Wednesday, Jun 01

1. 9:00 am — 9:30 am

   Opening Keynote - Cybersecurity within Air Traffic Operations

   Technology has contributed greatly to the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS). It has also resulted in highly integrated and increasingly interdependent connection of computers and networks supporting the aviation community. Recent events, including Russia – Ukraine, Log4j, JetBrains and SolarWinds have proven threat actor capabilities to develop and use more sophisticated and malicious cyber-attacks against our mission critical systems and services. As the FAA migrates to adopt a Zero Trust strategy, it is ever more important that the we build and maintain relationships within industry and the Government to share intelligence for mutual defense and protection of the Aviation Ecosystem.

   Luci HolemansATO Cybersecurity Group ManagerFederal Aviation Administration (FAA)
2. 9:30 am — 10:30 am

   Connectivity in this New Era: What's Next for Airlines

   The COVID pandemic has changed the world, nowhere more so than in the world of aviation where the whole airline experience is changing. From new apps, to greater demands for a better ‘Connected’ experience, the bar has been raised for airlines. But, after a period of financial constraints, how can these expensive investments be justified. In this state-of-the-union panel, we talk about investing in capability and what next. 

   Mark HolmesSr. Editorial DirectorVia SatelliteModerator Daniel BarcenasChief Safety OfficerVivaAerobus Airlines Kim BlakelySenior Manager, Flight Operations, CNS Pgm and TechUnited Airlines Norm HaughtonDirector, In-Flight Digital Entertainment, Wi-Fi, Media Sales & AnalyticsAir Canada Bret PeytonDirector of Fleet TechnologyAlaska Airlines
3. 10:30 am — 11:00 am

   Networking Break

4. 11:00 am — 11:45 am

   5G C-Band: What's the Long-Term Solution for the US Aviation Industry?

   The FCC is auctioning more bandwidth for 5G services. Most agree this is a good thing, as there is a huge demand for faster, more efficient data services. However, there is evidence that there could be interference issues potentially caused by 5G C-band services on the radio altimeter systems that some airliners, business jets and general aviation aircraft rely on. In this interactive session, we hear from experts on both sides of this issue working toward a long-term resolution that will allow 5G C-band wireless services and flight operations to safely co-exist. 

   Woodrow Bellamy IIIEditor-in-ChiefAvionics InternationalModerator Anthony RiosPresidentFreeflight Systems Peter RysavyPresidentRysavy Research Frank SandersNational Telecommunications & Information Administration Sameh YamanyChief Technical OfficerVIAVI Solutions
5. 11:45 am — 12:15 pm

   AeroMACS or How to Improve Customer Experience and Save the Aviation Industry Millions of Dollars

   Aeronautical Mobile Airport Communication System (AeroMACS) is an international standard of a wireless broadband system that supports the increasing need for data communications and information sharing on the airport surface. It has the potential to increase security and operational efficiency. It is taking too long to implement. Why? Discover the answer to that question and more during this interactive presentation.

   Leonhard KorowajczukChief Executive OfficerCelPlan International
6. 12:15 pm — 1:30 pm

   Networking Luncheon

7. 1:30 pm — 2:30 pm

   The Connected In-Flight Entertainment: From PEDs to Seatback Screens

   The Satellite industry playing a pivotal role in keeping passengers entertained.

   1. Have we unlocked additional value from seatback screens by going Satellite?
   2. What’s the role of the Antenna? Faster, more seamless, and lower latency antenna tech helping this narrative?
   3. Is it really all about the Satellites? What can be leveraged from legacy tech?

   Norm HaughtonDirector, In-Flight Digital Entertainment, Wi-Fi, Media Sales & AnalyticsAir CanadaModerator Andre Li-GreenPanasonic Avionics Ben MurphyVice President, Account ManagementIntelsat Tracy TrentChief Executive OfficerStellar Blu Solutions
8. 2:30 pm — 3:30 pm

   Cloud-Based Flight Management System for Airspace Management Optimization

   A new collaboration between GE Aviation, SmartSky Networks, and Mosaic ATM was announced that will connect airborne and cloud-based flight management systems (FMS) for airspace management optimization in addition to enabling low altitude air traffic management (ATM) for advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft. Experts from all three companies join this interactive panel discussion to explain how this concept could work with real world examples. 

   Britton WanickVice President, Marketing & PartnershipsSmartSky NetworksModerator Gary GozNavigation Systems Product DirectorGE Aviation Todd KilbourneSenior Program ManagerMosaic ATM
9. 3:30 pm — 4:00 pm

   Networking Break

10. 4:00 pm — 4:30 pm

    Next Gen IFC: Electronically Steerable Antennas

    Intelsat provides an in-depth look at how electronically steerable antennas (ESA) can be developed for aircraft-specific mission profiles. 

    Karthik BharathanDirector of Product ManagementIntelsat
11. 4:30 pm — 5:30 pm

    The Connected Passenger Experience: Taking it to the Next Level

    Passengers want more and more bandwidth. They, more than than ever, expect an ‘at home experience on an aircraft. But, what are airlines ‘next gen’ strategies here. Are they providing just a pipe or are they looking to do something more? Here we talk about how this might develop in the 2020s, and how airlines will evolve their strategies here. 

    Bhavini DesaiHead of Aero Market DevelopmentST Engineering iDirect, Inc. Tal KalderonHead of IFEC, Content & MediaEl Al Airlines Angela VargoVice President of Marketing and Business DevelopmentBreeze Airways
12. 5:30 pm — 6:30 pm

    Networking Reception