Navigating Urban Skies and Aerial Cities: Emerging Trends and Evolutions
- Lorenzo Murzilli Thomas Curran Magdalena Szymańska
This panel will analyse the latest trends, challenges, and successes in aerial cities and urban environments, with input from cities, regions, and Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs). Panellists will dive deep into the significant advancements and challenges in cities and urban environments. A comprehensive overview will be given on the continuously evolving landscape of aerial mobility across different countries, cities, and regions.
Urban Infrastructure and Drone Integration: Preparing Cities for the Future of Aerial Mobility
- Lorenzo Murzilli Malachy Bradley Michael Robbins José Javier Rodríguez Hernández
This panel will explore the readiness of cities to accommodate drone technologies, including vertiports and eVTOLs. Experts will discuss the challenges and progress in planning, permissions, and education for urban infrastructure, and will examine the collaboration between city planners, authorities, and commercial stakeholders.
The Commercial Imperative: Operationalising U-Space in Urban Environments
- Richard Boden Larissa Haas Nina Dorfmayr Matthias Gronstedt Khushboo Wadhwani
This session will examine the commercial realities of U-Space, highlighting the tension between enabling growth and over-regulation. The panellists will assess the role of automation, what has already been done, social acceptance, and operational feedback in shaping scalable, industry-ready frameworks.
Global Supply Chains and Drone Manufacturing: Navigating Strategic Dependencies
- Lorenzo Murzilli
This panel will examine the complexities of global drone manufacturing, with a focus on supply chain security, geopolitical tensions, and component dependencies. Speakers will explore industry resilience, diversification strategies, and the broader implications for innovation and market stability.
Investor Perspectives on Scaling Businesses
- Pau Guarro i Oliver Alan Costello Jon Bradford Brian Caulfield Stephen Tully
In this session, key stakeholders from both the private and public investment sectors will share their insights and viewpoints on the drone and eVTOL markets. The discussion will explore the effects of these challenges on market dynamics, investment patterns, and future prospects. The aim is to offer clarity on how investors are navigating the landscape, adjusting to different strategies, and pinpointing areas with strong potential for growth.
