Wednesday, September 6th

1. 8:00 am — 9:00 am

   Networking Breakfast

2. 9:00 am — 9:30 am

   Opening Keynote: AI Accelerates Transformation in Aviation

   We have known for years that AI is a transformative force for business. As 2023 set in, the emergence of Generative AI through ChatGPT took us by surprise. It made evident that the pace and depth of this transformation will be greater than we anticipated. Recent research by leading consulting firms and universities affirms that Generative AI will reshape work for every single knowledge worker. In this talk we will explore the potential for AI to transform our businesses, highlighting the benefit of real-time data enabled by connectivity.

   Tassio CarvalhoSenior Manager, AI/MLAmerican Airlines
3. 9:30 am — 10:00 am

   Converging Tech and its Impact on Sustainable Aviation

   The combination of previously independent, rapidly improving new technologies, including but not limited to the latest advancements in connectivity, is already beginning to transform the aviation industry. The pace of these developments is accelerating.  As they converge with each other, the result is potential or purposeful exponential change.  Join this session to learn what some of these converging technologies are in aviation, their relationship with megatrends like sustainability, and where you might participate in the upside and avoid being left behind.

   Ryan StonePresidentSmartSky Networks, LLC
4. 10:00 am — 10:30 am

   Onboard Intelligence and the New Horizon of Observability

   The inability to access, capture, analyze, and interpret all the data generated by systems onboard aircraft comprehensively is a challenge for most operators today. This limitation hinders the detection of critical issues such as maintenance problems, cybersecurity threats, and compliance concerns. Without critical, data-driven insights into what’s happening onboard your aircraft, you may be left vulnerable while struggling to make well-informed decisions that can help ensure the operational efficiency and increased safety of your fleet. This ongoing challenge underscores the need for innovative solutions to improve observability across your entire fleet. 

   Join us for a discussion about what observability entails and what it enables. We’ll explore how the data created by onboard systems can be captured and analyzed to help you improve the resiliency of airline operations and the efficiency and longevity of your aircraft. In this session, you’ll learn the following: 

   • Why gaining observability into onboard systems is so difficult today. 
   • How a lack of observability today increases cybersecurity risks, potentially impacting operational resilience.
   • What role onboard serial data plays in providing better observability across your fleet. 

   Bobby AndersonVice President/General Manager for Commercial AviationShift5 Inc
5. 10:30 am — 11:00 am

   Networking Break

6. 11:00 am — 11:45 am

   The Connected Future: Exploring the Next Stage of Connectivity in Airlines, Predictive Maintenance, and Enhanced Operations

   It is clear that airlines are using connectivity more and more to impact their operations as well as to boost the passenger experience. From better maintenance and fuel efficiency to better communication between staff, the benefits are all-encompassing. However, as more bandwidth becomes available, and more software and apps are developed, what is the next stage for this? Here we talk about apps, predictive maintenance, and how the “connected” operation of an aircraft may look in the future.

   Bobby AndersonVice President/General Manager for Commercial AviationShift5 Inc Kim BlakelySenior Manager, Flight Operations, CNS Pgm and TechUnited Airlines Mark CanadaPartnerDialexa (an IBM Company) Nate HicksVice President, Product ManagementGE Digital Bret PeytonManaging Director Standards, Fleet & Operational ControlAlaska Airlines Dan ParsonsAssociate EditorAvionics InternationalModerator
7. 11:45 am — 12:15 pm

   Exploring the Balancing Act: Integrating Connectivity and Security in Aviation Operations

   With the increasing affordability of connectivity and advancements in technology, we now possess a greater array of possibilities for integrating connectivity into various aspects. Often, this integration is motivated by improved operational effectiveness. However, it’s crucial to strike a harmony between these operational requirements and the imperative of maintaining the security of aircraft. Tune in to Andrew’s discussion as he explores factors to contemplate regarding the well-being of crew, passengers, and maintenance processes.

   Andrew DrakeManager, Aviation CybersecurityNetJets
8. 12:30 pm — 2:00 pm

   Networking Luncheon

9. 2:00 pm — 2:30 pm

   Leading the Way in IFC Services and Introducing the Vision of a 'Connected' Aircraft

   Air Canada is one of the pioneers when it comes to offering IFC services. It is one of North America’s major airlines and it has exciting plans for the future as it looks to offer the next generation of services based on a ‘Connected’ aircraft. We’ll talk to Norm Haughton, Air Canada’s Director, In-Flight Digital Entertainment, Wi-Fi, Media Sales and Analytics about how these plans are taking shape.

   Norm HaughtonDirector, In-Flight Digital Entertainment, Wi-Fi, Media Sales & AnalyticsAir Canada
10. 2:30 pm — 3:00 pm

    Make Machine-Learning and Predictive Maintenance Part of Your Daily Operation

    Make machine-learning and predictive maintenance part of your daily operation, without the need for a data scientist. Discover key-elements to make data-informed maintenance part of your daily operation. Leverage built-in Augmented Analytics tools that use machine learning to deliver insights for effective predictive maintenance. Engineer or analyst roles can easily develop predictive maintenance algorithms, relying on AI to integrate and analyze maintenance data and plan for future component failure and avoid unscheduled events. With the right process and solutions, you don’t need to be a data scientist to benefit from data science capabilities.

    Angela SaffinPortfolio Leader, Analytics Solutions, Digital Aviation SolutionsBoeing Global Services
11. 3:00 pm — 3:45 pm

    Unleashing the Potential: Exploring the Impact of AI/ML Technologies in the Aviation Industry

    The use of AI/ML in aviation is not new; the industry has seen predictive arrival times, departure times, delays, overbookings. Now with the latest buzz in the technology world around Chat GPT, Baird, and others – the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in EVERYTHING has become a great conversation in every industry. It brings up this important question – How can all the new AI/ML technologies improve the aviation industry? Is there a specific area that we think would benefit the industry the most? Are you using ML/AI today? If so, How are you using ML within your aviation business?  If you aren’t, do you want to? 

    Seth BabcockAssociate Director, Tech Ops Solutions & Data AnalyticsCollins Aerospace Dan ChambersApplications ArchitectUPS Allan TwiggDirector, Flight OperationsUnited Airlines Jon MerrittAssociate Director, Flight Deck & Electronic Flight Bag ApplicationsCollins AerospaceModerator
12. 3:45 pm — 4:15 pm

    Networking Break

13. 4:15 pm — 5:00 pm

    The Connected Skies: Unveiling the Distinct Approaches of Bizjet Operators Towards Connectivity and Sustainability in Comparison to Commercial Airlines

    Bizjet operators are a key part of the “connected ecosystem.” They have high wealth customers who expect connectivity. However, do their approaches differ from commercial airlines? This panel looks at this part of the market and their drive to sustainability as well as whether their approaches to connectivity and sustainability differ from their commercial counterparts.

    Natalia Vargas BejaranoDirector, Aftermarket Product and Digital Strategy & PMOBombardier Andrew DrakeManager, Aviation CybersecurityNetJets Sean ReillyVice President, Air Transport Management & Digital SolutionsSmartSky Networks Ray RennertNew Product Development Program ManagerGulfstream Aerospace Jessica ReedEditorAvionics MagazineModerator
14. 5:00 pm — 5:30 pm

    How to Implement Cybersecurity Measures in a Complex Industry

    Cybersecurity incidents in aviation are on the rise, but detailed information and measures taken often remain undisclosed due to the industry’s closed-off nature. The aviation sector’s complex and slow-to-respond nature makes implementing comprehensive solutions seem challenging, contributing to a lack of proactive cybersecurity measures. Although some positive changes, like evolving regulations and industry compliance, are emerging, they fall short of addressing the issue adequately. To enhance cybersecurity, a gradual approach involving knowledge sharing, awareness initiatives, training, and risk assessments can collectively contribute to building cyber resilience in the aviation industry.

    Avi TenenbaumChief Executive OfficerCyviation
15. 5:30 pm — 6:30 pm

    The 10th Annual Connected Aviation Welcome Reception

    Please join us in the exhibit hall as we celebrate the 10th Annual Connected Aviation Intelligence Summit. Enjoy light appetizers and refreshing beverages while networking with fellow colleagues. Reception sponsored by OneWeb.