2025 Agenda

Registration & Sponsor Exhibitor Displays Open

Continental Breakfast

Welcoming Remarks
Ted Angel, Executive Director, NAAMCE
Felita LaRock, Singer, National Anthem
Mayor Rob Rue, City of Springfield
Senator Kyle Koehler., Ohio Senate District 10
Dan Sloat, AAM Institute

Opening Remarks
JP Nauseef, President & CEO, JobsOhio

AAM Workshops
Workshop 1 - Sustainability of AAM
Supply Chain and Manufacturing, Workforce, Maintenance 
This session explores the long-term sustainability of the advanced air mobility industry through the lens of workforce development and supply chain resilience. Discussions will focus on building a skilled talent pipeline, strengthening regional and national supply chains, manufacturing capacity, and ensuring the industry can scale in a reliable, competitive, and equitable way. 
Workshop Panel
Moderator: Chelsea Treboniak, Critical Ops
Panelist: John Eberhardt, NEOFIX
Panelist: Sophia Long, Team NEO, Smart Manufacturing Cluster
Panelist: David McNairy, DABOS
Panelist: Dr. Andrew Shepherd, Sinclair Community College

Workshop 2 - Hybrid Electric Power and AAM
Fuel Sources, Infrastructure, Power  
This session examines the role of hybrid-electric propulsion systems in advancing AAM. Participants will discuss how hybrid technologies extend range and performance, improve efficiency, and address certification and safety requirements. Use cases and research insights will highlight where hybrid solutions can accelerate adoption. 
Workshop Panel:
Moderator: Naashom Marx, Woolpert
Panelist: Chris McWhinney, CEO of Millennium Reign Energy
Panelist: Phil Jonat, WSP Distributed Energy Lead
Panelist: Bret Oakleaf, NREL

Workshop 3 - eVTOL Operations
Airspace, Operators, Ground Handling  
This session explores the daily realities of operating eVTOL aircraft, both on the ground and in the air. Beyond OEM perspectives, the discussion will highlight the role of operators, service providers, airports, and regulators in shaping safe and efficient operations. Topics include crew and ground handling procedures, maintenance practices, flight operations, airspace coordination, and how these elements come together to create a seamless passenger and cargo experience. 
Workshop Panel:
Moderator: Ruben Del Rosario, Kent State University
Panelist: Sean Calhoun, Cal Analytics
Panelist: Jim Murphy, Crown Consulting
Panelist: Bryan Kowalczyk, University of Cincinnati Office of Research

Workshop 4 - AAM Infrastructure
Vertiports,  Airports, Infrastructure Planning and Virtual Control Tower Infrastructure
This session highlights the pivotal role MPOs, state DOTs, and airports will play in ensuring the success of vertiports and related infrastructure. Discussion will center on aligning design and construction with FAA standards, integrating charging and airspace management systems, and coordinating land use and transportation planning. Equally important, participants will explore strategies for building community acceptance and confidence in AAM infrastructure as part of the broader transportation network.  This session will also explore the application of lighthouse avionics virtual control tower and its upcoming installation at SGH.
Workshop Panel:
Moderator: Sheldon Menezes, Woolpert
Panelist: Robyn Bancroft, OKI
Panelist: Rex Alexander, Five Alpha LLC
Panelist: Eric Griles, Lighthouse Avionics

Lunch & Exhibits

Creating AAM Research and Training Capabilities in Higher Education
Dr. Andrew Shepherd, Chief Research Officer, Sinclair Community College

AAM Workshops (Continued)

Workshop 1 - Sustainability of AAM
Workshop 2 - Hybrid Electric Power and AAM
Workshop 3 - eVTOL Operations with Kairos Research
Dr. Rajan Bhattacharyya, Director of Research, Kairos Research
Dr. Brandon (Brad) Minnery, Founder & CEO, Kairos Research
Workshop 4 - AAM Infrastructure

Closing Comments
Exhibits & Networking Reception

Continental Breakfast, Registration & Exhibits

Opening Comments
Transition to Workshops
AAM Workshops (Continued)
Workshop 1 - Sustainability of AAM
Workshop 2 - Hybrid Electric Power and AAM
Workshop 3 - eVTOL Operations with Bob Tanner, AAM Director, ODOT
Workshop 4 - AAM Infrastructure

Closing Comments
Lunch and Exhibits

Exhibits, Demonstrations & Simulator Tours

Sinclair Pivotal Blackfly Static Display: 1pm-4pm
Hydro Electric Vehicle Charging Demo: 1pm-4pm
The Valentine Wright “B” Flyer Static Display: 1pm-4pm

Sinclair Pivotal Blackfly Simulator*
Sinclair Electric Aircraft Simulator*
Joby Aviation Simulator*
*separate registration required

NEOEx Liquid Hydrogen Microgrid Tours
Attendees can sign up at the NEOEx booth for a 1 hour tour of the microgrid (includes transportation time from NAAMCE to LH2 microgrid at airport).