Preliminary Program

Two days of keynotes, presentations and townhall debates. And showcasing for the first time our new format Fireside Chat. Experts from industry and authorities, in a vibrant environment embedded into the XPONENTIAL Europe.

Monday, 17 February 2025

8:00 AM – 09:00 AM

Networking

Registration and Reception

9:00 AM – 09:10 AM

Speech

Conference Opening

Dr. Gerald Wissel (UAV DACH)

09:10 AM – 09:30 AM

Keynote

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Stefan Schnorr (Staatssekretär im BMDV)

09:30 AM – 09:50 AM

Keynote

How to foster a national UAS industry: Insights to the Danish Drone Strategy

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09:50 AM – 10:10 AM

Presentation

What data reveals about the safety of UAS operations

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10:10 AM – 10:45 AM

Presentation

What’s done – What’s next? Update on current regulations for UAS operations in Europe

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10:45 AM – 11:15 AM

+++ Coffee Break +++

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Townhall Debate

SORA 2.5: On the way to version 3.0 – Milestone or never ending Story?

Jörg Dittrich
Host: Julie Garland (JEDA, Avtrain)

12:00 PM – 12:20 PM

Presentation

Success story or overrated? Confessions of a LUC organization

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12:20 PM – 12:50 PM

Townhall Debate

Same, but different: My U-space (approach) works best!

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12:50 PM – 02:00 PM

+++ Lunch Break +++

02:00 PM – 02:20 PM

Presentation

One year Remote ID: Expectations met, lessons learned

Lukáš Brchl (Dronetag)

02:20 PM – 03:00 PM

Townhall Debate

BVLOS operations: Why doesn’t Europe trust in working techniques?

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Host: Eduardo Gonzalez (CANSO)

03:00 PM – 03:25 PM

Presentation

Detect & Avoid: Paving the way to equal rights for any aircraft

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03:25 PM – 04:00 PM

+++ Coffee Break +++

04:00 PM – 04:20 PM

Presentation

With milk and sugar? How to create a successful drone delivery service

Kevin Houston (Manna Drones)

04:20 PM – 04:55 PM

Presentation

Financing of drone technology: How to make your business flying

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04:55 PM – 05:20 PM

Presentation

Together we can: Let’s use the opportunities to enable line inspections

Dirk Schmidt (Thyssengas)

05:20 PM – 05:50 PM

Townhall Debate

Clearing obstacles: What the industry needs to get airborne now

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05:50 PM – 06:00 PM

Speech

Closing of Conference Day, Outlook Day 2 and XPONENTIAL Europe

Dr. Gerald Wissel (UAV DACH)
Malte Seifert (Messe Düsseldorf)

06:00 PM – 08:00 PM

+++ Drinks and Chats +++

Tuesday, 18 February 2024

8:00 AM – 09:00 AM

Networking

Registration and Reception

9:00 AM – 09:05 AM

Speech

Conference Opening

Dr. Gerald Wissel (UAV DACH)

09:05 AM – 09:20 AM

Keynote

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09:20 AM – 09:30 AM

Presentation

AUVSI & UAV DACH: Benefits of a transatlantic partnership

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09:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Fireside Chat

Partners or competitors? The race for the best UAS regulation possible

Jodi Baker (FAA)

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

+++ Coffee Break +++

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM

Presentation

Human Resources: The UAS industry has to fight for highly needed professionals – now!

Lorenzo Murzilli (Murzilli Consulting)

10:50 AM – 11:15 AM

Townhall Debate

One size fits all? How many job descriptions and training courses does the industry need?

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11:15 AM – 11:35 AM

Presentation

The Human Factor: What the drone economy could learn from manned aviation

Max Scheck (Vereinigung Cockpit)

11:35 AM – 12:00 PM

+++ Coffee Break +++

12:00 PM – 12:20 PM

Presentation

Checked and approved: What you need to know about the Design Verification Process

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12:20 PM – 12:50 PM

Townhall Debate

A major challenge: How practicable is the Design Verification Process?

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12:50 PM – 02:00 PM

+++ Lunch Break +++

02:00 PM – 02:25 PM

Presentation

What does it need to make AAM happen?

Freshta Farzam (Lyte Aviation)

02:25 PM – 02:50 PM

Townhall Debate

Is a proper balance possible? IT- & Cybersecurity in between needs and practicability

Matthias Gronstedt (HHLA Sky)

02:50 PM – 03:15 PM

Townhall Debate

How safe can AI make both unmanned and manned aviation?

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03:15 PM – 03:20 PM

Speech

Closing of Conference Program

Dr. Gerald Wissel (UAV DACH)

03:20 PM – 03:45 PM

+++ Coffee Break +++

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03:45 PM – 05:00 PM

Discussion

Informal round tables for exchange and debates

05:00 PM

+++ End of EUROPEAN DRONE FORUM 2025 +++