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
08:00 - 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?
Anthony (Tony) James | Gallagher
Becky Kelderman | Manufacturo
Tanay Manjrekar | Odys Aviation
Manal Habib | MightyFly
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
Baldwin - Safety & Compliance, A Portside Company
- 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
- Identifying why low-altitude airspace awareness is fragmented and unfit for next-generation aviation
- Arguing that public 5G networks offer the programmable, scalable foundation for trusted airspace operations
- Detailing how 5G enables secure pilot identity, population risk awareness, and resilient connectivity
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 - 15:45
HOW DOUBLE BOX TAIL EFFICIENCY DRIVES TOMORROW'S ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
Michael Duke
DBT Aero
- Scrutinizing how hybrid electric propulsion improves range and lowers emissions while introducing additional weight and complexity
- Analyzing how the Double Box Tail design reduces drag, boosts lift, and improves overall energy efficiency
- Tracing DBT Aero’s development pathway, highlighting the steps toward the commercialization of regional electric aircraft
15:45 - 15:50
Q&A SESSION ON DOUBLE BOX TAIL DESIGNS FOR ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
15:50 - 16:15
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
16:15 - 16:20
Q&A SESSION ON AUTOMATED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR LOW-ALTITUDE OPS
16:20 - 16:45
HYBRID GENERATOR UNITS FOR eVTOLs AND ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
Christian Mundigler
RED Aircraft GmbH
- 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
16:45 - 16:50
Q&A SESSION ON HYBRID GENERATORS FOR QUIET AAM OPERATIONS
16:50 - 17:15
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
17:15 - 17:20
Q&A SESSION ON THE RISE OF ACCESSIBLE AERIAL POWERSPORT FLIGHT SYSTEMS
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 - 09:10
PANEL DISCUSSION ON INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FOR URBAN AIR MOBILITY
09:10 - 09:35
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
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON CERTIFIED AVIONICS FOR ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
09:40 - 10:05
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
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON PASSIVE COOLING FOR ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
10:10 - 10:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
10:30 - 11:00
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?
Katja Roesler | Hochschule Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences
Victor Oribamise | Kquika
Bjoern Stoll | Digatron Power Electronics
Phil Derner | National Business Aviation Association
11:00 - 11:25
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
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON CERTIFICATION-READY THERMAL RUNAWAY DATA FOR eVTOL BATTERIES
11:30 - 11:55
NEW AAM TECHNOLOGY READY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
Chris Metts
47G
- Highlighting the FAA’s eVTOL Integrated Pilot Program that encourages communities to plan AAM infrastructure
- Presenting Utah’s strategy for advancing vertiport networks and supporting operational readiness
- Establishing supportive regulatory frameworks through state legislation and city-level ordinances
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING THE POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR AAM
12:00 - 12:25
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
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON VERTIPORT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AAM SCALE
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
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
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON PORTABLE CHARGING FOR ELECTRIC AVIATION
14:00 - 14:25
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
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON ELECTRIC AVIATION IN REGENERATIVE LUXURY TRAVEL
14:30 - 15:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
15:00 - 15:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
15:15 - 15:30
CLOSING REMARKS
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