Program

How FAA’s Part 135 and EIPP frameworks are informing the next generation of large UAS approvals, with operators and regulators sharing what’s working, what’s not, and what industry should expect as the certification landscape matures.

Invited Agencies: FAA, DOT, NTSB

Consumer drone sales, commercial fleet adoption, and new market entrants are reshaping the industry faster than regulations can keep pace. This session looks at where the market is heading — and what it means for the regulatory environment.

Invited Agencies: FAA, DOT, DoC

Part 108 is the framework that will define how drones operate beyond visual line of sight — and for agricultural operators, it’s the rulebook for their entire business model. This session examines where standards currently stand and what industry must do to prepare.

Invited Agencies: FAA, NIST

Who builds it, who approves it, who pays for it? This session tackles the physical and regulatory infrastructure that advanced air mobility requires — from vertiport siting and FAA guidance to energy grid integration and FCC spectrum allocation.

Invited Agencies: FAA, DOT, DOE, FCC

A program-level update on FAA’s EIPP integration agreements, active test corridors, and what participating operators are learning — with a direct look at the policy and technical milestones that will determine the pace of AAM integration.

Invited Agencies: FAA, DOT, NASA, DOE

AAM doesn’t happen without community buy-in and local infrastructure. This session brings together city leaders, state officials, and regional planners laying the groundwork for the vertiports, corridors, and permitting frameworks that will make urban air mobility real.

Invited Agencies: FAA, DOT, NASA, DOE

A high-stakes conversation about where drone and AAM policy is headed — FAA reauthorization priorities, the legislative agenda, and what industry should be doing now to shape what comes next.

Invited Agencies: FAA, DOT, Congress

From sensor tech to certification standards, this session examines how DAA systems are being developed, approved, and deployed — featuring real-world case studies and a frank assessment of what it takes to get a DAA solution through FAA.

Invited Agencies: FAA, NASA, DOT, DHS

A deep dive into Part 146 compliance requirements for remote operators, with FAA leadership and industry veterans unpacking certification expectations and what the new regulatory framework means for operators at every scale.

Invited Agencies: FAA, DOT, NTSB

How state agencies, municipalities, and tribal governments are deploying drones for public safety, infrastructure inspection, and emergency response — with lessons from the field for policymakers and industry partners.

Invited Agencies: FAA, DHS/FEMA, DOT

National security concerns have reshaped who can build, buy, and operate drones in the United States. This session unpacks the regulatory landscape for UAS supply chains — from NDAA compliance to domestic manufacturing incentives — and what it means for operators and manufacturers navigating the new rules.

Invited Agencies: DHS, DoD, DoC, DoS

With the 2026 World Cup and 2028 LA Olympics on the horizon, this session examines the legal authorities, interagency coordination, and technology deployment required to protect major event airspace — and what it means for legitimate commercial operators.

Invited Agencies: DHS, TSA, DOJ, DoD

A candid conversation on where FAA and DOT are directing ATC modernization investment — and what that means for integrating UAS and advanced air mobility into the national airspace.

Invited Agencies: FAA, DOT

A rare look inside the federal rulemaking process — from ANPRM to NPRM to final rule — with a senior FAA official walking through how industry input actually shapes regulatory outcomes and where the leverage points are.

Invited Agencies: FAA

USDA maps wildfires. DOI monitors pipelines. DOJ supports law enforcement. Federal agencies are among the largest UAS operators in the country — and their operational needs, policy challenges, and procurement decisions have major implications for the industry.

Invited Agencies: DOI, DOJ, USDA, DOE

American manufacturers and operators are competing in a global market — but a patchwork of national regulations threatens to fragment it. This session examines where ICAO, international standards bodies, and key partner nations agree, where they diverge, and what US leadership looks like on the world stage.

Agencies Invited: FAA, NIST, NTIA

Drones and advanced air mobility don’t just add technology — they reshape jobs, skills, and the composition of the aviation workforce. This session brings together labor organizations, traditional aviation stakeholders, and UAS employers to examine how the workforce is adapting and what policy must address.

Invited Agencies: FAA, DOL

American UAS manufacturers want to sell globally — but export control frameworks, ITAR restrictions, and international competition create a complex environment. This session examines how US companies can compete internationally while navigating the regulatory guardrails designed to protect national security.

Invited Agencies: DoC, DoD, DoS

NPRM 2209 is one of the most consequential proposed rulemakings for large UAS operations in years. This session gives the full spectrum of affected stakeholders — from cargo operators to infrastructure inspectors — a forum to surface unintended consequences and help FAA understand the breadth of what this rule touches.

Invited Agencies: FAA, DOT, NTSB

Reliable connectivity is the backbone of scalable drone and AAM operations — and the fight over spectrum is just beginning. This fireside session examines FCC spectrum allocation, cellular network integration, and what it takes to guarantee the connectivity that safety-critical operations require.

Connected Agencies: FCC, NTIA

As Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs scale, their intersection with commercial airspace is raising new governance questions. This fireside examines how FAA is thinking about airspace allocation as DFR operations mature and begin competing for the same corridors as commercial operators.

Invited Agencies: FAA, NASA