Exhibit Hall and Networking Pavilion Open
The Tech Symposium Interactive Exhibit Hall and Networking Pavilion will be live during the event for you to meet with, speak to, and see exhibitors and their technology offerings.

FAA Remarks
Pamela Whitley, Assistant Administrator for NextGen, FAA
Shelley Yak, Executive Director, FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center

The Digital Transformation of Our ATM System
Moderator: Capt. Craig Drew
Panelists:
Todd Donovan, Thales
Rebecca Guy, FAA
LeAnn Ridgeway, Collins Aerospace
Jeffrey Schweitzer, Verizon
Cheryl Quinn, NASA

See on-demand pre-recorded sessions from the William J. Hughes Technical Center - the nation's premier air transportation system laboratory. 

9 – 10:30 AM

Tech Talk: The Potential and Practical Applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality in the NAS
Presenter: Tony Tisdall, JMA Solutions Inc.

Intelligent Airspace with AI: From Bots to Safety Critical Operations
Moderator: Kevin Niewoehner, L3Harris Technologies
Panelists:
Dr. Misty Davies, NASA
Lidia Gavrilenko, FAA
Robert V. Jones, PReSafe Technology

R&D: Paving the Way to a More Sustainable, Resilient NAS
Moderator: Ian Trim, Guidehouse
Panelists:
Robert Boyd, IATA
Al Capps, NASA

Keynote Address: Dr. Vint Cerf, Google

ATCA Women in Aviation Technology Networking Event
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ATCA Technical Symposium Buzz Session 
Facilitator:
Abigail Glenn-Chase, ATCA
Panelists: 
Peter F. Dumont,  ATCA 
Jaime Figueroa,  William J. Hughes Technical Center
Barry Sullivan, NASA

Tech Talk: TBD 
Panel Discussion Moderator:  TBD 
Panelists: 
TBD

Abstract: To date the air transportation system has evolved from a procedural system focused on safety, to a system that relied more heavily on radar for better surveillance, and now to a system that is more trajectory-based management oriented, that is focused on increased efficiency and proactive planning.  In order to meet the demands of future operations the system will need to become a more collaborative, connected, performance-based system and eventually a highly automated system that will depend heavily on human-machine integration and more machine-to-machine interactions.  As the system evolves there will be many technical challenges that will need to be overcome.  This panel will look at the impending issues expected to occur as it evolves to a more futuristic and capable system.

9 AM – 10:30 AM

Tech Talk: TBD
Moderator: Kevin Niewoehner, L3Harris Technologies
Panelists: 
Robert V. Jones, PReSafe Technologies

Abstract:  Public Law 115-254, The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, states: “It is the sense of Congress that the Administration should, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and industry stakeholders, periodically review the use or proposed use of artificial intelligence technologies within the aviation system and assess whether the Administration needs a plan regarding artificial intelligence standards and best practices to carry out its mission.”

Join us as we consider the myriad potential aviation applications, from advisory bots to safety critical operations, and take an in-depth look at the technical underpinnings of this exciting field. Panelists will explore how the domestic and global aviation industry will evolve and transform - both technically and operationally - as AI-applications are integrated with flight operations. This session draws from diverse business affiliations, disciplinary expertise, and personal backgrounds. 

BASELINE QUESTIONS FOR THE PANEL:
• Other than the Legislative mandate, why is this a good idea? What is driving this need and why is this timely?
• What primary benefits do we envision from integration of this technology across a variety of applications domains- from bots to safety critical operations?
• How do we see safety certification advancing within an AI-enhanced system? More specifically, what organizations are stepping forward to advance AI Standards and Best Practices to support development of a regulatory framework for AI adoption in a safety critical environment, i.e. aviation?

Tech Talk: TBD
Panel Discussion Moderator: TBD
Panelists: 
TBD

Abstract: The Biden Administration and Congress are considering significant policy agendas towards a more modern, sustainable infrastructure that, if enacted, have the potential to create seismic impacts across our society. Government and industry have already made significant R&D investments towards developing and commercializing technologies to reduce the environmental impact of NAS operations. In this discussion, panelists will share their perspective on the future of sustainability in the aviation industry and highlight some of the exciting new technologies that will enable a greener, more resilient NAS.

ATCA Technical Symposium Buzz Session
Panelists: 
Abigail Glenn-Chase, ATCA
Peter F. Dumont,  ATCA 
Jaime Figueroa,  William J. Hughes Technical Center
Barry Sullivan, NASA