REUNION
SCHEDULE

See below for a complete schedule of conference events. All times are Eastern. Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

Thursday, November 6

4:30–5:30PM

W.E. Boeing Distinguished Lecture // Stewart Center, Eliza Fowler Hall

6–8PM

Networking Welcome Reception // Purdue Memorial Union, South Ballroom

Bill Crossley, Uhrig and Vournas Head of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University
Brian Dillman (T’95, MS EDU’00, PhD EDU’19), Department Head and Associate Professor of Aviation and Transportation Technology, Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University

Friday, November 7

8–8:45AM

Breakfast Buffet // Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration, Discovery Conference Room

8:30–8:45AM

Welcome Remarks // Convergence Center, Lobby

9–9:45AM

Future of Aviation Platforms and Technologies—Aircraft and Powerplants// Convergence Center, Lobby

David Loffing, Vice President and Chief Engineer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Jeremy Roehm, Chief of Technology and Partnerships, Rolls-Royce
Moderator: Li Qiao, Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University

10–10:45AM

Future of Space Operations (Panel Discussion) // Convergence Center, Lobby

Dan Dumbacher, Professor of Engineering Practice, School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering, Purdue University
Derek Tournear, Director, Auburn University Space Innovation Hub
Anna McGowan, Founder and CEO, King’s Queue Design

11:45AM–1:15PM

Lunch Buffet and Fireside Chat // Purdue University Airport, Hangar 5

Mung Chiang, Purdue University President and Roscoe H. George Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Bill Gerstenmaier, Vice President of Build and Flight Reliability, SpaceX
- We will provide transportation to and from the Purdue University Airport beginning at 11AM.

2–2:45PM

Aviation Sustainability // Convergence Center, Lobby

Stacie Townsend, Vice President, Special Missions Program Management, Textron Aviation
Ben Marcus, Cofounder and Managing Partner, UP Partners

3–3:45PM

Automation and Autonomy Through a Test Pilot’s Lens // Convergence Center, Lobby

4–4:45PM

Looking Forward Together in Space and Aviation // Convergence Center, Lobby

All panelists still in attendance

Moderator:

4:45–5PM

Closing Remarks // Convergence Center, Lobby

Saturday, November 8

9–11:30AM

Aviation Alumni Brunch and Remembrance for Professor Emeritus Charlie Holleman // Purdue University Airport, Hangar 5