New England UAS and AAM Summit 2024
Register now for the region’s largest annual UAS and AAM summit, taking place from October 29-31, 2024! Explore sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities.
If We Build It, Will They Come?Please join AUVSI New England for the New England UAS and AAM Summit 2024! This year’s theme, If We Build It, Will They Come?, will explore the market challenges of developing new aviation infrastructure to support the growing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industries. The New England Summit, co-hosted by AUVSI New England, NDIA New England, and MassAutonomy, is an annual event that spans two dynamic days filled with presentations, exhibits, and networking opportunities. Leaders from federal and state agencies, industry, and academia will gather to discuss progress, opportunities, and challenges in UAS and AAM infrastructure development. Topics will include industry approaches to cybersecurity and an exploration of who is investing in these emerging technologies. New England’s legacy as a premier innovation hub, featuring top talent, thought leaders, and a diverse range of industries from startups to large corporations, makes our summit the must-attend event of the fall. The region’s varied geography, population diversity, transportation needs, and infrastructure assets provide a rich landscape for UAS and AAM use case development. We’re excited to announce that this year’s summit will be in the U.S. Department of Transportation John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center’s new state-of-the-art facility in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA. Kendall Square is a globally recognized innovation hub, conveniently located just across the Charles River from downtown Boston and easily accessible via subway from Logan Airport. Join us this October to immerse yourself in New England’s vibrant UAS and AAM ecosystems. We look forward to seeing you! |
ProgramThe New England Summit will showcase a variety of keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, and insightful fireside chats. It will include a PitchFest where innovators and startups can share their ideas, a STEMFest highlighting local high schools, an exhibit hall, plenty of networking breaks, and numerous opportunities to connect with regional and national leaders in the industry. |
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PitchFestDo you want to make your voice heard even if you’re not a speaker? Join us for PitchFest! This fast-paced event on Day 2 invites registered attendees from government, non-profit organizations, universities, and startups to share a 3-minute pitch about their UAS and AAM-related services, research, ideas, and innovations with the audience. Spots for PitchFest are limited, and participation is free with registration. Don’t miss this opportunity to introduce yourself to the region’s UAS and AAM ecosystem! For more information about PitchFest, please email us. |
STEMFestThe New England Summit organizers are thrilled to welcome local high school students back to the summit for a second year! We invite robotics teams and STEM students to showcase their projects in the Exhibit Hall. Our goal is to create meaningful connections between high school students and STEM organizations, inspiring them to explore career opportunities in these fields. For more information about the STEM Connection Program, please email us. |
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Exhibit HallConnect with local technology companies in the exhibit hall to address your operational, technological, and business growth needs. |
Innovation in New England Tour | October 31, 2024This year, we’re thrilled to offer attendees an exclusive opportunity to explore the cutting-edge world of the New England UAS and AAM ecosystem, witness the future of air mobility, and experience firsthand how this region is leading the charge in transforming mobility. On Thursday, October 31 we’ll lead an optional bus tour, departing from Kendall Square at 8 AM for a visit first to MITRE Corporation’s Resilient Cyber Aerospace Testbed (RCAT) Lab, where we’ll see demonstrations of cybersecurity threat emulations and critical avionics testing modules. Next, we’ll tour the brand-new MITRE BlueTech Lab focused on maritime vehicle testing. After that, we’ll head to MassAutonomy’s AAM Test Site in Lynn, MA, for a close up look at cutting-edge Advanced Air Mobility electric aircraft and MassDOT’s drone airspace awareness and tracking suite. We plan to return to Kendall Square by 2 PM. There are LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE, so be sure to sign up separately when you register for the summit. Don’t miss your chance to see the future of mobility in action and network with the innovators driving this incredible transformation! |
Sponsor or Exhibit OpportunitiesSponsorshipThe New England Summit attracts a diverse audience centered on the expanding UAS and AAM industries. By sponsoring the event, you can showcase your organization at the premier UAS and AAM gathering in the region. Your organization’s logo will be prominently displayed according to your chosen sponsorship level. For more information about becoming a sponsor, please email us. ExhibitorsShowcase your latest products or concepts to a diverse audience of government, industry, and academic leaders! The Exhibit Hall will be conveniently situated just outside the conference entrance, providing exhibitors with direct access to all New England Summit participants throughout the two-day event. For more information about becoming an exhibitor, please email us. |
LogisticsAddressU.S. Department of Transportation Volpe Visitor’s GuideFor information about parking, lodging, or other logistics, please see the Volpe Center’s 2024 Visitor’s Guide. |
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Volpe Center 2024 Visitor’s Guide |
*U.S. DOT Volpe Center Security & Access Policy*Please note that all U.S. DOT Volpe Center visitors must present a valid government-issued photo identification (i.e., PIV, driver’s license, passport) and be subject to screening by Federal Protective Services (FPS). International visitors must present a valid passport for admittance. Currently, visitors from Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Russia, and China are unlikely to be admitted. Requests for entry for persons from these countries must be provided a minimum of 2 weeks in advance for vetting by the U.S. DOT Intelligence Organization; these countries are subject to change. All visitors must wear and display a visitor badge while in the facility. Please allow extra time for access screening (I.D. processing and metal detectors). |
Contact UsIf you have any questions, please email us. |
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Speakers
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PETER ANDERSONChief Technology OfficerCSCI
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JEFF BREUNIG, PMPSenior Manager Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)Jeff Breunig is a Senior Principal at the MITRE Corporation with over 25 years of aviation and transportation program management, engineering, flight operations, and strategic planning experience with public and private sectors to include the FAA, DoD, NASA, DHS, International agencies, and at the State and local level.
At MITRE he leads State level programs in the development and implementation of operational uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) programs. His teams specialize in State level strategic planning in the development of aviation system plans, technology exploration and assessment, operational safety risk planning, and strategy formulization. He assists State aviation programs in the capture of their vision, formulation of goals and objectives, and the development of an actionable road map to support the investment and planning for the development and implementation of operation programs.
Mr. Breunig is a rated aviator, with over 20 years of flying experience for the Air Force in fighter operations and as a Flight Instructor. Additionally, he is a licensed Uncrewed Aircraft Pilot. He holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Advanced Transportation Systems, and an Air Transportation Systems Certification from Virginia Tech University.
