Keynote Theatre 2
Curated to provide you with the knowledge, tips, tricks, and trends which are shaping the industry, our keynote speakers are hand-picked to give you a plethora of content and promises to not be missed!
Take a look at some of our incredible keynotes shaping the lineup for this year!
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Tuesday
11.00 - 11.30
Craig Palmer
British ArmyGenerating Coherence of Army Open and Specified Class RPAS
RPAS are revolutionising the battlefield and the British Army is fielding Open and Specified class RPAS at scale and pace. Their operation is increasingly an all-arms sport and the Army is generating an appropriate governance and assurance regime, underpinned by cultural growth, to enable their safe and effective operation.
12.30 - 13.00
Phil Hanson
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)Maritime and Coastguard Agency Aviation Evoultion
Discuss the evolution of Coastguard aviation and how that led the MCA to explore BVLOS drone use to support time critical missions, to increase search efficiency and effectiveness, whilst reducing the risk to the rescuers
14.00 - 14.30
Dave Drewitt
ThalesSharing Skies - Enabling Safe & Secure Drone Operations
The challenge is how to speed up the development of and then implement the key technologies, procedures, and processes the industry will need to usher in a new generation of exciting drone services. All at a scale that makes economic sense. And all in a way that’s safe, secure and, of course, mitigates the potential for maliciously operated drones to negatively impact society.
14.45 - 15.15
Keith Bennett
West Midlands PoliceWest Midlands Police: Leading the way in Emergency Drone Services
Uncover the story of the West Midlands Police Drone Team, setting new standards in public safety and leaving a lasting impact on modern policing and aviation.
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Wednesday
11.00 - 11.30
Hazel Dempsey
NHS GrampianCAELUS: A Drone Network to Support Healthcare Delivery in Scotland
The Seminar will present the approach adopted in delivering a Once for Scotland National Innovation Project focusing on the challenges and benefits this approach brings to the successful delivery of introducing novel technology into a healthcare setting.
11.00 - 11.30
Karen Bell
NHS GrampianCAELUS: A Drone Network to Support Healthcare Delivery in Scotland
The Seminar will present the approach adopted in delivering a Once for Scotland National Innovation Project focusing on the challenges and benefits this approach brings to the successful delivery of introducing novel technology into a healthcare setting.
11.45 - 12.15
Darryl Abelscroft
Department for TransportFuture of Flight: A Shared Vision Between UK Government and Industry
Through the Future of Flight Industry Group (FFIG), Government and Industry are co-designing an action plan to realise a shared vision for the future of the UAS and AAM sectors in the UK. Darryl will set out the work here to date, the vision and outcomes the group are looking to deliver, and how you can get involved.
12.30 - 13.00
Philipp Schartau
McKinsey & CompanyUnlocking AAM Market Success
What does it take for Advanced Air Mobility to become part of everyday life? Looking at technology, infrastructure and mobility ecosystems.
13.15 - 13.45
Matthew Satterley, Louisa Smith & Michael Merritt
Wing PanelUK Frameworks Paving the Way for Rapid Community Drone Delivery Networks
Join experienced drone delivery operators and providers sharing insights from their operations and discussing their approaches to advancing the next phase of rapid transport in the UK and Europe. The panel will cover the current UK policy and regulatory environment; how it has developed to promote drone delivery applications like medical and pharmacy; compare operational models, approaches, and collaborations; and how current deliveries are benefitting UK communities.
14.00 - 14.30
Graham Brown and Anne-Lise Scaillierez
ARPAS-UK2023 Update and latest Market Outlook
2023 is a busy year, and we expect the same in 2024: Join us to review key regulatory and industry engagement updates. We will also welcome our members, PwC with Craig Roberts, Head of Drones, and Frost & Sullivan with Michael Rowe, VP Global Aerospace. They will share highlights of their latest industry reports on the perception of drones and the Advanced Air Mobility AAM market opportunity.
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