See below for a complete schedule of conference events. All times are Eastern. Please note that this schedule is subject to change.
4:30–5:30PM
W.E. Boeing Distinguished Lecture // Stewart Center, Eliza Fowler Hall
6–8PM
Networking Welcome Reception // Purdue Memorial Union, South Ballroom
8–9AM
Breakfast Buffet // Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration, Discovery Conference Room
9–9:10AM
Welcome Remarks // Convergence Center, Lobby
9:15–10AM
Session 1 // Convergence Center, Lobby
David Loffing, Vice President and Chief Engineer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
10:15–11AM
Session 2 // Convergence Center, Lobby
More information is coming soon!
Noon–1:30PM
Lunch Buffet and Session 3 // Purdue University Airport, Hangar 5
A Conversation with FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and President Mung Chiang
We will provide transportation to and from the Purdue University Airport beginning at 11:15AM.
2:15–3PM
Session 4 // Convergence Center, Lobby
Stacie Townsend, Vice President, Special Missions Program Management, Textron Aviation
3:15–4PM
Session 5 // Convergence Center, Lobby
Brandon Abel, Flight Test Captain, United Airlines and Freelance Test Pilot
4–4:15PM
Closing Remarks // Convergence Center, Lobby
9–11:30AM
Aviation Alumni Brunch // Purdue University Airport, Hangar 5
Last modified: October 14, 2025