The Future of Flight is Here.
May 26-27, 2026
Ken Garff University Club
SLC, Utah
The Project Alta Summit convenes the leaders building and enabling Advanced Air Mobility in a working summit focused on scaling aircraft production and activating the infrastructure required for deployment. Industry, public-sector, and ecosystem partners will align strategy, strengthen the industrial base, and accelerate real-world progress.
The momentum is building. Be in the room.
Agenda
May 26
Day One focuses on the supply chain, manufacturing ecosystem, and production readiness required to bring Advanced Air Mobility aircraft to market at scale. From materials and propulsion to certification pathways and capital formation, this day convenes OEMs, suppliers, and strategic partners to strengthen the industrial foundation powering the next generation of flight.
Coffee, Networking, Showcase Exploration
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
Welcome to the Project Alta Summit
Aaron Starks, CEO & President, 47G
Welcome to the University of Utah
Erin Rothwell, Vice President of Research, University of Utah
9:35 AM
What OEM’s Need from the Supply Chain
Moderator: Chris Metts, Executive Director: Project ALTA, 47G
Kevin Noertker, Co-Founder & CEO, AmpAire
Michael Duke, Founder, DBT Aero
Bob Ellithorpe, Senior Vice President of Operations, ODYS Aviation
9:40 AM
Utah’s Advanced Air Mobility Supply Chain
Moderator: Michael Jenson, Principal, Cicero
Chase Dorsey, General Manager, Albany Engineered Composites
Robert Yancey, Business Development Director, Hexcel Corporation
David Manzanares: VP of Engineering & COO, Hummingbird Aero
10:30 AM
Utah's Advanced Air Mobility Opportunity
Moderator: Kori Ann Edwards, Chief Strategy Officer, 47G
Liesl Limburg, VP of Business Development, Governor’s Office of Economic Development
Ben Hart, Executive Director, Utah Inland Port Authority
Paul Damron, Advanced Air Mobility Program Manager, UDOT
11:15 AM
Lunch, Networking, Showcase Exploration
12:00 PM
Stacking the Stack: The Physical and Digital Support for Advanced Air Mobility
Moderator: Cal Coopmans, Research Assistant Professor, AggieAir, Utah State University
Sean Cassidy, CEO Airgyde
Kyle Sale, Business Development Manager, ANRA Technologies
Cory Cozzens, Co-Founder & Board Member, Altaport
1:30 PM
The Advanced Air Mobility Economy
Jason Bowers, Managing Director, Connected Edge Market Lead, Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Clifford Cruz, CEO, Skyway
2:15 PM
The Future Takes Flight in Utah
Moderator: Carlos Braceras, Executive Director, UDOT
Congressman Mike Kennedy, United States Representative, Utah's 3rd District
2:45 PM
3:10 PM
Structured Networking, Final Showcase Exploration
May 27
Day Two centers on the infrastructure and integration required to operationalize Advanced Air Mobility. Discussions will explore vertiports, energy and charging networks, airspace integration, regulatory coordination, and community readiness — aligning public and private stakeholders to activate a scalable, connected AAM ecosystem.
Coffee & Networking
8:30 AM
9:10 AM
Welcome to Project Alta Summit Day Two
Matthew Croshaw, Chief Operating Officer, 47G
The FAA Perspective
Michael Huerta, Former Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration
Jim Rose, Director (A), AAM Technologies Office, Federal Aviation Administration
9:20 AM
Planning and Investing in the Infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility
Moderator: Chris Metts, Executive Director: Project ALTA, 47G
Nate Ward, Charge Network Development Lead, BETA Technologies
10:00 AM
Toolkits for Deployment
Paul Damron, Advanced Air Mobility Program Manager, UDOT
10:30 AM
Where Advanced Air Mobility Lands First
Moderator: Mandy Nelson, Director, Strategic Relationships AAM, Bristow Group
Don Willie, Director of Operations, The Point
Brady Fredrickson, Director, Planning & Environmental, SLC International
Robbie Ladov, General Manager, US Heliports and Vertiports, SkyPorts
Andrew Duffell, President, Research Park at Florida Atlantic University
10:50 AM
11:35 AM
Mobile Vertipad Demo, AAM Mobile Command Center Exploration
Lunch & Networking
12:00 PM
Navigating the Airspace + Regulatory Environment
Kathryn Inman, Partner, Public Policy & Regulation, Holland & Knight
12:55 PM
Advanced Air Mobility in Action
Moderator: Kori Ann Edwards, Chief Strategy Officer, 47G
Andy Krebs, Head of Infrastructure, Joby Aviation
1:10 PM
Starting to Build
Moderator: David Zimmerman, Senior Vice President, Big-D Construction
Justin Vandy, New Product R&D Lead, Cherokee Federal
Rolando Tapanes, Head of Southeast Business Development, Vertiports by Atlantic
Paige Christensen, Airport Senior Planner, SLC International
Gregory Kern, Vice President of Business Development, Principal, BRPH
1:40 PM
The Charging, Electrification, and Engineering to Power AAM
Moderator: Jim Sutton, Executive Consultant, Salas O’Brien
Phillip Sutherland, Principal, Salas O’Brien
Jake Barker, Managing Director of Grid Planning and Power Quality, Rocky Mountain Power
Joshua Portlock, Co-Founder & CEO, Electro.Aero
James Campbell, Chief Strategy Officer, ASPIRE
2:30 PM
The Human Side of Infrastructure
Moderator: Benjamin Schwartz, VP of Human-Centered Engineering, Monterey Technologies, Inc.
Jacob Hochhalter, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah
Patrick Singleton, Associate Professor of Transportation, Utah State University
Tim McLain, Associate Dean, Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering, Brigham Young University
3:15 PM
3:50 PM
Ready. Set. Fly.
Aaron Starks, President & CEO, 47G
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