise | Kquika
Bjoern Stoll | Digatron Power Electronics
Phil Derner | National Business Aviation Association
15:50 - 16:15
HOW DOUBLE BOX TAIL EFFICIENCY DRIVES TOMORROW'S ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
Michael Duke
DBT Aero
- Examining how the DBT propulsion architecture reduces system weight, extends range, and cuts emissions – not as trade-offs, but as consequencesof the same design decision
- Analyzing how Double Box Tail geometry reduces induced drag, improves lift distribution, and lowers energy demand across the flight envelope
- Tracing DBT Aero's pathway from FAA-certified demonstrator to regional electric aircraft – the engineering milestones, the certification logic, and what comes next
16:15 - 16:20
Q&A SESSION ON DOUBLE BOX TAIL DESIGNS FOR ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
16:20 - 16:45
AUTOMATED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR LOW-ALTITUDE OPERATIONS
Marcus Johnson
SkyGrid
- Mapping how digital and automated traffic management can safely scale AAM operations
- Investigating how third-party service providers can support ANSPs and enable reliable low-altitude services
- Cataloging core automation tools such as demand–capacity balancing, traffic synchronization, vertiport scheduling, and traffic surveillance
16:45 - 16:50
Q&A SESSION ON AUTOMATED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR LOW-ALTITUDE OPERATIONS
16:50 - 17:15
HYBRID GENERATOR UNITS FOR eVTOLs AND ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
Christian Mundigler
RED Aircraft
- Supplying 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
17:15 - 17:20
Q&A SESSION ON HYBRID GENERATORS FOR QUIET AAM OPERATIONS
17:20 - 18:20
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2 :
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
08:00 - 08:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:30 - 08:40
OPENING ADDRESS
08:40 - 09:05
CERTIFIED AVIONICS FOR THE ELECTRIC ERA
Davide Talamazzini
Embention
- Adapting certified flight control architectures to the digital, fly-by-wire needs of electric aircraft
- Delivering high-performance electric motor control that meets safety, redundancy, and performance demands
- Scaling avionics platforms for mass production while preserving certification and reliability
09:05 - 09:10
Q&A SESSION ON CERTIFIED AVIONICS FOR ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
09:10 - 09:35
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 to enable efficient passive power electronics cooling
- Forming curved thermal skins that reject heat directly to external airflow surfaces
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON PASSIVE COOLING FOR ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
09:40 - 10:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
SPONSORED BY GSMA
10:00 - 10:25
AERIAL POWERSPORT IS INEVITABLE
Ray Mattison
Atlas Skylabs Corp
- Unpacking what aerial powersport is and why electric autonomy makes personal flight clean and accessible
- Revealing how low-speed missions and repeatable routes enable simple engineering and strong economics
- Connecting these constraints to scenic tours and shared flights, with Atlas Spec E as a case study
10:25 - 10:30
Q&A SESSION ON THE RISE OF ACCESSIBLE AERIAL POWERSPORT FLIGHT SYSTEMS
10:30 - 10:55
MEASUREMENT OF THERMAL RUNAWAY BEHAVIOR FOR AIRCRAFT BATTERY SAFETY ASSESSMENT
Surendra Singh
Belmont Scientific, Inc.
- Justifying 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
10:55 - 11:00
Q&A SESSION ON CERTIFICATION-READY THERMAL RUNAWAY DATA FOR eVTOL BATTERIES
11:00 - 11:25
FROM SELF-AWARE TO REASONING ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
Loay Elbasyouni
AstraQua
- Explaining how real time AI can detect early faults across electric aircraft systems before risks escalate
- Demonstrating how thermal, vibration, acoustic, and electrical data improve fault diagnosis accuracy and response
- Exploring how onboard reasoning supports safer derating, load redistribution, and return to base decisions
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON REASONING AI FOR SAFER ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
11:30 - 12:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT EXHIBITION
12:30 - 12:55
VERTIPORTS AS A DEFINING FACTOR IN AAM COMMERCIALIZATION
Rolando Tapanes
VertiPorts by Atlantic
- Recognizing vertiport infrastructure as the key constraint shaping AAM commercialization timelines
- Addressing community acceptance, safety, and operational readiness in urban deployment planning
- Aligning OEMs, operators, and infrastructure partners to build scalable and sustainable networks
12:55 - 13:00
Q&A SESSION ON VERTIPORT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AAM SCALE
13:00 - 13:25
WHY STANDARDIZED PORTABLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE IS CRITICAL TO COMMERCIALLY VIABLE ELECTRIC AVIATION
Josh Portlock
Electro.Aero Pty Ltd
- Illustrating 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
- Specifying the key building blocks for scalable, safe, and commercially viable charging
13:25 - 13:30
Q&A SESSION ON PORTABLE CHARGING FOR ELECTRIC AVIATION
13:30 - 13:55
ELECTRIC AVIATION AND REGENERATIVE LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
Alex Daley
Pale Blue Dot
- Exploring how electric aviation supports fully sustainable luxury travel experiences globally
- Examining how eVTOL transfers and short-range routes can reduce aviation carbon impact
- Understanding how regenerative travel models are reshaping expectations in luxury mobility
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON ELECTRIC AVIATION IN REGENERATIVE LUXURY TRAVEL
14:00 - 14:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
14:15 - 14:30
CLOSING REMARKS
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