Inaugural Arizona Advanced Air Mobility Summit Comes to Scottsdale Oct. 29
Published: 10/08/2024
Updated: 10/11/2024
Premiere event hosted by industry-leading organizations to unite and inform business leaders, innovators, policymakers and city leaders about how Advanced Air Mobility will operate in Arizona
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 8, 2024 – The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), Honeywell, Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and Arizona Technology Council (AZTC) are pleased to announce the first-ever Arizona Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Summit to explore innovation in aerospace and aviation. The summit will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 at ASU SkySong in Scottsdale, bringing together business leaders, innovators, policymakers and city leaders to explore the transformative potential of AAM in Arizona and showcase the state’s ideal setting for industry growth due to its favorable climate, thriving aerospace ecosystem, pro-business environment, and strategic location for regional connectivity.
“Greater Phoenix is a model market for innovation in Advanced Air Mobility, which will transform the way we move people, goods and data,” said Chris Camacho, president and CEO of GPEC. “With a deep foundation of success in aerospace, aviation and electric and autonomous vehicles, the region is ideally positioned to adopt these novel technologies as a solution to many of our world’s transportation challenges.”
The summit will serve as a platform to discuss how this cutting-edge technology will be integrated into Arizona’s airspace, offering insights into the future of this sustainable and safe form of air travel. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with national experts and network with key stakeholders who are driving the transformation of our skies, covering key topics such as the infrastructure needs for AAM, regulatory frameworks, use cases, ground transportation connectivity and economic opportunities.
“As Arizona prepares for the adoption and growth of advanced air mobility, this summit will play a crucial role in uniting thought leaders and decision makers,” said David Shilliday, VP and GM of the Advanced Air Mobility Business Unit at Honeywell. “This is an exciting time for Arizona, as we already lead the country in clean manufacturing and autonomous ground transportation. This summit will further showcase how sustainable aviation technologies are reshaping future transportation options.”
The event will include breakfast and lunch, ensuring a full day of immersive learning, networking and gaining firsthand knowledge of how advanced air mobility is poised to reshape transportation, the economy, and urban planning across Arizona.
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Don’t miss the opportunity to witness and contribute to the future of aviation firsthand. For more information, registration details or sponsorship opportunities, please visit the Arizona AAM Summit landing page.
About the Arizona Advanced Air Mobility Summit
The Arizona AAM Summit is a one-day event aimed at educating and connecting stakeholders interested in the future of aviation through advanced air mobility technologies. This event will help ensure that Arizona is ready to embrace and benefit from the next era of air transportation. For more information and to register, click here.
About Greater Phoenix Economic Council
The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), globally recognized as a top economic development organization (EDO), works to attract and grow quality businesses and advocate for the competitiveness of Greater Phoenix. A data-driven regional?EDO, GPEC works with 22 member communities, Maricopa and Pinal counties and more than 220 private investors to accomplish its mission and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate to Greater Phoenix. Over the past 35 years, GPEC has fueled the regional economy by helping over 1,000 companies, creating more than 189,000 jobs and more than $69.4 billion in capital investment. Greater Phoenix is in a relentless pursuit of innovative and entrepreneurial-focused companies looking to thrive and scale in a vibrant, dynamic region. There is an undeniable spirit about Greater Phoenix; one rooted in strength, collaboration and resilience. Greater Phoenix is Greater Together. For more information about GPEC and how we can assist your businesses, visit www.gpec.org.