The world of aerospace is quickly changing with the latest innovations in technology. It is no surprise that big panels will be seen at SXSW this year. Some of the topics include urban air mobility, flying cars and the promises that lie ahead in space exploration. Here are the top 5 panels for aviation and aerospace.
Urban Aerial Mobility: Closer Than You Think
How soon can the public take part in urban aerial mobility? To one’s surprise, it may be closer than one may think. As of today, there are roughly 50 flying car companies which have locked in millions of dollars in funding. Companies, such as Uber, and agencies like NASA have helped shape the road for others to speed up the adoption of urban aerial mobility. Find out more on what companies are helping speed up these advances and just how soon the general public will be able to experience the phenomenon of the flying cars.
Sunday, March 10
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Hilton
Salon F
Up Next in Transportation: Flying Cars and Drones?
Transportation has been on the change for the last couple of years. Many cities have been overtaken by scooters and bikes — like here in Austin. Some companies are even developing robots to deliver items to customers. But there may even be more advances, advances that require us to look up. Urban air mobility seems to be the next big thing to hit cities. One big focus for this type of transportation is making sure it becomes the quickest and safest mode of transportation. This panel will dive into the advantages and challenges that come with urban air mobility.
Tuesday, March 12
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
La Condesa
The Promise and Perils of New Space
The last big step for man was 49 years ago when humans first landed on the moon. Space exploration is now focused on unmanned space craft. The industry now faces falling launch costs, technology innovation and high levels of private funding. The term “NewSpace” refers to the private, commercial approach to the increase in access and utilization of space all while keeping costs low. This panel will include Tom Markusic, Ph.D., CEO of Austin-based FireFly Aerospace, explaining exactly how rockets work, how things reach space, the riskiness of being a space entrepreneur and the promises that lay ahead with the exploration of space.
Sunday, March 10
5 – 6 p.m.
Hilton
Salon J
Death to Roadways: Ending Traffic with Flying Cars
Roads can be loud, dirty and cause a lot of problems when it comes to expanding or developing them. Thankfully, advances made from NASA and Bell mean the solution to these problems may lie in the sky. This panel will discuss an everyday, air-based system designed to manage traffic. They will also discuss how public and private companies are working together to make sure the public adopts this new solution without any problems.
Wednesday, March 13
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Fairmont
Manchester AB
Featured Session: Apollo 50: Celebrating the Past to Awaken the Future
This year the world will celebrate the 50th anniversary of when man first landed on the moon. This event may be one of the only events that had the whole world stop and watch this achievement or mankind. This session will discuss how this event inspired the whole world with Apollo Astronaut Al Worden and former Apollo Flight Director Gerry Griffin. There will also be discussions about what is in store for our future in space with NASA Deputy Manager of the Gateway Program Laura Kearney.
Saturday, March 9
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Fairmont
Manchester CD
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