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 :
MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
ADDRESSING FUTURE GAPS IN ELECTRIFIED AIRCRAFT PROPULSION
Azlin Biaggi
NASA Glenn Research Center

Azlin Biaggi

NASA Glenn Research Center

  • Exploring solutions for high-voltage challenges and energy storage limitations in electric aircraft
  • Understanding the role of hybridized propulsion controls in optimizing system performance
  • Analyzing future aircraft designs and propulsion systems for enhanced efficiency and sustainability
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON FUTURE GAPS IN ELECTRIFIED AIRCRAFT PROPULSION
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 BUSINESS MODELS AND MARKET VIABILITY FOR AAM
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  • What technologies are allowing the AAM and eVTOL market to become a reality?
  • What corporate structuring strategies best support long-term growth for AAM companies?
  • What is the alternative to electric aircraft for small operators?
  • What are the key economic factors that will drive AAM adoption?

| Bosch Aviation Technology | Moderator

| SAFT

| Buchalter

| Visual Approach Analytics

| Ampaire

11:30 - 11:55
ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT ENTRY INTO SERVICE (EIS) ACCELERATION
Evgeni Ganev
EMPS Consulting

Evgeni Ganev

EMPS Consulting

  • Projections for the entry into service of electric aircraft across different classes and the key performance milestones
  • Insights into major technical and regulatory challenges slowing electric aircraft deployment and strategies to overcome them
  • Cutting-edge AI and machine learning tools for faster development and streamlined certification processes
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT ENTRY INTO SERVICE
12:00 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
A COTS APPROACH TO HIL/SIL VALIDATION TESTING
Peter Blume
Bloomy Controls

Peter Blume

Bloomy Controls

  • Introducing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and system testing for electric aircraft systems
  • Addressing the challenges in establishing new systems integration labs (SIL) for flight control systems with battery simulation
  • Exploring a transformative HIL/SIL architecture comprised largely of COTS components for advanced testing with expedited deployment
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON COTS APPROACH TO HIL/SIL VALIDATION TESTING
14:00 - 14:25
KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN HYDROGEN ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT PROGRAMS
Eloa Guillotin
Beyond Aero

Eloa Guillotin

Beyond Aero

  • Envisioning the future of business aviation with insights into long-term industry trends
  • Providing key updates on electric light jet development and concept advancements
  • Highlighting rigorous technology validation processes and recent milestone achievements
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT PROGRAMS
14:30 - 15:00
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:00 - 15:25
HYDROGEN-ELECTRIC AVIATION – FROM FUEL TO TECHNOLOGY
Josef Kallo
H2FLY GmbH

Josef Kallo

H2FLY GmbH

  • Learn how hydrogen-electric propulsion enables regional, zero-emissions air travel
  • Explore advancements in hydrogen-electric systems for air taxis and fixed-wing aircraft
  • Discover recent achievements and future potential of sustainable aviation technologies
15:25 - 15:30
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN-ELECTRIC AVIATION TECHNOLOGIES
15:30 - 15:55
THE NEED FOR HIGH-POWER DEMANDS IN HYBRID ELECTRIC AVIATION
Omar Laldin
Gentiam Power

Omar Laldin

Gentiam Power

  • Many vehicles across land, sea, and air rely on hybrid architectures for longer ranges
  • hVTOL aircraft need batteries that handle rapid charge cycles and high-power bursts for takeoff
  • Advancing electric aviation requires batteries with better power density, cooling, and cycle life
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON HIGH-POWER BATTERY NEEDS FOR HYBRID SYSTEMS
16:00 - 16:25
TOOLS FOR E-VTOL MANAGEMENT, PLANNING, AND CONTROL
Raja Sengupta
UC Berkeley

Raja Sengupta

UC Berkeley

  • Explore how the VERTISIM UAM simulator models aircraft energy and passenger flows
  • Understand how effective fleet sizing and management techniques improve operations
  • Discover real-time control strategies and thoroughly analyze economic impacts for major airports
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON INNOVATIVE E-VTOL OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES
16:30 - 17:30
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
CYBERSECURITY MEETS AVIATION: RISKS FOR AAM AND NEW CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Karthik Nadig
Bosch Aviation Technology | ITK Engineering

Karthik Nadig

Bosch Aviation Technology | ITK Engineering

  • Discover emerging cybersecurity threats for advanced air mobility and next-gen aircraft
  • Gain insights into new cybersecurity certification standards, including DO 326 and ED 202
  • Explore how proven cybersecurity solutions from other industries can enhance aviation safety
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON CYBERSECURITY RISKS AND CERTIFICATION FOR AAM
10:10 - 10:35
POWERING SUSTAINABLE AVIATION – THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
Carlos Ilário da Silva
Nidec Aerospace

Carlos Ilário da Silva

Nidec Aerospace

  • Understanding the urgency of decarbonization and how aviation can achieve a more sustainable future
  • Exploring zero-emissions solutions, with a focus on electric propulsion and new aircraft designs
  • Discovering Nidec Aerospace’s role in advancing sustainable aviation through innovation
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
10:40 - 11:05
ADVANCING EVTOL EXPEDITED LOGISTICS
Manal Habib
MightyFly

Manal Habib

MightyFly

  • Learn about large autonomous cargo eVTOLs, including the Cento hybrid with 100-lb capacity over 600 miles
  • Explore real-world applications in manufacturing, healthcare, remote industries, and defense sectors
  • Understand FAA approvals and their impact on scaling efficient logistics solutions
11:05 - 11:10
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING EVTOL LOGISTICS
11:10 - 11:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:30 - 11:55
LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGIES RELEVANT TO AAM
Rodolphe Boulais
SAFT

Rodolphe Boulais

SAFT

  • Criteria to consider when evaluating Lithium technologies; energy density, power density, voltage characteristic, cycling ability, and more
  • Compare lithium technologies like NMC, NCA, LFP, LMFP, and their impact on safety and performance
  • Explore how novel applications create new requirements and the role of testing and evaluation
  • Importance to design sustainable technologies with a resilient supply chain
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGIES FOR AAM
12:00 - 12:25
AVOIDING MISTAKES OF THE EV INDUSTRY FOR ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT CHARGING
Joshua Portlock
Electro.Aero

Joshua Portlock

Electro.Aero

  • Lessons learned from challenges in EV charging standards and infrastructure deployment
  • Comparison of current automotive EV and electric aircraft charging technologies
  • Strategies to create a globally compatible charging network for electric aircraft
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT CHARGING AND EV INDUSTRY LESSONS
12:30 - 12:55
OPEN-SOURCE REAL-TIME CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION FOR AEROSPACE SYSTEMS
Darryn La Zar
ACS

Darryn La Zar

ACS

  • Designed to overcome integration challenges in aerospace test rigs using COTS hardware
  • Offers flexible adaptation for hybrid, battery electric, hydrogen, and fuel cell systems
  • Balances complex system interactions while ensuring precise real-time data processing
12:55 - 13:00
Q&A SESSION ON OPEN-SOURCE CONTROL AND DATA FOR AEROSPACE SYSTEMS
13:00 - 13:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
13:15 - 14:30
NETWORKING LUNCH

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