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

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 ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
11:30 - 11:55
HYDROGEN ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN FOR AIRCRAFT APPLICATIONS
Josef Kallo
H2FLY

Josef Kallo

H2FLY

  • Identifying the key challenges for hydrogen-electric commercial aircraft and the outlook for H2-AC development in Europe
  • Examining the latest hydrogen-electric propulsion technology advances under development at H2FLY for aviation use
  • Assessing the expected climate impact, infrastructure requirements, and readiness for large-scale H2-AC deployment
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN ELECTRIC POWERTRAINS FOR AIRCRAFT
12:00 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
CAN BATTERY ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT TRANSFORM AIRPORTS INTO ENERGY HUBS?
John Nilsson
Swedavia AB

John Nilsson

Swedavia AB

  • Exploring airport charging demand scenarios and what they reveal about future electric aircraft operations
  • Assessing the key elements of charging infrastructure planning, including grid capacity, flexibility, and integration
  • Evaluating whether airports can realistically operate as energy hubs by balancing aviation needs with local energy systems
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON AIRPORTS AS ENERGY HUBS FOR ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
14:00 - 14:25
BUILDING RESILIENT ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT SUPPLY CHAINS BEYOND PROTOTYPE SCALE
Claudia Galea
Kearney

Claudia Galea

Kearney

  • How resilience must be designed early as electric aircraft move from prototypes to production
  • Why dual sourcing and regional MRO networks reduce risk while enabling scalable manufacturing
  • How early supplier qualification builds power electronics propulsion systems and advanced materials
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING RESILIENT ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT SUPPLY CHAINS
14:30 - 15:00
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:00 - 15:25
VISION FOR 2,000 VERTIPORTS – ROADMAP TO A CONTINENT-SCALE NETWORK
Lisa Wright
Landings

Lisa Wright

Landings

  • Examining why scalable ground infrastructure is essential for eVTOLs, drones, and air taxis to achieve true mobility
  • Analyzing how public–private partnerships can accelerate the rollout of landing, charging, and storage vertiports across regions
  • Highlighting how connecting rural and underserved communities can boost local economies while expanding equitable access to AAM
15:25 - 15:30
Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING A CONTINENT-SCALE VERTIPORT NETWORK
15:30 - 15:55
WHY STANDARDIZED PORTABLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE IS CRITICAL TO COMMERCIALLY VIABLE ELECTRIC AVIATION
Joshua Portlock
Electro.Aero Pty Ltd

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

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 - 17:30
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:10
RESERVED PRESENTATION
10:10 - 10:35
AUTOMATED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR LOW-ALTITUDE OPERATIONS
Carla Repsold
SkyGrid

Carla Repsold

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 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
EVTOL - EFFICIENCY, RELIABILITY, REDUNDANCY, AND CERTIFICATION
Steven Ohanesian
Infineon Technologies

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
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON EVTOL EFFICIENCY RELIABILITY AND CERTIFICATION
11:30 - 11:55
MEASUREMENT OF THERMAL RUNAWAY BEHAVIOR FOR AIRCRAFT BATTERY SAFETY ASSESSMENT
Surendra Singh
Belmont Scientific, Inc.

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
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON CERTIFICATION-READY THERMAL RUNAWAY DATA FOR EVTOL BATTERIES
12:00 - 12:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
12:15 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH

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