10/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/15/2024 06:50
Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, [email protected]
Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2024 - The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today released the full lineup of preeminent speakers gathering to discuss the hottest trends shaping the industry as part of the new Flight Deck at this year's NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).
"We are thrilled to welcome some of our industry's most prominent figures, officials and experts to the NBAA-BACE Flight Deck to share their insights on the industry's biggest topics in a new, interactive setting," said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen.
The Flight Deck, open to all show attendees, will feature CEOs, top government leaders, industry executives and visionaries. The venue will be located at the W4 entrance inside the Las Vegas Convention Center's West Hall, at Booth No. 100 on the exhibit floor, adjacent to the Emerging Tech Pavilion. Refreshments, meeting spaces and connectivity pods will all be available at the venue.
Sessions scheduled for the NBAA-BACE Flight Deck include the following:
How First Movers Are Using AI in Business Aviation
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Cut through the hype and hear from aviation's AI pioneers - and operators who are early adopters - about how artificial intelligence can lower costs while making business aviation even more flexible, responsive and safe. The panel includes:
Moderator: Robin Reidel, Partner, Co-leader, Center for Future Mobility, McKinsey & Company
Panelists
Node Talks - Charter Chat, Presented byAvinode
1:15 - 1:45 p.m.
The Aircraft Brokers: An Insider's Look at Today's Market
2 - 3 p.m.
The world's leading brokers know what's shaping the business aircraft market, and what emerging trends mean for the future. They have their hand on the pulse, and will share their outlook. The panel includes:
Moderator: Rolland Vincent, President, Rolland Vincent Associates
Panelists
The Nitty Gritty of Commercializing eVTOL, Presented by Lilium
3:15 - 3:45 p.m.
4 - 5 p.m.
Get face-to-face with agency leaders shaping policy for safety, security and certification. Ask them about their top priorities - and yours. The panel includes:
Moderator: Doug Carr, NBAA Senior Vice President, Safety, Security, Sustainability and International Operations
Panelists
Flight Security - Protecting BizAv Passengers and Crew in a Flight-TrackingAge
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
With hacking, cyber espionage and flight tracking at an all-time high, the digital world presents new threats for business aviation. Discover how security experts are keeping crews and passengers safe and secure from competitive espionage and other threats. The panel includes:
Moderator: Kristie Greco Johnson, NBAA Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Panelists
Streamlining Air Taxi Operations with LOAs in Class B Airspace, Presented by Joby Aviation
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Why You Should Expect More Than Fast With In-Flight Connectivity, Presented by Viasat
11:30 - noon
CLIMBING. FAST. - BizAv Leaders Champion the Industry's Sustainability Mission
2 - 3 p.m.
Aviation's most legendary figures and leading lights have joined our industry's daring mission to net zero. Find out how they're making it happen. The panel includes:
Moderator: Julie Boatman, Former Editor in Chief, FLYING; President, JulietBravoFox Media
Panelists
Direct Aviation With Electra's Ultra Short Aircraft, Presented by Electra.aero
3:15 - 3:45 p.m.
Trending Up or Down? Market Experts Cut Through the Noise
4-5 p.m.
At a moment characterized by both economic exuberance and uncertainty, the sharpest business aviation analysts parse the market trends and debate what will happen next.
Moderator: Brian Foley, Founder, Brian Foley Associates
Panelists
NBAA-BACE Collegiate Connect & Career Fair
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Las Vegas-area high school and college students will hear from Rep. Dina Titus (D-1-NV) about the many opportunities within the nation's aviation industry and of the importance of building a next-generation aviation workforce. Students will have an opportunity to connect with NBAA personnel, speak with recruiters and network with peers.
Review the complete schedule for all NBAA-BACE Flight Deck presentations.
NBAA-BACE, taking place Oct. 22-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Henderson Executive Airport (HND), is the most powerful business aviation event of the year. Learn more about NBAA-BACE.
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Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents more than 10,000 company and professional members and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world's largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at nbaa.org.
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