The FTE Air Mobility X Conference Day Agenda
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Theme: “New Approaches for a New World”
Following the highly successful introduction of the FTE Air MobilityX Summit at FTE Global in Las Vegas last December, Vegas will play host once again to a leading conference to help industry stakeholders plan for eVTOL, drone and electric aircraft operations. Organisations confirmed to speak include McKinsey & Company, Teague, Odys Aviation, FlixBus, Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport, Ross & Baruzzini, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Paragon VTOL Aerospace, and many more.
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Tuesday 6th September 2022
Exclusive invitation-only event hosted by Populous
This event is invitation-only with limited capacity – once registered your application will be considered by the Populous team
Global architecture firm Populous have curated an exclusive experience, Destination: YOU, bringing together global industry leaders to share perspectives on the future of travel. Populous will bring its expertise as global thought leaders in experiential journeys to host this half-day experience on 6 September. Together, all attendees will explore the lens in which we view the world and how design, environment, industry development and experience DNA play into the narrative of where we are and where we’re headed.
Once you book your FTE Global ticket, you will receive more information on how to register your interest to attend the Populous event. Please note, this workshop is invitation-only and has a very limited capacity.
Unofficial Mixer at Beerhaus Las Vegas
FTE Global is renowned for its ability to bring industry executives together in relaxed environments to reconnect with old friends, and make new ones, and we have chosen the Beerhaus – Las Vegas as our venue to facilitate interested delegates being able to come together (outside of our official social event schedule) to enjoy a few drinks upon arrival in Las Vegas on their own dime.
The Beerhaus delivers a fresh take on the classic beer hall, where an artfully curated menu ensures both beer nerds and casual drinkers will find their favourites. It is located just next door to the Aria Resort in The Park between New York-New York and Park MGM. There are 28 craft beers on tap and entertainment options including Jenga and corn hole. Grab a cold drink, play some bar games and connect with old and new friends indoors, or on the outdoor patio.
Wednesday 7th September 2022
Opening Keynote Session
Daniel Coleman
Founder & CEO
Future Travel Experience
Dr. Joe Leader
CEO
APEX/IFSA
The future of travel according to the man leading the charge in space exploration, automated aviation systems and modernising airline operations
Blue Origin’s John Couluris will deliver an outstanding Opening Keynote outlining his vision on the future of travel. As Vice President, Lunar Permanence, John leads an incredible team to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon, working to design and build multiple classes of landers, habitats and resource-utilising technologies to ensure we reach the Moon and stay there. Prior to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, John made history leading SpaceX’s effort to fly the Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station. Experienced Chief Technology Officer aiding multiple airlines across the globe in modernising their operations, John currently leads the technology advancements for Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras as Chief Technology Officer and Advisor to the CEO. He is also the Founder and board member of Reliable Robotics, a VC-backed Silicon Valley startup focusing on advanced aircraft automation.
What does the future mobility landscape really look like, and how should air transport stakeholders be adapting?
Following a scene-setting keynote, a panel of industry innovators will discuss their views, efforts, visions and learnings relating to future mobility.
Robin Riedel
Partner
McKinsey & Company
Beyond point-to-point: How new mobility will transform the passenger experience
A more connected and automated mobility ecosystem is emerging. Advances in edge computing and machine learning are making fleets of autonomous vehicles a reality in cities. Digital twin technology is facilitating breakthroughs in how we manage transportation infrastructure, from airports and subway systems to freeways and street curbs. New modalities, including electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and even lighter-than-air dirigibles, are set to both disrupt and complement existing route structures. In the future everything will be a node on the network in transit systems managed by artificial intelligence, which will continuously optimize operations and passenger journeys through the automation of automation. This emerging era of connected and automated mobility will change how people travel in ways that evolve our current point-to-point paradigm. In this presentation Devin will present near- and far-term overviews of the opportunities this change will create for airlines, airports, cities, aircraft and vehicle manufacturers, and technology companies.
James Dorris
Co-Founder and CEO
Odys Aviation
Pierre Gourdain
Senior Managing Director, US, Canada
FlixBus
Naashom Marx
Director of Strategic Innovation - Advanced Mobility
CVG Airport
John Picard
Futurist
Lunch and two-hour networking on the exhibition floor packed with exclusive launches and unveilings
What will advanced air mobility ground infrastructure and customer journeys really look like, and can they be commercialised effectively?
After a scene-setting case study presentation, the panel members will each share their views from their seats on how they believe AAM journeys will be experienced by passengers and how industry stakeholders will make them work successfully in every sense.
Chris Runde
Director of Strategy and Innovation
Introba
Ian Scoley
Head of Design
AMP (Applied Mobility Partners)
Thanos Smith
Chief Visionary Officer
Paragon VTOL Aerospace
Bryant Walker
ACM / Aviation Administrator
City of Brownsville – Department of Aviation
Justin Towles
President
Crown Consulting
Coffee break & networking on the exhibition floor
Interactive Workshop: What are the right approaches to designing and developing vertiports, and successfully getting advanced air mobility (AAM) operations underway?
Arturo Garcia-Alonso
Chief Strategy Officer
Avports
Day 1 Closing Keynote for all participants
Airline industry maverick John Thomas is returning to his regional roots with a new airline in the US – Connect Airlines – a carrier that boldly plans to not only bring turboprop planes back to the jet-dominated market, but also become the world’s first hydrogen-powered carrier and the first US-based zero-emission airline. What are his views on the future of travel, and how does he believe the industry should transform to truly deliver smarter travel to the passengers we serve, and our planet?
Networking Reception on the exhibition floor
Make the most of the vital networking opportunities provided at the FTE Global 2022 Networking Reception, where delegates can enjoy demonstrations in the exhibition and network with their peers, over a refreshing drinks and snacks. The Networking Reception will begin early so participants have more scope to network outside of the official event proceedings.
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