As drone and AAM technologies continue to advance, collaboration is key to unlocking their full potential. The Symposium brings together leaders from federal, state, and local governments, OEMs, technology providers, and industry stakeholders to explore the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Themes:
- Collaborate – Engage with key decision-makers across multiple agencies and sectors to influence policy and drive regulatory advancements.
- Navigate – Gain insights into the evolving regulatory landscape, operational best practices, and integration strategies that will define the industry’s future.
- Elevate – Leverage new knowledge, connections, and opportunities to scale your business, accelerate adoption, and drive long-term success.
2025 Event programming included:
- Keynotes from leading government and industry figures
- Interactive panels on emerging regulations and operational challenges
- Intelligence briefings to inform on market trends and priorities.
- Stakeholder meetings to promote interactive and outcome-oriented discussions.
- State of the industry forum to provide a comprehensive overview of market trends and policy insights.
- Technical deep dives into autonomy, airspace integration, and security
Key topics include:
- Counter-UAS / Security
- BVLOS Rulemaking
- EIPP
- Airspace Integration
- Aircraft Certification & Safety Standards
- Certification Pathways
- Infrastructure Readiness / Legacy Systems
- Environmental Policy & Sustainability
- Electric Grid Requirements
- Data Sharing & Digital Flight Rules
- Supply Chain Security (including FCC Covered List)
- Command & Control (C2) Spectrum
Don’t miss this opportunity to influence the future of drones and AAM while connecting with the stakeholders shaping the industry—all within the unique and exciting setting of Nationals Park.
2025 Steering Committee:
The 2025 program was shaped by experts in the regulatory space around drones and AAM. Steering Committee members:
- Amanda Armistead – Senior Public Policy Manager, Amazon
- Leslie Barnes – Senior Director, Government Affairs, Qualcomm
- Allie Cloyes – Government Affairs, Beta
- Anna Dietrich – EVTOL, Autonomy, and GA leadership, ASTM International
- Katie Hill – Government Affairs, Director, Joby
- Melissa McCaffrey – Head of Government Affairs, Archer Aviation
- Kristen Mineck – Lead for UAS/RPAS Standards Development and Regulatory Coordination, Viasat
- Suzanne Murtha – Vice President Global Advanced Mobility, Payment Systems and Automation, AECOM
- Scott O’Brien – Vice President, Legislative Affairs, Reliable Robotics
